--- title: Private Guided Tour in the Colosseum and Ancient Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 250 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 62 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-guided-tour-in-the-colosseum-and-ancient-rome/ --- # Private Guided Tour in the Colosseum and Ancient Rome **Guidekin's take:** Your own certified guide through the Colosseum's best vantage points, the Forum and the Palatine, with an arena floor version for the gladiators' entrance. Entry to all three sites and the reservation fee are included at €250 per person, food, tips and transport are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible. In our comparison: #62 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator by entering the ancient arena and walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. When you have a licensed and friendly guide all to yourself, you will be sure to make the most of your visit to Ancient Rome. You'll be led around the Colosseum to all of the best vantage points for views, photos and living historical explanations of the arena. You will also enter into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the oldest parts of Rome where the Republic and Empire were established. Walk on original ancient roads, as well as within temple complexes and emperors' palaces. When you have a small group you feel like you've expanded your family and friends to make this an even better experience. Plus you get to ask as many questions of your professional guide as you wish without being overlooked or lost in a massive group. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your private guide will meet you at… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 7 start times: between 10:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €75: ages 1 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €250 per person for the Private Guided Tour in the Colosseum and Ancient Rome option; other options up to €300 - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Roman Vacations - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.87 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 30. - 5 stars: 28 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (3%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' detailed history and attentiveness; hot weather is the recurring practical caveat. **Praised:** - Detailed Roman history that helps travellers picture ancient life - Friendly, engaging guides who answer questions in depth - Guides attentive to the group's needs, pace and shade - Responsive communication and welcoming staff **Complaints:** - Hot conditions during the walk Written by Guidekin from the 30 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-09-08 to 2026-06-16); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Private Guided Tour in the Colosseum and Ancient Rome | €250 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Arena Floor Access | €300 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Colosseum Arena Floor: Enjoy exclusive access to the partially reconstructed arena floor at the Colosseum. Arena Floor Colosseum: You will have access to the Colosseum, including the Arena Floor, as well as the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. | ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Your own exclusive expert certified tour guide - Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Headsets for groups when appropriate - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) ## Not included - Food and Drink - Gratuities - Transportation to or from the meeting point ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Experience the Colosseum before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. After meeting your expert friendly guide, you will begin to hear all about the history of the monument with the advantage of having the guide all to yourself.... 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - After walking around inside the building, seeing it from its many different and beautiful angles, the tour will begin a short walk toward the Roman Forum. The forum was the heart and soul of the ancient city with many of its most important temples and political buildings, and... 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - We will continue the tour by climbing up the gentle slopes of the Palatine Hill where rich Romans lived in their luxury villas, while being waited on hand and foot. Under the umbrella pines, which scatter the landscape, we will explore the palace of the emperors, home of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - 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 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 Your private guide will meet you at Trajan's Column. They will stand along the fence on the NW side of the column with an orange Roman Vacations sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJde0K07JhLxMRKWcEaTr4IoM Ends: The tour will end at the Colosseum where there is a Metro B station as well as a bus stop. This is only a short walk from a taxi stand in two directions as well. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Wheelchair accessible - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €500 | €250 | | 4 | €700 | €175 | | 6 | €1050 | €175 | 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 · #62 of 132** | €250 | 2h–3h | 4.87 (30) | 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 #62 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-guided-tour-in-the-colosseum-and-ancient-rome/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md