Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum: Small Group Tour (MAX 10 People)
Description
This small-group tour is capped at 10 people maximum, so you'll explore with the intimacy and attention that large groups simply can't offer. Your expert guide takes you onto the Colosseum arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the entire monument — entering through the famous Gladiator's Gate, the same passage fighters crossed before facing the roar of tens of thousands of spectators. From there, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, where temples, triumphal arches, and ancient ruins bring the heart of the Roman Empire back to life through your guide's expert storytelling.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You step onto the arena floor — one of the most exclusive areas of the Colosseum, accessible only to a small percentage of visitors. From here, the full scale of the amphitheater reveals itself before your eyes. The tour continues to the first and second tiers, offering a sweeping view over the arena and a deeper understanding of how this extraordinary monument was built and experienced by the Romans who filled it.
From the Colosseum, you make your way into the Roman Forum — the ancient heart of Rome's political and civic life. Walking among temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches, your guide traces the story of the Empire at its height, turning ruins into a vivid and memorable journey through history.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(278)
Mirta was the best! This was actually my third time doing a tour of the Colosseum (I keep taking different friends lol) and it was the best one. The Forum tour was especially good as she gave us so much info other tours didn’t. Even though we were in the middle of a heat wave, she made sure to keep us as cool and comfortable as possible. Very funny and informative, and having a small group was perfect. Definitely book with this company as they are actually authorized tour guides with the Colosseum and can go with you inside!
A third Colosseum tour and the best one: that is a compliment we will remember. Thank you for choosing CityEyes and for recommending Mirta so warmly. Grazie! Mirta, and the CityEyes Team
Valeria was a very informative guide, extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Without her everything would not have meant half as much. The whole tour ran on time and it was easy to find the meeting place. Comfort breaks were offered. Great value for trip.
“Without her everything would not have meant half as much” is a compliment that stays with us. Thank you for choosing CityEyes and for sharing such generous words about Valeria. Grazie! Valeria, and the CityEyes Team
Great experience. Alex, our guide, was awesome. He is very knowledgeable, accommodating, helpful, and fun. Being that we were a small group tour with a large age range made it a much more personal experience.
Alex will be very happy to read this. Thank you for choosing CityEyes and for sharing such generous words about him. Grazie! Alex, and the CityEyes Team
This was a truly amazing experience. Our tour guide, Maurizio was very knowledgable and went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. His command of the topic of was very clear to see and answered every single question we all had. Given our group all moved through the tour at a reasonable pace he was able to show us an extensive look on the Palatine Hill. We would certainly love to come back to Rome and ask for Maurizio by name - this is a truly great professional!
Asking for Maurizio by name on a future visit is one of the best compliments we could receive. Thank you for choosing CityEyes and for recognizing his professionalism with such generous words. Grazie, e arrivederci! Maurizio, and the CityEyes Team
As busy as it was, our guide Valentina was great! She maneuvered us through the crowds and kept us on time without feeling rushed. Her knowledge was amazing, and it was easy to follow along. We couldn’t be more pleased with the company and their communication along with the guide. I would give them six stars if I could.!
Six stars is the best compliment we could ask for. Thank you for choosing CityEyes and for recognizing both Valentina’s guiding and our team’s communication. Grazie! Valentina, and the CityEyes Team
We had a wonderful time on this tour and learned a lot of history! Our tour guide, Valentina, was a gem and full of knowledge. Would definitely recommend! Bring a water bottle when traveling in the summer, there are many clean, cold public fountains to refill from.
Thank you for the lovely review and for recommending us to future travelers. We hope this experience will be one of your favorite memories from Rome. Valentina, and the CityEyes Team
Great time! Marina was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic. My wife and I enjoyed hearing about all the history and Marina really knows her stuff and is very personable. If you’re looking for a tour look no further.
Your recommendation is the highest compliment we could ask for. Thank you for spending part of your time in Rome with us, and we'll be sure Marina receives your kind words. Marina, and the CityEyes Team
Bring an umbrella, fan, water bottle, & sunscreen if you go in the summer because it’s hella hot. Our tour guide was alright. She did wait a little while for us as we were in the wrong line. Also, make sure to bring an ID.
Good advice for anyone visiting in summer. Thank you for choosing CityEyes, and we hope the experience stays with you as a great memory of Rome. The CityEyes Team
CityEyes Private Tours ~ Simone our tour guide was excellent! His knowledge and passion made the experience of touring the Coliseum and Roman Forums so enjoyable and memorable. We learned so much more than if we toured without a guide. We highly recommend Simone and CityEyes tours. 10++
10++ is a rating we'll happily take! Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Rome with CityEyes. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Simone. Grazie, e arrivederci! Simone, and the CityEyes Team
Alessandro was an excellent guide - learnt loads about Ancient Rome and he made it informative but fun - a great experience!
Thank you for your recommendation. We're so pleased Alessandro could be part of such a memorable visit, and we hope to welcome you back again someday. Alessandro, and the CityEyes Team
