Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour

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Rome, Italy

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Skip the rush of crowded group tours and make the most of your visit to Rome's Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with your own personal guide. This private tour takes you onto the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to hear the stories of the gladiators, emperors, and ordinary Romans who once flocked here. Navigate the busy attraction more easily with a guide.

Upgrade to include round-trip transport from your central Rome hotel
Explore the sites at a pace that suits you, and take breaks when you need to
Learn more than you would on your own with a guide's insights
Combine three historic sites into one tour—perfect for time-strapped travelers

What's Included

Professional blue badge guide
Private tour
3,5 hours guided tour
Colosseum entrance ticket
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

Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will meet your private driver speaking English in the lobby of your hotel or in front of your AirBnB and you'll go to meet your private guide (ONLY with Pick Up option selected)

Meeting point

Caffè Valorani
Largo Corrado Ricci, 29/30, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Your guide will wait you in front of "Caffè Valorani", Largo Corrado Ricci, 29 holding a board with your name on it

End point

Colosseum
P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Roman Forum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is casual
A bottle of water will be always helpful
Important Information for Your Visit To ensure a smooth entry, please remember that all members of your group must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (a photo of your passport is also acceptable). Tickets are strictly personal, and the names provided at the time of booking must match exactly the names shown on your passport. Please note that only the person listed on the ticket will be admitted; unfortunately, last-minute substitutions are not allowed. The Colosseum Archaeological Park requires that the full official name and surname shown on your ID match the information on your entry ticket. For this reason, we kindly ask you to provide your complete legal names at the time of booking; nicknames or variations cannot be accepted.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 26 reviews

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Great family experience - fantastic guide!

Natalie_L, Jun 2026

Silvia was very knowledgeable and engaging! It was hot and she made sure to find shady spots to tell us about a mix of history! We saw walked through the ruins at a comfortable pace - we were able to stop to take pictures and she even captured several family shots of us all together. Our favorite part of the tour was the colluseum - she let us enjoy at our own pace while sharing history and also telling us about the restoration, etc. We enjoyed the whole tour with our boys (10 & 12).

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Natalie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your tour with Silvia. She is truly passionate about sharing the history of Ancient Rome, and we're so pleased that her knowledge, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful approach helped make the experience enjoyable despite the summer heat. It's especially rewarding to know that your boys enjoyed the tour and that Silvia was able to adapt the pace to your family, allowing plenty of time for photos, questions, and memorable moments together. We're also glad that the Colosseum was the highlight of your visit—it is indeed an extraordinary place to explore and experience. Thank you again for choosing Kai Travel. It was a pleasure to be part of your family's Roman adventure, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future! Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel

A tour you cannot pass up

Zachary_K, Jun 2026

The tour was extremely extensive and informative. We got to see so much and learned even more. Especially the wonderful access we had to the Coliseum. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure to get us where we need to go efficiently

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear Zachary, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ulisse and that the experience was both informative and memorable. We are also very happy that you appreciated the special access to the Colosseum. Ulisse is an extremely knowledgeable guide, and we are glad he made sure everything ran smoothly and efficiently throughout the tour. We hope to welcome you again soon to Rome! Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel

5 star guide

DevinahSamson_F, May 2026

Excellent guide. Very knowledgable not only about history but also how to avoid the crowds! Took us at a great pace even for our 12 year old.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated your guide’s knowledge, pacing, and ability to navigate the crowds. It means a lot to us to know that the tour was enjoyable for your whole family, including your 12-year-old. We hope to welcome you again in Rome for another memorable experience. Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel

Excellent guide—highly recommended

ZULFIQAR_D, Mar 2026

Jada was an excellent tour guide. She explained the history and architecture of the Colosseum and surrounding sites in great detail and with the mastery of an art history professor. We learned so much about ancient Rome and its relevance to contemporary times.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Zulfiqar, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Giada. She is truly passionate about history and art, and it is always a pleasure to know that her knowledge and enthusiasm help bring Ancient Rome and the Colosseum to life for our guests. We’re especially happy that the tour helped you discover not only the history of these incredible sites, but also their connection to the world we live in today. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in Rome for another experience with Kai Travel. Warm regards, Ruth Kai Travel

Great tour, fantastic guide!

