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Great history and great host!
Had a great time, thank you! Our guide was extremely informative and helpful. The site is amazing. Great way to start the morning!
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ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $37 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 10 days before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- getitalytours
- Meeting point
- The meeting point in front of the famous bar CAFFÈ ROMA.Adresslargo gaetana agnese 1Right in front of the bar you will see a tree , where we Will be holding a company sign .We will be there RIGHT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE TOUR (NOT EARLIER THAN THAT).
Description
Experience the splendor of ancient Rome with our exclusive private guided tour. Begin at the Colosseum, walk the storied stadium where gladiators once battled. With our knowledgeable guide, uncover the secrets of antiquity on this personalized journey through history.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 17 times a day, 12:00 AM–5:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $37
- Child (ages 3–17)
- Free
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $284.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:13 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Colosseum
Experience the legendary Colosseum like never before with your own private guide. Delve into captivating tales of gladiators, emperors, and epic spectacles as you explore this iconic amphitheater. With personalized insights and attention to detail, your private guide will ensure an unforgettable journey through the history and grandeur of the Colosseum.
What's included
Included
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
Guided Entry to 1st & 2nd Level of the Colosseum
Self Guided Entry to the Ancient Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Official Licenced Guide for Colosseum
Not included
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
13 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $37 is 68% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- - The names provided during booking cannot be altered.
- - Each participant must present a valid government-issued ID or passport. Failure to do so may result in refusal of entry by security personnel.
- - The designated meeting time may be subject to change. In such instances, you will receive advance notification via email.
- - Tours will proceed regardless of weather conditions, unless the monument is closed by authorities for safety reasons.
- - Mandatory security screenings are conducted at all entry points to the sites. During peak times or seasons, the wait time for security checks may be significant and is unrelated to the ticket queue.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
10+ days before100% refund
0–10 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group take?
ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group lasts about 1 hour. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group cost?
Prices start at $37 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 $284. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 5:30 PM.
How much does ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay nothing, adults from $37. Infants go free.
Can I cancel ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 10 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point in front of the famous bar CAFFÈ ROMA. Adress: largo gaetana agnese 1. Right in front of the bar you will see a tree , where we Will be holding a company sign . We will be there RIGHT 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE TOUR (NOT EARLIER THAN THAT). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is ROME:Colosseum Express guide Tour - Private / small group offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
F
They overbooked us, so they canceled our reservation
They overbooked 15 people, including us, we would not recommend this company to anyone
6
THE WORST TOUR I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE!!! AVOID AT ALL COST!
THE WORST TOUR I HAVE HAD IN MY LIFE!!! AVOID AT ALL COST! I have traveled in Europe for years and did not have any problem with any agency until this Get Italy Tour thing We were a family of 5 to see the colosseum, I paid €90 for each person! (because it was literally the last option on Get Your Guide but would had definitely been better just going early to the Colosseum and buy tiquets from agencies there) I put properly the names and last names of my family members on Get Your Guide, but the day of entering the Colosseum 3 out of the 5 tiquets had the tiquet names wrong!!! This means we could not enter the colosseum because the names in the passport and the tiquets must match We had booked at 8h30 and we had a train at 14h so the schedule was tight Sharjeel Siraj Khan, the person in charge, started to tell me 'It's not my problem' and then offered me another tiquets for 12h to €95!!! not my problem??? How can there be such a thing with no moral??? I tried to calm down because my family was there but I swear it God that me being alone I would had yelled at him all of this I calmed down, I wanted so bad that my family would enter the colosseum that I payed that thing bcs I found no other agency that could sell us tiquets before 13h at that moment (it was around 10h already, but if I would had started looking around 8h30 for the tiquets for sure it would had been okay) We had to walk until Idk where to get the new tiquets, with all my family and then come back, it was sunny, we were tired, my brother and I had to go to the hotel and grab our backs to go take the train right after the colosseum, we had to pay MORE to leave our baggage somewhere close to the colosseum and guess what this thing told me again??? 'It's not my problem' I think I have never been with so much anger and frustration of having to calm down just to not make it more stressful for my family but I am sure I will come back one day just to yell all of this loudly If you are reading this, trust me I will never forget your name and face with the anger I have
K
Awesome Tour!
Simona was a fantastic guide - super knowledgeable and willing to keep our 9 year old engaged and delighted even though she was the only kiddo on the tour!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review.
K
Anka was great and so was the tour
Anna was great. Very informative and interesting. She kept the group together and we were not rushed.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
I
Great tour, skipped the lines and enjoyed!
Wonderful tour! Skipped the lines and our guide knew all the best spots for sights and photos. Very engaging with great English language skills.
3
Wonderful experience
Enzo, the tour assistant went above and beyond for beyond for us! Our tour guide Realda was FANTASTIC!!! Highly recommend!!! Can’t recommend her highly enough!
R
Marco is 👏🏼🏆
Marco was AMAZING. Full of knowledge. Such interesting tidbits we never would have gained without his expertise. So glad we did not do a self guided tour.
P
Great Experience
Our tour guide was very informative and helpful. Simona was very friendly and passionate about her work. She answered all our questions.
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled that you had a great experience with us. It's always our goal to create memorable moments for our guests, and knowing that you enjoyed the tour truly makes our day!
A
Great tour
We love our tour guide Simona!! She explained everything very kindly and in detail. We went to places where we were not aware of if we were on our own. Thank you!!
Operator response
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We're absolutely thrilled that you had a great experience with us. It's always our goal to create memorable moments for our guests, and knowing that you enjoyed the tour truly makes our day!
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