Express Colosseum - Private Guided Tour with a Top-Rated Guide

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Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

1 hour (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Walk in the footsteps of gladiators on this private guided tour of the Colosseum. Skip the long ticket lines with VIP access and enter through the Gladiator’s Gate, directly onto the arena floor. Stand where warriors once fought and hear insightful stories that larger group tours might miss. Leave with fascinating facts, unforgettable photos, and memories to treasure.

Explore the Colosseum with a guide to better understand the ruins
Perfect for busy schedules: see everything in just one hour
Stop to snap photos of the ruins and Gladiator’s Gate
Save time with skip-the-line tickets

What's Included

Timed-entry tickets
expert private tour guide
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

food and drink
gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
In front of the SOS sign outside the Colosseum Metro station's upper floor entrance, located in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has an upper and lower entrance, both with SOS signs. Please ensure you are at the upper level. Coordinates: 41.891560,12.491393

End point

Largo Gaetana Agnesi
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
As your tour concludes, you arrive at the impressive Arch of Constantine, a remarkable representation of the grandeur of ancient Rome.

Itinerary

Colosseum

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

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 photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
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

4.9

based on 118 reviews

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Perfect amount of Time

Jim_P, Oct 2025

We heard the tours can get long, and my wife and I weren’t looking to stay all day. The private tour was the way to go. Serena was awesome! Very passionate and knowledgeable while answering all questions we had in the hour slot.

Very expensive for such a short tour.

Ben_H, May 2025

The tour was VERY short. We did arrive 15 minutes late, but if we include that time the whole tour wrapped up in about 45 minutes. The guide was nice, friendly, and informative, but I feel screwed over paying $140 per person for a 45 minute tour. I wouldn’t recommend this.

Wonderful experience!

David_T, Apr 2023

Our guide Lorenzo was engaging and knowledgeable. He made sure to address each member of our family, not just the adults. Gave a thorough and informative tour. Five stars!

Coliseo visita guiada en familia

Nerea_A, Apr 2023

Visita increible al coliseo con un guia excepcional, divertido y con muchas anecdotas, sin duda volveria a repetir con David en cualquier excursion, muchisimas gracias!

Spannende Führung

Jasmin_S, Apr 2023

Silvia war eine sehr kompetente und freundliche Reiseleiterin. Sie hat ein grosses Wissen, welches sie uns mit viel Freude vermittelt hat. Unsere Tour war sehr kurzweilig und interessant. Danke vielmals. Preislich finde ich es eher obere Grenze.