Colosseum Private Tours

A tour designed just for you—skip the crowds and explore at your own pace with an expert archaeologist guide.

• Everything you will get: Enter the Colosseum at your chosen time, exploring the seating areas and second-floor museum with your private guide. Take in breathtaking Arena views from above as you uncover the world of gladiators. Then, walk through the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, where ancient temples, palaces, and political hubs reveal the rise and fall of an empire.
• Note: The price displayed is for two people and increases as you add more participants.
• Why choose this? Skip the crowds and explore ancient Rome on your terms. No waiting, no rush—just a private archaeologist guide crafting a tour around your interests, from gladiator combat to imperial politics.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum

• English, Spanish, Italian, or French-speaking archeologist guide (as per option selected)

• Private group (up to 10)

• Access to the tiers 1 & 2 and Museum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Exclusive Arena access

• Access to Underground and upper floors

• Hotel transfers

• Meals

See Rome’s most iconic landmarks with one ticket: from its legendary arena to a famed papal fortress.

• Everything you get at Castel Sant’Angelo: Skip the line and uncover Castel Sant’Angelo with a digital audio guide. Wander through papal apartments, admire Renaissance frescoes, browse museum collections, and finish with breathtaking views from the Angel Terrace.
• Everything you get at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum & Mamertine Prison: Enjoy timed entry to the Colosseum with an audio guide offering expert insights into its rich history. Then explore Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, before visiting the Mamertine Prison, linked to St. Peter and St. Paul, for a glimpse into Rome’s early past.
• Why choose this: A budget-friendly combo that saves you money while giving access to Rome’s greatest landmarks, all with one ticket.

Inclusions Castel Sant'Angelo

• Skip-the-line entry

• Digital audio guide

Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Mamertine Prison

• Timed entry to the Colosseum

• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

Castel Sant’Angelo What to bring

• Valid photo ID for all visitors (mandatory for discounted tickets).
• Printed or mobile voucher.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, food, drinks, or tripods.

Accessibility

• Spiral ramp and terrace are not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Mandatory security checks apply, even with skip-the-line entry.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Mamertine Prison

What to bring

• Valid photo ID (names on tickets must match IDs).
• Phone and headphones if using the audio guide (download in advance on the Headout app).

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, luggage, and tripods.

Additional information

• Security checks can take 30+ minutes—place all items (including phones) in trays for faster clearance.
• Colosseum entry is timed; Roman Forum & Palatine remain valid for 24 hours.
• Separate entrances for Colosseum and Forum/Palatine; re-entry is not permitted.

This combo lets you hit 8 Roman hotspots on a bus, then see 3 ancient sites at the Colosseum!

• Everything you get on hop-on hop-off tour: Cruise Rome for 24 hours on a hop-on hop-off bus, arriving at 8 iconic sights every 15 minutes. Explore sights to your heart’s content and tune into audio guides for stories behind each landmark, plus get access to free self-guided walking tours!
• Everything you get at Colosseum: Breeze past the Colosseum queues with your timed entry ticket to step back 2,000 years into gladiatorial history. Then enjoy access to the sprawling Roman Forum where emperors addressed the crowds, and climb Palatine Hill, the leafy birthplace of Rome itself.
• Why choose this combo: This perfect pairing lets you tick off Rome's bucket-list sights from the comfort of a bus, then dive deep into the ancient world's most fascinating ruins, with just one pass!
• You’ll see: The imposing St. Peter's dome rising over the Vatican, the Spanish Steps' elegant cascade, and the chariot-racing ghosts at Circus Maximus.

Inclusions Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by Big Bus
• Access to Red route
• Free walking tours on Vox app with audio guide in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Chinese & Russian
• Audio guides in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Brazilian, Portuguese & Mandarin
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Timed entry to the Colosseum (near stop #3 on Red route)
• Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red route

• First bus: 9am from stop #1 Termini Railway Station
• Last bus: 7pm from stop #1 Termini Railway Station
• Frequency: Every 14 minutes
• Popular stops: Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Vatican, Ludovisi / Spanish Steps

Rome Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

• Luggage is not allowed on board the bus.
• Most of the buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. However, strollers must be left on the lower deck of the bus.
• Pets with muzzles are welcome on board the bus.
• Specific details related to the add-ons, like the free walking tours, in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• The date you select is for the hop-on hop-off bus tour and your visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. The time you select is for your preferred entry time to the Colosseum.

Enjoy reserved entry to Colosseum, tour the exclusive Arena Floor, sunset views along Forum, and make a wish at Trevi.

• Everything you get: Skip the ticket lines and step onto the Colosseum Arena Floor through the Gladiators’ Gate, hearing tales of epic battles from your guide. Walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali for panoramic views over the Roman Forum, then see the Trevi Fountain glow at sunset while learning its history and legends.
• Why choose this: A rare chance to stand where gladiators fought, enjoy Rome’s icons at golden hour, and skip daytime crowds.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of exclusive Arena Floor with reserved entry to Colosseum

• Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Evening walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali with Forum views

• Trevi Fountain visit

Exclusions

• Transportation

• Food and Beverage

Explore the Colosseum at dusk, when crowds thin and the amphitheater glows in twilight.

• Everything you get: Join an expert English-speaking guide for an evening tour of the Colosseum, with access to the Arena floor and the first two tiers. Explore in a group of 25 or fewer, with audio headsets available for clear commentary. See the amphitheater in a rare, tranquil setting.
• Why choose this: Enjoy an exclusive after-hours Colosseum visit, away from daytime crowds, and stand on the Arena stage as the sun sets.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the Colosseum

• English-speaking guide

• Access to the Colosseum Arena

• Headsets

Exclusions

• Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes (experience involves considerable walking)

What’s not allowed

• Large backpacks or luggage (no storage available)

Accessibility

• Not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers

Additional information

• Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings; bring a valid photo ID
• Airport-style security screening required; expect queues
• Runs rain or shine, some areas may close in heavy rain for safety
• This is the last entry of the day: includes 1 hr inside the Colosseum + an external walking tour of the Roman & Imperial Forum