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Private tour of Colosseum

4.9 · 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Arena Tours
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, SR
Start & pickup
09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private guide for the Colosseum alone, 1h 15m with nobody else in the group, for people who want the amphitheatre explained properly and the rest of Rome on their own terms.

Entry ticket, reservation fee and taxes are included at €130 per person. No Forum or Palatine, and no mention of arena access, so assume regular levels.

In our comparison: #40 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €130 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

    Children from €50 (ages 6 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 26 September 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    188 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 183 of 188

    Star breakdown of all 188 ratings

    5 stars
    180 · 96%
    4 stars
    3 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    5 · 3%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the historical storytelling, but some say claims about faster entry were misleading.

    Praised

    • Detailed explanations of Colosseum history and ancient Roman life
    • Enthusiastic storytelling and humour keep the history engaging
    • Patient guides accommodate children and visitors needing extra help
    • Thorough answers to questions about the site and its history

    Complaints

    • Some report misleading claims about faster entry, while others say they skipped the queue
    • Some struggled to understand the guide's English, while others found explanations clear

    Written by Guidekin from the 65 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 July 2020 to 10 February 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Meet us in front of the metro station Colosseo at ground floor. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    Tour will be finished inside of the Colosseo, afterworth whoever wants can stay inside
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Arena Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    Itinerary

    About this tour, from the operator

    Having your own guide at the one of the most visited monuments in the world is winning combination. The guide would absolutely be dedicated just to you and reveal all big and little secrets about this wonder of the world.
    With a private tour you not just getting the regular guide but a friend as well.

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers OK
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    Good to know

    • Children from €50 ages 6 to 17
    • Non-refundable no free cancellation

    Cancellation policy

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

    • 0+ days: No refund

    Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #40 of 132€1301h 15m4.88 (188)private
    Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
    German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
    Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

    Ranked #40 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. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

    From €130 per adult