Rome: Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum | Small Group MAX 10 People
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Rome, Italy
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Colosseum is one of Italy’s most famous attractions, but visiting on your own can mean missing out on understanding the millennia-old arena’s history and legacy. Learn about the landmark’s ancient imperial heyday during this small-group, half-day guided tour, which includes a stop at the nearby Roman Forum.
- Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World—the Colosseum
- Listen to the stories behind two of Rome’s biggest ancient attractions
- Tours depart from a central meeting point adjacent to the Colosseum
- No large groups: Tours are capped for a personalized feel
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
The small group size offers a more intimate atmosphere than larger shared tours.
What's Included
- Official Blue Badge Guide
- Small-Group Tour (max. 10 people)
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum Reservation Fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Transportation
- Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Roman Forum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 62 reviews
Carol_P, Sep 2025
I would book all my tours with Lina if we were going to be here more days. She shared so much information on the coliseum, arena floor and the forum. The history, the archeological finds and modern times. Having the small group tour made it easy to get plenty of time to view, listen and take pictures of this amazing part of Roman history. Lina made it a fantastic time.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with Lina. We’re especially glad the small group setting allowed you to take it all in at your own pace.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Warm regards,
The Eyes of Rome Team
Gretchen_L, Sep 2025
A lot of walking. Very informative and very personal. The small group made it very easy to access the site.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that the small-group format made the tour personal and accessible, and that you found it informative despite the walking. We’re delighted you enjoyed the experience!
Kind regards,
The Eyes of Rome Team
Marilyn_I, Sep 2025
We loved our tour of the Colosseum arena and the Roman Forum. They are fascinating sites, and everything went smoothly.
Lina was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable, answered our questions, and had a nice sense of humor.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing this! We're glad everything went smoothly and that Lina's knowledge—and touch of humor—made the experience even more enjoyable.
Lina & The Eyes of Rome Team
Lauren_W, Aug 2025
We had the best tour this morning with Ala! I highly recommend the morning- it was a lot less busy and it felt like we had the whole place to ourselves. Ala was super flexible with our group of two adults and two children- we explained our children’s short attention spans, and that we wished to do a more condensed, shorter version of the tour, and she stuck to highlights and kept the tour fun and interesting for our children. Best experience!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
So glad to hear the morning timing and Ala’s thoughtful approach made everything flow just right for your family. Grazie for sharing such a lovely experience with us!
Ala & The Eyes of Rome Team
Peg, Aug 2025
Alessia was fantastic. Knowledgable and professional. It was a hot day and she seemed to know where every shaded area was.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your kind words. Alessia’s calm precision and attention to comfort make all the difference—especially under the Roman sun.
Alessia & The Eyes of Rome Team
Michele_d, Jun 2025
Great tour guide! Merta has informative and supportive to our needs. She made the experience am awesome one!! This tour helped us learn a lot about the history.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So happy to hear that. Marta brought her warmth and knowledge, and we're really glad it made a difference for you. Grazie for being with us!
Marta & The Eyes of Rome Team
Caroline_M, Jun 2025
Definitely worth it! It did feel a little rushed at times but overall we are glad we booked this tour
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Grazie for your honest feedback. We’re happy you enjoyed the experience overall, and we’ll keep your note in mind as we keep improving.
The Eyes of Rome Team
Melanie_J, Dec 2024
We had a great experience. Our guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable and very caring and made the experience so much more alive
Tania_C, Oct 2024
A small group where we coukd easily hear Irene and she was very knowledgeable and kept our attention making the tour mraningful.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Ciao Tania,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that Irene made your tour meaningful and kept everyone engaged with her knowledge. Small group tours really do make it easier to connect with the guide and fully enjoy the experience. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Irene.
We hope to welcome you back for more memorable tours in the future!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
John_B, Sep 2024
Luigi was a great guide - friendly and knowledgeable - a former archeologist. We ran out of time to see the floor of the colosseum, but this tour is so worth it. Definitely get to the tour early to have a caffe and croissant at Cafe Roma…yum.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Ciao John,
Thank you for sharing your experience! Luigi truly is a gem, and it’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the tour. While it’s a shame you didn’t get to the arena floor, it sounds like you still had an incredible time. Great tip about Café Roma too...who can resist a good Italian caffè and croissant?
