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Colosseum & Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour

4.9 (228 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets by the green kiosk outside Colosseo metro's downstairs entrance · Operator: You Local - Rome

  • 3 hours; 75 minutes at the Colosseum
  • Shared group of up to 8; minimum 3 participants
  • Offered in: English
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Departures 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
  • Green souvenir kiosk by the downstairs metro entrance; You Local sign

Editor's take choice 3 of 8 in Colosseum guided tours

First and second tiers, up to 8 people, 3 hours. You Local's Semi-Private Tour gives you an English guide for the Forum and Palatine too.

You Local's Semi-Private Tour has one option for a shared group of up to 8. The tour needs at least 3 participants. You Local offers another date or a full refund if that minimum is not met.

The €18 park ticket opens the tiers; €125 adds the English guide. Your ticket: Semi-Private at €125 with the €18 park ticket released 30 days ahead. Book it if you want the Forum and Palatine guided with up to 8 people.

What does the Semi-Private option cover?

1 option combines the tiers with guided Forum and Palatine visits, plus the Arch of Constantine. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Option What it is Hours and days From
Semi-Private | Max 8 People Compared in the list First and second tiers, guided Forum and Palatine visits, plus the Arch of Constantine; up to 8 people. For a shared English tour with a cap of 8; departure needs at least 3 participants. 3 hours Daily at 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 13:30 or 15:00; park opening hours still apply. €125 per adult

How many people join You Local's Semi-Private Tour?

You Local's Semi-Private Tour runs with 3 to 8 participants. You share the English guide with other travellers on this tour. You Local offers another date or a full refund if fewer than 3 people book.

What's included

Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Foro Romano and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • 3-hr semi-private tour (group of max 8 people)
  • English speaking licensed guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

You Local's Semi-Private Tour includes the €18 ticket for the first and second tiers. The ticket allows one Forum and Palatine visit within 24 hours. The tour excludes the arena floor and underground.

What does the Semi-Private Tour add to the park ticket?

The €18 tiers ticket includes one Forum and Palatine visit within 24 hours. Semi-Private adds an English guide for up to 8 people. Your ticket: Semi-Private at €125 with the €18 park ticket released online 30 days ahead.

Meeting point

Meeting point

Your guide waits outside the downstairs entrance of Colosseo metro station, beside the green souvenir kiosk. The meeting point is in front of the arches.

The sign reads "You Local - Rome". Colosseo is on Metro B; Colosseo-Fori Imperiali is on Metro C. There is no hotel pickup.

End point

Outside Colosseo metro station's downstairs entrance, beside the green souvenir kiosk.

Itinerary

  1. Colosseum 75 min

    The 75-minute Colosseum visit covers the first and second tiers. Your Colosseum entry time can change the order of the sites.

  2. Arch of Constantine 15 min

    The guide stops at the Arch of Constantine for 15 minutes as part of the 3-hour route.

  3. Roman Forum 45 min

    The English guide takes your group through the Forum during this 45-minute stop.

  4. Palatine Hill 45 min

    The Palatine visit lasts 45 minutes with the guide. The walking route includes uphill sections.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. The tour operates in rain or shine.

Know before you go

  • Exact full names for every traveller must be on your booking. Bring the passport or ID that matches your ticket name.
  • Be on time at the meeting point; latecomers cannot join the tour or enter the sites. The park requires arrival at the gate 15 minutes before your entry slot.
  • Every visitor passes through ID checks and airport-style security before entering the sites. Security queues can be longer on busy days.
  • The route includes stairs and uphill sections, so you need moderate fitness. The route is unsuitable if you have significant mobility difficulties. Wear suitable shoes; high heels and flip-flops are unsuitable.
  • Pushchairs are allowed, though uneven or slippery ground can make a baby carrier easier. Children aged 4 to 12 cost €85 on the Semi-Private Tour. Youths aged 13 to 17 cost €95. Infants aged 0 to 3 cost €0.
  • From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The 15:00 departure time does not extend the park's opening hours.
  • Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure gives a full refund. Later cancellations get no refund.
  • Tips are excluded; your price covers entrance tickets and the English guide. The shared group has a cap of 8.

Reviews

4.9 based on 228 reviews
5 stars 94% 215
4 stars 3% 7
3 stars 1% 2
2 stars 1% 3
1 star 0% 1

97% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 135 reviews on Viator (4.9) and 93 on Tripadvisor (4.9), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.

Photos

From the You Local - Rome listing, 15 photos in all.

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Colosseum and Ancient Rome Small Group Tour
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Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum Guided Tour
Ancient Rome and Colosseum Semi-Private Tour
Ancient Rome and Colosseum Semi-Private Tour

From the operator

In You Local - Rome's own words, from the listing.

Visit the Colosseum with a small group of up to 8 people. Entry tickets to all sites are included for everybody.

From €125 per adult

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