VIP Colosseum & Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Rome, Italy

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Jayne_L ·

Mar 2026

Tara was an excellent guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very courteous. We enjoyed your tour and will highly recommend this company to others. Ciao Bella!

· Narelle_M ·

May 2026

We had an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Marco was extremely knowledgable and passionate, which made this already interesting excursion even better. This was hands down our favourite excursion yet. Would highly recommend doing this tour!

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Overview

Rome’s ancient sites can take hours to navigate on your own, but this small-group tour helps you see three highlights efficiently. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide leading the way. As you explore, hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and daily life while exploring the ruins where ancient Rome once thrived.

Check off three historic sites without juggling multiple tour bookings
Visit with a guide who makes the complex ancient ruins understandable
A small-group tour ensures a relaxed pace
Morning or afternoon start times available to fit your sightseeing plans

What's Included

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Guided Visit)
Official Professional Guide and Passionate Storytelling
Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
Small Group of max 12 people
Meet and Greet on site
Pre-reseved entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is included.

Transfer Service
Gratuities
Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
On arrival please head to the upper level exit of the Colosseum Metro Station, where you'll find our representatives wearing purple 'Crown Tours' shirts. Customers are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the activity start time. Late arrivals cannot be guaranteed entrance.

End point

Palatine Hill
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
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.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 215 reviews

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Samantha_O, May 2026

Helena was awesome! She is an archologist and it made the experience rich and beyond enjoyable. I can't imagine visiting the ruins without an expert. We highly recommend it.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Samantha, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad to hear that Helena made your Colosseum and Roman Forum tour so rich and enjoyable with her archaeological expertise. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Both the colosseum and...

Carol_W, May 2026

Both the colosseum and forum were as fascinating and amazing as we expected. We were so glad we were able to skip the long lines as part of this tour. While our guide Loriana was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable, we did have trouble understanding her some of the time. And we would have preferred a faster pace.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Carol, Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you found the Colosseum and Roman Forum fascinating and appreciated being able to skip the long lines. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pace of the tour and the difficulty understanding the guide at times, and we will keep it in mind as we continue improving our experiences. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Loved this tour!

Narelle_M, May 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear Narelle, Thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad to hear that Marco made your Colosseum and Roman Forum tour so memorable with his knowledge and passion. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Great tour of the Colosseum

Sara_W, Apr 2026

We upgraded to a private tour as there were 4 of us but think all tours with this company would likely be very good. They were very organized (especially compared to other companies we used/saw). Our guide Georgina was super informative and interesting.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review, Sara! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and that Georgina’s informative and engaging approach made your experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Coliseum

John_B, Apr 2026

Lots of walking, be prepared, bring water and allow extra time to visit other areas in the location of coliseum

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your kind review, John. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience, and we appreciate you sharing helpful tips for future travelers regarding the walking involved and preparation. We hope to welcome you again on another tour. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Fantastic Tour Guide

Danny_R, Apr 2026

We had a little confusion with the meeting point instructions but otherwise it was fantastically organised. Our guide, Andy, was fabulous. Very knowledgeable, looked after us all and made sure our tour was what we wanted - as he said, he is biased, but what an amazing place to show off.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review, Danny. We’re delighted to hear that Andy made your experience so enjoyable with his knowledge and attentive approach. At the same time, we appreciate your note regarding the meeting point instructions and will take it into consideration to improve clarity. We hope to welcome you again on another tour. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Amazing tour of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill.

frederic_b, Apr 2026

Well organised and passionate guide, ideal to help you better understand the history of this exceptional loaction

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear Frederic, Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour well organized and appreciated the guide’s passion in bringing the history of this exceptional location to life. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Exceptional Experience Thanks to Mary

Diana_M, Apr 2026

Mary was absolutely incredible! She made the entire experience so enjoyable, engaging, and memorable from start to finish. Her knowledge, energy, and passion really stood out, and she went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt included and had a great time. You can tell she truly cares about what she does. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and I would highly recommend this experience—especially with Mary as your guide!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Mary’s knowledge, energy, and passion made your experience so memorable and engaging. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

The small group tour...

Susan_A, Mar 2026

The small group tour allows more conversation with the guide and with the new friends you’ll get to know. Our guide was very knowledgeable about most of the questions we had. Wonderful tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that the small group setting and the guide’s knowledge made your experience so engaging and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Tara was an excellent...

Jayne_L, Mar 2026

Tara was an excellent guide. Extremely knowledgeable and very courteous. We enjoyed your tour and will highly recommend this company to others. Ciao Bella!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Tara’s knowledge and courteous approach made your experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Great walk

Paola_T, Mar 2026

We were very happy with this tour a lot of walking but very worthwhile. We had amazing views in the colleseum and the pallatino. Enjoyed it a lot

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the amazing views from the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. We hope to welcome you again on another Crown Tours experience. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Awesome tour of the Colosseum

Shyamasri_D, Mar 2026

We had a wonderful tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palantine Hill. Valerio was a fantastic guide. As a trained archeologist, he really knew about the layered history of Rome and we had a very insightful tour. Valerio added little details and stories about life in ancient Rome which made the tour really interesting

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that Valerio’s archaeological knowledge and stories about life in ancient Rome made the experience so insightful. We hope to welcome you again on another tour! Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Guide was not that...

