Semi-private tour: Colosseum & Ancient Rome VIP
4.5

Semi-private tour: Colosseum & Ancient Rome VIP

By Rome Tour Srls
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Ages 0-100, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Headsets
  • tax
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Foro Romano
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
What's not included
  • Tips
  • Private transportation


Start:
  • Colosseum Metro Station, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
    In front of the metro Stop Colosseum (next to the newspaper kiosk) Please ensure you have valid ID/passport. You might be refused entry otherwise!
End:
  • Palatine Hill, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111252P2

  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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 ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Rules • Large bags, trolleys, and glass bottles are prohibited. • Note: No cloakroom facilities are available. • Stay with the assigned guide throughout the tour (obliogatory since 2025) • External guides cannot join the group after purchase. Accessibility • The site is not wheelchair accessible and may be challenging for individuals with mobility issues. • Suitable for children • No access with animals Important • Guests with pacemakers must provide a certificate to bypass screening. • Provide full first and last names for all reservations. We strongly recommend verifying all information during the booking process to avoid any complications. • Ensure complete names are given to avoid entry refusal. • Bring your passport on the day of the tour. • Heightened security checks may cause delays.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers

  • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 111252P2

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  • Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
    In front of the metro Stop Colosseum (next to the newspaper kiosk) Please ensure you have valid ID/passport. You might be refused entry otherwise!
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  • Palatine Hill, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
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  • Rome Tour Srls
    4.3 of 5 bubbles144
    Rome, Lazio, Italy
    Joined in November 2018
  • 32jelenat
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great experience
    We took part in the tour of the Catacombs of San Callisto with Rome Tour, and it was a fascinating and well organized experience. The manager Marco, handled everything impeccably, ensuring a punctual and professional service. Our guide, Stefano, was outstanding:knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about sharing the history of these ancient Christian catacombs. The tour led us through the eerie underground tunnels, showing us the tombs of martyrs, ancient Christian symbols, and telling us intriguing stories about the lives of early persecuted Christians. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore a less touristy b and spiritual side of Rome. A big thank you to Stefano for his excellent guidance and to Marco for the great assistance.
    Written 28 February 2025
  • ivonas548
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I highly recommend this agency for people looking to explore the Vatican with a professional and friendly guide
    Amazing experience with agency and the tour guide. The pacing was perfect, allowing us to appreciate the beauty of Vatican without feeling rushed.
    Written 11 February 2025
  • byalexgamer977
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    the vatican is great
    I visited the Vatican Museum. The truth is, it was very beautiful. The guide was very informative. The place and the explanations they gave caught my attention. I would return without hesitation but above all I would repeat the tour without a doubt
    Written 11 February 2025
  • marijal2025
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Best in Rome
    great experience, very simple arrangement, kind lady Svetlana, with whom it was very easy to arrange all the details. we have referred many friends to the lady, they are all equally delighted
    Written 3 January 2025
  • lenadV8150OX
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool crew and amazing experience in the Museum
    I went with my Mom and sisters, it was a wonderful experience not only because the Museum was full of amazing stuff, but the headphones were giving me the pointers and explanations I needed to know which my Mom didn't know about. I loved it and I hope we come back some time soon. Oh also to mention Marko and Rosa, the hosts were super cool 😎.
    Written 27 December 2024
  • Trail710511
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unlocking the Wonders of the Vatican
    The audio guide was incredibly helpful, offering clear and engaging explanations that brought the art and history to life. It made navigating the vast Vatican Museums much easier and enhanced the experience of the Sistine Chapel. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of these iconic sites!
    Written 27 December 2024
  • 867draganaj
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great experience in Vatican museums
    This was an incredible tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel! The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the experience unforgettable. The details shared about the art and history brought everything to life. Highly recommend this tour!
    Written 20 December 2024
  • 171srdjanm
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fast Track no guide!
    It was great experience! I was suprised to fined big lines to enter even if it is low season in Rome, and getting fast track service was good idea! Staff was helpful and escorted us to the entrance. Museums where beautiful, especialy statues rooms and Sistine Chapel breathtaking.
    Written 22 November 2024
  • orlandoe404
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good experience is something to do
