Express Colosseum - Private Guided Tour with a Top-Rated Guide
Overview
Step into the world of ancient Rome and follow in the footsteps of Roman citizens and legendary gladiators on this express Colosseum experience.
With reserved entrance tickets and your own private guide, bypass the long tourist lines and enter the iconic amphitheater through its towering arched passageways. As you explore the Colosseum’s impressive 1st tier, your guide will bring the ancient arena vividly to life through fascinating stories and historical insight.
For centuries, the Colosseum has stood as a symbol of the power, ambition, and culture of the Roman Empire. Despite earthquakes, centuries of neglect, and the dismantling of its marble, this extraordinary monument continues to inspire visitors from around the world.
What's Included
- 1 hour express tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- 1st and 2nd tier access inside Colosseum
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Timed-entry tickets
- Expert private tour guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Largo Gaetana Agnesi
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- 1 hour express tour.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person).
- 1st and 2nd tier access inside Colosseum.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Timed-entry tickets.
- expert private tour guide.
- food and drink.
- gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Express Colosseum - Private Guided Tour with a Top-Rated Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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
- 1 hour express tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- 1st and 2nd tier access inside Colosseum
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Timed-entry tickets
- Expert private tour guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
