Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum and Roman Forum Small-Group Tour with Local Guide

4.4/5

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3748 reviews
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$69.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore two of Rome’s top tourist attractions, the Colosseum & Roman Forum, on this guided tour
  • Visiting a UNESCO World Heritage site reveals centuries of Rome’s rich history and architecture
  • Discovering Rome's authentic cobblestone streets while exploring the vibrant city centre is a must-do activity
  • You'll admire the Roman Empire’s former glory at the iconic Roman Forum and surrounding ruins
  • You'll get an intimate experience with a small group of up to sixteen participants
What to expect

They say "All roads lead to Rome" — and it certainly does seem like it, with how many visitors the city attracts each year. Much of Rome's tourism concentrates around the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, two of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. During this comprehensive small-group tour, you'll get the chance to see these wonders of ancient Rome in a unique, thorough, and convenient way — with a local guide who will highlight the most important facts and stories about the landmarks for you.

Step into the Roman Forum, the largest inner-city archaeological area in the world. From here, your tour will continue to a few other leading landmarks, like the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill.

Afterwards, you'll visit the Colosseum to explore a place from the distant past. Once inside, your guide will tell you about the amphitheatre's history, while adding additional dimensions to the stories told. You'll get to see evidence of Nero's great fire, discover grisly details about the gladiators' games, and unveil the truth about the many myths surrounding the place. The guide, who is a professional archaeologist, enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way.

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What's included
  • check 3-hour small-group tour
  • check Friendly and local guide
  • check Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance
  • check Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
Where

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide between the green newspaper stand and the fountain, to the right side of the metro station B Colosseum exit, on Via dei Fori Imperial. Please show up at the meeting point at least 10-15 minutes before entrance time.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs

Know in advance:

  • When you choose the guided tour, please be aware that the admission fee for the Colosseum Archaeological Area is €18 for adults, while children under 18 years of age receive complimentary entry. The rest of the guided tour fee encompasses various services, including the expertise of a professional licensed and local guide, provision of radio guides (if necessary), customer support, reservation fees, and other related amenities
  • The venue requires to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for booking and entry to the Colosseum and the Archaeological Area of the Roman Forum. If this requirement isn't met, it will not be possible to enter the venue
  • The name provided during booking is final and cannot be changed as per Colosseum rules. To enter, each participant must present an identity document matching the booking name
  • You will visit in a small group of up to 16 people. The small-group size gives you a personalized experience
  • The provider is not responsible for any inconvenience caused by the closure of the Colosseum and Roman Forum because of strikes, union meetings or bad weather
  • Reduced-price entries (Child 0-17) can only be purchased alongside a standard-price entry
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Provider
Musement S.p.A.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4 /5

Based on 3748 reviews from verified customers


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  • J

    J hankins

    Verified booking

    5

    October 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Gaby the guide was really great at providing wonderful knowledge at a pace that was appropriate- she added a fabulous mix of friendly chat, humour and expertise. I have always been an independent attraction visitor and Gaby made me realise how much I have missed out on using a guided tour- excellent

  • R

    Richard

    Verified booking

    5

    September 22, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Eddy the guide was fantastic, engaging and genuinely interesting. It was a great experience which he brought to life with his personality.

  • H

    Helen

    Verified booking

    5

    September 4, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Sylvia was a very knowledgeable guide, made the tour interesting, very happy to answer any questions, gave time for photos

  • E

    Emma Jane

    Verified booking

    2.2

    August 31, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Instructions for meeting point unclear. Email refers to 20 Piazza del Colosseo and another in small print to Via del Fori, ref to meeting by a fountain yet there wasn't a fountain. Contact number for tour guide on booking email is wrong. Location for '20 Piazza del Colosseo' on Google Maps different to the actual location. Arrived at Colesseum in good time, tried to call well ahead of departure time (contact no & Tui) found correct meeting point 10 minutes late but tour had left, missed R Forum

  • D

    Dan

    Verified booking

    5

    August 24, 2025

    Traveled with family


    The tour guide was great. So much information with huge enthusiasm. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I think the information that you must have photo ID with you to get in could be made clearer. It is on the voucher but I must admit we took ours because we always carry it.

  • A

    Andreia & Richard

    Verified booking

    4.6

    July 25, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    We had Eduardo (Eddy) and he was lovely and funny, witty and very experience Archeologist!! Me and my partner absolutely laughter alongside him and whenever we asked questions he answered without any problem. We loved the 3 hours walk which was amazing. Small group. We recommended this tour 100%

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