We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
Arrivederci,
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Bernadette_C, Sep 2024
Alessandro was an amazing guide. He was well-informed as an archaeologist and was able to explain information in terms that we were able to understand. His use of an IPad to show how the Colosseum and Forum looked in ancient times enhanced our understanding. He was also very entertaining and passionate in his presentation.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Alessandro made your experience memorable with his expertise and engaging presentation. It’s great to know that his use of the iPad helped bring ancient Rome to life for you. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him!
Arrivederci,
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Danielle_K, Sep 2024
Our guide, Siriki, was wonderful. He was very informative, and very patient with the group as we struggled with the heat - he even went out of his way to find shady spots for us to stand/sit as he explained our surroundings! He had a great sense of humour as well, and took the time to get to know each member of the group.
My daughter and I learned so much about the colosseum, the Roman forum, and Rome itself thanks to Siriki :)
I would recommend him/this experience to my friends in a heartbeat!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Ciao Danielle,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Siriki made your experience enjoyable and informative, especially in the heat. It’s wonderful to know that he took the time to connect with each group member and share his knowledge about the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Rome.
Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you and your friends for another amazing adventure in the future!
Grazie mille!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Zeke_R, Aug 2024
Definitely recommend this tour. The guide was very pleasant and communicative to ensure you have everything you need for the tour. She was patient and even willing to stop and take pictures for those of us in the group. Book this tour!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Zeke,
Thank you for your fantastic recommendation! We’re glad to hear that the guide was pleasant, communicative, and accommodating, and that you had a great experience. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Sarah_G, Aug 2024
Irene was such a great host! She was thoughtful about making sure we stayed in the shade while she told us about the locations (it was so hot!) and she really knew her history! Our kids loved it too. Thank you Irene!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Sarah,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Irene was a thoughtful and knowledgeable host, especially in the heat. It’s great to know your kids enjoyed the tour too. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to Irene!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Ramita_B, Aug 2024
Irene was very knowledgeable and kept our teens engaged. She answered all my sons questions and kept us moving at a reasonable pace in the extreme heat.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Romita,
Grazie mille for your great feedback! We’re glad to hear that Irene's knowledge and engaging approach kept your teens interested and that she managed the pace well in the extreme heat.
We’d love to have you back for another tour with Eyes of Rome. There’s always more to explore and enjoy in Italy!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
The Eyes of Rome Team
James_E, Aug 2024
Our guide Valentine was great . My son and wife had many questions on the Colosseum for her and she answered them all. She also guided us through the Forum and showed us the way to Palatine Hill. We all had a good experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello James,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that Valentina provided excellent answers to all your questions and guided you through the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with ease.
We’re glad you had a great experience and would love to welcome you back for another memorable tour with Eyes of Rome. There’s always more to discover!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
The Eyes of Rome Team
Tina_H, Aug 2024
Our tour guide was Excellent, very informative. A wealth of knowledge. I would definitely recommend her.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Tina,
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your guide’s wealth of knowledge and informative approach made the tour excellent.
We’d love to welcome you back for another enriching experience with Eyes of Rome. There’s always more to discover!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
The Eyes of Rome Team
Scott_L, Jul 2024
Touching history was an amazing experience. Our guide was amazing. She incorporated her knowledge of the Colosseum and with that transported just to the time it was in its glory.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Scott,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience touching history was so impactful and that our guide brought the Colosseum’s glory to life with her expertise.
We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another tour soon!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
The Eyes of Rome Team
Jason_F, Jul 2024
This was a great way to see the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Meeting location was easy to get to. A couple similar names tours happening at the same time but easy to find our guide. Our guide Irene was really knowledgeable about the history of the attractions and several interesting facts that bring the experience closer to home. Skipping the line is always great but knowing where the good picture spots are is helpful as well. Well worth the money for this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hello Jason,
Thank you for your great feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a wonderful experience with Irene. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future.
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Tiffany_g, Jun 2024
Tour was great and
Guide was knowledgable. We all
Felt bad for her as she was battling a terrible cold.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Dear Tiffany,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the tour and your guide.
We appreciate your understanding regarding her situation with a cold—it’s always challenging to work through illness.
We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Holly_G, Jun 2024
Luigi was an awesome tour guide. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very thorough. However the technology to hear him through the radio was broken with no way to replace it so it made it difficult to hear. Lines at the Colosseum were very, very long too, so I would not recommend this on a Sunday as everyone in Rome said it’s the worst day of the week to go.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Ciao Holly,
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are thrilled to hear that Luigi made such a positive impression—he really is fantastic at bringing our tours to life with his enthusiasm and knowledge!
