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Semi-Private Tour of Colosseum & Ancient Rome: Explore History with Local Guide
4.9
210 Ratings
Roma
Embark on a fascinating semi-private tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the history and beauty of these iconic landmarks in a small group setting. Skip-the-line tickets included!
Embark on a fascinating semi-private tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the history and beauty of these iconic landmarks in a small group setting. Skip-the-line tickets included!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Colosseum - First and Second Tiers
- Arch of Constantine - Guided Visit
- Roman Forum - Guided Visit
- Palatine Hill - Guided Visit
- Colosseum - First and Second Tiers
- Arch of Constantine - Guided Visit
- Roman Forum - Guided Visit
- Palatine Hill - Guided Visit
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- 3-hour semi-private tour
- Small group experience (maximum 8 people)
- Guided by an English-speaking licensed professional
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- 3-hour semi-private tour
- Small group experience (maximum 8 people)
- Guided by an English-speaking licensed professional
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the marvels of Ancient Rome on an exciting and interactive tour, guided by a highly-rated expert. Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an intimate group of up to 8 participants. This tour is perfect for families, with free admission for children under 4. Additionally, there are special discounts available for those…
Discover the marvels of Ancient Rome on an exciting and interactive tour, guided by a highly-rated expert. Experience the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an intimate group of up to 8 participants. This tour is perfect for families, with free admission for children under 4. Additionally, there are special discounts available for those under 18. Entry tickets to all attractions are provided for everyone!
- Exact full names of all travelers must be provided at the booking as the entry tickets are named and checked at the entrance to the sites
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that exactly matches the name provided at the time of booking to ensure entry to the sites
- Travelers must be on time at the meeting point. In case of any delay they won’t be able to access the sites and join the guided tour
- All visitors are required to pass through ID verification and airport-style security; during peak season or on particularly busy days, waiting times may be longer
- The order of the sites may vary depending on the entry time of the tickets to the Colosseum
- Strollers are allowed, but they can be challenging to use due to uneven and occasionally slippery surfaces. When possible, we recommend using a baby carrier
- This tour operates rain or shine
- Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility issues, as the itinerary includes stairs and uphill sections
Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21
Piazza del Colosseo
The tour departs from outside the Colosseo Metro Station (downstairs entrance). Your guide will be waiting in front of the arches, next to the green souvenir kiosk. Look for the sign that reads "You Local - Rome".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(210 Ratings)
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Odyssey280352
Jan 13, 2026
Fantastic - Sara was AMAZING! She was very thorough, attentive and knowledgeable. She ensured we had ample time for pictures and answered every question. It helped that our tour was only the two of us but I have no doubt she would awesome with a group. At the end she recommended a wonderful restaurant for lunch which was amazing. The tour was Easily the highlight of our trip!!!
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Dina_a
Nov 4, 2025
Truly a skip the line, small group tour! - Truly a skip the line tour! Attilio was our guide for a small group of only 4 adults. The Forum and Colosseum were unusually busy - even our guide was shocked since it was the end of October. We went to the Forum first, and there was no crowd, but when we left the line was easily 100 yards long! Heading into the Colosseum, Attilio took us to head head of the multiple lines and we got right through! He shared interesting facts and showed us unique sites at both the Forum and the Colusseum. He also has a Tuk Tuk service, so you should give him a try at that also: 339-6720669
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Susan_p
Oct 26, 2025
Perfetto! Highly recommend this tour! - The meeting point was easy to find with the directions we received the day before. Our guide Vincenzo, was amazing and really made this tour interactive and memorable. He was very knowledgeable and engaged with everyone in the group. We spent three hours on this walking tour of only 7 people which was so nice. In the group was my family of five plus a nice couple. I was really glad to have a small group instead of the very large groups that I saw around. The tickets were included and already purchased for us, which was nice as well. We started with Palantine hill, the forum then the Colosseum. Vincenzo was also helpful to take great family pics for us. Great tour overall. Thank you!
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Benjamin_s
Oct 21, 2025
Colosseum Roma style - Vincenzo is an excellent tour guide - fun, engaging, and knowledgeable!
Wear your good sneakers, bring a water and snack if you can, too!
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506lailak
Oct 17, 2025
A super guide! - We went with Sarah and had a super good experience - we can only recommend anyone to use this company! Sarah is not only a professional but also an experienced and very nice person!
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Lisa_t
Oct 5, 2025
The Colosseum - Small group is the best! More intimate and very private great time to go early in the morning the best
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Marianne_a
Oct 1, 2025
Goodnights review - simone was very informative, the grounds are amazing and her recall of history and architecture were impressive!
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Perry_b
Sep 18, 2025
Great experience with fantastic tour host. - Sara did great on the whole tour. She explained things in an interesting and informal way. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the Colosseum and the Forum ruins.
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Susan_l
Sep 11, 2025
Best tour of Colosseum - Awesome tour! Awesome guide! This small group tour was great for our family! Vincenzo was very knowledgeable!
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Kristin_l
Mar 26, 2026
Great information and... - Great information and well paced tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and everything was seamless. Definitely recommend a private or semi private tour
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