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Small Group Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

4.6 · 1,715 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Crown Tours Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Shared, up to 12 travellers
Guide languages
German, English, French, Spanish
Start & pickup
18 start times between 08:30 and 15:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A small group take on the classic three site walk, picked for people who want the guide's attention more than special doors: no arena or underground here.

Entry, reservation fee, taxes and headsets are included at €69 per person. Pickup, food and tips are not, and it is not suggested for anyone with back trouble.

In our comparison: #127 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

4 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.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
SMALL GROUP up to 12 - French The page priceFrenchSmall group tour 12 people max€69
SMALL GROUP up to 12 - SpanishSpanishSmall group tour 12 people max€69
SMALL GROUP up to 12 - German GermanSmall group tour 12 people max€69
SMALL GROUP up to 12 - EnglishEnglishSmall group tour 12 people max€74

Children from €59 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips and Gratuities

Reviews

4.6
1,715 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,544 of 1,715

Star breakdown of all 1,715 ratings

5 stars
1,417 · 83%
4 stars
127 · 7%
3 stars
62 · 4%
2 stars
39 · 2%
1 star
70 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical context and small groups; some struggle to understand their guide's English.

Praised

  • Historical explanations and stories that make the ruins easier to understand
  • Time for questions and photographs without feeling rushed
  • Small groups allow more individual attention from the guide
  • Guides seek out shade and adapt the pace to walking abilities

Complaints

  • Some find guides clear, while others struggle to understand their English
  • Some enter quickly, while others face long queues despite skip the line
  • Conflicting meeting point directions and confusion during ticket collection
  • Hot conditions and extensive walking on uneven ground

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (21 June 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Go to the terrace above the “Colosseo” Metro Station. At the top, cross the footbridge, then walk up the road on your left. Check in with our staff wearing purple T-shirts at Crown Tours office No. 13, marked with purple flags outside. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18 start times between 08:30 and 15:45 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Crown 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites is 16 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €59 ages 6 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 · #127 of 132€692h–3h4.62 (1715)shared, max 12
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 #127 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 €69 per adult · SMALL GROUP up to 12 - French