Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 114 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground worth booking?
Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $411 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 114 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (114)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $411 per person
Enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of ancient Rome with a professional guide, choosing from three Colosseum access options: REGULAR LEVELS Choose this option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Regular Levels, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena Floor and Underground access are NOT included. ARENA FLOOR Choose this option for a 1-hour guided Colosseum tour with direct backdoor access to the Arena Floor, and enjoy the gladiators’ perspective, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular Levels and Underground access are NOT included. UNDERGROUND For the most complete experience, choose the underground option. You’ll visit the Regular Levels, Arena Floor, and Underground in a 1-hour guided tour, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option. Please note that the order of visit may vary.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of ancient Rome with a professional guide, choosing from three Colosseum access options: REGULAR LEVELS Choose this option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Regular Levels, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena Floor and Underground access are NOT included. ARENA FLOOR Choose this option for a 1-hour guided Colosseum tour with direct backdoor access to the Arena Floor, and enjoy the gladiators’ perspective, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular Levels and Underground access are NOT included. UNDERGROUND For the most complete experience, choose the underground option. You’ll visit the Regular Levels, Arena Floor, and Underground in a 1-hour guided tour, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option. Please note that the order of visit may vary.
What's included
Included
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA
- Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24)
Not included
- If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
- If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
- Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
Choose your preferred option at booking, subject to availability: REGULAR LEVELS - Regular Levels only. No Arena or Underground access. ARENA FLOOR - Arena only. No Regular Levels or Underground access. UNDERGROUND - Full access: Regular Levels + Arena + Underground. The Upper Levels are not included with any option.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
Discover the Roman Forum and immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and walk the paths of emperors and senators. Learn how this area was once the beating heart of ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
Continue to the Palatine Hill, one of the most exclusive areas in ancient Rome. Discover the stories about the emperors palaces that stood here and hear the legend of Romulus and Remus, placing the foundation of the city right here. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as the Circus Maximus, one of the largest structures for public games and chariot racing ever built.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
English Guide + Regular Levels
No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
German Guide + Regular Levels
No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours
Spanish Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Spanish Guide + Regular Levels
No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum Duration: 3 hours
Spanish Guide + Underground
Underground + Arena + Regular : This includes a 1h guided tour of the Underground, Arena Floor and Regular Levels & a 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Portuguese Guide + Underground
Underground + Arena + Regular: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Underground, Arena Floor and Regular Levels & a 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Portuguese Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
French Guide + Underground
Underground + Arena + Regular : This includes a 1h guided tour of the Underground, Arena Floor and Regular Levels & a 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
French Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Italian Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
English Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
German Guide + Arena Floor
Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum. Duration: 3 hours
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- TOURIKS
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- 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.
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund, or reschedule late arrivals.
- You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
- 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.
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 113 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
5 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
113 verified traveler reviews for Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best morning in Rome
Absolutely amazing morning. Manola was an incredible guide and probably one of the best historical tours I've been on. Small group made it ideal Manola's knowledge history was without compare and her pride of Italy's culture was palpable. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
via Tripadvisor
Top rated experience
Well communicated reservation and meeting point. Our guide was first rate. She took a lot of time with us and was very well versed on her archeological history and cultural understanding of Ancient Rome
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! We are grateful to hear that you had a good experience with us during your Colosseum tour :)
via Viator
Can’t go wrong with a Private Tour with Bogdan
We had an excellent experience with Bogdan at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. He was warm, engaging, knowledgeable and highly informative that we came away learning more from him than any other tour we had in the past at both these monuments. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to not just learn but enjoy stories, pictures and facts that make history exciting for our teenage nephew who after 8 hours maybe wasn’t so excited about another tour. Bogdan is one of the best!
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your positive thoughts regarding the Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with us and the tour guide Bogdan. We are truly grateful to hear that the experience has lived up to your expectations fully and look forward to welcoming you again in one of our other tours in Rome!
via Viator
Excellent Tour
Our experience was very good. However we paid $800 for a private tour of the Colosseum and the underground. Our guide told us numerous times that she was not able to come down to the underground tour, and so we negotiated that part of the tour on our own. However this was the very reason we booked an expensive private tour; to have a tour guide the entire time.
via Viator
Just WOW. If you get the...
Just WOW. If you get the opportunity to do this tour, jump at it. Walking where the gladiators once stood is once in a lifetime experience, and our guide Rosi was simply amazing. Highly recommended!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour of the Colosseum with Rosy! :)
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $411 to $459
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 40
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by TOURIKS, who run 46 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.8.
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Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground cost?
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Prices start at $411 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 114 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Around 40 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pizza & Gelato Class with Wine by Cooking Italy, Rome [4in1] Pasta Making_Tiramisù_Wine Tasting_Secret Cellar, Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Included: Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS; Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly; Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or A; and Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book. Not included: If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included; If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included; and Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground offered in?
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It is offered in German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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Across 114 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground?
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There are 12 options to choose from, including English Guide + Regular Levels, German Guide + Regular Levels, Spanish Guide + Arena Floor, Spanish Guide + Regular Levels. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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