--- title: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 64 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, it, fr, nl, es] rank_in_category: 53 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-private-tour/ --- # Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** A private guide through all three sites with the arena or the underground added on request after booking, which keeps the base price honest for people who only want the standard levels. Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €250 per person, transport and food are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible, moderate fitness still helps. In our comparison: #53 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this tour, you can visit the heart of ancient Rome with exceptional treatment! More than anywhere else, from the arena, you’ll appreciate Colosseum’s imposing structure conceived with exceptional modernity and impeccable engineering skills. The ancient world’s wonders still amaze contemporary. We will carry on by visiting the extended Roman Forum ruins the focal point of Romans' everyday life. Here is where they’ll meet to take carry of their businesses and to participate in public life. Last but not least, to have an overall view we have to reach the Palatine hill, Roman emperors’ residence from where they would decide the fate of the Roman Empire. Are you ready to follow us into the Ancient Rome? ## Before you book - Meeting point: Via del Colosseo 31 - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Food not included: Food, Drinks, Snacks - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 64 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Crazy4Rome Private Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.91 from 64 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 62 of 64. - 5 stars: 62 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the knowledgeable guides and personalised attention, but the heat can make the visit physically tiring. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides make Roman history clear and engaging - Private guiding adapts to visitors' interests, questions and pace - Guides keep children and teenagers involved in the history - Help navigating crowds and entry lines makes the sites easier to explore - Responsive communication and organised booking arrangements **Complaints:** - Heat and sun leave some visitors tired or feeling unwell - Some enjoy the detailed history, while others find the amount of commentary excessive Written by Guidekin from the 63 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-02-15 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket valued at €18 per person. - Guiding Private Service: this is a Private Tour - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) ## Not included - Personal Expenses, Souvenirs - Public Transportation Tickets - Food, Drinks, Snacks - Do you need a private transfers? Please contact us after your booking. - Do you want add also the Arena or Underground Level? Please contact us after your booking. ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - You will visit to the Colosseum inside. The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall... 2. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - The Palatine Hill The Palatine Hill, which is the centremost of the seven hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses... 3. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - The Roman Forum Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined... 4. **Arch of Constantine** (15m; admission included) - The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Via del Colosseo 31 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJz6eMf99hLxMRObJtGFSS1PY Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €580 | €145 | | 6 | €660 | €110 | 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 · #53 of 132** | €250 | 3h | 4.91 (64) | 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 #53 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md