Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum: Small Group Tour (MAX 10 People)
from $34.25
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
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.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
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
Itinerary
- 1Colosseum
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.
- 2Roman Forum
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.
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
Not included
- Transportation
- Underground Access
- Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Good to know
- 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.
