--- title: Express Colosseum: Semi-Private Guided Tour with Max 6 People lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 105 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 283 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 19 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/express-colosseum-semi-private-guided-tour-with-max-6-people/ --- # Express Colosseum: Semi-Private Guided Tour with Max 6 People **Guidekin's take:** For a short stay or a cruise stop: the Colosseum only, in 1h, with a semi private group capped at six and priority entry, so you get the story without losing the whole morning. Entry ticket and reservation fee are included at €105 per person. No Forum or Palatine on this one, and start times shift with ticket availability. ## Overview Experience the Colosseum like few others can. Skip the long lines with priority access and imagine the roar of 80,000 spectators. Your expert guide will lead you past the crowds, through the impressive arches, and into the heart of this iconic monument. Built in the 1st century AD by the Flavian Emperors, the Colosseum became a symbol of Roman power and entertainment. Discover its fascinating history on this one-hour express tour, learning how it earned its nickname from the colossal statue of Apollo that once stood nearby. ## Key facts - Price: from €105 per person - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 283 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Express Colosseum Semi-Private Tour | €105 / person | English | Express Colosseum Tour: One-hour express tour of the Colosseum with a timed-entry ticket. | | Private Tour UPGRADE | €110 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 1 hour Express Colosseum Private.: Enjoy your Colosseum visit with your very own Private Guide. | ## What's included - Semi-private group of 6 people maximum - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person) - 1st and 2nd tier access inside Colosseum - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Expert English-speaking guide - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. ## Not included - Food and drinks - Tips and gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Experience one of Rome's greatest monuments and one of the worlds best preserved archaeological site - the Colosseum. Standing there and gazing up at the stands will have you truly appreciating the grandeur of this extraordinary piece of history, and understanding how the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:15, 09:00, 10:15, 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 - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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 **#19 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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