Joshua_K, Mar 2026

Guide was not that knowledgeable about Palatine Hill / Roman Forum but was knowledgeable about colosseum.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the guide’s explanations about the Colosseum were helpful during your visit. We also appreciate your comment regarding the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, as feedback like this helps us continue improving our tours. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

Waste of money

Rodney_T, Feb 2026

I specifically needed a small ENGLISH tour!! We could not understand our tour guide at all. It was a big wastes of money

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Rodney, Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations, especially regarding the clarity of the English guiding, we understand how important this is for the experience. Please kindly reach out to us at [feedback@crowntours.com] with your booking details so we can look into this matter further. Best regards, Crown Tours

Terrible experience.

Yolanda_G, Feb 2026

The tour people never showed up or left before we got there. We were there by 1:35 and there was no one there to meet us. So disappointing. Definitely wouldn't recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Our coordinators were present at the scheduled meeting point on that day, assisting guests and organizing departures. For this reason, we would really like to look into your specific case to understand exactly what happened. Could you please contact us at feedback@crowntours.com and share your booking reference number? This will allow us to carefully review the situation and provide you with a proper follow-up. We sincerely apologize for the frustration caused and appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours

The tour director was...

Curtis_W, Dec 2025

The tour director was excellent. The venues were just over crowded. It was nice to have the tour at least. The tour guide was knowledgeable but was hard to understand at times with ascent as I’m hard of hearing. The ear bud pieces cut out a lot.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hello Curtis, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall and found the tour guide knowledgeable and the experience worthwhile, despite the crowds. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulties with understanding the guide at times and the issues with the audio equipment. Your comments are important to us, and we will certainly review this internally to see how we can improve clarity and audio reliability, especially for guests who may need extra support. Thank you again for your honest review, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again for an even better experience in the future. Kind regards, Sky Crown Tours

Understand climbing many...

EvaNella_S, Dec 2025

Understand climbing many stairs…catch your breath if you need to (I did). You get a feeling of accomplishment once you get to the walkway of the dome!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear guest, Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and pushed through the climb, the view and that sense of accomplishment at the top make it all worth it! We appreciate you sharing your thoughts and are happy to have been part of your memorable visit. Kind regards, Sky Crown Tours

Excellent Colosseum Tout

Kathleen_D, Nov 2025

Great tour! Our guide Catalina was amazing. So knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome . I highly recommend this tour. Please know that once you arrive at the listed “ meeting spot “ you will be redirected to the actual meeting spot up the street. You must allow enough time to account for all the traffic in this area.

Excellent tour of the Coliseum and Forum

Vern_C, Nov 2025

Some walking. Fantastic guide, super informative. Good tour company with their own office near the Coliseum and plenty of tours

Wonderful tour! Loved our...

Cheryl_C, Nov 2025

Wonderful tour! Loved our guide! Very knowledgeable knew best spots for photos.Great small good tour !

Tour exceeded all expectations!

Joseph_T, Nov 2025

Best tour in our 8 day trip to Italy! Catalina was amazing. She made Ancient Rome come to life. It was a pleasure to be in her group.

Great experience!

Josh_W, Nov 2025

Amazing experience! Highly recommend. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Good pace of the tour and honestly skipping the lines would have been worth the price of admission!

Super satisfied

Pernilla_A, Oct 2025

Great tour! Our guide Danielle V was super competent and explained with great passion, you really got the feeling of historical magic!

This small group VIP tour...

John_B, Oct 2025

This small group VIP tour was expertly guided by confident, knowledgeable guide who provided both an overview at the beginning and additional information as we went along. A truly outstanding tour.

Colosseum and Roman Forum

Tricia_E, Oct 2025

Great way to see the colosseum and hear the history. Our tour guide was great, kind and caring. Highly recommend

Educational & Important Ancient Site

Shannon_S, Sept 2025

The tour was very educational, and Alessandro, our guide was passionate and knowledgeable. We walked the different floors of the colosseum, then visited Palentine Hill and finished with the Roman Forum. Lots of stairs, some steep. Let the guide know if you need an elevator. Our tour took about 4 hours. Wear comfortable shoes and be open to sharing space with crowds of people

Excellent tour guide. I...

William_W, Sept 2025

Excellent tour guide. I could not hear the guide well with the ear piece they provided so I used my own ear buds. We really enjoyed this tour.

Excellent tour of the...

sue_v, Sept 2025

Excellent tour of the Coliseum A tip - Make sure the name on your ticket matches the name on your passport . I am Susan but since I was a teenager I have always been known as Sue . When I went to Crown Tours to check in this was explained to me and it was 50:50 whether I would get into the Coliseum . My name booked with Crown Tours was Sue , the name on my passport was Susan . I did get in but I was very concerned until I had got through the entrance process at the Coliseum Our guide was excellent , very clear and happy to explain any questions The only negative , myself and my husband wear hearing aids . Crown Tours provided us with an ear piece which was very comfortable . However , when the guide talked when she walking around it was difficult to hear

Great VIP Tour

Tian_L, Sept 2025

Our guide Olesea is super knowledgeable, we enjoyed our VIP tour very much with only 8 of us, this is exactly what we expected. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience.