Private Tour
Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour
Overview
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2 hours 45 minutes
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Choose a Colosseum private tour for a relaxing experience of Rome's most iconic sight: the Colosseum. Join your guide — an archaeology expert — for a full tour of Rome's Ancient City. Benefit from your guide's undivided attention, who'll answer your ever curiosity about the Roman Empire — and the bloody battles of the Colosseum. You'll be able to discover these amazing archaeological sights at your own pace.
First, you'll enjoy a walking tour of the exquisite ruins of the Roman Forum. Your private guide will be on hand to answer every question you had about the power and the political intrigues of the Roman Empire. Then, you'll climb the Palatine Hill; the place Romulus founded Rome in myth. Enjoy a beautiful vista of modern Rome and its ancient ruins.
Continue to the Colosseum, where you'll learn everything about the bloody gladiator's games. Here all the tales of the men and beasts who died here, and experience the power of the impressive ruins of this mighty amphitheater.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
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.
Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. We encourage those with mobility problems to book a private tour, in order to allow the guide to adapt the pace to their specific needs. This tour lasts 3 hours and a fair amount of walking is involved, including some stairs and uphill paths.
Water fountains available on site
Strollers are allowed but not recommended, as stairs are steep and the ground is uneven; children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk for most of the tour
Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen
There is no scheduled break, but it will be possible to stop for restrooms along the path, as needed
Food is allowed in the archeological area
For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage shall be screened; all objects (including mobile phones) must be put in the bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening
Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration 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 or offer a partial refund.
Please note that sprays of all sorts are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Foro Romano
Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.
Palatine Hill
Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.
What‘s Included
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
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Colosseum Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Itinerary: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
NB: This is a private tour, please specify what language you wish your tour to be held. Skip-the-line tickets included
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful private tour guide!
postm5586,,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private tour of the coliseum and forum with Elisa. She was amazing! As one of the archaeologists who has helped to excavate the area, she had an unbelievable wealth of knowledge and made the tour come to life. I could not recommend her enough!
Spectacular!!
Judith J,,Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was great but what made it super was our tour guide Marle Robinson. She was very knowledgeable and helped in us having an intimate experience with the colleseum. Her presentation brought to life many historical facts and information. I learned so much and will definitely recommend this tour!!!💯💯💯💯❤❤❤
Amazing Tour
Jonathan G,,Jul 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodated our group when one had to leave and come back. The tour was great and definitely worth the trip.
Private tour is the best way to avoid lines and learn about an amazing history
David L,,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I have seen the Colosseum when I was my son's age so it was nice to take a tour with him and my wife and have a greater appreciation for this magnificent structure. Our guide was great and her art history background really filled in many of the missing pieces for looking at the forum and palantine as well. We appreciated the skip the line tickets and highly recommend that option.
Education of Colosseum
kristinwmi,,Aug 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was amazing! There is a lot of information. A lot of walking. (Wear good shoes). If you love archeology you will be in heaven. For those who are not that into it…it might be a bit too long of a tour.
Book him before he is full! Amazing…
luxuryw2023,,May 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing couple of hours spent touring the highlights of Rome. Our tour guide LUCA is one of a kind. Passionate, funny, knowledgeable, kind. His passion for the history of Rome was infectious as was his knowledge of the history of our language and the politics of the day. Truely an inspiring experience. When trying to be funny I noted that our great actor Russell Crowe (yes a kiwi we know) had made the Colosseum famous through the movie Gladiator, he pulled out his phone and showed us a picture. “Oh you mean my friend Russell” he quipped. Of course the great actor would have chosen LUCA when he returned to the site of that epic movie in 2022 to get a real sense of the drama and majesty of that place. Well done and thank you, for the enduring memories.
Five star private tour of the Colosseum
pegmoonstruck,,Oct 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured with Alesia and she was excellent! Her background in archeology and her knowledge of Rome and the history were invaluable. We were on a private tour just the two of us experiencing the Colosseum in a sea of other tours, but she made us feel like we were the only ones there. Skip the line, getting us to the perfect vantage points all the while imparting all her knowledge and insights into the spectacular venue. She's an amazing guide and we can't recommend her highly enough!
Great guide
Melanie G,,Jun 26, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Francesca was a terrific guide. Personable, easygoing, extremely knowledgeable. Great tour! Highly recommended.
Fabulous tour of the Colosseum with Enza!
E649UNgracek,,Jun 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enza was very thoughtful and knowledgeable in our tour. She was very considerate to the different levels of walking ability we had in our group. Her knowledge on the Colosseum and the Forum was exceptional! We had a great time!
If you don’t have a tour guide, you’re missing out!
Fun-times59,,Sep 19, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I wanted to do a small group experience at the colosseum. Our travel guide scheduled us with Roma Experience. Our tour guide was Elisa. She met us just outside the coliseum. It was a really small group, just my wife and I. I was so glad to get all that personal attention! Elisa has a degree is archeology. She worked in and around the colosseum as an excavator for a few years. She was very knowledgeable about the area. She explained the underground tunnels and how the animals were brought up to the staging area. She showed us on her iPad how things probably looked back in that era. We also toured Palestine Hill and the Roman Forum. It was a very informative tour. I highly recommend having a tour guide when coming to the Colosseum. There is so much to take in. I think Elisa is a great choice to guide you.
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