• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
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Step into the shoes of Roman gladiators and emperors on a fun, family-friendly journey through the heart of ancient Rome! From epic tales in the Colosseum to fascinating facts, your local guide will bring the past to life with engaging stories for the whole family.

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Español, Italiano, English, Deutsch, 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 4 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 green kiosk just outside the ground level Colosseum metro station on the right - Rome to start your journey

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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. Inside the Colosseum

   Step inside and explore the Colosseum’s top highlights, like the Arena Floor where gladiators battled and the Emperor’s Seat. Your local host will share fun stories, hidden gems, and answer all your questions, making history exciting for everyone

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Rome

5. 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

Micheal🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca Romana)

10 September 2025

We had an incredible tour in Rome with Francesca as our guide. The day began at the Vatican Museums with a tour of the Vatican Gardens, which gave us a wonderful overview of Vatican history before we moved on to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. Throughout the day, Francesca shared fascinating details and pointed out many unusual and interesting aspects we would have otherwise missed. Her insight and deep historical knowledge made the experience unforgettable. From there, we continued on to the Colosseum and finished at the Roman Forum. The entire day was filled with captivating facts and stories that brought the history of Rome to life. Francesca’s expertise, enthusiasm, and ability to make every stop engaging truly set this tour apart. She is highly recommended!Franseaca brings Rome to life!

Jan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca Romana)

4 September 2025

Francesca was a great guide—very knowledgeable, flexible, and congenial. We have been to Rome a number of times but wanted to figure out where we were in relationship to our hotel. As we visited many city center cites she would tell us how to get back to our hotel. I must say this was very valuable information. Getting oriented in Rome

Keith

(About local Emanuele)

3 September 2025

Exploring Rome with Emanuele felt effortless and engaging—every story was packed with history and insight, but shared in such a personable and down-to-earth way that the hours disappeared. Their kindness and warmth made us feel instantly at ease, and the balance of knowledge, humor, and local tips made the city come alive in a way we’ll remember.Found a Roman Friend

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emanuele)

26 August 2025

Emanuele was such a wonderful host and guide—spending time with him honestly felt more like hanging out with a local friend than being on a tour. He even sent me the exact meeting spot with photos ahead of time (so even I couldn’t get lost 😅) He showed me some really fun spots, like the gelato stand where the Obamas once stopped (yes, that famous one!). We stopped in and had some ourselves. Along the way, he shared stories and explained little details—like why the statues in the fountains look so crisp and white—that really brought Rome to life. Where the Embassies were and where Julias Caesar was assassinated. I’d reached out before the tour to let him know I have celiac disease, and he went above and beyond: sending me a list of gluten-free resources and even checking in the next day to see if I had questions. That kind of thoughtfulness meant a lot. What I loved most is that he’s truly local to Rome! He knows the side streets, the history, and all the stories that make the city so special. The whole experience was relaxed, personal, and genuinely enjoyable. Highly recommend!Gelato + Kindness = Better Than a Tour!

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

26 August 2025

My daughter and I enjoyed a day in Vatican City with the best tour guide. She was kind, patient, and had a wealth of information to share with us. Would def recommend Eleonora. Eleonora is the best!

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valentina)

15 August 2025

A highlight of the trip. Valentina is an excellent guide and the trip was a perfect amount of time for a family of 5. She bought life to Ancient Rome! An excellent guide.Colosseum and forum tour

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valentina)

15 August 2025

Very informative tour. Valentina helped us negotiate the crowds and queues with Italian aplomb. She was so knowledgable and even kept our 3 teenagers interested in the museum. Definitely worth the money. Thank you for being a great guide.Vatican tour

Jose Alberto🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Valentina)

12 August 2025

Valio mucho la pena contratar a Valentina. Sabe muy bien de lo que habla, e hizo el tour interesante para mis 3 hijos (7, 8 y 10 años). Para familias como la nuestra que no nos adaptamos a un tour grande, definitivamente recomiendo contratar este tipo de experiencias.Excelente

Lorena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca Romana)

10 August 2025

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Francesca gave us a great tour of the Coliseum. She provided historical information without being boring for my teens! We really enjoyed her tour. Thank you!Great tour of the Coliseum

