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Una visita rápida al Coliseo no es suficiente. Hay otros lugares que vale la pena visitar fuera de esta atracción, y su anfitrión local sabe exactamente dónde. Combine su visita al Coliseo con un toque de gemas ocultas y un fácil acceso a esta famosa atracción, ¡y estará listo para pasar un buen rato!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Deutsch, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance tickets need to be paid directly to the host
• Note: Tickets will be purchased by your host in advance
• and a list of all participants with full names and ages is required at the time of booking.

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 15 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the metro station Colosseo next to the green kiosk - Rome to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Hermoso entorno

   Para comprender mejor lo que verá dentro del Coliseo, su anfitrión local comenzará mostrándole otras gemas ocultas alrededor de la atracción. De esa manera, puede conocer más sobre Roma y el Coliseo para una introducción perfecta a su recorrido.

4. Cómo funciona

   Antes de ingresar al Coliseo, conozca a su anfitrión y obtenga una introducción a su recorrido.

5. Por delante de las multitudes

   En este recorrido, siga el ejemplo de su anfitrión local y pase tiempo dentro de la atracción descubriendo sus aspectos más destacados y gemas ocultas.

6. Dentro del Coliseo

   Una vez que esté dentro, siga las ideas de su anfitrión local mientras revisa las visitas obligadas, así como las gemas ocultas que no muchos conocen. ¡Sé parte de un recorrido enriquecedor que satisfará tu curiosidad y responderá todas tus preguntas!

7. Seguir explorando

   Después de que termine el tiempo con su anfitrión, puede quedarse dentro de la atracción y seguir explorando solo o despedirse fuera de la atracción donde su anfitrión le indicará otros lugares para explorar en Roma.

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Gonçalo🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Pietro Paolo)

30 junio 2025

Pitetro

Alexandra

(About local Pietro Paolo)

27 junio 2025

Super friendly and interesting guide, very talented in storytelling and able to answer all our questions and more. Simply a must for the visit of the Collosseum and Forum. He made the stones and dust come alive for us!!! Thank you Pietro, my husband and my sons appreciated your wealth of knowledge! Best guided experience with Pietro

Ralf🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

26 junio 2025

Our three hour tour of the Colosseo, Palentine Hill and the Roman Forum with Valentina on our first day of a two week "Italian Roman Holiday" was an excellent way to start the vacation for the foursome of us. Valentina was amazing in knowledge and history. We (I) learned more in one hour inside the Colosseo with Valentina, than all the previous trips there and reading National Geographic growing up! The Palentine Hill was much larger than I had appriciated and Valentina pointed out various details in The Forum (i.e games carved into steps temples converted to churches, etc. ) that I had either missed or was lacking in insight by other tour guides on visits to other ancient Roman cities thru out the Mediterrean. As the day went on, we got to know Valentina more as a person, than "just" a WithLocal Guide. . . a true bonus, by the end of the three hours, of a hot June day, we had more of acquaintances, than just guide and tourists . . . . Grazie for a wonderful day in Rome!A day in the life of the Colosseo

sara🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Yanira)

26 junio 2025

Fue una gran guía y muy simpática. Lo hizo en español y en inglés, sin problemas. Muy profesional tanto en cuanto al contenido como en cuanto a las formas. Muy empatía con todos. Excelente. Si volvemos la volveremos a pedir que nos acompañe. Fantastica guia y muy simpatica

Ina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandra)

22 junio 2025

I travel frequently and have booked many tours with many guides through different companies. I can say without any hesitation that Alessandra was the best and most enjoyable tour guide I’ve ever had. It started with the moment I booked the tour and she efficiently guided me through the process of purchasing tickets to the Colosseum. She then communicated frequently with me until the day of the tour. Despite having done another tour earlier in the day, she was still full of energy and enthusiasm. Her tour of the Colosseum and Forum was informative in the most entertaining way, she had the most fascinating stories to keep us constantly interested for the duration of the 2.5 hour tour. She was also so kind and accommodating to my mother who needed frequent breaks from the heat and the steps. I cannot recommend Alessandra highly enough if you want to have the most enjoyable guided tour through Rome. Grazie mille Alessandra, I really hope to see you again on my next visit. Best tour guide ever!

Alarik🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

22 junio 2025

Cecilia reached out ahead of time to suggest that the best time to see the Colosseum was in the morning before it got too hot, and boy am I glad she did -- the day ended up being a scorcher. We had my 80 year old mother-in-law with us, and Cecilia was able to tailor the tour of Palantine Hill to limit the amount of climbing -- we skipped walking through the Forum, and instead she talked to us about the Forum as we admired it from above. She is very knowledgeable and all in all it was a great tour.Great tour

mcintyrea

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 junio 2025

Paolo was easily the best tour guide we’ve ever had. He was personal, charismatic, and ready to assist our needs. We LOVED his stories. In the middle of our tour, we mentioned that our daughter loved mythology and Paolo lit up with happiness. He proceeded to tell us about the entire mythology behind the Roman Forum, relating every detail to what we were seeing at the time. His ability to describe the area while showing us intricate pictures of what it used to look like truly enhanced our trip. We would absolutely hire him again! Best experience ever

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

19 junio 2025

Pietro was great! We really enjoyed it!Pietro paolo tour of colosseum etc

Nicole🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Alessandra)

19 junio 2025

Thanks to Alessandra we had such a great experience and heard fascinating stories!! We loved every moment. Rome tour with lots of knowledge

Annemarie

(About local Pietro Paolo)

18 junio 2025

Paolo is a true professional - he navigated unannounced changes in the routine of lines/queueing that resulted in long lines. His depth and passion for the details of Roman history, along with his photo library, stimulated our imagination. As a result, we gained a deep appreciation for the ancient Romans and how history does repeat . . . Thanks, P!Gracious Host - Unexpected Long Lines

Dino🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

15 junio 2025

Pietro Paolo was incredible. Well prepared, patient, full of knowledge, and accommodating/engaging for a wide variety of ages. We enjoyed our morning under his leadership and he did an amazing job keeping us cool on a wildly hot day in Rome. His presentation of materials along the way was also engaging and helpful. Thank you so much, Paolo! Bravo!Incredible

Asheleigh

(About local Pietro Paolo)

14 junio 2025

We enjoyed a wonderful tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and surrounding area with Pietro! He was very knowledgeable and we learned so much in the tour. We loved being able to freely ask questions and give thoughts during the tour and talk with him about ancient Roman times. Pietro was engaging and with teens and a 5yo he made it interesting for all. He was able to paint us a great visual representation of the area and we all went away with a greater understanding and appreciation of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and area. If you are on the fence about doing a private tour I highly recommend doing it! It was so much more intimate and enjoyable than a large tour group. We were able to take our time and make the tour more personalized and thus memorable for our family. We are still talking about what we learned and telling others about this tour! Thank you Pietro for a wonderful time. Memorable Experience

Lindsay🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Cecilia)

14 junio 2025

Cecilia guided our tour of the Colosseo and Forum. She tailored the content to my 12 year son. She was engaging and informative. I would highly recommend Cecilia as your guide for Rome tours!Amazing Colosseo Tour woth Cecilia

Hannah

(About local Pietro Paolo)

14 junio 2025

Pietro Paolo showed us the Colosseum and Forum. There wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer - from architecture to history. He kept a great pace and tailored the visit very subtly to our wishes - super attentive. He intertwined the use of great photos and diagrams from his iPad throughout the tour and was very good at invoking the atmosphere of the place. Can highly recommend Paolo!Super knowledgeable and attentive

Tate🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

10 junio 2025

Our group of 10 (5 adults, and 5 tweens) had an amazing tour with Paolo. He was informative, fun, engaging and relaxed. He made the Colosseum and the Roman Forum come alive for all of us. Highly recommend.All Around Awesome

Zach🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valeria)

8 junio 2025

We had an awesome time touring the colosseum and forum with Valeria. She was extremely knowledgeable and patient and taught us so much. She was very attentive to our 11, 9 & 5 year old kids and made the tour fun for them as well!Super fun family day!

Sylvester (Sly)🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

6 junio 2025

Our tour of the Colosseum with Cecilia on May 6th was terrific. To minimize the discomfort of two members in our group, that had sensitive knees, she walked at a moderate pace and built in adequate rest stops throughout the tour. Cecilia’s knowledge and enthusiasm made the Colosseum come to life by providing fascinating insights into its history and architecture. As we walked through the Colosseum, Cecilia pointed out details/areas we would have missed and patiently answered all of our many questions. She even brought along illustrations to help us better visualize how the Colosseum looked and operated when built versus how it appears today. Due to the steep incline and uneven path with cobblestones we declined touring Palatine Hill. However, that did not deter Cecilia, she found an area where we could sit and continued the tour using her illustrations...what a professional. I highly recommend anyone wishing to tour the Colosseum and Palatine Hill request Cecilia, you will not be disappointed. Knowledgeable and Illustrations

margit.wech

(About local Eleonora)

5 junio 2025

Wir hatten eine fantastische Führung mit Eleonora. Sie ist wunderbar altersgerecht und geduldig auf die Fragen unseres 8jährigen Sohnes eingegangen und hat es gleichzeitig geschafft, die Tour auch für uns Erwachsene zu einem Erlebnis zu machen. Ganz herzlichen Dank aus Österreich!Großartig - vor allem mit Kind!

Kirsten

(About local Pietro Paolo)

2 junio 2025

Paolo organised a phenomenal tour of the Forum and the Colosseum for one adult, a history-buff 12 year old, and a superhero-fan 9 year old. He managed to keep us all entranced for 3 hours, in high heat and big crowds. Paolo had put a great deal of thought into how to run the tour, and adapted along the way as the kids asked him for story after story of Rome. He was personable and patient, and very understanding about the kids need for toilet stops and shade. I would recommend Paolo's tours without reservation. He could answer every question we had about Roman history and made the experience really fun as well as educational. Incredible tour - couldn't be happier

Carolyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

1 junio 2025

This was our second tour using WithLocals and we had another wonderful experience. Our guide was Pietro Paolo and his tour was fantastic. Pietro has extensive knowledge of the history of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Italy and kept us engaged throughout the entire tour . I highly recommend Pietro - you won’t be disappointed. Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour

Mari

(About local Cecilia)

30 mayo 2025

Cecilia was communicative, worked with us on our schedule, and very informative. She made an overwhelming site visit to the Colosseum and Forum grounds more approachable and really brought the history alive for us. We really enjoyed her company, and the time she took with us. Highly recommend her!! Wonderful!

Gordon

(About local Federico)

28 mayo 2025

Federico was an amazing tour guide. He has great knowledge of Roman history and shared it with passion. We learned lots on our tour and Federico made it a really interesting and enjoyable time. He also gave us lots of great tips for the rest of our time in Rome. We would thoroughly recommend Federico to anyone looking for a tour guide in RomeRoman Forum and Colloseum tour

Amanda

(About local Carlo)

27 mayo 2025

We had a fabulous tour with Carlo at the Colosseum recently. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and very attentive. Thank you Carlo so much. Carlo tour at the Colossuem

Unknown

(About local Federico)

22 mayo 2025

Federico is an awesome guide. Despite the very heavy rainfall (the heavens opened up during the tour, delivering ‘buckets’ full of water) Federico kept us all engaged with his knowledge of Roman history, by relating it to our contemporary understanding of things like politics, sports and society in general. Each member of our group (from Australia) would happily recommend Federico as a guide. Thank you!Informative and Engaging

Kelly🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 mayo 2025

We (my partner and I) had the most incredible private and personalised version of this tour with Paolo. Not only did he spend longer than originally planned to ensure we saw everything and answered our many questions, but Paolo was a true font of all knowledge. He brought the history of Rome to life, and we could not recommend him more. A tour-de-force of Ancient Roman history

Patti🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

20 mayo 2025

When my husband and I decided to come to Italy, we did our own thing due to my physical limitations. We decided to see both the Vatican and Colosseum. We liked the looks of Carlo; he smiled with his eyes as well as his whole face. We booked him for both experiences. He allowed this religion teacher to go down rabbit holes in the Vatican. Walked at our pace in both places. He was very knowledgeable about both places and very passionate about history. If we ever come back to Rome and want to take a tour, Carlo is our go to guy!!BEST GUIDE EVER!!!

Tracy

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 mayo 2025

Paolo was an awesome tour guide. My family of 4 learned so much new information. Both my husband and I had already been to the colosseum several years ago and I was amazed at how much new knowledge I left with. I would highly recommend Paolo as your guide in Rome. He does not rush your experience!:) Thank you Paolo!Amazing morning!

BRUCE

(About local Pietro Paolo)

17 mayo 2025

The tour was outstanding. Great Tour

Christian🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Federico)

15 mayo 2025

If you’re seeking to experience Rome not just as a tourist, but as a time traveler through the marble veins of the ancient empire, Federico the patrician guide of Rome is an absolute gem. He brings a rare blend of erudition, elegance, and storytelling that elevates the city’s classical splendor into vivid life. Led by a true patrician in both knowledge and demeanor, he doesn’t simply point out ruins or recount textbook facts. Instead, you’re invited to inhabit the world of Cicero, Augustus, and Livia. The Forum is no longer a pile of stones, but a beating civic heart. The baths of Caracalla aren’t just remnants, but stages for political intrigue and lavish spectacle.The patrician guide you are looking for!

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(About local Valentina)

12 mayo 2025

Valentina was friendly and very knowledgeable. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Coloseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. I would certainly book another tour with her.Wonderful Tour!

Tom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

11 mayo 2025

Pietro provided an excellent tour of the Forum and Coliseum in Rome this past week. Pietro communicated well before and during the tour. Our heads are still spinning with all the historical facts and details Pietro shared with us. Pietro offered to go over the time allotted if we were interested, of course we agreed and the history was incredible. We highly recommend you chose Pietro for a tour while you are visiting Rome!!Wonderful tour of the Forum and Coliseum

Brad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandra)

10 mayo 2025

Alessandra was a fantastic guide for my son and me at the Colosseum and Roman Forum! More than just an expert, she had an incredible ability to tailor her explanations to our level of historical knowledge. But what really set her apart was her gift for storytelling—she brought Ancient Rome to life with captivating and entertaining tales. We’d definitely want her as our guide again for any future tours. She’s truly one of a kind!A Wonderful, Unique Tour Guide!

Brayden

(About local Valeria)

9 mayo 2025

Valeria was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and pointed out some hidden gems/facts you wouldn’t know otherwise. She was very kind and we enjoyed our time with her very much!Great Tour of Colosseum!

Miranda🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alessandra)

5 mayo 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Alessandra! Her knowledge was on point and she showed us everything we wanted to see. The communication prior to the tour was excellent and she gave us great food recommendations for our group as we were looking for gluten free restaurants. Definitely would recommend for a tour!Alessandra the knowledgeable!

Karl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

2 mayo 2025

We spent 3 hours with Carlo touring the colosseum and forum today and I'm sure we'll look back on this as one of the highlights of our trip. We learned so much history and we're shown details we'd never have noticed on our own. Carlo is super knowledgeable and a really nice guy. Thanks Carlo!Book a tour with Carlo!

Nathan & Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

1 mayo 2025

Worth the price! We had a wonderful tour with Cecilia. She was knowledgeable and experienced. Wonderful Experience

cindy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

30 abril 2025

Carlo’s passion for history is evident from the start and infectious. He is knowledgeable and engaging even for our 11 year old traveler. Super nice too. Wish he could have been our guide through our entire trip! Carlo was THE BEST!!! Don’t hesitate and book him NOW!THE BEST guide of entire trip in Italy!!

