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Small Group Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

4.8 · 71 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by City Walkers Tours Likely to sell out
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared, up to 15 travellers
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:15, 11:15, 13:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small group capped at fifteen with an official guide and headsets, for people who want the classic route and a quieter group without paying private prices.

Admission to all three sites and the booking fee are included at €105 per person, children go free. No arena, underground or upper tiers, and the meeting point is well before the start.

In our comparison: #69 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €105 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum tour headset
  • Official Tour Guide
  • Booking fee 2€
  • Colosseum, Roman forum and Palatine Hill admission fee (adult 18€ - children under18 0€)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Arena Floor & Underground of Colosseum
  • Upper tiers (attico)
  • Any private expenses

Children from €87 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
71 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 67 of 71

Star breakdown of all 71 ratings

5 stars
66 · 93%
4 stars
1 · 1%
3 stars
2 · 3%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical explanations and quicker entry, though some find the pace rushed

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides make Roman history engaging with stories and humour
  • Quicker entry with less time spent queuing
  • Guides find shaded places for the group to stop
  • Opportunities to ask questions and take photographs

Complaints

  • Some enjoy the pace, while others find the tour rushed in crowded conditions
  • Difficulty hearing the guide clearly
  • Extensive walking on uneven ground

Written by Guidekin from the 48 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (8 August 2019 to 27 January 2024). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is situated in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and have an ID with you · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:15, 11:15, 13:15 daily; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
After the tour ends your guide will help you with any questions you might have. The guide will show what to visit by your own and the exit route.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Walkers Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Ticket price: Adult 18€ - Children (under18) 0 €

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Children from €87 ages 4 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 1-3 days: 50%
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #69 of 132€1052h 30m4.82 (71)shared, max 15
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #69 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

From €105 per adult