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Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman forum & Palatine hill with Arena Floor

4.6 · 91 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Enjoy Rome Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, RO, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:00, 13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private guide and arena floor access with the Forum and Palatine thrown in, for people who want the gladiators' entrance without a group around them.

Arena ticket, fees and taxes are included at €960 per person, food and drinks are not. The booking cannot be changed or refunded once made, so be sure of the date before you commit.

In our comparison: #105 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.

Options and prices

8 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
RussianThe page priceRussian€960 for 2+ people
spanishSpanish€960 for 2+ people
ItalianoItalian€960 for 2+ people
RomanianRO€960 for 2+ people
PortuguesePortuguese€960 for 2+ people

Children from €300 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Private live Guide
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

4.6
91 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 83 of 91

Star breakdown of all 91 ratings

5 stars
79 · 87%
4 stars
4 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
6 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers often praise the historical insight and patient guides, but late cancellations are a recurring concern.

Praised

  • Historical explanations make the ruins and monuments easier to understand
  • Patient guides welcome questions about the sites
  • Guides engage children and teenagers in the history
  • Illustrations help show how the ancient sites once looked

Complaints

  • Late cancellations with little notice or inadequate communication
  • Some find the storytelling clear, while others describe disjointed or unfocused commentary
  • Heat and time spent in the sun can make the visit uncomfortable

Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 December 2019 to 24 October 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet us at our office at Via delle terme di Tito 93. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled through March 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Enjoy Rome; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Spend a few hours exploring Rome’s Colosseum on this private guided excursion. After meeting up with a knowledgeable local guide, access to this nearly 2,000 year old amphitheater and learn about the spectacles and gladiatorial contests once held there. Visit the arena floor, then enjoy complimentary entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

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

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €300 ages 3 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 · #105 of 132€9603h4.64 (91)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 #105 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 €960 per adult · Russian