Randi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

2 August 2025

We had a great tour! She was easy to meet and had it all planned out. Even with the crowds we were able to move through the Colosseum with ease. Very knowledgeable and extremely pleasant. And she took great photos of us! Highly recommend. Great Tour!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

1 August 2025

Yanira had been referred to us by a friend who had taken a tour with her so we knew the tour would be great. The tour was so good she took time before we got into spaces where talking was not allowed to give the history, insight, and humorous back stories. You can spend days in the Vatican but our schedule (and a 15 yo) only allowed a couple hours and it was the perfect. Yanira was able to show us spaces and cut through busy areas to allow us to maximize our time and also gave us tips for things to do after our tour in the Vatican and in Rome. So grateful we were able to spend some time with Yanira and hope to do another tour with her soon.VIP vatican tour

allison🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

31 July 2025

Valentina was so great giving us a tour of the Vatican museum. She’s very knowledgeable on art history and really enhanced our whole experience. Before entering the museum, we were struck with a downpour that soaked everyone, but she was a real trooper. Thank you for the great experience.! Fun Rain or Shine

valerie🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Eleonora)

27 July 2025

We were lucky to have Eleonora as our guide during our visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and she truly made the experience unforgettable. Her passion, and engaging storytelling brought the ancient ruins vividly to life — for both us and our teenagers. She struck the perfect balance between historical depth, fun facts, and interactive moments. It never felt like a lecture — more like a fascinating journey through time. Thanks to Eleonora, we didn’t just see the monuments, we understood the stories behind them. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the true heart of ancient Rome!

Elizabeth🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca Romana)

24 July 2025

My whole family had a wonderful time with Francesca . She was very kind , flexible and very knowledgeable about the tour that she gave us . We had a great experience. Thank you Good experience

Sara

(About local Yanira)

21 July 2025

Yanira was an absolutely fantastic guide! She brought the Vatican and Sistine Chapel to life with her knowledge, energy, and warmth. What really stood out was how engaged she was with the kids—she even created a fun scavenger hunt to keep them interested throughout the tour. We all learned so much and had a great time. Highly recommend her for families!Shes amazing with kids!

Patty🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

20 July 2025

Eleonora was an amazing tour guide for our family of five, which included our three children, now young adults. Not having been to the Vatican before, we were so grateful for her knowledge. She had the perfect personality to keep all of us engaged and interested. She covered a lot of information and territory within our 2+ hour tour. Given the volume of crowds, a private tour is definitely the best way to see the Vatican. We highly recommend Eleonora as your private guide!Excellent Private Tour of the Vatican

Amy

(About local Valentina)

13 July 2025

It was a joy to go on a Vatican tour with Valentina. She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the art and it came across in the way she explained of the museum. She did a wonderful job engaging our young daughters, 7 and 11, who did not quite know what to expect from the day. It was a magical experience and I thank her very much for the the time!!Art lover’s dream!

Howard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

9 July 2025

We hired Valentina for tours of both the Borghese and Vatican Museum. She did an amazing job. Communicating was easy and we had no issues meeting on-site for both tours. Valentina was friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and was able to make both tours interesting for both adults and children. I highly recommend Valentina for all of your Rome-based tours! Amazing Borghese and Vatican Tours

Venetia🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Francesca Romana)

6 July 2025

Francesca was a great guide. Her knowledge and passion about art shines through. There is so much history and Francesca communicated these beautifully. The tour was enjoyed by us all ( including the kids!) Informative tour of Vatican.

Michelle

(About local Francesca Romana)

4 July 2025

We enjoyed oud visit with Francesca very much. She helped us perfectly to the museum, with attention to the beautifull details. Wish we could have spent a whole day at the museum with her. Super nice visit to the vatican musea

Sheree🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Yanira)

3 July 2025

What a fun morning. Yanira kept our whole family entertained and informed. We had a large tour party of 11, including grandparents to grandchilren. Children enjoyed the treasure hunt very much. Don’t hesitate to book with Yanira- you won’t be disappointedFun filled tour with Yanira

Lewis🇫🇮 Finland

(About local Valentina)

2 July 2025

So Valentina is informative, chatty and easy going. The Vatican would have been a hot, busy and frustrating experience without her. She navigated us in the time we had around the Vatican, answering all our questions and being a friendly insider which took out 90% of the stress of the visit. We all would highly recommend her.Great Experience

