Rome Colosseum Ancient Rome Exclusive Private Guided Tour

Recommended by 91% of travelers

Rome, Italy

3 hours 10 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a personal guide on a private tour in Rome. Check out the 80 AD-built Colosseum and explore the first and second tiers of the amphitheater as your guide tells of the gladiatorial battles staged here. Afterward, delve into the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum while learning about their history. Includes entrance tickets and choice of morning or afternoon departure.

Private Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum walking tour
Explore with guide: Get insight into ancient Roman history and culture
Private tour ensures more personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

3-hrs Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill private tour
Official Professional Licensed Local Blue Badge Tour Guide
Assistance on site and from the office
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.

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via Labicana, 96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is at Via Labicana 96, our agency office (Tour in the City) The guide and the staff will be there waiting for you. The meeting time is 20 minutes before the selected time.

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Via Labicana, 96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (Pass By)

Arco di Tito

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica of Maxentius (Pass By)

Temple of Venus and Roma (Pass By)

Curia Julia (Pass By)

Colle Capitolino (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to provide all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on admission availability (the tour may start at the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum before the Colosseum)
You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
Discount for children can be applied only with a valid ID card
Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the inspection
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities 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 and offer a partial refund

No change on a booking can be accepted. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Pets are not allowed
Wheelchair users or walker users cannot have access to the Palatine Hill.
The start time of the tour may vary depending on the availability of tickets or due to extraordinary and unplanned closures or not communicated promptly.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
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.
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobilty issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
Not Suitable for Children under 7 years, Wheelchair users, Vegans and Diabetics
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

4.6

based on 11 reviews

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Guide very knowledgable...

EDWARD_M, May 2026

Guide very knowledgable and engaging. Tour meeting place impossible to find, along with conflicting information about meeting place and ticket redemption. Like trying to find a needle in a haystack while trying to navigate Rome. Better specific instructions and process needed.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour and found your guide knowledgeable and engaging. Providing an informative and memorable experience is always our goal. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the difficulties you experienced in locating the meeting point and for any confusion caused by the information provided regarding ticket redemption. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially when navigating a busy city like Rome, and we appreciate your comments. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will help us review and improve our meeting point instructions to make them clearer and easier to follow for future guests. Thank you again for choosing our tour. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide an even smoother experience next time. Kind regards, The Team

Stefani is the best! Great experience

Casey_G, Sep 2025

Stefani did an amazing job. She was patient, kind, knowledgeable, answered all of our questions and helped us take some great pics. It was a private tour with just our guide and me and my husband. Highly recommend Stefani and this tour!

Fun, informative, and stress free tour of ancient Roman sites

Maria_D, Sep 2024

Chiara is pleasant, very knowledgeable, and welcoming. She shared her great love of Roman history in a way that was understandable and accessile. We felt like we were touring these marvelous sites with a long-time friend.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Customer, thank you for your wonderful review. We are happy you have appreciated our efforts to give the best possible service. Every review has an absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and provide the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect, but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer soon. Best regards Stefano

Private tours are worth the extra money

Karen_F, Jan 2024

Great guide. Very knowledgeable. So glad we spent the extra on a private tour. We went at our own pace and we’re able to ask many questions.

Our guide seemed to be in hurry to be...

bthead, Oct 2018

Our guide seemed to be in hurry to be done and would walk away from us. She seemed offended by some questions asked. Boldly asked for a tip at the end.

My husband I were treated to a...

Julia H, Sep 2017

My husband I were treated to a private tour that lasted nearly 4 hours in glorious sunshine. Our guide, Simone apologies for any misspelling, was truly an expert in all facets of the areas we toured. This included the history of the architecture and artwork/materials, Roman culture during multiple centuries, significant historical figures, and key events from the construction through the deconstruction of the key structures and artifacts we witnessed. She brough several visual aids to assist our imaginations to truly see the structures in their original glory based on historic records. We felt in-tune with the people from centuries past as she described their typical day and the priorities of their culture. She answered all questions fully in perfect English. Her personal enthusiasm and pride in her Roman culture was infectious. We learned so much and she drew our eyes that we would never have noticed and explained historical significance including transitions from BC to AD. Unbelievable! The ongoing excavations on Palatine Hill that seem to be uncovering the original Iron Age hut foundations considered to be the Casa Romuli simply blew our minds and were the highlight of an exquisite tour. Cannot recommend our guide enough!

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