--- title: Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 368 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 76 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-tour/ --- # Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** The private tour we picked for the guide's background: an art historian rather than a general guide, with your group only. Reserved entry and the reservation fee are included at €250 per person, with an arena upgrade priced by party size. If a section closes on the day, the operator extends the tour instead of cutting it short. In our comparison: #76 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the Colosseum and Forum in style on a private walking tour with an art expert, and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum without wasting time waiting in line. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 9 start times: between 10:15 and 16:15 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person for the Colosseum Arena up to 2 guests option; other options up to €300 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 368 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 9 start times between 10:15 and 16:15 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.8 from 368 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 352 of 368. - 5 stars: 334 (91%) - 4 stars: 18 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' knowledge and visual explanations; walking in the heat can be demanding. **Praised:** - Guides' historical knowledge and stories make the ruins easier to understand - Photos and visual aids help explain how the ancient sites once looked - Guides welcome questions and keep children and adults engaged - Considerate pacing with shade, water and restroom breaks - Clear advance communication and smooth organization **Complaints:** - Heat and extensive walking can be demanding - Some hear clearly through the earpieces, while others report sound or fit problems Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-11 to 2026-10-02); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Arena up to 2 guests | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 2 guests. | | Colosseum up to 2 guests | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 2 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included | | Colosseum Arena up to 3 guests | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 3 guests. | | Colosseum up to 3 guests | €275 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 3 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included | | Colosseum Arena up to 4 guests | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 4 guests. | | Colosseum up to 4 guests | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 4 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included | ## What's included - Reserved Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person or €24 per person with Arena access) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. - Guided private walking tour with expert guide for your group only ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (2h; admission included) - Your walking tour starts at Colle Oppio, from where you can admire a view of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic ancient landmark. Then head down the hill and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, walk around the arena with your art history guide, listening to... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - Then exit the Colosseum and walk over to Palatine Hill, stopping at the Arch of Constantine on the way. Walk up the hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus, where chariot races used to take place. 3. **Roman Forum** (30m; admission included) - Finally, stroll along Via Sacra, aka ‘Sacred Way,’ the main road through the Roman Forum that connected the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill and was once used for Roman triumph ceremonies. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own. Please note: As... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 10:15 and 16:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilMLmdvIEdhZXRhbmEgQWduZXNpLCAwMDE4NCBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCceVSca2YS8TERw8YpiRW1b5EhQKEgm7jpL5lmEvExE4bmWTBncPuQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. - Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed. - Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience. - On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour. - May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €600 | €150 | 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 · #76 of 132** | €250 | 3h | 4.8 (368) | 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 #76 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/private-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md