Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour
Overview
Choose a Colosseum private tour for a relaxing experience of Rome's most iconic sight: the Colosseum. Join your guide — an archaeology expert — for a full tour of Rome's Ancient City. Benefit from your guide's undivided attention, who'll answer your ever curiosity about the Roman Empire — and the bloody battles of the Colosseum. You'll be able to discover these amazing archaeological sights at your own pace.
First, you'll enjoy a walking tour of the exquisite ruins of the Roman Forum. Your private guide will be on hand to answer every question you had about the power and the political intrigues of the Roman Empire. Then, you'll climb the Palatine Hill; the place Romulus founded Rome in myth. Enjoy a beautiful vista of modern Rome and its ancient ruins.
Continue to the Colosseum, where you'll learn everything about the bloody gladiator's games. Here all the tales of the men and beasts who died here, and experience the power of the impressive ruins of this mighty amphitheater.
What's Included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Via Labicana
125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Largo della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Palatine Hill
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Septimius Severus Arch (pass by)
Via Sacra (pass by)
Tempio di Vesta (pass by)
Arco di Tito (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. We encourage those with mobility problems to book a private tour, in order to allow the guide to adapt the pace to their specific needs. This tour lasts 3 hours and a fair amount of walking is involved, including some stairs and uphill paths.
- Water fountains available on site
- Strollers are allowed but not recommended, as stairs are steep and the ground is uneven; children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk for most of the tour
- Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen
- There is no scheduled break, but it will be possible to stop for restrooms along the path, as needed
- Food is allowed in the archeological area
- For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage shall be screened; all objects (including mobile phones) must be put in the bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening
- Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit or offer a partial refund.
- Please note that sprays of all sorts are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Headsets for groups of 6 or more.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and return.
- Food and drink.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Languages: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
- Food and drink
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. We encourage those with mobility problems to book a private tour, in order to allow the guide to adapt the pace to their specific needs. This tour lasts 3 hours and a fair amount of walking is involved, including some stairs and uphill paths.
- Water fountains available on site
- Strollers are allowed but not recommended, as stairs are steep and the ground is uneven; children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk for most of the tour
- Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen
- There is no scheduled break, but it will be possible to stop for restrooms along the path, as needed
- Food is allowed in the archeological area
- For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage shall be screened; all objects (including mobile phones) must be put in the bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening
- Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit or offer a partial refund.
- Please note that sprays of all sorts are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
