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title: Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 299
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 42
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it]
rank_in_category: 61 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-of-the-colosseum-forums-palatine-hill-ancient-rome/
---

# Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome

**Guidekin's take:** A private Blue Badge art historian who uses visual reconstructions to put the roofs, statues and crowds back on the ruins as you walk the Forum, the Palatine and the Colosseum. Entry ticket, reservation fee and taxes are included at €299 per person, tips are not. Names must match ID, and the dress code is smart casual.

In our comparison: #61 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

After meeting your guide, admire all the most famous sites of Ancient Rome in just one tour. 

This very special guided tour makes the ruins come alive and takes you back to the Roman Empire led by our expert and entertaining historians, with the help of  visual tools and monuments' reconstructions you'll be catapulted to Ancient Rome life. Walk through the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill with this unique visit you'll have all the attention of your guide as this private  tour provides a more intimate experience.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Departure Point: At the newsagent in…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 09:30 and 16:00
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €59: ages 3 to 17
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €299 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Private Tours of Rome
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12

## Reviews

4.88 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 42.

- 5 stars: 40 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise detailed historical explanations and personal attention; heat can be a challenge during the outdoor visit.

**Praised:**
- Enthusiastic guides explain ancient history and archaeology in detail
- Patient answers to questions and attention to personal interests
- Help navigating crowds and bypassing long entrance queues
- Guides engage children and accommodate different ages and needs

**Complaints:**
- Intense heat during the walk around the ancient sites

Written by Guidekin from the 42 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-10-29 to 2026-09-01); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Blue Badge guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - The tour begins from the entrance of the Colosseum. The largest Amphitheater in the Roman Empire, "the Flavian Amphitheater", this was the original name ff the Colosseum, It featured 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
2. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - After a complete visit of the Colosseum you will reach the Forum, the guide will then take you to the forum, the main square of Ancient Rome. Here you will visit the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of...
3. **Palatine Hill** (1h; admission included) - The tour will end on the Capitol hill that housed the temples of the most important Roman Gods. Here you will see the beautiful square designed by Michelangelo and the Statue of Marcus Aurelius. Using graphic reconstructions and great visual tools your guide will take you...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 09:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- 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

Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJW5qYw7ZhLxMRx--S45bgvJQ

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
- 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 | €598 | €299 |
| 4 | €636 | €159 |
| 6 | €774 | €129 |

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 · #61 of 132** | €299 | 3h | 4.88 (42) | 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 #61 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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