Private Guided Tour: Experience the Gladiatorial Spirit in the Colosseum and ancient Rome

Experience the gladiatorial spirit in the Colosseum and ancient Rome with a private guided tour. Walk in the footsteps of senators and emperors, explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and get personalized attention from a licensed guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 10 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Experience the Colosseum before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. After meeting your expert friendly guide, you will begin to hear all about the history of the monument with the advantage of having the guide all to yourself. Once inside you will learn all about the amazing lives of the…
What's Included
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 value)
  • Exclusive expert certified tour guide
  • Entry to Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
  • Headsets for groups when needed
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to or from the meeting point
Additional Information

Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator by entering the ancient arena and walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. When you have a licensed and friendly guide all to yourself, you will be sure to make the most of your visit to Ancient Rome. You’ll be led around the Colosseum to all of the best…

Location
Foro Traiano, 84
Foro Traiano
Your private guide will meet you at Trajan's Column. They will stand along the fence on the NW side of the column with an orange Roman Vacations sign.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Connector15747148886
Mar 19, 2026
Colosseum at its best ! - From the time of check in with Jamie to when we finished the tour with Marcello , it was a great experience. Marcello’s knowledge and passion for what he does was evident , one could almost visualise him in a gladiator role .
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Lynetta
Jun 21, 2025
Excellent Tour - This was organized and well planned. The tour guide was mindful of places to stop that were shaded while he provided great history stories. Loved it!
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Goofybichon10
Jun 21, 2025
Old Rome came to life - Our tour guide, Mitch?), had vast knowledge about the Roman history. He was working the shaded areas when he could because of the immense heat in June. He was able to answer every question in great detail! He is very good at taking photos for us.
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Kelli_b
Jun 5, 2025
This is the way to see the Colosseum! - This is the way to see the colosseum. Angela is so knowledgeable and moved at whatever pace we wanted. She got us through all the people and navigated our time so smoothly. And when we arrived at the meeting point we couldn’t find our exact meeting spot- the company was extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend this tour.
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Franbennett1312
Sep 27, 2024
The Wonders of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Our guide Micha was Easy going and informative. Made sure that all members of the group were catered for. The Colosseum and Roman Forum were amazing and Misha gave us a true sense of what life would have been like during these times.
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Cameron
Sep 23, 2024
You have to do this! - Tatiana was very knowledgeable. We thought she was going somewhat fast but soon realized that even sprinting we'd never able to see it all! She has put together a very enjoyable and informative tour of the must-see things on the tour! Loved it!
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382kirsteno
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic experience - Great experience! We did a virtually private tour and learned a lot without feeling overlwhelmed. Rich, gave a fantastic tour
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Eduardopb9328yk
Jul 6, 2024
Coliseum - Wow, excellent Tour with Rich we love the way that he explain the story the pictures he took to us are exceptional.👋 Amazing as an overall experience!!!
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D2165iviank
Jun 21, 2024
Tour Review - Guide (Dmitri) had a good sense of humor and is very knowledgeable as well. Lovely tour, very scenic place. Got to walk around the Palentine hill, through the Collosuem and got a sick view over the ruins.
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Beverleyr350
Jun 6, 2024
Colosseum tour with Roman Vacations - Visited the colosseum and forum in June 24. Our guide Lumi was very knowledgeable friendly and funny. Not only her knowledge of Rome and the colosseum but her general knowledge put you at ease and made the experience not only interesting but fun. Would highly recommend Lumi as a guide. At the end of the tour she recommended a restaurant for lunch and personally took us there. Thank you for an amazing experience.
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From $115
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 10 days before the start of your experience (local time).