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Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Guided Tour

5.0 · 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by City Walkers Tours Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:15, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private licensed guide through the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine at your own pace, with a 4.98 rating across 40 reviews.

Entry to all three and the booking fee are included at €213 per person, and children's tickets are free. No underground or Belvedere levels, and the group is asked to arrive well before the start.

In our comparison: #49 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €213 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Admission to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued: €18 per adult - children under 18 0€))
  • Licensed local guide
  • Booking fee 2€
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Underground and Belvedere levels
  • Trasportation and Hotel pick up
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
40 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 40 of 40

Star breakdown of all 40 ratings

5 stars
39 · 98%
4 stars
1 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise historical knowledge, lively storytelling and flexible pacing; crowds remain part of the experience.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations connecting the Colosseum and Forum with wider Roman history
  • Lively storytelling and humour that keep the history engaging
  • Flexible pacing and attention to individual needs

Complaints

  • Crowds at the meeting point and around the historic sites

Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 July 2020 to 31 May 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is located at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 5, on the second floor of the Colosseo metro station. It's in front of the entrance to the primary school. Our staff will be wearing a dark blue uniform with the City Walkers logo.Please arrive 20 minutes earlier and bring a valid ID with you · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:15, 15:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour ends in the Roman Forum. Alternatively, with a reverse tour, the end point can be at the exit of the Colosseum.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Walkers Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Ticket price: Adult 18 € - Children (under18) 0 €

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 3+ days: Full refund
  • 0-3 days: No refund

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #49 of 132€2133h4.98 (40)private
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #49 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

From €213 per adult