Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rome is bursting with ancient sights that are worth exploring—but without a guide, it's hard to make the most of the history. On this multi-part, private tour, enjoy a time-saving and hassle-free way to discover some of Rome's top landmarks, all while learning stories you'd otherwise miss. Explore the Colosseum, tour the Roman Forum, summit the Palatine Hill, and more.

Private tour exclusively for your party: Skip the crowded group tours
Check off multiple top Rome sights, all in just a few hours
Discover behind-the-scenes stories you'd miss if going alone
Get up close and personal to several UNESCO World Heritage sites

What's Included

Expert Guide
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and return
Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Labicana, 125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
In Front of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi

End point

Largo della Salara Vecchia
L.go della Salara Vecchia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Septimius Severus Arch (Pass By)

Via Sacra (Pass By)

Tempio di Vesta (Pass By)

Basilica Aemilia (Pass By)

Arco di Tito (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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.
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.
Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. We encourage those with mobility problems to book a private tour, in order to allow the guide to adapt the pace to their specific needs. This tour lasts 3 hours and a fair amount of walking is involved, including some stairs and uphill paths.
Water fountains available on site

Strollers are allowed but not recommended, as stairs are steep and the ground is uneven; children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk for most of the tour
Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen
There is no scheduled break, but it will be possible to stop for restrooms along the path, as needed
Food is allowed in the archeological area
For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage shall be screened; all objects (including mobile phones) must be put in the bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening
Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit or offer a partial refund.
Please note that sprays of all sorts are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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

based on 22 reviews

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Spectacular!!

Judith_J, Sep 2024

This tour was great but what made it super was our tour guide Marle Robinson. She was very knowledgeable and helped in us having an intimate experience with the colleseum. Her presentation brought to life many historical facts and information. I learned so much and will definitely recommend this tour!!!💯💯💯💯❤❤❤

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your review! Marle, our fantastic guide is always energetic and happy to bring our tourists around this wonderful city!

Amazing Tour

Jonathan_G, Jul 2024

Our tour guide was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodated our group when one had to leave and come back. The tour was great and definitely worth the trip.

Private tour is the best way to avoid lines and learn about an amazing history

David_L, Jun 2024

I have seen the Colosseum when I was my son's age so it was nice to take a tour with him and my wife and have a greater appreciation for this magnificent structure. Our guide was great and her art history background really filled in many of the missing pieces for looking at the forum and palantine as well. We appreciated the skip the line tickets and highly recommend that option.

Great guide

Melanie_G, Jun 2022

Francesca was a terrific guide. Personable, easygoing, extremely knowledgeable. Great tour! Highly recommended.

Great tour, highly recommended

Enrique_S, Nov 2019

Vincenzo and the company managed to transform a challenging day into a well enjoyable experience. Rain & wheelchair for a tour in the Colosseum seems not the ideal to celebrate a day in Rome, but Vincenzo (guide) and team where able to adapt and drive us through a memorable day which ended being both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.

Colosseum Private Tour

William_B, Aug 2018

We booked the Private, skip the line tour for the 4 of us. Our daughter didn't male it, so it was my wife and I and our son. Chris was our guide. she was AWESOME!! Filled with knowledge (told us she has been doing it for 18 years) Did the early AM tour, to beat the heat! Worked like a charm! This is a MUST DO!

I was still adjusting to the time...

Gail U, Jan 2018

I was still adjusting to the time difference and slept in so was an hour late. Thankfully someone phoned me and said if I wanted to do the full 3 hours I need to pay a fee of 60(euros) We managed to do the whole tour and didn’t need to pay a fee. Our tour guide was very polite and knowledgeable.