Jennifer_S, Jul 2025

Our guide (Maria Serena) was amazing, very knowledgeable about everything and very accommodating to us!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review. Maria Serena is a fantastic guide and person, unlike any other. I'm truly happy you had an amazing experience with her. We look forward to seeing you again in Rome for more unique experiences with us in the Eternal City. All the Best Ruth from Kai Travel

Exceptional Private Tour with an Exceptional Guide!

Roi_M, Jul 2025

We had an incredible private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with Maria Serena Lanfranca. She is personable, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Fluent in English and Italian, Maria has a true gift for teaching and tailoring the experience to her audience. Her use of visual aids and attention to historical detail brought ancient Rome vividly to life. This tour exceeded all expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again on future trips to Italy. Highly recommended!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Roi, thank you so much for the wonderful review! Maria Serena, besides being one of our Top Guides, is a special person and makes everything she does special. I sincerely hope to hear from you again during your next trip to Italy so we can plan more unforgettable experiences together. All the Best Ruth

Our guide Denis was...

Aline_A, Jul 2025

Our guide Denis was extraordinary!! Very knowledgeable and well prepared with an iPad to give us a visual of the ruins he was pointing out. He was extremely sensitive to the brutal heat Rome was experiencing and made sure our group was handling it ok. His knowledge was only surpassed by his friendliness! Offering many times to take our picture as we were a group of 3!! He was superb in every aspect!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Dear Aline, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you were so happy with your private tour. Denis is one of our best guides and we just sent him your wonderful comments. Thank you so much. Your words warm our hearts. We hope to see you again soon in the Eternal City. Kind regards, Ruth from Kai Travel

Incredible experience. Worth every $

James_S, Jun 2025

Incredibly informative and social guide. Definitely go early and start in Palatine Hill first as it’s all outside. Do Coliseum after.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Dear James, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you were so happy with your private tour. Ilaria is one of our best guides and we just sent him your wonderful comments. Thank you so much. Your words warm our hearts. We hope to see you again soon in the Eternal City. Kind regards, Ruth from Kai Travel

Great experience

Mark_C, May 2025

Great experience. So glad we did the private tour. Our tour guide Maria was extremely friendly and informative and made this a special visit. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to experience Roman history.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear Mark, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is always a pleasure for us to receive feedback like yours on our fantastic guides. Maria Serena is one of our Top guides and she thanks you so much for your review. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the Eternal City and we hope to see you again soon. All the Best Ruth from Kai Travel

By far one of the best...

Minha_H, Apr 2025

By far one of the best experiences I have had on a tour before and I have been on many. Silvia was such a patient and kindhearted person she was super patient with my kids who were nothing short of a huge distraction but she made it the best she could for us. Highly highly recommend this tour so informative and she took us back in time painting a beautiful historical landscape as we journeyed through the Roman forum and the colosseum.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hello Beautiful Bhatti family. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that Silvia was an excellent guide, and that he made your visit an incredible experience. We are waiting for you for other unforgettable tours! Thank you for choosing our services. Until we meet again! Ruth by Kai Travel

Amazing tour! What a...

nancy_m, Jan 2025

Amazing tour! What a treat seeing all of this history with a private guide! We really got so much out of it!!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

We are thrilled to hear that your time with Maria Serena was so exceptional! Thank you for sharing your experience and we hope to welcome you again for more unforgettable adventures in the future throughout Italy! A presto! Ruth by Kai Travel

Highly recommend!

Dana_A, Oct 2024

Denis was an amazing guide whose knowledge and style brought this rich history to life for us. Worth the splurge on a private tour!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your review! I'm so happy you had an amazing tour with Denis, he is an amazing guide. We work hard to let you enjoy the best experience possible and to improve always the quality of our services. I hope to see you soon in Rome. Ciao Ruth by Kai Travel