Can I book a private Colosseum tour?

Yes. Private tours are available for any group size from 1 to 10 people. Prices are per group, so the cost per person drops with larger parties. You can customise the itinerary, start time and pace.

Are small group tours available for the underground?

Yes. Several operators offer small group underground tours with 12 to 15 people. Standard underground groups are 24 people. The smaller groups are more expensive but less rushed.

Small Group Colosseum Tours

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Small group and private Colosseum tours

Small group: 12 to 15 people with skip-the-line entry
VIP: 6 to 8 people with premium perks
Private: your party only, fully customisable
Optional arena floor and underground add-ons

Small group Colosseum tours cap attendance at 12 to 15 people for a more personal experience. Compared to standard groups of 25 to 30, you get better headset audio, more time for questions, and a guide who can adapt the tour to your interests. VIP tours shrink the group to 6 to 8 people. Private tours are just your party with a dedicated archaeologist or historian guide.

Most small group tours include skip-the-line entry and cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill over 3 hours. Some premium packages add arena floor access or underground entry. Private tours can be fully customised, covering specific periods of Roman history, early Christian sites, or photography-focused routes at golden hour.

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Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, a licensed guide, and headsets. The tour lasts about 3 hours. Some packages add arena floor or underground access for an additional cost.

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Small group and private Colosseum tours

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Why book small group Colosseum tours with tickadoo?

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Small group and private Colosseum tours

Frequently asked

Why book small group Colosseum tours with tickadoo?

Colosseum Small Group Tours 2026

All Colosseum Small Group on Sale

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Small Group Tour

VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Private Tour

Small group and private Colosseum tours

Frequently asked

What is included in a small group Colosseum tour?

Can I book a private Colosseum tour?

Are small group tours available for the underground?

Why book small group Colosseum tours with tickadoo?

Rome by month

Plan your visit

Small group and private Colosseum tours

Frequently asked

What is included in a small group Colosseum tour?

Can I book a private Colosseum tour?

Are small group tours available for the underground?

Why book small group Colosseum tours with tickadoo?