We are very sorry about the issue with the radio equipment. It must have been frustrating not being able to hear Luigi properly. We’re looking into why we didn’t have a replacement available and will make sure to address this to prevent it from happening again.
Regarding the lines at the Colosseum, we completely understand your frustration. Like all major tourist sites, the Colosseum can be extremely crowded during holidays and especially during peak season. Unfortunately, even with timed tickets or skip-the-line passes, everyone must go through security checks, which can take time and are beyond our control.
Thank you again for sharing your experience. We’re committed to improving and hope to have the chance to give you a flawless tour in the future.
Looking forward to have you back in Italy for a 5-star experience!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Susan_L, Jun 2024
It was refreshing to have such a small intimate group for a tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, personable and approachable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Ciao Susan,
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the small, intimate group tour and found our guide knowledgeable and approachable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back or your friends in the future!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Jessica_K, Jun 2024
Wow!! This tour was amazing. We had the best tour guide, Ellie, she knew so much about the Colosseum and Forum. She also had some books to show us how the Colosseum looked during the gladiator times which really helped us fully understand what we were looking at. I would highly recommend this tour and Ellie as a tour guide.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Ciao Jessica,
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience on your tour with Ellie. Her extensive knowledge and the visual aids she provided really enhanced your understanding of the Colosseum and Forum.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words about Ellie. If you ever return to Rome or have friends visiting who would enjoy such a great experience, we'd be delighted to welcome you back!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Michael_B, Jun 2024
This tour was a terrific experience. Pamela was very informed about all the features of the Forum and Colloseum, as well as being friendly and humorous. My family thoroughly enjoyed our time with her. It's a little difficult to find your guide at the beginning as multiple groups meet at the same location, but with a little patience it all gets sorted out. Anyway, highly recommended - thank you Pamela!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Ciao Michael,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had a terrific experience with Pamela. Her knowledge and humor truly bring the Forum and Colosseum to life.
Regarding the initial meeting point, we appreciate your feedback. It can be hectic with multiple groups, but we're working on improving this. We're glad you enjoyed the tour despite this.
We'll pass along your kind words to Pamela. Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family on another tour soon!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Phillip_M, Jun 2024
Had a memorable tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. Took some time at the main point to let people look around.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Phillip,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you had a memorable tour and that your guide was very knowledgeable. It's great that they took time to let everyone look around at the main points of interest. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
Best regards,
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
JENNIFER_B, Jun 2024
Awe inspiring! Our guide was very kind and considerate. Our meet up and skip the line went smoothly.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Jennifer,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had an awe-inspiring experience and that the meet-up and skip-the-line process went smoothly. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable tours in the future!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Nicholas_W, Jun 2024
Our guide was absolutely fantastic!
Lots of information and educational components to share, with a clear passion, but at a pace that was manageable and you could keep up with.
So much to see at each site, but glad we could stay longer at the Forum once the tour concluded so we could look around more ourselves.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your guide’s passion and pacing made the tour enjoyable and educational. We’re glad you had the chance to explore the Forum further after the tour. We hope to see you on another tour soon!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Shelley_T, Jun 2024
Are you looking for a detailed tour? History buff? Luigi is your guide! If you desire lighter, basic but interesting stories of the Roman Forum and Coliseum this would not be the tour for you.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hello Shelley,
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that Luigi’s detailed approach was just what you were looking for. We appreciate your insights and hope to provide a tour that perfectly matches your interests in the future.
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Paul_T, May 2024
Tour guide went above & beyond to locate us after we got a little lost getting to the meeting point. She was very passionate & knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Ciao Paul,
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear that your guide went above and beyond to help you, and that her passion and knowledge made a difference. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to seeing you on another tour soon!
Arrivederci!
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
Kristyne_D, May 2024
The tour was great. Being in a small group (6 people, with a max of 10) was the way to do it. Raphaella was a bit difficult to understand at times. She spoke so fast. She did offer alot of info in a short amount of time. This a must see on your trip to Rome. You need a guide here for sure.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the small group setting. We’re sorry to hear that Raphaella’s pace was a bit challenging at times; we’ll make sure to take your comments into account to enhance future tours.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Italy for another 5-star experience. Arrivederci!
Warm regards,
Francesca
Eyes of Rome Team
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