Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with a local guide
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum & Roman Forum small-group tour with a local guide

4.4/5
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Based on 3867 reviews
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£57.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Rome’s top tourist attractions — the Colosseum & the Roman Forum — with a local expert guide
  • Admire the Roman Empire’s former glory at the Roman Forum
  • Enjoy an intimate experience with a small group of up to sixteen people
  • Be accompanied by a local expert guide with an unrivalled knowledge of these landmarks
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 expert 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. When describing the Roman Forum, Valerie says "this was the heart of ancient Rome's social, commercial, and political life, and it's overflowing with historical significance. Although the site is now in ruins, we can still see and admire the traces of the Roman Empire's former glory." 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. One of our guides, Valerie, is a professional archeologist who enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way. She says "history doesn't have to be boring. My favourite part about being a tour guide is making the stories sparkle and come to life for my guests."

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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 destination insider 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 as latecomers may not be accommodated.
What to remember

Not suitable for;

  • unfortunately this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs

Know in advance:

  • when you choose our guided tour, please be aware that the admission fee for the Colosseum Archeological 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. Our primary objective is to promote transparency and ensure you understand the cost breakdown, allowing you to truly appreciate the exceptional
  • the venue requires us 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 away from the crowds
  • 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

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  • Ira

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide ist sehr kompetent und hat sehr viel Hintergrundwissen vermittelt. Intime Gruppe von 5 Personen, sind sehr zügig an Warteschlagen vorbei gegange ...

  • jnb

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    ganska dyr rundtur, guiden bra och engagerad, men lite svår att förstå

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide Valeria was absolutely excellent and full of knowledge which she communicated to us very clearly. It would have been good if the tour had fi ...

  • The Stubbs

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide was informative and engaging. Valerie was excellent

  • Brian

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Site was very impressive and small group perfect Guide should have explained more detail about the ruins how they were built and purposes.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Good background information, covered lots of history , friendly guide.

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