Entry and reservation fee are included at €229 per person, with a fully private version. Not suited to children of five and under.
In our comparison: #48 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Small group guided TourThe page price | €229 for 2+ people | |
| Fully private tour | private guide option Duration: 3 hours | €279 for 2+ people |
Children from €35 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 110 of 114
Star breakdown of all 114 ratings
Reviewers praise games and stories that engage the whole family; unclear meeting instructions are a recurring complaint.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 February 2020 to 14 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meet your guide near the Colosseum and take a leap into the astonishing history of the Roman Empire. Listen to extraordinary stories about brave gladiators and the battles with wild animals that took place here to entertain the crowds. In such ferocious and bloody combat, the best gladiators of the entire Empire (actually slaves) fought to save their lives and gain the chance to be free.
1h 30m · Admission includedWalk along the cobbled streets of the Roman Forum and learn about the religious, political and economic centre of ancient Rome. See the Imperial Palace, the Arches of Titus and Constantine, the Temples of Vesta, Saturn, and Romolus, the Altar of Julius Caesar and much more. Your knowledgeable and passionate guide will enable you to breathe the atmosphere of Rome as it was 2000 years ago, and with stories, games, trivia and interactive activities she will bring these fascinating ruins back to life. Children will particularly love this tour, they can walk outdoors, play and learn a great deal. They can see and touch historical ruins, explore places and imagine battles, gladiators, the roaring crowd and great emperors. This 2.5 hour semi-private tour is an experience that will remain long in your memory!
1h · Admission includedYou can take this tour on any day except on some important national holidays. We recommend you book this tour in advance as it fills up quickly.
Pass by, no stopEnjoy a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum for families and kids. Enter the most famous Roman amphitheatre in the world and the centre of ancient Rome life with its temples, arches, and famous monuments.
By playing treasures hunts, games and using multimedia tools, your top-rated kid-friendly guide will engage all the family in an amazing journey back in time to ancient Rome.
Skip the line and have fun sharing your guide in a group of no more than 13 people!
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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #48 of 132 | €229 | 2h 30m | 4.89 (114) | varies by option |
| Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared |
| German Colosseum and Roman Forum | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared |
| Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |
Ranked #48 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours