Colosseum Semi Private Tour: Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill

Elevate your visit to the Colosseum by opting for a Semi Private group tour led by a knowledgeable guide! In the company of a small group of interested individuals and a skilled guide, you’ll be able to explore more of the Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill than you ever thought possible.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 10 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - An expert guide and just a few other travelers is the ultimate way to experience the Colosseum and Ancient City. Get personal attention and explore more of Rome’s ancient city center with a small group tour!
What's Included
  • Individual headsets to hear the guide
  • Licensed professional tour guide
  • Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup/dropoff
  • Food and beverages
Additional Information
  • • The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
  • 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.
  • • The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will…
Location
Santi Cosma e Damiano
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali 1.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Tarhinet
Jul 23, 2025
- Kiara was an excellent guide, the tour was amazing. Highly recommended. We were very pleased. Kiara was an excellent guide, the tour was amazing. Super recommended. These Panamanians were very pleased.
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Karlhu5575kl
Jul 7, 2025
Great tour guide, great access, no lines, kids were happy! - Ilaria was a fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable, spoke perfect English, added humor, and involved our kids in the tour very well. This was the right length of tour with two kids (14 & 11) and the skip the line and small group size made it very efficient. Loved it!
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Kristivail
Jul 6, 2025
Semi-private Colosseum tour is the way to go- HIGHLY RECOMMEND! - This was an OUTSTANDING experience! I would highly recommend it. The semi-private group of 6 people, with Skip the Line access, makes navigating this crowded site much more enjoyable. Our guide, Magda, was VERY knowledgeable and kept us moving. She spoke clearly and made reference to important things throughout the tour. It was GREAT!
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960bhaktin
Jun 27, 2025
Excellent Tour guide makes an excellent unforgettable experience - We had the best tour guide ever named Maria who not only knew her history and information and lost important she didn’t rush through it, was rightly passionate about her subject and very balanced in the worldly views as she talked about the subject. You must chose her your if doing the tours in Rome. It’s well worth it!
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Ariannarc1272dm
May 24, 2025
Memories for life!! - Endrin, made so especial my experience he is full of knowledge and make it so easily to digest, tks for making a memorable experience for me!!
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Colinst2589lr
May 22, 2025
Rome Colosseum - English tour - Our guide was awesome, knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was nicely paced and we had time to rest in the shade while the guide answered questions.
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Pioneer55325277880
May 21, 2025
Great experience - Maria was so lovely! We had a wonderful time. She provided a fantastic, fun and informational tour! We would highly recommend you try to tour with her!
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Craigla3237ut
Jul 18, 2025
Ok but overpriced and poorly run - The Colosseum itself is really worth the visit. However, the guided part was below par. English wasn't strong and real lack of organisation. Best suggestion is that you try and get the tickets for Colossuem directly rather than the 400% markup by Show Me Italy
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Jaronb624
Jul 6, 2025
Terrible experience. Had to buy another ticket - Tour guide was supposed to meet me in front of coloseum for official tour. Not only were they not there but today happened to be free Sunday meaning no tours took place on the first Sunday and they knew that. I will get my refund
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Amattry
Jun 3, 2025
If I could give no stars I would- stay away! - After checking us in and making us wait an hour they canceled us. We checked in and checked back with them several times and then they canceled us saying the coliseum canceled tours- it was a lie. We stood in line and bought tickets and the coliseum said they didn’t cancel anything tours that day. Our guide didn’t show - that’s what happened and they charged us for it. Beware and stay away from this company!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could give no stars I would
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From $164
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 10 days before the start of your experience (local time).