Cathy

(About local Francesca Romana)

29 June 2025

Francesca is a wonderful guide sharing so much knowledge of the Vatican museums. She recommended we do the tour late in day to avoid the big crowds and the heat which worked very well on a very hot day. She’s very friendly and shares her passion and knowledge in a very engaging way. I highly recommend Francesca. Vatican tour

Angelica🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Eleonora)

27 June 2025

A wonderful and informative experience, despite a very hot day this was a smooth journey through stories and incredible scenery. a very knowledgeable guide who could easily relate to the present and the past, find connections between human behavior and the collecting habits of men with great power and wealth, and could tell us about the buildings, the landscapes and the incredible art treasure that exists. we left the vatican extremely happy with the visit and the experience. thank youWonderful and informative experience

Ralf🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

26 June 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 June 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

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

22 June 2025

I would highly recommend Eleonora if you want to do a private tour of the Vatican/Sistine Chapel. This was the first time at the Vatican for our 18 and 20 year old granddaughters and Eleonora struck the perfect balance of providing interesting info about the most important features of the Vatican museum and Sistine chapel without getting bogged down on any one subject. Even though my wife and I have been to the Vatican several times, Eleonora made it interesting for us as well. She also did a great job of maneuvering our little group through the throngs of tourists. To top it off, Eleonora has a great personality.Best Tour of the Vatican and St Peters

Dan

(About local Eleonora)

12 June 2025

First day in Italy, just off the plane, 4 adults and 3 small children. If this first family adventure was to be a success we had to do a Coliseum tour that first day... Eleonora made it happen and with her having an architectural background and with what appeared to be a Nanny's understanding of small children the experience couldn't have been any better. She read her audience (us) recognized what we had just endured and made our first visit of the trip a memorable experience. I will always seek out when traveling "with locals" for that personal feel, friendliness, understanding and on hand to provide quick suggestions for any other assistance you may be in need of. Thank you so much Eleonora for such a wonderful experience. DanEleonora is the best!

Richard

(About local Yanira)

11 June 2025

My Girlfriend and I had the pleasure of being shown around the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Tiber Island and Trastevere for four hours with the lovely Yanira. She was punctual, very warm and friendly, extremely knowledgeable and took a mean picture! We could not recommend her enough and she rounded off our trip to the Eternal City in style! Richard & HelenBest 4 hours in Rome!

Temple🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

10 June 2025

Valentina’s tour was smart, fun, and engaging. My students and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment. My only regret is that we didn’t book Valentina for a few of her other tours. I won’t make that mistake again.Valentina’s Vatican Tour is A+!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

8 June 2025

Yanira gave our family of 6 a wonderful tour of the colosseum. Balanced with knowledge, humor, and patience. Her communication before the tour was excellent and prompt, and she was generous with recommendations beyond our tour. Her suggestions led us to many great experiences throughout the city. Our kids ranged in age from 17 to 8 and she held all their attention. Even brought visual Aides to supplement tour information. Wonerful Guide

margit.wech

(About local Eleonora)

5 June 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!

Nathan

(About local Emanuele)

30 May 2025

Our private food tour of Rome with Emanuele was wonderful. Our guide was extremely friendly and informative. It was not only a food tasting tour it was also a historical tour. We got to see many of the Rome sights and eat along the way. Highly recommend Emanuele and WithLocals group. This was great way to start our visit to Rome after a long flight.The 10 Tastings of Rome

Kerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

27 May 2025

Valentina gave us a wonderful tour! She was fun to be with and extremely knowledgeable. I recommend confirming who is to purchase your entrance tickets when booking.Very Informative & Enjoyable

Debra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

26 May 2025

Eleonora is hands down the best tour guide you will ever have! She is a local that is knowledgeable, enthusiastic and has such a wonderful pleasant manner. I wish all my tours were booked with her! You won’t be disappointed she is the absolute best and worth every penny! Thank you Eleonora for a wonderful tour to the Vatican museum, Debra & family ❤️Excellent tour with a local expert!

wendy🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Valentina)