Benjamin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

27 abril 2025

Paolo has an amazing knowledge of Roman history and a wonderful personality to lead tours. He was very friendly and conscientious of our speed (we were a bit slow with jet lag) and always made sure that we were going at a comfortable pace. His knowledge of Ancient Rome (and also more modern history) was fantastic - he answered every question we had, and posited some of his own theories and local customs. It brought Rome alive for us. I really cannot recommend him highly enough. Exceeded all expectations

Mirjam

(About local Pietro Paolo)

27 abril 2025

Paolo weet enorm veel, kan het op een leuke manier vertellen (en het scherm voegt ook veel toe). Hij houdt goed rekening met onze kinderen en dat is ook erg fijn. Absolute aanrader! Ps: en hij heeft ook nog een tip voor superlekker Italiaans ijs ;)Aanrader!

Sascha🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Valeria)

27 abril 2025

We had a very special tour during the Pope’s funeral. Even though Rome was busier than ever, Valeria found the most quiet spaces in one of Rome’s most important historic sites, to explain to us how this magnificent structure was built, what the importance was during all centuries. She has been so kind to us, adapting the tour to our needs and time, giving me and my son the loveliest last day of our stay in Rome.Closseum at it’s best thanks to Valeria

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

27 abril 2025

I’ve used Withlocals a dozen times in multiple countries and this was at the top. One of our group broke their leg a month before the trip so we had to request a change in itinerary and special accommodations. Valentina took care of everything and we all had a great time. She’s a lovely person and wonderful guide and took such good care of us. The best of the best. Withlocals is consistently the best service in Western Europe. You get what you pay for!!A standout guide!

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

26 abril 2025

My family and I had an awesome tour with Pierre. He was very engaging and knowledgeable about the ancient Roman’s. He engaged with my kids and got them involved in the tour.Awesome tour of colleseum

Gayla

(About local Lia Beatrice)

26 abril 2025

Lia Beatrice was such a great guide. She was able to accommodate a schedule change due to a missed flight. Her knowledge and enthusiasm was amazing! I am so glad to have met her.Fabulous tour

Katie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

26 abril 2025

Paulo was an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about Rome’s history. He used a tablet to assist with showing us depictions of Ancient Rome, which helped with our understanding of the history. He added lots of fun facts and kept us all thoroughly engaged. I would highly recommend Paulo.Colleseum, Forum, Palentine Hill tour

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(About local Lia Beatrice)

20 abril 2025

Lia was a great guide who brought the history of Rome to life and made the amazing Roman ruins understandable and interesting with her architectural explanations and historical background. Highly recommended!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 abril 2025

Pietro is an exceptional tour guide who combines deep knowledge with a warm and engaging personality. He's friendly, humorous, and fantastic with kids, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and involved. Our tour of Ancient Rome was truly unforgettable, thanks to the fascinating insights and historical context Pietro provided. We wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone eager to dive into the rich history of Ancient Rome.Great Tour Experience

John and Jess🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

15 abril 2025

Federico stepped in at the last minute after our booked guide fell sick. We spent 3 fantastic hours with him learning all about the Colosseum and the Forum. He was super well prepared, and tailored some aspects of the information to our cultural background and current residence. At the end of the tour, he gave us many tips for the remainder of our trip, and was even on hand to answer a couple of questions we had after the tour had finished. Would highly recommend him for future tours.Wonderful tour of the Colosseum and Forum

heide🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Alessandra)

13 abril 2025

Our afternoon with Alessandra at the Colosseum was our best for our stay in Rome! Alessandra's passion for Roman ancient history is clear and infectious. She showed us sights and perspectives that the guide books could never do, which made our experience all the more memorable and enjoyable. Her energy never dipped throughout the 3 hour tour, appealing to my 22 year old daughter, as much as me! Book Alessandra now! Side note, I hope the tour guides get to keep the large proportion of the fees!The Best Tour Guide!

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

12 abril 2025

Sara was overly flowing with kindness and knowledge of Rome. Our first tour with Sara was at the Colosseum and surrounding areas. She was very accommodating of our questions, and had visuals to share with us at all of the ancient sites. We met someone who loves her city and went above and beyond to share it with us. Highly recommend Sara!!Sara is the best!

Kimberly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

11 abril 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Pietro! He was very knowledgeable of the old and the new. Very accommodating of my 7 year old answering all his questions and keeping the context interesting. Highly recommend Pietro! Wonderful tour guide!