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Rome Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum Small Group Tour
4.9 (62 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Small group meets at the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano · Operator: CityEyes Private Tours
- 3 hours on the Small Group Tour
- Shared group up to 10; private upgrade available
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:00, 09:00, 13:00, 14:45 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- Small group: Via dei Fori Imperiali 1, Eyes of Rome sign
Editor's take choice 5 of 8 in Small group Colosseum tours
Arena floor and tiers, up to 10 people, 3 hours. CityEyes Private Tours suits visitors who want an English guide through the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Your Palatine Hill visit is on your own.
The compared Small Group Tour also supplies the lowest price. Upgrade to Private Tour gives you your own guide and starts at 08:00. The private tour meets at Caffè Roma. The shared group meets at the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano.
The €24 Full Experience Arena ticket goes on sale online 7 days ahead. Your ticket: Small Group Tour at €29 per adult includes that ticket plus a guide through the Colosseum and Forum. Book it if you want both sites guided and can visit the Palatine on your own.
Should you choose the small group or the private tour?
2 options with arena access: a shared group capped at 10 or your own guide. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to Private Tour | Arena floor and Colosseum with your own guide, plus the Forum; this option includes first arena access. For your own guide, starting at Caffè Roma. Your ticket: €185 per adult includes the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket, on sale online 7 days ahead. | Colosseum stop: 90 minutes; Forum stop: 60 minutes Daily at 08:00; the Colosseum opens at 08:30 | €185 per adult |
| Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum - Small Group Tour Compared in the list | Arena floor and tiers with an English guide, followed by the Forum; up to 10 people. The compared option, meeting at Santi Cosma e Damiano. Your ticket: €29 per adult includes the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket, on sale online 7 days ahead. | 3 hours Daily at 09:00, 13:00 or 14:45 | €29 per adult |
Does the CityEyes tour include a guide on Palatine Hill?
The CityEyes tour does not include a guided Palatine Hill visit. Your guide covers the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The €24 Full Experience Arena ticket includes Palatine entry for a visit on your own. Transport is also excluded from the tour price.
What's included
Included
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum Reservation Fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Official Blue Badge Guide
- Small-Group Tour (max. 10 people)
Not included
- Transportation
- Palatine Hill Guided Tour
By option: the Small Group Tour and Upgrade to Private Tour both include the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket.
What does CityEyes add to the €24 arena ticket?
The €24 Full Experience Arena ticket opens the arena and tiers, with Forum and Palatine access over 2 consecutive days. Park sales open online 7 days ahead, or at the ticket office on the day.
The Small Group Tour costs €29 per adult, including that €24 ticket and an English guide. Upgrade to Private Tour costs €185 per adult, including the same €24 ticket and your own guide.
Your ticket: the Small Group Tour at €29 per adult, with the €24 park ticket released online 7 days ahead.
Meeting point
Meeting point
The Small Group Tour meets in front of the Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via dei Fori Imperiali 1. The private tour meets in front of Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31.
The shared group's guide holds an Eyes of Rome sign. The private guide holds a sign with your name. Private guests arrive 15 minutes before the 08:00 start. You travel to the meeting point yourself.
End point
Small Group Tour: Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Via dei Fori Imperiali 1. Private Tour: Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31.
Itinerary
- Colosseum 90 min
The Colosseum visit includes the arena floor and tiers. You enter with a guide and the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket included in your tour.
- Roman Forum 60 min
The guide also covers the Roman Forum. Palatine Hill is a separate visit on your own.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. The park is closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Know before you go
- Give every traveller's full name when booking. Bring a valid passport or photo ID matching the ticket name.
- The shared group's guide leaves 15 minutes after the booked time. Late arrival counts as a no-show.
- Private guests meet at Caffè Roma 15 minutes before the 08:00 start. The Colosseum opens at 08:30.
- Wear closed-toe shoes with non-slip soles; unsuitable footwear can mean refused entry. This route is not recommended for visitors with mobility issues.
- The Small Group Tour's child fare is €29 for ages 0 to 17. That age band includes infants.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The 14:45 start leaves less than the full 3-hour tour before closing.
- A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations receive no refund.
- Transport is excluded from the price. Your ticket includes Palatine Hill entry, but the tour does not include a guide there.
Reviews
97% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 41 reviews on Viator (4.8) and 21 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
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From the operator
In CityEyes Private Tours's own words, from the listing.
Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum on a small group tour with an expert guide. Uncover Rome's ancient history in a group of up to 10 people.
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