---
title: Private tour of Colosseum
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 130
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 188
duration_minutes: 75
languages: [de, ja, en, it, fr, es, sr]
rank_in_category: 40 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-of-colosseum/
---

# Private tour of Colosseum

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet us in front of the metro station…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 6 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 6 to 17
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €130 per person
- Duration: 1h 15m
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 188 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Arena Tours
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish, SR
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.88 from 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 183 of 188.

- 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 (2020-07-24 to 2025-02-10); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's 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.

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (2h; admission included) - Our guide, official and licensed by Colosseo will meet you at the meeting point. With a cup of italian caffee, the guide would hold short introduction about Colosseo and history in general. Skipping the line we will enter inside of monument. During 45 min tour of Colosseo,...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

Meet us in front of the metro station Colosseo at ground floor.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH2Wdx1phLxMRHrjTt9arCsg

Ends: Tour will be finished inside of the Colosseo, afterworth whoever wants can stay inside

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #40 of 132** | €130 | 1h 15m | 4.88 (188) | 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 #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.

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