--- title: Small Group Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum 12 Person Max lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 63 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 51 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-colosseum-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-12-person-max/ --- # Small Group Colosseum Palatine Hill and Roman Forum 12 Person Max **Guidekin's take:** A group capped at twelve with headsets and a licensed guide, with the arena floor as an option, priced where the big group tours sit. Entry to all three sites is included at €79 per person, transport and food are not. Named tickets mean every passport must match the booking. ## Overview Want to see Ancient Rome's most iconic sites? With organised, speedy access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group size, this 3-hour experience offers an in-depth look at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Your adventure begins inside the legendary Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and brilliant Roman engineering come to life. Enjoy panoramic views from above the arena floor as your guide brings the ancient world to life through captivating storytelling. From there, stroll up to Palatine Hill, Rome’s mythical birthplace and site of grand imperial residences, before descending into the Roman Forum, the lively centre of political, religious, and social life in ancient times. With a relaxed pace, thoughtful itinerary, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions, this tour is designed for both comfort and depth. Space is limited, so book now to secure your spot and experience Ancient Rome like never before. ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 63 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Carpe Diem Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small-Group Colosseum Tour | €79 / person | English | Small Group Colosseum tour with a maximum of 12 people and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. | | Small-Group Arena Tour | €115 / person | English | Small Group Colosseum Arena tour with a maximum of 12 people and visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. | ## What's included - Expert storytelling and commentary with headsets provided - Colosseum entry ticket (€18 value) with access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum - Admission to the Colosseum Arena Floor (if option selected) - Personalised, group experience offering top-rated value and comfort - Admission to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum (if option selected) ## Not included - Transportation, food, and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - We will enter the ancient theatre. Here you'll immerse yourself in the history of gladiators and emperors with a licensed guide. 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill is the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, and is a must-see on any tour of the city. Here, with the aid of your guide, you can discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history, and explore the ancient ruins of the... 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Enjoy unbeatable views from the balcony of the Imperial Palace, overlooking the forum with Rome's iconic skyline on the horizon. View the ancient city from the same balcony the emperors would, as they gazed upon the legendary eternal city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point You will find us at the Arch of Constantine holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. - Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID that matches the name on the booking. - Failure to show a voucher with the correct names or matching ID may result in denied entry. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#51 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — €99 per person, 4.98 (682) 3. [colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) — 4.94 (3779) Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-colosseum-palatine-hill-and-roman-forum-12-person-max/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?date=2026-10-01&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.