Our engaging guides bring history to life as we explore some of Rome's most fascinating sites. We'll take an extensive tour of the Forum and Palatine Hill, to see the luxurious home of Roman Emperors, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of their lives. Visual aids are thoughtfully incorporated to help you envision the ancient world as it once was. Our journey continues at the iconic Colosseum, where we spend an hour on the first tier, unraveling the engineering marvel, rich history, and political intrigue behind one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Often, our tours extend beyond three hours because we strive to make your first visit to Rome an unforgettable experience. Why Travelers Love This Tour: * 100% private – no strangers, no rushing * Access to exclusive stories and insights you won’t hear in group tours * Ideal for families, couples, or history lovers seeking a deeper connection with Rome Use of Visual aids on the tour
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $515.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:20 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 59 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Start your tour in the world's largest amphitheater: host to gladiator contests, animal hunts, and reenactments of famous battles. The emperor himself would pay for the events so that they were all free to Roman citizens who could come and partake. Explore this symbol of Italian culture that has captured the imagination of visitors for 2,000 years.
Next, head over to the Roman Forum; the political, administrative and religious center of Rome in the ancient world. Here you will find among the ruins the Arch of Titus, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Ancient Senate house. Walk through the ruins of elite Roman society of Ancient times.
Lastly, climb to the top of the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome and home to Emperor Tiberius, Domitian & Nero. Its name comes from the word "palace" and it overlooks the Roman Forum on one side and Circus Maximus on the other. Also known as the place where the she-wolf found Romulus & Remus, it represents the birthplace of the Roman Empire.
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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Private Colosseum Arena Tour with Expert Guide - all inclusive lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $286 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $515. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 5–16 pay from $29, adults from $286. Infants go free.
It can: 59 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 3 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Your private guide will be waiting at the Arch of Constantine, facing the Colosseum, with a sign that reads "Europe Odyssey Tours". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
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Marcello was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly informative, answered every question we had, and kept the entire tour engaging from start to finish. He had a great attitude, awesome energy, and made learning about the Colosseum and its history genuinely fun. Overall, he gave us an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend taking this tour with Marcello. If you get the chance to have him as your guide, you’re in great hands!
Very knowledgeable, kind, and fun to tour with
Marcello was very informative, friendly and patient. The electrolyte packets and tips on water fountain were great for the hot and humid morning. Making the booking was easy and I appreciated the email and text reminders. We hope our other tour guides are as wonderful as Marcello!!
Absolutely wonderful experience. After having visited the Colosseum several times on my own, I learned so much from Marcello. Highly recommended it.
We had the absolute best experience with Marcello today. We toured the colosseum , the pantheon and the forum. He was very knowledgeable and pleasant He told us so much history about every where we went. Something we would have never known had we done it alone. I highly recommend this company and Marcello.
Rahul did such an amazing job showing my brother and I around!! He was so knowledgeable and took the time that we needed. It was amazing to be able to see and understand the history
Marcello was excellent! Thanks
Marcello went above and beyond on our tour. He had so much knowledge. He was outstanding with the accessibility part knowing exactly what to do and where to go.
Marcello was amazing!! We had a handicap person with us and he pushed the wheelchair, was patient with tons of questions, and had a great knowledge of the subject matter. This was the best historical tour I have ever taken. You will not be disappointed, with every penny!
We had the best tour imaginable with Vivi. She was so knowledgeable, and gave us the most incredible history lesson that was interesting and fun and educational all at the same time. It was a very, very, very hot day, and we wanted to stay longer just to take advantage the wealth of information she had to offer. We can’t say enough about how awesome this tour was and how great our Guide was!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Colosseum Arena Tour with Expert Guide - all inclusive | 3 hours | 5.0 (57) | $286 | |
 Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour | 2h 30min | 4.2 (10,261) | $102 | View |
 Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour | 2h 30min | 4.3 (6,636) | $97 | View |
 Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access | 1–3 hours | 4.7 (5,373) | $113 | View |
 Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People | 3 hours | 4.9 (3,882) | $171 | View |
 Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour | 2–3 hours | 4.7 (2,133) | $90 | View |
 Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine with Arena Access + Audio Guide | 1–3 hours | 3.9 (628) | $65 | View |