--- title: VIP Colosseum & Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 69 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 272 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, fr, es] rank_in_category: 86 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/vip-colosseum-roman-forum-small-group-guided-tour/ --- # VIP Colosseum & Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** A small group walk through the first and second levels of the Colosseum, then the Palatine and Forum, picked as a mid price option with pre reserved entry and a meet and greet on site. Guide and headsets are included at €69 per person, transfers and food are not. Glass, sprays and alcohol are refused at the door. In our comparison: #86 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get the most out of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with the VIP Small Group Tour, allowing you to visit the most important areas of Ancient Rome with your guide . Enter the Amphitheater and explore the first and second levels, learning about its structure, engineering, history, and functions. After visiting the Colosseum you will enter the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide, who will lead you to the most fascinating and historically important areas of this era. This and even more to be discovered along the path! Don't loose the chance to have the most amazing and unforgettable experience ever! Your guide will be at your complete disposal for any question or curiosity guarantying an interactive visit tailored on your needs! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Go to the terrace above the “Colosseo”… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 16 start times: between 08:30 and 15:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €59: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €69 per person for the Spanish VIP Small Group Tour option; other options up to €74 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 272 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Crown Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 16 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.78 from 272 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 257 of 272. - 5 stars: 242 (89%) - 4 stars: 15 (6%) - 3 stars: 6 (2%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 6 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical storytelling and small groups, but meeting point directions can be confusing. **Praised:** - Historical storytelling that helps visitors understand ancient Roman life - Small groups that make questions and conversation easier - Commentary that keeps children interested in the history - Guides who check on visitors' comfort in the summer heat **Complaints:** - Confusing or incorrect meeting point directions - Some find the route manageable, while others warn about the walking, stairs and summer heat - Spoken commentary that some visitors find difficult to understand Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-28 to 2026-09-28); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Spanish VIP Small Group Tour | €69 / person | Spanish | - | | German VIP Small GroupTour | €69 / person | German | - | | French VIP Small Group Tour | €69 / person | French | - | | English VIP Small Group Tour | €74 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Meet and Greet on site - Official Professional Guide and Passionate Storytelling - Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Guided Visit) - Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly - Pre-reseved entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is included. ## Not included - Transfer Service - Gratuities - Food and Drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - You will have the opportunity to access the first and second levels of the Amphitheater while getting a feel of what it used to be like to live during the Roman Empire, as your guide brings history back to life. 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - Access the Palatine Hill with your guide and marvel at the incredible ruins still standing today. Enjoy exploring one of the most important areas, at a social and political level, of Ancient Rome with your small group. Don't forget to take pictures throughout the way! 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The Roman Forum represents one of the most iconic symbols of the Roman Empire. Get to know all about it with your small group as your guide shares with you all the blow-minding history, functions and social aspects that made it so unique during Ancient Rome. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 08:30 and 15:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - 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 Go to the terrace above the “Colosseo” Metro Station. At the top, cross the footbridge, then walk up the road on your left. Check in with our staff wearing purple T-shirts at Crown Tours office No. 13, marked with purple flags outside. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkyL91bBhLxMRtPu6RBWosLk ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - 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. - ID may be required for entrance (especially for guests under the age of 18). Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance. - It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharped objects, alcohol, spray - Comfortable shoes are recommended - In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half - Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites is 16 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience. - The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #86 of 132** | €69 | 3h | 4.78 (272) | shared | | [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 #86 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/vip-colosseum-roman-forum-small-group-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md