--- title: "Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 190 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 766 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-roman-forum-and-palatine-hill-private-tour/ --- # Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** The private option we chose for its early morning first access tier: you are on the arena floor before the crowds, with transfers as an add on and a short Colosseum only version if time is tight. It costs €190 per person, which adds up fast for a family. Uneven ground rules out wheelchairs, whatever the transport allows. In our comparison: #6 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get a fully immersive Colosseum tour with a knowledgeable private guide and optional hotel private pick-up. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1252 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 9 start times: between 08:00 and 16:15 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: To ensure the safety and well-being of all our… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1252 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €190 per person for the Colosseum Express - No Forum option; other options up to €430 - Duration: 1h 30m–3h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 766 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: CityEyes Private Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 9 start times between 08:00 and 16:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 766 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 753 of 766. - 5 stars: 738 (96%) - 4 stars: 15 (2%) - 3 stars: 7 (1%) - 2 stars: 4 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and personal attention, but the sites can still be crowded. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations and engaging storytelling - Children and teenagers kept interested with explanations suited to their ages - Guides tailor explanations to the group's interests and questions - Attention to shade, rest breaks and individual mobility needs - Pictures and reconstructions help explain how the ruins once looked **Complaints:** - Heavy crowds at the Colosseum and Forum - Substantial walking and summer heat can be tiring - Some expected a hotel return transfer that was not provided - Some felt rushed, while others found the pace suited to their needs Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-06-05 to 2026-10-01); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Express - No Forum | €190 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This option includes a Colosseum Express Tour. Arena access, transfers from/to hotel, Roman Forum & Palatine not included. | | Arena 1st Access- No Transfers | €365 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Spanish, English, French, Italian | First Access / Meet on site: This option includes Arena Early Morning First Access and Roman Forum. Transfers from/to hotel are not included. | | Colosseum with Pick-up Only | €365 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Pick Up Included - No Arena: This option includes ordinary access to the Colosseum and pick up from hotel (Arena access and drop-off are not included). Pickup included | | Colosseum Arena with Transfers | €410 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Spanish, English, French, Italian | This option includes special access to the Colosseum Arena floor and transfers from and to your accommodation. Pickup included | | Arena First Access & Transfers | €430 / person (for 2+ people) | German, Spanish, English, French, Italian | Arena First Access + Tranfers: This option includes Arena Early Morning First Access, Pick-up, and Drop-off with a private car with a driver. Pickup included | ## What's included - Arena Access (if option selected) - Roman Forum Guided Tour (valid for all options but "Colosseum Only - No Forum") - Palatine Hill Guided Tour (valid for all options but "Colosseum Only - No Forum") - Hotel pickup (if option selected) - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entrance with arena access - Drop-off service (if option selected) - Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entrance - Official Private Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated... 2. **Roman Forum** (50m; admission included) - At the Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Learn how the pagan holiday Saturnalia influenced the unfolding of Christmas... 3. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the view of the most important Triumphal Arch of Rome dedicated to the Famous Emperor Costantine. This Arch represents a turning point of the Roman History and Art, a dividing line between the rise of the Christians and the decline of the Roman Empire. 4. **Tempio di Vesta** (pass by, no stop) - The Temple of Vesta (Latin Aedes Vestae; Italian: Tempio di Vesta) is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy, located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint. Since the worship of Vesta... 5. **Piazza del Colosseo** (pass by, no stop) - You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past. 6. **Foro di Cesare** (pass by, no stop) - The Forum of Caesar (in Latin, Forum Iulium) is a forum which is part of the so-called Imperial Forums in Rome, where the first forum of this complex to be built. The construction began at 54 a. C., and was finished at 29 a. C. by Augustus. While the Forum of Caesar,... 7. **Via dei Fori Imperiali** (pass by, no stop) - Admire the view of the famous Via dei Fori Imperiali, projected under the Government of Mussolini. 8. **Palatine Hill** (20m; admission included) - Not so far from the Forum stands the Palatine Hill. Be ready to climb it to enjoy a marvellous view of ancient Rome, and see the hill that gave birth to Rome, the Eternal City. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 9 start times between 08:00 and 16:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Please make sure to check the reminder sent the day before your tour, containing a brief summary of the meeting location and time. For meeting point on site: our guide will be waiting outside "Caffè Roma" - Via del Colosseo, 31. Your guide will be holding a sign with your name on it. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJz6eMf99hLxMRObJtGFSS1PY Pickup points listed by the operator: 1252 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair - 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. - Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check - Large bags and backpacks are not allowed - Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall - Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear. - To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors. - Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person) - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance(valued at €18 per person) - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience... Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €380 | €190 | | 4 | €680 | €170 | | 6 | €900 | €150 | 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 · #6 of 132** | €190 | 1h 30m–3h | 4.94 (766) | 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 #6 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. 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