Arena ticket, reservation fee and headsets are included at €85 per person. Strollers are welcome, unusual for an arena tour, but transport and food are not covered.
In our comparison: #73 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 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 Arena Floor AccessThe page price | Beat the Roman Heat: Tour route is designed to keep you cool by entering the Colosseum and Roman Forum/Palatine Hill at the optimal times of day. Small Group Arena Floor Access | €85 |
| VIP Small Afternoon Tour | VIP Small Group : With a maximum of 9 adults. This is as close to a private experience we offer as a group tour option. Colosseum, Forum & Palatine: You'll be able to ask our guide questions specific to your interests in our small group. Fewer crowds. More Shade. | €140 |
| VIP Early Bird Exclusive | VIP Very Small Group Tour: With a maximum of 9 adults. This is as close to a private experience we offer as a group tour option. Prime time Colosseum: Ask the questions you've always wondered about in this small group, and don't get lost in a crowd. | €140 |
| VIP Extra Small Group Tour | VIP Extra Small Group: With a maximum of 5 people on this tour, you are sure to get the extra VIP treatment in the form of a tiny group tour. Duration: 3 hours Colosseum, Forum, Palatine: The order of the sites visited on the tour will vary based on time and date booked. | €229 |
| Premier VIP Emperors Tour | Extended Tour of Imperial Rome: After visiting the Arena Floor of the Colosseum, visit the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Imperial Forums of the Emperors Premier VIP: With a small group of maximum 6 people, you will have the full attention of your expert tour guide for your entire tour. Duration: 4 hours: The tour will last 3.5 to 4 hours depending upon the pace of the group. Colosseum and Imperial Rome: Visit the Arena Floor of the Colosseum as well as the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Imperial Forums of the emperors. Ages 12 and Up Only please: Due to the duration of the tour and the route, the minimum age is 12 yrs, the tour is not suitable for strollers. | €395 |
Children from €75 (ages 1 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 945 of 990
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Reviewers praise engaging historical explanations and attentive guides; walking on uneven ground in the heat can be demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 June 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Take in the oldest part of Rome when you visit the Roman Forum to see the government buildings, temples and ancient roads that were home to daily life in Ancient Rome. Pass by the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins and the Temple of Julius Caesar where his ashes were laid to rest. Walk on the road built by Emperor Augustus and marvel at the beautiful ruins that can still be seen today.
45 min · Admission includedMake your way from the forum up to the Palatine Hill where Emperors built their palaces. Once home to the founder of Rome, Romulus, the Palatine Hill is where Rome originates. Throughout Roman history emperors were born and died on this hill. Many of them built grand homes we call palaces thanks to the name of the hill. You will walk through the ruins of these palaces as your guide tells you the entertaining stories of the emperors and the history of Rome. You will even get a peak at the Circus Maximus, the stadium where chariot races were held, as well as Emperor Domitian's own private stadium on top of the Palatine Hill.
45 min · Admission includedYou will feel like a gladiator about to go into battle when you enter the Colosseum directly onto the arena floor using the special access Gladiator Gate. This special entrance is only for those who book this special Arena Floor experience. Once you are on the floor, you will be able to look up at the stadium where over 50,000 spectators would sit to watch the day's events. The culmination of which were the gladiatorial battles. Your guide will tell you all about the different styles of fighting as well as the daily life activities for the gladiators. From here you will proceed up into the stands themselves to get the point of view of the fans, and some excellent photo opportunities. This is where your amazing guide will tell you all about the many events that were part of the games, including animal parades, exotic animal hunts and even public executions at lunchtime. This is the most complete Colosseum experience you can get and we know you will love every minute of it.
1h · Admission includedStep onto the arena floor like a gladiator when you take this exclusive tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Your friendly professional guide will take you and your small group through the special gladiator gate entrance to stand directly on the arena floor. Here, you will get to feel what it's like to look up at the stadium the way gladiators would on the day of battle. After learning about the daily lives and fighting styles of the gladiators your guide will take you up to the next level so you can see the arena from the view of the excited spectators, where you will learn all about the games and the emperors who hosted them. Your guide will also take you to the Roman Forum, the city center of ancient Rome with it's temples and government offices. From here you'll go up to the Palatine Hill to hear your guide tell stories of the emperors as you walk through the palaces they built and lived in.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #73 of 132 | €85 | 2h 30m | 4.81 (990) | 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 #73 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