Rome: Private Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Overview
Book a private licensed guide and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill — just your group, nobody else.
Your entry is pre-arranged. Your names are on the ticket before you arrive. No queues, no confusion, no surprises at the gate.
Your guide brings 2,000 years of history to life — gladiators, emperors, Senate battles, and the fall of the world's greatest empire — at your pace, not a group's pace.
Three iconic sites. One seamless experience. Completely private.
Arena Floor access available on selected dates as a limited upgrade — walk through the same gate gladiators used before 50,000 spectators.
Perfect for families, couples, and first-time visitors to Rome.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Arena Floor access — only when the Arena option is selected and confirmed
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- Private licensed Colosseum guide
- Access to Belvedere or upper tiers
- Hotel pickup or drop-off (unless pre-arranged for private groups)
- Arena & Undergroundaccess unless Arena option is selected
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
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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Colosseum
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Foro Romano
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Colosseum
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- • Full name of each participant (first and last name exactly as shown on passport or ID)
- • Valid phone number or WhatsApp contact for operational updates if needed
- • Entry to the Colosseum may be denied if names do not match the ticket reservation.
- All Colosseum tickets are nominative by official regulation. All participants must provide their full first and last name exactly as shown on their ID or passport at the time of booking. A valid ID or passport is required at the entrance on the day of the tour.
- Arena Floor and Underground are special-access areas with strictly limited official availability. They are included only when clearly stated in the selected option and confirmed in writing by our team.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Colosseum tickets are timed — late arrival may result in missed entry with no refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Arena Floor access — only when the Arena option is selected and confirmed.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included).
- Private licensed Colosseum guide.
- Access to Belvedere or upper tiers.
- Hotel pickup or drop-off (unless pre-arranged for private groups).
- Arena & Undergroundaccess unless Arena option is selected.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Rome: Private Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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 Rome: Private Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Arena Floor access — only when the Arena option is selected and confirmed
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- Private licensed Colosseum guide
- Access to Belvedere or upper tiers
- Hotel pickup or drop-off (unless pre-arranged for private groups)
- Arena & Undergroundaccess unless Arena option is selected
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- • Full name of each participant (first and last name exactly as shown on passport or ID)
- • Valid phone number or WhatsApp contact for operational updates if needed
- • Entry to the Colosseum may be denied if names do not match the ticket reservation.
- All Colosseum tickets are nominative by official regulation. All participants must provide their full first and last name exactly as shown on their ID or passport at the time of booking. A valid ID or passport is required at the entrance on the day of the tour.
- Arena Floor and Underground are special-access areas with strictly limited official availability. They are included only when clearly stated in the selected option and confirmed in writing by our team.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Colosseum tickets are timed — late arrival may result in missed entry with no refund.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers
