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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.
Includes
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 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.
- Expert Guide
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Departure Point
- In Front of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi
Stop At: Roman Forum 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.
Stop At: Palatine Hill Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included 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.
Stop At: Colosseum Admission Ticket:
Tickets are included Visit the world’s most iconic amphitheater: the Colosseum. See the famous stadium where 80,000 Romans would have gathered to watch the blood sports on the Arena floor. Over 400,000 people died over the Colosseum’s 400 years in use, and 1,000,000 animals.
Stop At: Arch Of Constantine As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you'll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome's first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats.
Stop At: See one of the best-preserved Roman Victory Arches in the world.
Stop At: Via Sacra Once Ancient Rome's main street, the Via Sacra runs from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum.
Stop At: Tempio Di Vesta In the Temple of Vesta, the Vestal Virgins watched the sacred fire of Rome and protected it with their life.
Stop At: Basilica Aemilia One of the greatest secular Basilicas of Ancient Rome.
Stop At: Arco Di Tito See the victory arch which inspired the design of the Arc de Triomphe.
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 Operated by RomaExperience Tours All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
An amazing day’s tour of ancient Romeloriannf181
As someone who studied Roman archaeology at university my trip to Rome was a dream come true. To make the most of my trip, I booked a full day tour of the Colosseum, the archaeological park and a number of other ancient Roman sites in the area. Elisa was a brilliant guide who organised the day so I saw everything I wanted and she told me so many amazing things about the sites. It was the absolute highlight of my trip. I would highly recommend Roma Experience Tours.
Wonderful private tour guide!postm5586
We 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!
This 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!!!💯💯💯💯❤❤❤
Our 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 historyDavid_L
I 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 Colosseumkristinwmi
Our 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
What 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 Colosseumpegmoonstruck
We 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!
Francesca was a terrific guide. Personable, easygoing, extremely knowledgeable. Great tour! Highly recommended.
Fabulous tour of the Colosseum with Enza!E649UNgracek
Enza 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
My 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.
We had a great Colosseum and Forum tour with Andrea. He was was knowledgable and patient with all our questions. We had 2 teenagers with us - 17 and 15 - and he kept their interest too!
Great tour, highly recommendedEnrique_S
Vincenzo and the company managed to transform a challenging day into a well enjoyable experience. Rain & wheelchair for a tour in the Colosseum seems not the ideal to celebrate a day in Rome, but Vincenzo (guide) and team where able to adapt and drive us through a memorable day which ended being both enjoyable and intellectually stimulating.
Great Tour of the Colosseumwayneg512
Our guide was excellent, well informed and efficient, got us in and through with no hassle. The small group was great. It gave us a very good picture of what life was like in ancient Rome. It was nice for the privileged, not so nice for the poor and slaves. The sheer size and construction of the Colosseum is mind boggling.
The only way to visit the Colosseum and Ancient Rome!Kirstie L
We had a fantastic private tour with Mary (Maria). Her historical knowledge of the area was amazing and she made Ancient Rome come alive for us with her explanations of daily life in and around the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. It was an experience we won't forget. Thank you Mary!
My first trip to Rome started with an absolutely fantastic tour of the Colosseum and Forum. Our guide, Beatrice, was energetic, enthusiastic, and extremely informative. She was able to educate and motivate our group throughout. Even through jet lag in my case. If i could, I'd book her again whenever possible. Great Job!!!!
Santi Was an AMAZING Tour GuideJoshua R
We had a wonderful morning at The Colosseum! Santi was a very friendly and extremely knowledgeable tour guide who helped make the day unforgettable!!! We would HIGHLY recommended a guided tour as it made the experience even more meaningful and try to book in a morning tour to avoid the hot afternoon sun! Strongly recommended and thanks so much to the wonderful Santi!!!
Colosseum Private TourWilliam_B
We booked the Private, skip the line tour for the 4 of us. Our daughter didn't male it, so it was my wife and I and our son. Chris was our guide. she was AWESOME!! Filled with knowledge (told us she has been doing it for 18 years) Did the early AM tour, to beat the heat! Worked like a charm! This is a MUST DO!
Couldn't have been better!Emily00001
I booked a tour of the Colosseum with Roma Experience after my brother recommended them (he did a tour with them years ago). It was the third tour we took while in Italy and I wish it had been our first - I would have re-booked the others with Roma Experience, too. After an overly crowded, uninformative tour at the Vatican, I highly regret not going with Roma Experience. I wish I had known how good they were earlier. Our guide was Arianna and she was fantastic! Very knowledgable and friendly and very accommodating to everyone in our group.
Excellent experienceMeir G
My husband, three kids, and I did the three-hour tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum. We highly recommend not only Roma Experience but also our guide, Federico Di Matteo. He was personable and relaxed, hugely knowledgeable (his previous career was as an archaeologist), and even entertaining. He was able to answer our questions along the way, and roll with the punches of our active kids. There was only one other family on the tour (with two grown children), and the small group made things move smoothly.
Amazing Tour!amygorsucheager
We will never forget this tour! Our tour guide Beatrice was amazing! Her knowledge and presentation was excellent! To be inside the Colosseum and tour Palatine Hill was worth every penny. We were traveling with our daughter's college soccer team and everyone on the tour loved it!
I was still adjusting to the time...Gail U
Jan 18, 2018, 10:37:58 AM <p>I was still adjusting to the time difference and slept in so was an hour late. Thankfully someone phoned me and said if I wanted to do the full 3 hours I need to pay a fee of 60(euros) We managed to do the whole tour and didn’t need to pay a fee. Our tour guide was very polite and knowledgeable.</p>
Paula was excellentVikram C
On our first day in Rome we booked a tour of the Colosseum through the hotel we were staying at. A few hours later Paula was giving us a great tour of the Colosseum, the surrounding grounds, and the Palatine hill. After seeing my group was pretty familiar with ancient Rome, she ramped up the detail of her tour. We learned where past restorations had occurred, what the assorted arches meant and she even showed us where Julius Caesar was cremated. I highly recommend Paula to anyone visiting Rome.
