Private Tour of Colosseum With Optional Arena Access

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Discover the stories behind one of Rome’s most popular landmarks during this private tour of the Colosseum. With just your guide for company, head inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning about the culture and history of ancient Rome along the way. Afterwards, receive tickets to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own—or upgrade to add a guided Roman Forum tour.

This private tour helps you beat the ever-present Rome crowds
Discover three major ancient landmarks, all with a single package
Explore the Roman Forum alone, or upgrade to see it with a guide
This multi-part package is great for first-time or time-pressed visitors

What's Included

Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
Colosseum entry: either Regular Levels OR Arena Floor, depending op the option you book (€18 - 24)
Unguided entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Arena access: ONLY with the ARENA option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option

If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena access is NOT included.
If you select the ARENA option, the Regular Levels are NOT included.
Access to the Underground and Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) are NOT included.
A guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is NOT included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.

End point

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

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks.
Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes).
Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time
This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
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.
Pets are not permitted
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

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Great experience in crowded area!

Jordan_P, Jun 2024

Booked this tour for Rome, it ended up just being me and my partner which was great! Rosey was incredibly knowledgeable - we would not have enjoyed our experience if we did not book this. There are a ton of summer crowds, lots to look at- I would have been in a daze and not appreciated the history. It was easy to find the guides. They are all just outside the train station. Make sure to have your passport on you. For this tour- Rosey walked us thru the Colosseum and explained breifly about the Forum and Palatine Hill. The guide leaves you after the Colosseum to explore those on your own, which was nice. Great experience! Worth the extra $$

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with Rosy. We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)

Great Tour

Adam_L, May 2024

We had such a great experience with Bogden. We had 6 adults and 2 children with us and he was humorous and attentive to each of us. So glad we booked a Tour and did not just walk it ourselves. Aside from the great info, the line to get tickets was long and he had them when we arrived.

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in such detail. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with Bogdan :) We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome!

The best way to experience ancient Rome

Laura_W, May 2023

Great way to see Ancient Rome with a professional guide. We had headsets even though there were just the 2 of us and guide, but it was incredibly helpful as the coliseum can be very noisy. We were able to experience Ancient Rome in a much more meaningful way on a private tour. Definitely worth the price.

Colosseum tour was...

Robin_P, May 2023

Colosseum tour was awesome. Her knowledge of Rome and the around area around there was very helpful. She provided lots of facts and answered all our questions. Thank you for a wonderful tour.

Great Historical Tour Experience

Raymond_L, Jan 2023

We met our private tour guide Sam right on time near the colosseum. He was very friendly and made us feel at ease from the beginning. The tour was filled with historical context and easy to understand explanations. He graciously answered all of our questions. He patiently allowed us to take pictures as he provided his presentation. There is little doubt that his presence vastly improved our experience at both venues. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who would like an exceptional tour experience…many thanks!

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