The Colosseum Arena & Gladiator Chronicles Private Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Rome, Italy

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most unmissable attractions, drawing millions of visitors per year. But without a guide to fill you in on context, it can be hard to decipher the remains of this millennia-old arena. Listen to stories of emperors, gladiators, and fierce staged battles as you explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum on this private guided tour.

Admission tickets are included, saving you time spent waiting in line at the ticket office
Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own if you wish during a self-guided tour using the same ticket
Headsets provided for larger groups so everyone can hear clearly
Quick morning or afternoon tour leaves time for other activities

What's Included

Colosseum guided tour
Official guide
Headset to hear the guide clearly (over 6 people)
Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 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

Hotel pick up and drop off
Roman Forum and Palatine access and guided tour
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Arch of Constantine
Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide near the Arch of Constantine (short side, Colosseum’s side), 5 minutes before the departing time of the tour. Look for the Kirba Tours sign or flag.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The full names of all the participants in the booking are needed at the time of the booking, incomplete information on the booking cannot guarantee the entrance to the Colosseum.
No shows/late arrivals will not be refunded.
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.
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 14 reviews

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Spectacular

Richard_S, Aug 2025

The Colleseum experience is spectacular. The guide was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. Engaged my 12 year old son which made it enjoyable for him.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Hi Richard, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Colosseum experience and that our guide was able to make it engaging for your son as well. Creating memorable experiences for families is what we strive for, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again on your next adventure with Kirba Tours! Kind regards, Kirba Tours

Awesome Colosseum experience

Patrick_F, Oct 2024

Easily the best part of the tour was our guide, Enry. He was awesome. Very energetic and informative about everything Rome. The Colosseum itself is amazing to be in and see for yourself. We did the 5pm tour and it was perfect. Not too long, slightly less crowded, still plenty of daylight to see everything, photos all came out great. Would absolutely recommend this specific tour with Kirba tours and absolutely would recommend requesting Enry as your guide. Thanks for a wonderful Rome experience!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Enri made your tour memorable with his energy and knowledge of Rome. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences with Kirba Tours!

Coliseum Semi-private Tour

Lillian_S, Apr 2024

The semi-private tour was really good. There were six of us and we were able to ask a lot of questions. Paulo was our guide and he was friendly and extremely knowledgeable.