The Private Guided Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access costs $402 per group and lasts 1.5 hours. An official guide leads only your party, in English, and the Colosseum ticket with arena floor access is included. Groups of more than six people get headsets. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are not part of it. The listing marks the tour as wheelchair accessible. Cancellation is stricter than on the other tours on this site: you get a 50% refund if you cancel at least 10 days ahead, and no refund for no-shows or late arrivals.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
private- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Starts
- The listing shows the times for your date
- Meeting point
- Not published on the listing; the exact spot comes with your booking. Late arrivals can lose entry
- Price
- $402 per group
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Private: your own group only (the listing does not state a maximum)
- Accessibility
- The listing marks the tour as wheelchair accessible. Weapons, glass, pets, luggage and large bags are not allowed, and everyone passes a metal detector.
- Cancellation
- 50% refund if you cancel up to 10 days in advance; no refund for no-shows or late arrivals
Included
- ✓ Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access
- ✓ Private guided tour in English
- ✓ Official guide
- ✓ Headsets for groups of more than 6 people
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access and tour
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Gratuities
What private and arena access mean here
Private means the guide works with your group only, not a shared group. Arena access means you walk out onto the arena floor, where gladiators fought, instead of only looking down from the stands. The tour does not include the underground (hypogeum), the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill.
What it costs per person
The $402 price covers the whole group, so the cost per person falls as the group grows: $201 each for two people and $100.50 each for four. For comparison, the official Arena ticket costs €24 ($28) plus a €2 ($2.30) reservation fee per person, without a guide. The Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour costs $228 per person, so for two or more people this private tour costs less in total, but it leaves out the underground and Palatine Hill.
Want a closer look? Rome: Private Guided Tour of Colosseum with Arena Access, from $402 See timesBooking details the operator requires
You must give the full name, as shown on the ID, and the age of every participant when you book. Everyone, children included, must show an ID or passport at entry, and guests without one may be refused. Everyone passes a metal detector. Groups of more than six get headsets to hear the guide.
Short on time? Rome: Private Guided Tour of Colosseum with Arena Access, from $402 See timesCancellation is stricter than most
This listing does not offer free cancellation. You get 50% back if you cancel at least 10 days before the tour. No-shows and late arrivals get no refund, and arriving late can cost you entry or part of the tour. Book it only when your dates are fixed.
Ready to compare prices? Rome: Private Guided Tour of Colosseum with Arena Access, from $402 See timesWho this suits
Book this for a group that wants its own guide and the arena floor in a short visit, and whose dates will not change. The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible. If you want the Forum, Palatine Hill or the underground as well, look at the alternatives below.
Want a closer look? Rome: Private Guided Tour of Colosseum with Arena Access, from $402 See times| Option | Price | Areas | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| This private tour (partner) | $402 per group | Colosseum and arena floor | Yes, private, English |
| Official Full Experience (Arena) | €24 ($28) + €2 ($2.30) fee per person | Colosseum with arena floor | No |
| Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour (partner) | $228 per person | Underground, arena floor, Colosseum levels, Palatine Hill | Yes, group |
Who should not book this
- Anyone whose travel dates may change: only 50% is refundable, and only up to 10 days ahead
- Solo travelers, who pay the full group price alone
- Visitors who want the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill or the underground
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Rome: Colosseum, Underground & Roman Forum Private Tour
$545a private guide with Colosseum, arena and Roman Forum entry, plus hotel pickup as an option
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Rome: Private Colosseum Underground & Dungeons Tour
$517a private tour that adds the underground chambers, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
How to book
Pick a date and time, then enter every participant's full name and age as shown on their ID. Check the cancellation terms before you pay. Dollar prices on this page are converted from euros at the ECB rate on 17 September 2026; the partner charges in euros, so your card's rate decides the final amount. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this priced per person or per group?
Per group. $402 covers your whole private party, so the cost per person falls as the group grows.
Does this include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill?
No. The tour covers the Colosseum and its arena floor only; the Forum and Palatine Hill are on the listing's not-included list.
How long is the private Colosseum tour?
1.5 hours, according to the listing.
Can I cancel for free?
No. You get a 50% refund if you cancel at least 10 days in advance, and no refund for no-shows or late arrivals.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The listing marks this tour as wheelchair accessible.
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