Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour with a Local Guide

Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Swap maps and audio guides for a private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a local historian. These sprawling ruins offer a glimpse into ancient Rome's history and culture. Visit all three sites over a few hours and benefit from personalized attention on this private guided experience.

See ancient Rome through the eyes of a local historian
Learn about daily life in ancient Rome and see where gladiators fought
Forgo large tour groups for the personalized attention of a private guide
Choose from multiple start times to suit your itinerary

What's Included

Historian local guide
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via dei Fori Imperiali, Roma RM, Italy
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your guide will have a sign with your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate

Please note: if you arrive late you might loose the entrance
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

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Francesco was AMAZING! Perfect tour with kids and a family!!

Lindsay_L, May 2026

This was an incredible tour! Francesco was incredible and one of the best tour guides we have ever had in Europe! It was fun, engaging and our 7 & 9 year old kids loved it. They also accommodated us last minute after another company cancelled on us! A perfect 10!!!

Highly recommend this tour!

Brackett_B, Oct 2024

Our tour guide, Sarah, was wonderful. It began raining during our tour and she nimbly made sure we were (remotely) dry without feeling like we lost any information along the way. She was able to answer our questions and accommodate any requests. Would HIGHLY recommend this tour and hopefully you get Sarah as your guide!

Wonderful!

Marie_M, Oct 2023

Tommaso was wonderful! We did not realize we were booking a private tour- what a great surprise! He got us into the Colosseum and Roman Forum quickly and easily, he shared great information, and we really enjoyed our time!

Great guide

Sarah_G, Apr 2023

Tommaso was a very knowledgeable guide. He was able to bring the coliseum and forum to life. Also such an easy person to spend time with; kind, thoughtful and enthusiastic. His love of the site and it’s history was contagious. We would recommend him to our closet friends.