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Ultimate Colosseum Small Group Tour
4.8 (178 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets by the school entrance at Colosseo metro's upper level · Operator: City Walkers Tours
- 2 hours 30 minutes; 60 minutes at the Colosseum
- Up to 15 people; 15 per booking
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 09:15, 11:15, 13:15 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- School entrance at Colosseo metro's upper level; dark blue City Walkers uniforms
Editor's take choice 1 of 8 in Colosseum guided tours
First and second tiers, up to 15 people, 2 hours 30 minutes. City Walkers' Ultimate Colosseum Small Group Tour suits a first visit with a guide for the whole route. The Forum and Palatine are guided too.
English Guided Tour is the only option, so the starting price covers the full guided route. Departures run daily at 09:15, 11:15 or 13:15. Your tour includes 60 minutes in the Colosseum, followed by guided visits to the Forum and Palatine.
The tiers cost €18 at the park; TG4 costs €59 with a guide and headsets. Your ticket: English Guided Tour, €59, including the €18 park ticket released 30 days ahead. Book it if you want all 3 sites guided in a group capped at 15.
What does the English Guided Tour cover?
1 option covers the tiers with a guided Forum and Palatine visit; the group limit is 15. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 100; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Guided Tour Compared in the list | First and second tiers, followed by guided visits to the Forum and Palatine; up to 15 people. For a guided visit across all 3 sites; the last start is 13:15. | 2 hours 30 minutes Daily at 09:15, 11:15 or 13:15. | €59 per adult |
Are the Forum and Palatine guided on this tour?
The English Guided Tour includes a guide through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The Forum and Palatine stops each last 45 minutes. The Colosseum section covers the first and second tiers, with arena floor and underground entry excluded.
What's included
Included
- Entrance fee for the Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (adult 18 € - children 0 €)
- Booking fee 2€
- Headphones Tour of the Colosseum
- Tourist Guide Officer
Not included
- Private transportation
- Any Private Expense
By option: TG4 includes the standard €18 ticket for the first and second tiers, plus Forum and Palatine entry within 24 hours.
What does the tour add to the park ticket?
The €18 park ticket covers the tiers, with one Forum and Palatine entry within 24 hours. Timed tickets go on sale 30 days ahead. The English Guided Tour costs €59 with a guide for all 3 sites. Your ticket: English Guided Tour, €59, including the €18 park ticket released 30 days ahead.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Your guide meets you by the primary school entrance at Colosseo metro station's upper level. The staff wear dark blue uniforms with the City Walkers logo.
Metro B stops at Colosseo; Metro C stops at Colosseo-Fori Imperiali. Your meeting point is upstairs by the primary school, and hotel pickup is excluded.
End point
You can ask the guide questions after the guided route ends. Further time in the Roman Forum and Palatine must fit within park opening hours.
Itinerary
- Colosseum 60 min
The guide takes you through the first and second tiers during the 60-minute Colosseum stop. Headsets are included for this part of the tour.
- Roman Forum 45 min
The Roman Forum stop gives you 45 minutes with the guide among the remains of Rome's public buildings.
- Palatine Hill 45 min
The guided Palatine Hill stop lasts 45 minutes on the hill above the Roman Forum.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 72 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
- Full names for every traveller must be on your booking and voucher. Bring the passport or ID that matches your ticket name.
- Arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. Be at the Colosseum gate 15 minutes before your entry slot. Entry at another time is not possible.
- Time inside the Colosseum is limited to 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the ticket. Visitors must leave when their ticket's time allowance ends.
- Wear suitable shoes, avoiding high heels or flip-flops. The tour is not recommended for visitors with poor cardiovascular health.
- Pushchairs are allowed; hold children by the hand. Standard park admission is free for children under 18. Tour tickets for children aged 5 to 17 cost €41. Tour tickets for infants aged 0 to 4 cost €5.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. You can stay in the Forum and Palatine after the tour within these hours.
- Private transport and personal expenses are excluded. Your price includes headsets for the Colosseum tour.
- Cancellation at least 3 full days before departure gives a full refund. Cancellation within 3 days gives no refund.
Reviews
96% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 15 reviews on Viator (4.3) and 163 on Tripadvisor (4.9), 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
From the City Walkers Tours listing, 16 photos in all.
From the operator
In City Walkers Tours's own words, from the listing.
Discover Ancient Rome on a small-group tour, limited to a maximum of 15 participants. Explore the hill where Rome was founded and the Forum that once stood at the heart of the Roman Empire.
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