Rome: Colosseum Forums, Pantheon and City Highlights Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Rome is full of historical landmarks and monuments, meaning knowing what to prioritize when sightseeing is a little daunting. Ideal for first-time visitors, this private tour covers the highlights from ancient times through the Renaissance. Visit the interior of the gladiatorial ring and Rome’s ancient forum, toss a coin into the Trevi, and step inside the Pantheon. Along the way, listen to your guide explain Rome’s expansive history.

Orient yourself with this attraction-packed introductory tour
Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide
Beat ticket anxiety with admission to the Colosseum included
Explore Rome from street level as you travel on foot

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Get extra insight with a professional art historian as your private guide.

What's Included

Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Local guide
All activities
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

Gratuities
Hotel pick up

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.

End point

Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Trevi Fountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Pantheon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Navona

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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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Amazing tour!

Jennifer_B, Mar 2026

Paola was an amazing guide- she was knowledgeable and friendly and really brought the history of Rome to life for me and my mother on our tour. She led us through the crowds to all of the important views and landmarks. We will never forget our experience! When I come back to Rome, I will absolutely book another tour with Paola and recommend her to everyone!

We really enjoyed this...

Mark_P, Aug 2025

We really enjoyed this tour! Paola was very knowledgeable and efficient as she guided us through some of the most famous ancient Roman landmarks. Great for first-timers, like us!

Fantastic Experiance

Jared_G, Apr 2025

Claudia was a fantastic guide for our private tour of Rome's most historic locations. She was knowledgable, kind, and welcoming to our group. She has a clear passion for art, architecture, and history. She was gracious enough to answer all our questions and made our day memorable. It was one of our favorite experiences of the trip! We would absolutely recommend booking this tour.

Extraordinary Experience of Rome

Mark_S, Dec 2024

Our experience in Rome was truly unforgettable, and much of that is thanks to our incredible tour guide, Sarah. From the moment we met her, her warmth and enthusiasm set the tone for an amazing day. Sarah’s in-depth knowledge of Roman history and culture was apparent as she expertly navigated us through the stunning streets, captivating us with tales that brought the ancient city to life. Her passion for Rome was infectious, and it was clear she genuinely loves sharing her insights with others. Sarah’s ability to engage us, answering questions and encouraging discussion, made us feel like we were part of a shared adventure rather than just passive observers. She has an incredible knack for storytelling, weaving fascinating anecdotes into the fabric of the city’s history, which made every site we visited feel personal and significant. Moreover, her attention to detail and thoughtful pacing allowed us to soak in the beauty of each location without feeling rushed. Sarah’s kindness and patience were evident, whether helping us with recommendations for local cuisine or ensuring we felt comfortable and included. We left with not just beautiful memories, but a deeper appreciation for Rome, all thanks to Sarah’s exceptional guiding. Thank you, Sarah, for an extraordinary experience!

The guide was excellent , the price for the tour was outrageous they charged $ us 825 for four they were going less than

ashok_v, Nov 2024

The guide was great but you charged me $825 for four Non refundable ; you looted us on the price Thanks

Awesome tour of the must see places in Rome!

Gary_S, Oct 2024

We had a great time with Donato! We didn’t have alot of time in Rome and I wanted us to see the big things. We loved that this tour hit all the things we felt we had to see. Donato was a real expert in Roman history as we found out that’s what he went to university for so it was a real treat learning in depth about the history, the architectural aspects, and the key figures associated with the places we visited. If you don’t have a lot of time in Rome but want to see the and learn about the big ticket items, I highly recommend this tour, thanks Donato!

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John_A, Jul 2024

Do not want to share. I am willing to rate the tour but do not want to provide more information. My time is valuable.

Incredible tour of the city!

Tracey_M, Jun 2024

Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the sights. We took the private tour due to mobility issues, and he was very accommodating to the pace needed. Highly recommend this tour!!!

Our guide was very...

Deborah_P, May 2024

Our guide was very informative and us past and what the places would look like after renovation. Very clear and enjoyable.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Ciao Deborah. Happy you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for the review.

Great tour, great guide!

Shelley_J, Nov 2023

Claudia was fantastic and very knowledgeable! We saw all we wanted to see in a short amount of time. Very pleased!

Private wasn't worth the $

Laura_H, Sep 2023

Great tour with the best tour guide, Claudia - but not worth the price. The sights are a must and a good tour guide will make or break the tour but go with a small group rather than private. $525 was just more than we should've paid.

Excellent Tour and Fantastic guide

Emily_F, Oct 2022

Angelica was a fantastic guide and this was an excellent experience. She was on time and knowledgeable in all the history of the area. Even went at a great walking pace for my older parents and would check on them quite often to make sure they didn’t need a break or a place to sit to rest. We didn’t have to worry about a thing all day and could not have asked for a better guide. She’s wonderful

Great Rome-in-a-day tour

Robert_M, Jul 2022

Ambra was a great tour guide. She was easy to talk to, told fun and engaging stories, and really helped us see a new side of Rome. It was a very hot day and she made sure we stayed hydrated and found the shade when we needed it. Thank you so much!

A must for Rome

Benjamin_N, Oct 2021

Amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and very personable. Would recommend this as a must when in Rome!

Must do if you only have a day

Rafael_G, Sep 2021

An amazing highlight tour of Rome, our guide gave us tons of insight into the purpose and history of the ancient sites as the Romans would have seen them.

Great Tour and Excellent Guide

youngcm42, Oct 2019

This was an excellent walking tour of some of Rome's best highlights. Our guide, Thomas, was extremely personable, and went out of his way to customize the tour to our preferences and the areas we most wanted to see. Thomas' excitement to share the city's history and landmarks with us was contagious, and we learned a tremendous amount about each of the sites we visited. Our tour began at the Colosseum, and we also visited the Forums, Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. We parted with some excellent suggestions on other places to visit and some good restaurant ideas.

All the main sights

DevinKurt_G, May 2019

Our tour was wonderful. Our guide answered all of our questions, recommended a cafe with the best coffee I've ever had, a wonderful place for tiramisu, and an even better place for gelato. We wandered through the Colosseum with the different areas being explained, through the Roman Forum, up to Trevi Fountain, up to the Spanish steps and the plaza. You could tell how enthusiastic our guide was about living in such a historic area, and it showed in her knowledge. This is a great tour.

Outstanding Tour

Rosanne_M, Apr 2019

This was my fourth trip to Rome and Marco is the Best Tour Guide in the Eternal City, hands down! We learned so much, as his knowledge of the history of Rome is so amazing!! If you come to this wonderful city, ask for Marco and you won’t regret it......I promise you!!!!