25 May 2025

Valentina loodste ons moeiteloos door deloeidrukke vaticaanse musea en vertelde ons daarbij mooie verhalen. Ze tipte ons waarop te letten en door de bomen het bos te zienQueen

Anne Marie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Valentina)

23 May 2025

Merci Valentina pour la merveilleuse visite que nous avons eu avec toi pour notre tour en français. Les explications étaient pertinentes et claires. Ton dynamisme et ton humour ont été vraiment appréciés. Vraiment je recommande fortement Valentina pour sa gentillesse et son accommodation à nos demandes et besoins Merci Valentina

Jerry🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

19 May 2025

It was a delight for us to spend time with Eleonora on our food tour. We had some amazing food and tasted some items never experienced that were delicious And of course to top off the night some amazing gelato😊 Eleonora is fun, informative annd a pleasure to be with. We had a terrific time walking around and taking in the sights and tastings of Rome!! Delicious

Michiel🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Valentina)

18 May 2025

Valentina was friendly, knew a lot about everything was a pleasure to do a tour with herPerfect

Unknown

(About local Valentina)

17 May 2025

We enjoyed learning from Valentina throughout our tour of the Coliseum, Agora, and the Jewish Quarter. She provided great information and was also extremely helpful in connecting us with transportation back to our cruise ship docked in Citavecchia. Thank you, Valentina, for going above and beyond!Competent, friendly, and helpful!

Uwe

(About local Eleonora)

17 May 2025

Eleonora ist eine positive, sehr empathische junge Frau mit exzellentem Wissen und besten Deutschkenntnissen. Sie hat uns eine sehr lebendige, anschauliche private Tour für 2 Personen gegeben. Sie ist exakt auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und wir konnten uns aufgrund ihrer Erklärungen und Hintergrundinformationen ein tolles Bild von allem Gesehenen machen. Wirklich sehr empfehlenswert! a very polite and empathetic young lady with excellant know how who has given us a very vivid and well personalised private tourgreat!!! einfach toll

Mary

(About local Valentina)

16 May 2025

Valentina took us on a tour of the Vatican Museums and was super informative and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from her and really enjoyed the experience. Excellent and infornative guide

qgnnd25mpx

(About local Valentina)

12 May 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!

Brayden

(About local Francesca Romana)

9 May 2025

Francesca is an amazing tour guide! We loved our time at the Vatican with her, and the effort she put in to make our experience memorable. Francesca is very knowledgeable about Rome & its history. It was wonderful getting to know her, and I would recommend her to anyone! Wonderful Vatican Experience

Steve🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesca Romana)

7 May 2025

Fantastic tour of what would otherwise be a very difficult place to navigate. Francesca took the time to explain the background to what we were seeing, as well as linking it in to the current Conclave preparations. Communication was excellent, particularly around the changes required as a result of the passing of the current pope. She was also very flexible, ensuring that we got great value for money despite some of the Vatican imposed restrictions. Francesca was very friendly and approachable, making sure we were happy to ask questions and understood what we were seeing. She also made a great effort to accommodate the reduced mobility of my elderly mum, which was really appreciated. Highly recommended.Outstanding tour

Bobbie

(About local Francesca Romana)

1 May 2025

Francesca was a godsend! She is extremely knowledgeable! Beyond her knowledge, she is a wonderful person. She patiently answered all of my questions in the months leading up to my trip. She helped us secure a fantastic driver. She was extremely patient with us and our elderly mother. She even helped me secure tickets to Easter Mass to be blessed by Pope Francis. There are not enough kind words nor enough stars in the sky to give her! She is the perfect guide.I cannot give her enough stars!

Ken

(About local Francesca Romana)

1 May 2025

Francesca was a great guide for Vatican Museum and St Peter. Everything was arranged and very convenient so we skipped all the lines. Her knowledge was very impressiveExcellent Knowledge

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

27 April 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!

eric🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Francesca Romana)

26 April 2025

A wonderful walk and talk thru Ostia Antica. Francesca brings a fresh perspective to an enjoyable stroll thru the antique cityOld stones and new ideas

Karel🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Valentina)

21 April 2025

Valentina brought Borghese gallery to life. The tour with her was pleasant, insightful, and time flew by while we were listening, asking questions, and marveling at the beauty of the collection. She was the ideal guide for us!Just what we needed!