--- title: Rome:Private Photographer Experience with Colosseum &Forum Access lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 60 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [de, pt, en, zh-CN, it, pl, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 38 of 39 (Rome Photoshoot) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-photographer-experience-with-colosseum-forum-access/ --- # Rome:Private Photographer Experience with Colosseum &Forum Access **Guidekin's take:** A self guided entry rather than a tour: timed Colosseum tickets with an audio guide app, Forum and Palatine access for a full day, and the option to add a short professional photoshoot with edited photos afterwards. It costs €93 per person, no live guide is included. Arena, underground and upper levels are not part of it. In our comparison: #38 of 39 in Rome Photoshoot, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Step onto the Colosseum Arena Floor — where gladiators once fought — and explore Rome's greatest monument at your own pace with an audio guide in 8 languages. Includes Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with 24-hour access. Optional upgrade: add a 30-minute professional photoshoot and receive 20 edited photos within 48 hours. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Colosseum - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 8 start times: between 09:30 and 18:00 - Children from €68: ages 9 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person for the Colosseo Entry + Audio Guide option; other options up to €119 - Duration: 1h–3h - Rating: 4.54/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Pointours - Group: Shared tour - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.54 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 41. - 5 stars: 34 (83%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 3 (7%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the photos and friendly photographers; confusing information about booked access is a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Good quality photographs from the shoot - Friendly photographers who make the shoot feel easy - Prompt delivery of the finished photographs - Freedom to explore the Colosseum at a personal pace **Complaints:** - Confusing or incorrect information about admission and booked access - Audio guidance described as missing or unhelpful - Difficulty locating the meeting point Written by Guidekin from the 31 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-09-09 to 2026-07-04); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseo Entry + Audio Guide | €93 / person | German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Polish, Italian, Portuguese | Arena Entry + Audio Guide: Colosseo access, host check-in assistance, and digital audio guide. No photoshoot included. | | Colos Entry+Audio Guide+Photos | €119 / person | German, English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Polish, Italian, Portuguese | Colosseo Entry + Photos: Everything in Option 1, plus 30-min professional photoshoot outside the Colosseum and 20 edited photos delivered within 48hrs | ## What's included - Timed entry — Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill - Audio guide with interactive digital map and storytelling - 30-minute professional photoshoot + 20 edited photos delivered within 48 hours (if option selected) - Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24per person+reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) ## Not included - Live tour guide inside the monuments - Transportation to/from the meeting point - Access to Colosseum Arena,Underground & Upper Level not included in this experience - • Headphones for the audio guide ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (15m; admission included) - Meeting Point Your host will meet you at Bar Pio, Via delle Terme di Tito 72, holding a blue flag. Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled entry time and bring a valid passport or ID matching the booking name. If you selected the photoshoot option, your experience will... 2. **Colosseum** (40m; admission included) - Your private photographer begins your experience here. Spend 30 to 40 minutes capturing your best moments with the Colosseum, Roman Forum viewpoints, and Palatine Hill as your backdrop. Natural posing, real moments, iconic Rome. No modeling experience needed. Your 20... 3. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Enter the Colosseum at your reserved time using your included timed entry ticket. Explore at your own pace using your audio guide — available in 8 languages. No group to follow, no fixed schedule. 4. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - Continue to the Roman Forum, once the heart of ancient Rome, and then climb Palatine Hill Continue to the Roman Forum, once the heart of ancient Rome, and then climb Palatine Hill for panoramic views over the city. Your Forum and Palatine Hill access is valid for 24 hours... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:45, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Rome, Italy Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.89021,12.492231 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - • Colosseum entry is at a fixed reserved time. Please arrive 15–20 minutes early. - • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access valid for 24 hours. - Each traveler’s full name must match their ID or passport. Entry may be denied if the name on the booking does not match the ID. - • Valid passport or ID required for all participants.(original or digital copy) is required for all participants, including children, and must be presented at the Colosseum security check. - • Each traveler’s name must match their passport or ID. - Arena,Underground and Upper Levels are not included. - There is no live guide inside the monuments. - • Our host will meet you at Bar Pio, Via delle Terme di Tito 72, holding a blue flag. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Rome Photoshoot | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #38 of 39** | €93 | 1h–3h | 4.54 (41) | shared | | [Rome: Photo Shoot in Rome with Professional Photographer](/italy/rome/tours/rome-photo-shoot-in-rome-with-professional-photographer/?format=md) | €35 | 30 min | 4.99 (530) | shared | | [Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience](/italy/rome/tours/rome-colosseum-photoshoot-private-custom-experience/?format=md) | €45 | 40 min | 5.0 (235) | private | | [Rome: Private Colosseum Photoshoot with Local Photographer](/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-colosseum-photoshoot-with-local-photographer/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 5.0 (162) | private | Ranked #38 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. 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