--- title: Colosseum Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 199 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 80 languages: [en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 102 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-private-tour/ --- # Colosseum Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** A short private visit to the Colosseum with guided access to the Forum, for people who want a guide to themselves without a whole morning, done in 1h 20m. Entry ticket is included at €199 per person, tips and the underground are not. Jubilee restoration work can change what is open, so watch for the operator's messages. In our comparison: #102 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Private tour of the Colosseum Guided access to Colosseum and Roman Forum Personal attention from a private guide ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our meeting point will be on the upper… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 10:30 and 14:30 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €79: ages 6 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €199 per person - Duration: 1h 20m - Rating: 4.59/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Discover Rome Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.59 from 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 56. - 5 stars: 46 (82%) - 4 stars: 5 (9%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (4%) - 1 star: 3 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' historical knowledge and personal attention, though some describe a rushed visit **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, entertaining guides explain Colosseum history through stories - Private visits allow time for questions and personal attention - Pictures and diagrams help make the history easier to understand - Guides help visitors navigate crowds and get inside with less waiting **Complaints:** - Some find the pace comfortable, while others report being rushed through the visit Written by Guidekin from the 46 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2020-01-21 to 2026-09-12); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private tour - Professional guide - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. ## Not included - Coffee and/or Tea - Gratuities - Underground Colosseum ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 15m) - Visit Colosseum with your private guide. Treat yourself with best private walking tour to the fascinating world of the Ancient Rome. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 - 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 Our meeting point will be on the upper level of the Colosseo metro station, right near the 'M' metro sign, close to Caffe Roma. Just look for the 'Discover Rome Tours' staff, and you’ll easily spot us there! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ3ZWGx7ZhLxMRZPY0CLXXjhg Ends: this tour will end inside colosseum and you can stay longed inside the site. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €398 | €199 | | 4 | €596 | €149 | | 6 | €894 | €149 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #102 of 132** | €199 | 1h 20m | 4.59 (56) | 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 #102 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. 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