Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum: Small Group Tour (MAX 10 People)

4.8 (317 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

This small-group tour is capped at 10 people maximum, so you'll explore with the intimacy and attention that large groups simply can't offer. Your expert guide takes you onto the Colosseum arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the entire monument — entering through the famous Gladiator's Gate, the same passage fighters crossed before facing the roar of tens of thousands of spectators.
From there, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, where temples, triumphal arches, and ancient ruins bring the heart of the Roman Empire back to life through your guide's expert storytelling.

Options

Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum

This option includes Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, in a small group setting (MAX 10 People). Undergrounds are not included.
Starting point:
Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum: Exclusive Small Group Tour

Starting point:
Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Upgrade to Private Tour

Private Tour: Upgrade your experience to a private tour. By upgrading, you'll have your own guide and Arena 1st Access.
Starting point:
Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo, 31a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What's included

  • Colosseum entrance fees with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Blue Badge Certified Guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Small-Group Tour (max. 10 people)
  • Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum Entrance Fees
  • Transportation
  • Underground Access
  • Palatine Hill Guided Tour

What to expect

  1. Colosseum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You step onto the arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the Colosseum, accessible only to a small percentage of visitors. From here, the full scale of the amphitheater reveals itself before your eyes. The tour continues to the first and second tiers, offering a sweeping view over the arena and a deeper understanding of how this extraordinary monument was built and experienced by the Romans who filled it.
  2. Roman Forum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    From the Colosseum, you make your way into the Roman Forum — the ancient heart of Rome's political and civic life. Walking among temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches, your guide traces the story of the Empire at its height, turning ruins into a vivid and memorable journey through history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1.
The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31, 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

End point

Meet your guide in front of Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1.
The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

End point

Meet your guide in front of Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31, 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
The guide will be holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport or photo ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
  • 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.
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
  • The meeting point is in front of the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano - Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1 - Rome, Italy.
  • Our tour guide will be waiting at the meeting point, holding an "Eyes of Rome" sign.
  • The tour guide will leave 15 minutes after the time you booked. Arriving late to the meeting point, will be considered as a no-show.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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