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Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome

4.7 Great 126 reviews
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2h 30m
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English
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Overview

Guidekin summary

A low priced small group walk with a certified guide who works the Colosseum's best vantage points before the Forum and the Palatine, with a VIP extended version for anyone who wants more. Entry to all three sites and the reservation fee are included at €30 per person. Transport, food and tips are not.

From the guide

Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator when you tour the arena before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. When you have a licensed and friendly guide you will be sure to make the most of your visit to Ancient Rome. You'll be led around the Colosseum to all of the best vantage points for views, photos and living historical explanations of the arena. You will also enter into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the oldest parts of Rome where the Republic and Empire were established. Walk on original ancient roads, as well as within temple complexes and emperors' palaces. When you have a small group you feel like you've expanded your family and friends to make this an even better experience. Plus you get to ask as many questions of your professional guide as you wish without being overlooked or lost in a massive group.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 6 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Colosseum Group Experience

from €30 / person
Guide: English

Larger Group Savings: Maximum 30 people in the group.

Colosseum & Ancient Rome

from €57 / person
Guide: English

Mid-Size Group Tour : Maximum 20 people in the group

Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome

from €69 / person
Guide: English

November At The Colosseum

from €70 / person
Guide: English

VIP Colosseum

from €135 / person
Guide: English

VIP Smaller Group Tour: This tour will have you in a group of up to 9 adults (plus any accompanying children), giving you an excellent experience

Premier VIP Extended Tour

from €350 / person
Guide: English

Colosseum and Ancient Rome: Take an extra small tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and the Imperial Forums on the Via Fori Imperiali.

What this option includes

Premier VIP Extra Small Group: With maximum 6 people in your group, you will have more access to your expert, friendly tour guide.

Duration: 4 hours: The tour lasts 3.5 to 4 hours depending upon the pace of the group.

Colosseum and Imperial Rome: See more than the average Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour when you go to more areas of the archaeological park.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 19 start times between 08:30 and 15:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 19 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Headsets for groups when appropriate
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Expert Certified Guide

What's Not Included

Transport to/from meeting point.
Food and Drink
Gratuities

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
Experience the Colosseum in Rome before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. After meeting the rest of your group and your expert friendly guide, you will walk to the entry as you learn about the architecture of the stadium. Once inside, you will learn all about the amazing lives of the gladiators and the many different (and deadly) weapons they used, all while soaking in the incredible views from the best vantage points in the arena. We will then walk around the colossal structure where ancient Romans used to cheer on their heroes, gamble and marvel at the exotic animals from all parts of the enormous Roman Empire.
1h
Admission included
Roman Forum Stop 2
After walking around inside the building, seeing it from its many different and beautiful angles, the tour will begin a short walk toward the Roman Forum. The forum was the heart and soul of the ancient city with many of its most important temples and political buildings, and though most are in ruins it is still one of the most visually impressive archaeological parks in the world. In this incredible walk through history the tour will fully explore the most important and spectacular sites. Entering near the Senate House the group continues past the law courts, triumphal arches and beautiful Temples, including the famed temple of Julius Caesar where his ashes were laid to rest.
45 min
Admission included
Palatine Hill Stop 3
We will continue the tour by climbing up the gentle slopes of the Palatine Hill where rich Romans lived in their luxury villas, while being waited on hand and foot. Under the umbrella pines, which scatter the landscape, we will explore the palace of the emperors, home of the most powerful people in the ancient world. You will learn more about the lives of these great (and occasionally quite mad) men, visiting the stately dining rooms and serene gardens, getting an idea of the unbelievable luxury that they would have lived in. The last stop on our tour is Domitian’s hippodrome, attached to the imperial palace, where the group can bask in the surrounding view and feel the thousands of years of history and change that this unique city has gone through.
45 min
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the orange Roman Vacations sign with the lion head on it.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

7+ daysFull refund
0-7 daysNo refund
From € 30 / person