--- title: Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 127 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 100 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-tour-of-colosseum-and-ancient-rome/ --- # Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #100 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the Roman Vacations office on… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Group size varies by option: max 30 from €30 · max 20 from €55 · small group from €65 · max 9… - 20 start times: between 08:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €12: ages 1 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person for the Colosseum Group Experience option; other options up to €350 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.7/5 from 127 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Roman Vacations - Group: Group size varies by option: max 30 from €30 · max 20 from €55 · small group from €65 · max 9 from €135 · max 6 from €350 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 20 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.7 from 127 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 115 of 127. - 5 stars: 113 (89%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 4 (3%) - 2 stars: 4 (3%) - 1 star: 4 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge, but some found the walking pace rushed. **Praised:** - Guides' detailed knowledge of ancient Rome and answers to questions - Stories and humour that keep adults and children engaged - Historical details visitors say they would have missed alone - Guides make stops for shade, water and photo opportunities **Complaints:** - Some felt rushed with little time to stop, while others found the pace comfortable - Some found explanations overwhelming or dull, while others praised the storytelling - Some groups exceeded the advertised size, while others found their groups comfortably small - Some faced queues at entry, while others reported bypassing them Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-25 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Group Experience | €30 / person | English | Larger Group Savings: Maximum 30 people in the group. | | Colosseum & Ancient Rome | €55 / person | English | Mid-Size Group Tour : Maximum 20 people in the group | | Small Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome | €65 / person | English | - | | November At The Colosseum | €70 / person | English | - | | VIP Colosseum | €135 / person | 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 | €350 / person | 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. 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. | ## 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 ## Not included - Transport to/from meeting point. - Food and Drink - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - 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... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJM8k0LLhhLxMReU2_o4jUm6c ## Good to know - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | 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](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/small-group-tour-of-colosseum-and-ancient-rome/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md