Entry to all three sites and the reservation fee are included at €30 per person. Transport, food and tips are not.
In our comparison: #100 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colosseum Group ExperienceThe page price | Larger Group Savings: Maximum 30 people in the group. | €30 |
| Colosseum & Ancient Rome | Mid-Size Group Tour : Maximum 20 people in the group | €55 |
| Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome | €65 | |
| November At The Colosseum | €70 | |
| VIP Colosseum | 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 | €135 |
| Premier VIP Extended Tour | 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. 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. | €350 |
Children from €12 (ages 1 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 115 of 127
Star breakdown of all 127 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge, but some found the walking pace rushed.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (25 July 2022 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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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 includedAfter 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 includedWe 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 includedExperience 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #100 of 132 | €30 | 2h 30m | 4.7 (127) | 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 #100 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