Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide
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Is Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide worth booking?
Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide is a 3-hour experience in Rome, Italy, from $450 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $450 per person
Accompanied by an expert, entertaining tour guide you will travel back through 2,000 years of history, have the chance to admire ancient ruins and learn about Rome’s glorious past. Your walking tour of the Ancient Rome
What you get
- Entrance tickets to Colosseum and Roman forum
- Private official tour guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
About this experience
Accompanied by an expert, entertaining tour guide you will travel back through 2,000 years of history, have the chance to admire ancient ruins and learn about Rome’s glorious past. Your walking tour of the Ancient Rome will start at the Colosseum, also known as Flavian Amphitheater. Walk through different levels and learn stories about gladiators, ancient games and habits of the ancient Roman civilization. Take your time to admire the arena and take stunning pictures of this incredible archaeological site. Thanks to yoir tour guide’s assistance it will be easy for you to reach the entrance of the Roman Forum, the political, economic and social center of the Ancient Rome. Walking along the ancient Via Sacra you will stumble upon ruins of ancient temples, public buildings and houses. Thanks to the use of images and books it will be easy for you to imagine how this area should have looked like in its heyday!
What's included
Included
- Entrance tickets to Colosseum and Roman forum
- Private official tour guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
What you'll see and do
Colosseum
We will discover the history and the architecture of this iconic building, your tour guide will show you reconstructions of what it used to look like and what used to happen in it.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Palatine Hill
This is where everything started. King Romulus founded Rome on this hill, and from there.. the rest is history you will learn with your tour guide!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Roman Forum
The heart of the roman empire. The center of the world 2000 years ago, let’s discover it together!
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Rome
Just to the left of the entrance to Metro Colosseo subway station you’ll see a green kiosk. Next to it there is a sign with a red M. That’s it! Your tour guide will wait for you there.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tour ends in Piazza Venezia or near it. You can discuss this with the tour guide.
Options you can book
Morning departure
Morning tour can start between 8:45 and 10:30 am
Pm departure
Duration: 3 hours 2:30pm departure: We can start the pm tour between 1:30 and 3 pm, we will agree this detail directly with you once the tour is booked.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Easitalytours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Pls note Colosseum admissions are available only 3 days prior to the date of tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
So much fun!!
We went with another couple. We learned so much! Max our guide was terrific and taught us so much about the Roman Empire! Totally recommend using this tour group.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience (Couple from Texas)
Max was fantastic!! I would recommend any of his tours 10/10. He was very knowledgeable on all the eras in the Roman Empire. Max made the conversation enjoyable and entertaining for my wife and I.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the beautiful words! We hope we'll see you again soon! The EIT staff
via Tripadvisor
Friendly and awesome company for a day tour
We used easitalytours before when we were visting Rome with friends and this time around we used them again for a cruise shore excursion and they are amazing. Very friendly and professional people. They pick us on the cruise on time and bring us back on time. Our day was well-planned and our driver was amazing telling us all the sightseeing as we drive through Rome and stopping at every major tourist sights to take pictures and wander on our own. They also make sure to give us a time and meeting place to keep us from drifting off. Very organized people and we have a very large group. Also they brought us to an amazing restaurant for lunch to taste the Rome cuisine before heading to the Vatican. Highlight of the day, food was amazing! I love this company and will not hesitate to use them again.
via Tripadvisor
Professional with the personal touch
Max and his team provided an incredibly special day out. I travelled with my 2 kids aged 3 and 5. He was so professional, friendly and created an amazing day for the family. We travelled with my brother's family of 6 and they created a special itinerary to ensure we saw the best sites and went out of their way to give us the best gelato in Rome. The lunch recommendation was fantastic and he ensured we were looked after with great food and service. Thank you again Max and your team for an unforgettable day,
via Tripadvisor
Great Rome in a Day Tour!
An excellent day with Marco! We arrived in Civitavecchia as day 3 of Mediterranean cruise greeted by Marco as we got off the ship. Escorted to our van for the day which was very clean. Marco even offered his vest as early in the morning there was a little chill! As we drove out of Civitavecchia he gave us the history of the town and engaged in conversation the whole way to Rome making the hour and a bit drive go by faster. Once we arrived into the city we started stopping off at site some we looked at from the van others we were dropped off and collected to get that photo opt or take a look. Our first stop was breakfast and a local cafe, where the chocolate croissants were to die for! We continued on stopping a sites such as the Trevi Fountain, and Colosseum, after about seeing about 10 sites including a cannon that is fired every day at 12:00pm we headed for lunch. We had lunch at a family run trattoria where we were given samples and meals of everything local to try! SO good and so filling! Back into the van and to more sites. We finished off at the Vatican then the "best gelato" in Rome! We then started our journey back to the ship! A great day and the best way to see Rome in a day, Rome you definitely need more time to explore and get into the sites but due to our ship only being in port for 12 hours we saw what we could and were very pleased with Marco who was very knowledgeable about the city and sites. Everything was included in the pricing even they huge lunch. He even bought the kid that was with us a book on Rome showing the before and after of each site/monument.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $450 to $1000
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rome.
How much does Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide cost?
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Prices start at $450 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rome usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rome is not rushed.
Is Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Rome, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rome can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rome and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Colosseum and roman forum admissions with private tour guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rome within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Rome?
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Rome runs on skip-the-line access. The Colosseum underground, the Vatican before opening, and the catacombs south of the walls all require a licensed operator, and the price gap between the good ones and the rest is smaller than you would expect. We rank by guide credentials, group size and how reliably the promised access actually materialises. On Outty we rank every Rome experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Rome Pasta and Tiramisu Class: Ravioli, Fettuccine & Fine Wine 5*, Pasta Making & Wine Tasting with Dinner in Frascati from Rome, Rome: Pizza & Tiramisu or Gelato Class with Flowing Fine Wine 5*. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
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April, May, September and October. August is hot and half the city is shut. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Rome?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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