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Rome: Private Colosseum Photoshoot with Local Photographer

5.0 · 162 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by eidos photography Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, FA
Start & pickup
53 start times between 06:30 and 19:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private Colosseum shoot with a consultation on timing and spots beforehand, three routes from the Colosseum alone to the Capitoline Hill and the Forum views, and an online gallery kept for a year, rated 5 across 162 reviews.

Photographer, consultation, edited photos and gallery access are included at €45 per person. English speaking photographer.

In our comparison: #3 of 39 in Rome Photoshoot, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 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. Guide languages on every option: English, FA.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Colosseum OnlyThe page priceDuration: 30 minutes: 20 edited photos | 48h delivery€45 for 2+ people
Colosseum plus Capitoline HillDuration: 1 hour: ✓ Most popular 35 edited photos | 48h delivery€70 for 2+ people
Colosseum, Fori, CapitolineDuration: 1 hour 30 minutes: ✓ Best value 50 edited photos | 48h delivery€95 for 2+ people

Children from €21 (ages 0 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Pre shoot consultation on the best time and photo spots around the Colosseum area
  • Photo delivery within 48 hours via a secure, private, cloud based gallery
  • Professional photographer from Eidos Photography (English speaking)
  • 1 year gallery access to download your photos anytime
  • Friendly posing guidance for solo travelers, couples, and families
  • 20–50 edited photos, depending on the route you choose

    Reviews

    5.0
    162 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 162 of 162

    Star breakdown of all 162 ratings

    5 stars
    162 · 100%
    4 stars
    0 · 0%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise patient direction and the finished photos, though the Colosseum surroundings can be crowded.

    Praised

    • Clear posing guidance that helps camera shy visitors feel comfortable
    • Patience with babies and children during family shoots
    • Natural photos with careful attention to composition and detail
    • Responsive communication and flexibility with timing and requests
    • Prompt delivery of the finished photos

    Complaints

    • Crowds around the Colosseum during some shoots

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (12 October 2025 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    The photographer will be waiting outside Caffè Roma near the Colosseum metro station. Look for someone with a camera, dressed in a uniform with a black cap displaying the Eidos logo. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    53 start times between 06:30 and 19:30 daily; scheduled year-round (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
    eidos photography; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Enjoy a private photoshoot with Eidos Photography at the Colosseum and its most photogenic viewpoints, led by a local photographer focused on natural posing and a smooth, relaxed flow. Choose your preferred route (Colosseum only, Colosseum + Capitoline Hill, or Colosseum + Roman Forum views) and we’ll tailor the session to your style, pace, and travel plans. Ideal for couples, solo travelers, families, and proposals. You’ll receive a curated gallery of beautifully edited photos delivered within 48 hours, so you can relive your Rome experience right away.

    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

    • Strollers OK
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
    • Children from €21 ages 0 to 12

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Rome Photoshoot

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #3 of 39€451h 30m5.0 (162)private
    Rome: Photo Shoot in Rome with Professional Photographer€3530 min4.99 (530)shared
    Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience€4540 min5.0 (235)private
    Rome: 1-Hour Private Photo Shoot for Family, Couples or Solo€1191h4.99 (226)private

    Ranked #3 of 39 in Rome Photoshoot by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €195, median €65; typical length 1h 30m. 26 of 39 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 39 Rome Photoshoot

    From €45 per adult · Colosseum Only