    I did the tour with my mother because she is a religious person, but at the end I can say that it was even for me a good experience the places is really beautiful nothing that I saw before the personal and tour guide help us with to process to get in, our guide it was so knowledge at the end I enjoyed everything
    Written 20 October 2024
  • Safari23491288253
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highly Recommend
    Marco was fantastic. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the experience and even gave us some additional advice for our travels in Rome. We had a wonderful tour
    Written 11 October 2024
  • caronm324
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Phenomenal Customer Service- Amazing Agency!
    I have used this company and Rosa many times and she has always given me nothing but top quality service! I’m excited to share my wonderful experiences with anyone reading about her amazing company! She is kind and professional and always has solutions when everyone else is sold out. Her guides are top quality with perfect English skills. I will continue to book my VIP tickets through her agency, as it’s the best way to secure a perfect tour!
    Written 2 August 2024
  • 139alisont
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not a fast track entry at all.
    The. Vatican itself was fantastic and well worth the visit. However, when we arrived 30 minutes before our meeting time, there were already over 200 people in front of us in the queue with the same ‘fast track’ tickets. We therefore still had to queue for ages. Not worth the price. Just arrive first thing and queue before it gets too busy.
    Written 1 August 2024
  • fstkst
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vatican "Slow Track Entry" - Stay Away - Not As Advertised - Grossly Overcharged
    On May 21st, 2024, we booked "Fast Track" tickets for the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and The Vatican Gardens for June 17th 2024. This was booked for four people at $72.00 each for a total of $288. After the initial booking, we were instructed to arrive at the scheduled meeting spot 30 minutes before our Fast Track entry, which was 3:30pm. When we arrived around 2:55pm, we were told that we could not check in before 3:25pm. So, we took a seat at the eatery near the meeting spot. We waited the 30 minutes then went over to check in. At 3:25pm, we were told that we had to wait for the person who escorted the previous group to return. Upon his return, he gathered our group together and we proceeded to walk to the Vatican and get in line. This line was almost a block long. Meanwhile, there were groups to our right who were passing our line and entering the Museum very quickly. We did not enter the museum until 4:51. The gentlemen who escorted us to the museum purchased our tickets at this time!! (We never had 3:30 entry tickets). These tickets were 20 Euro each and we paid $72.00. Our next concern was having the time to see everything we wanted to see. One of the gentlemen in our group asked our “escort” what time the Vatican closed and was told 8pm. This was not the case – it closed at 7pm. We went through the museum and got to the Sistine Chapel at about 6:40. After a few minutes, the guards starting announcing that we had to make our way to the exit. We did not get to tour the Gardens nor did we have a chance to see St. Peter’s Basilica or Square. Very disappointing!!! There was absolutely no advantage to purchasing these "Fast Track" tickets. We booked many Fast Track tickets for other venues in Italy that worked beautifully. This was NOT one of them.
    Written 21 July 2024
  • kerry W
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Paid for invalid entrance tickets
    Horrible experience. Not only I couldn’t print out a ticket for the excursion until the day before which made me thought things were sketchy. I walked to the meet up area and no one was there to meet up. Luckily I had phone service to call the operator she answered and said she had no tours. I told her I have a 2:30pm tour and I was there at I looked behind me and found her. She gave me 2 tickets and they gave us a verbal directions on how to proceed to the Vatican. We showed up at the entrance and the workers told me my pass was for 2pm not 2:30pm. I showed them my tickets I paid for 2:30pm. He told me to go back and complain. I told them they probably wouldn’t be back at the bar. He felt bad and let us pay entrance fees and let us skip the line. Not only I paid 200 for the first tickets but 40 more to get in. Just buyer aware they take your money.
    Written 27 June 2024
  • judieo637
    0 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Do not use
    Tour personnel was supposed to take us to the entrance and get us in, they walked halfway with us then gave verbal directions which were very confusing and had to ask others where to go. Times were pushed back with no notification, waited an extra hour for the guide to give use tickets for our "skip the line, no wait" purchase. Would never use this guide or recommend it, it was a rip off.
    Written 25 June 2024
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Francesco Femia
63 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
What can I say? This tour couldn’t have been better, even if Russell Crowe had joined us as a special guest. Despite being the height of the busy season, the staff was incredibly patient, professional and polite (the three Ps). The tour guide, both highly knowledgeable and possessing a dry wit, brought vivid color to the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. It’s hard to cut through the modern crowds and infrastructure to reveal the picture of an ancient city, but our tour guide did just that. And of course, we had the privilege of avoiding the interminable line. Great experience. Highly recommended to anyone, whether students of history or not.
Written 5 July 2023
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Hello,thank You fro Your revew!Hope to see You in Rome agian!
