--- title: Colosseum Private Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 289 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 129 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Own pace, minimum two rank_in_category: 12 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-private-tour-with-roman-forum-palatine-hill/ --- # Colosseum Private Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill **Guidekin's take:** A private tour you can steer: more time in the Forum or a particular corner of the Palatine if that is what you care about, with the guide's full attention. Entry ticket, fees and taxes are included at €289 per person, pickup is not. Start times can be adjusted up to a week ahead, and original ID is needed at the gate, no photocopies. In our comparison: #12 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our Private Colosseum Tour is designed for history buffs and curious travelers alike, with the common thread of leaving standard tours in the dust. Not only will you have the complete attention of your guide, but you’ll also be able to customize the tour based on your preferences, which means spending more time exploring the Forum, or seeing specific areas of Palatine Hill. Whatever the case, you’ll have ample opportunity to enjoy your personal expert’s invaluable insight. After the Colosseum, you’ll stand before the Arch of Constantine, built by Rome’s first Christian emperor in the early 4th century AD, before heading into the Roman Forum. Welcome to one of the most influential archeological sites on the planet! With a detailed Forum visit under your belt, you’ll then walk up the Palatine Hill for sweeping views over Rome. Rome's very origins can be traced back to the top of the hill where you will enjoy wonderful panoramic shots and also relaxing silence. ## Before you book - Meeting point: This tour begins outside the Colosseo… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30, 13:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €194: ages 0 to 5 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €289 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 129 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: What a Life Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 13:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.98 from 129 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 129 of 129. - 5 stars: 127 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the detailed history and tailored pace, but the walking and stairs can be demanding. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations that make Roman history easier to understand - Guides adapt the pace and focus to the group's interests - Patient answers to questions and explanations that keep children engaged - Help bypassing queues and navigating crowded sections **Complaints:** - Some find the meeting point hard to locate, while others find it easily - Substantial walking and stairs can be difficult with limited mobility - Hot weather can make the outdoor walk uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-08-26 to 2026-09-18); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - All Fees and Taxes - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. - Private Tour (Choose your preferred language) - Colosseum First Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill ## Not included - Hotel Pick Up/Drop Off ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Revel in exquisite antiquity as your guide dazzles you with tales from the Roman Empire on this afternoon tour of the Colosseum. This carefully crafted itinerary also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – without waiting in any lines - to give you a complete perspective... 2. **Every inch of this massive triumphal arch is covered by carvings and sculptur...** (pass by, no stop) - Every inch of this massive triumphal arch is covered by carvings and sculptures, making it a veritable billboard, made to advertise the achievements of Constantine in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Curiously, much of its decoration was cobbled together from monuments built... 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - This was once the central hub of the sprawling empire, where the early Romans would mix and mingle throughout its glory days. As you gaze upon towering triumphal arches and the imposing remnants of senate houses and hallowed temples, you’ll be mesmerized by the stories that... 4. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - According to Roman mythology, the Palatine Hill was the birthplace of Romulus and Remus, the twin-brothers who were suckled by a she-wolf and later became the founders of Rome. Literary sources imply that the city Romulus founded was confined primarily to this hill, where... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 This tour begins outside the Colosseo Metro station (ground level) situated on line B. Your guide will be holding a sign with our ‘What a Life Tours’ logo on it. Please remember that Rome’s streets can be confusing, so we recommend allowing extra time in case you get lost. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH2Wdx1phLxMRHrjTt9arCsg ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking as all spots are strictly personal and need to be reserved in advance. - Please bring a valid ID document (no photocopies!) for each participant - documents will be checked and they must match the names on the voucher. - The final start time of the tour might be updated up to a week in advance as there can be some changes for logistical reasons. - Please plan on being at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. - We are unable to accommodate late arrivals as we have a time entrance to respect. Missed tours due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing. - The itinerary is subject to change depending on the timed entry slot of the Colosseum. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #12 of 132** | €289 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (129) | private | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #12 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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