--- title: Ultimate Colosseum Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 59 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 177 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 60 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ultimate-colosseum-small-group-tour/ --- # Ultimate Colosseum Small Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** A small group capped at fifteen through all three sites with a licensed guide and headphones, picked as a fair price for that group size. Entry, booking fee and guide are included at €59 per person, children's tickets are free. Arrive early for the timed slot, and skip it if you have heart trouble. In our comparison: #60 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the timeless wonders of Ancient Rome on a small-group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Explore the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks, from the legendary Colosseum to the hill where Rome was founded and the Forum that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire. Accompanied by a professional local guide, this experience offers a rich and engaging journey through Roman history, with fascinating stories, historical context, and expert insights. The small-group setting ensures a more personal, comfortable, and immersive visit, ideal for travelers who value quality, depth, and an authentic cultural experience. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is located on the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 15 people: shared group - Starts 09:15, 11:15, 13:15: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €41: ages 5 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €59 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.84/5 from 177 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: City Walkers Tours - Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:15, 11:15, 13:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.84 from 177 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 170 of 177. - 5 stars: 163 (92%) - 4 stars: 7 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 3 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable, engaging guides; unclear meeting instructions are the recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations of the Colosseum and Roman Forum - Humour and storytelling that keep the history engaging - Knowledgeable answers to questions throughout the visit - Small groups and avoiding long entry queues **Complaints:** - Unclear or outdated meeting instructions leave some struggling to find the group - Some find the commentary too basic, while others praise its historical detail Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-10-16 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Entrance fee for the Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (adult 18 € - children 0 €) - Booking fee 2€ - Headphones Tour of the Colosseum - Tourist Guide Officer ## Not included - Private transportation - Any Private Expense ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - The Colosseum, also known as the Flavio Amphitheater, is a magnificent oval architecture in the center of Rome, built with travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever built in ancient Rome. It is located east of the Roman Forum. Emperor... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The Roman Forum, also known as Forum Romanum, is a square surrounded by the ruins of several important buildings of the former government of Rome in the city center. Originally a market, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Magnum Forum. Immerse... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill is the only hill of the Seven Hills of Rome, located in the center of Rome. It is the oldest place in the city, 40 meters above the Roman Forum, facing the Circus Maximus. The imperial palaces of Augustus were built here. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:15, 11:15, 13:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point The meeting point is located on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It is located in front of the entrance of the primary school. Our staff will wear a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo. Please arrive 20 minutes early.It is mandatory to bring the ID Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2Wn9FqJhLxMRvoq9W-Oixn4 Ends: After the tour is over, you can ask your guide questions and stay as long as you want. Enjoy beautiful Rome! ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Ticket price: Adult 18 - Children (under18) 0 € - 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. - Costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity - 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 · #60 of 132** | €59 | 2h 30m | 4.84 (177) | shared, max 15 | | [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 #60 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/ultimate-colosseum-small-group-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md