Rome: Best of Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
Much of Rome’s tourism concentrates around the famed Colosseum and Roman Forum, two of the most popular tourist attractions. During this 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 important facts and stories for you.
Step into the Colosseum to explore a place from the distant past. Once inside, your guide will tell you about the amphitheater's history. 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 archaeologist who enjoys bringing history to life in a fun and accessible way.
Your tour will continue to outstanding sites like the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill. Afterward, you’ll visit the largest inner-city archaeological area in the world : the Roman Forum.
What's Included
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- 3-hour small-group tour
- Includes Colosseum entrance ticket for adults (+18) valued at €18 per person, and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). Children under 18 are free of charge.
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
- Friendly and local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Terrazza Belvedere del Palatino
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The venue requires us to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for purchasing the admission and for entering 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
- 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
- When you choose our guided tour, please note that admission to the Colosseum Archaeological Park is €18 for adults, while visitors under 18 years of age are entitled to free admission.
- Customers are not charged any booking or pre-sale fees.
- The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including a live guide, on-site check-in assistance staff, and a service fee.
- This service fee covers customer support, booking management, and operational management related to your experience.
- (Reduced-price admission (children aged 0–17) can only be purchased together with a full-price admission ticket.
- The venue requires us to collect the first and last name of every visitor. This information is mandatory for booking and gaining access to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum archaeological area. Failure to provide this information will result in denied entry. The name entered at the time of booking is final and cannot be changed, in accordance with Colosseum regulations. To gain access, each participant must present a valid ID matching the name provided in the booking.
- In accordance with the ticket sales conditions, visitors are not required to pay any booking or pre-sale fees.
- Please review the Visitor Regulations on the official Colosseum website and ensure that you accept and comply with all applicable guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- 3-hour small-group tour.
- Includes Colosseum entrance ticket for adults (+18) valued at €18 per person, and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). Children under 18 are free of charge.
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people).
- Friendly and local guide.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Best of Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- 3-hour small-group tour
- Includes Colosseum entrance ticket for adults (+18) valued at €18 per person, and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). Children under 18 are free of charge.
- Headset (for groups of more than 6 people)
- Friendly and local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The venue requires us to provide the name and surname of each visitor; this information is mandatory for purchasing the admission and for entering 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
- 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
- When you choose our guided tour, please note that admission to the Colosseum Archaeological Park is €18 for adults, while visitors under 18 years of age are entitled to free admission.
- Customers are not charged any booking or pre-sale fees.
- The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services, including a live guide, on-site check-in assistance staff, and a service fee.
- This service fee covers customer support, booking management, and operational management related to your experience.
- (Reduced-price admission (children aged 0–17) can only be purchased together with a full-price admission ticket.
- The venue requires us to collect the first and last name of every visitor. This information is mandatory for booking and gaining access to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum archaeological area. Failure to provide this information will result in denied entry. The name entered at the time of booking is final and cannot be changed, in accordance with Colosseum regulations. To gain access, each participant must present a valid ID matching the name provided in the booking.
- In accordance with the ticket sales conditions, visitors are not required to pay any booking or pre-sale fees.
- Please review the Visitor Regulations on the official Colosseum website and ensure that you accept and comply with all applicable guidelines.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