Written 10 July 2023
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Daniele
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
We met the guide at the meeting point which was very easy to find. The colosseum tour was amazing! Our guide was incredible knowledgeable and the experience was both informative and immersive. We had the chance to visit a lot of areas. The tour was well-organized and the guide made history come alive. Very recommended!
Written 4 January 2025
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Dear customer, thank You for Your revew! It was our pleasure. Hope to see You in Rome again soon! Rosa
Written 14 January 2025
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Jexy29
Belgrade, Serbia27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Solo
Awesome experience! Highly recommended agency. Hope to meet them again! For sure I will seek for their services next time when in Rome!
Written 22 July 2021
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Hel Jexy,thank You so much for Your revew and for booking with us!!! Hope to see You in Rome again! Rosa
Written 12 June 2023
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Jan W
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Friends
We were not able to connect with our tour guide. First call to tour operator said tour time had changed. We waited over an hour and never did find the tour guide. The office said guide was present but no one matched their description. When calling operator back they changed the description of who our tour guide was….long story short …tour guide never did connect with us. It was a very disappointing and frustrating day. And we never did get to see the inside of the colesseum. I would be very cautious to use this tour operator.
Written 3 May 2023
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Mirna L
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Small group, very informative, our tour guide has shared so many interesting facts about the Colosseum that we didn't know before.
Written 21 July 2021
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Thank You so much for Your revew and for booking with us!!! Hope to see You in Rome again! Rosa
Written 12 June 2023
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Zivana
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
My friend and I booked this, the staff was very kind, organized and on point with everything. Our tour guide was amazing very knowledgeable and amusing. The pace of the tour was excellent. The meeting point was very convenient and one of the best. I fully recommend this because this is something you don't want to miss, kind staff and interesting tours, definitely won't be disappointed!
Written 5 December 2019
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Dear Anastasia, Thank You and hope to see You in Rome again!
Written 21 December 2019
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lilymj2017
Irvine, CA5 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Our guide Alessandro was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to show us a lot of highlights. However, the check in process was terrible. We pre-paid for a 10:30 tour to be with another family and showed up at the meeting place on time. But there was no separate line for tour check ins versus people who wanted to purchase a tour. By the time we got to the front of the line, we had to take the 11:00 tour while our friends were in the 10:30 group. It would be helpful if they had a separate line just for tour check ins and an additional person helping out in front of the office so people could ask questions as the staff was frequently interrupted by people inquiring if people checking in for a pre-paid tour still needed to stand in the long line that included people inquiring about purchasing a tour.
Written 9 October 2019
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Dear Mr Lilly, Thank you for Your comment. If You booked Your service trough Touristation srl,check in is made by their staff,not by Rome Tour teem.In this case,we where only providers of the guided tours,and we cant influence their customer service. Happy that You liked Alessandro,we will let him know about your comment. Hope to see You in Rome again. Best regards
Written 10 October 2019
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Sigifredo P
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Family
The best tour ever and awesome
Our guide Alejandro Avila made our tour of 4 hours felling like a 10 minutes
Written 9 September 2019
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Grazie!
Written 23 September 2019
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M.Landon
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Friends
I was in Rome with my friends and we decided to go on a tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome. Colosseum has always been my biggest dream to see. This tour has made this experience so much better. The fact that you get to go directly in, without waiting in line is definitely advantage but you get soo much more out of the whole experience. The group was small, the guide was very informative, personal, fun and open to any questions we had. We trully enjoyed it.
Written 17 August 2019
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Thank You so much for Your revew and for booking with us!!! Hope to see You in Rome again! Rosa
Written 12 June 2023
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Ljubica1983
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
We had a great time on this tour. I wanted to see the Colosseum ever since I was little to have this experience with my own kids was amazing. The guide was great and my kids were paying attention to the history so you have big recommendation from us! All the best and maybe we'll see you guys again!!!
Written 15 August 2019
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Thank You so much for Your revew and for booking with us!!! Hope to see You in Rome again! Rosa
Written 12 June 2023
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