--- title: Colosseum & Ancient Rome Private: Women History Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 245 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 96 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 22 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-private-women-history-guided-tour/ --- # Colosseum & Ancient Rome Private: Women History Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** Picked for the angle nobody else takes: a private tour that reads the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine through the women of ancient Rome, from the medics who patched up gladiators to the empresses behind the politics. Entry and reservation fee are included at €245 per person. No arena floor, and the House of Livia is not part of it. ## Overview Often untold and forgotten, the women of ancient Rome played an important role behind the scenes of ancient Roman society, and your guide will take you on a journey to uncover who some of these key female figures were, and what life was like for them. In the Colosseum, admire it's grand architecture and engineering. As we know gladiators sometimes fought to their death, many were injured significantly but often nursed back to health by the women who provided them medical care. What was the extent of their medical knowledge, and how did they treat some of these injuries? Your expert guide will provide you with all of the details. On the second half of the tour see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Learn of the origins of Rome, the monarchy, the republic, and imperial eras, and about some of the influential wives, mothers and daughters of these eras. Discover sites such as the House of Augustus. ## Key facts - Price: from €245 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 96 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Expert guide - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities - Colosseum Arena Floor is not included - House of Livia is not included ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (45m; admission included) - Explore one of the most infamous sites of Rome, and arguably Italy entirely. See this incredible site through the eyes of the forgotten females who played a critical role in ancient Roman life and culture. 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - On a journey back in time listen to anecdotes from your expert guide as you walk amongst the ruins of the Forum. Learn in detail about some of the wives, mothers and daughters of imperial Rome. 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - Discover the palaces that housed some of the most infamous women of Rome. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 09:00, 10:00, 10:15, 10:30, 13:15, 15:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#22 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. [german-colosseum-and-roman-forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — 4.98 (682) 3. 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