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A quick visit to the Colosseum is not enough. There are other spots worth checking out outside this attraction, and your local host knows exactly where. Combine your visit to the Colosseum with a touch of hidden gems and an easy access to this famous attraction, and you are set for a good time!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

3 hours

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

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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. Beautiful Surroundings

   To better understand what you’ll see inside the Colosseum, your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Rome and the Colosseum for a perfect introduction to your tour

4. How It Works

   Before entering the Colosseum, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour.

5. Ahead of the Crowds

   On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems

6. Inside the Colosseum

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

7. 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

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

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Monica )

27 July 2025

We had the pleasure of touring the Colosseum in Rome with Monica as our guide, and she was truly exceptional. From the moment we met her, Monica was warm, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought ancient history to life with fascinating facts and stories that made the experience so much more meaningful. Her passion for Rome and its rich heritage was evident in every detail she shared, and she made sure everyone in our group felt included and engaged. Beyond being a fantastic guide, Monica is simply a wonderful person to be around—kind, patient, and full of positive energy. We wholeheartedly recommend Monica to anyone visiting Rome. She made our visit to the Colosseum unforgettable, and we're so grateful for the experience!One of the best tours we’ve ever been on!

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!

Mike and David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

26 July 2025

Eleonora was the perfect option for me and my 17 year old son. She was knowledgeable and moved at a pace that suited us (fast, but she seems adaptable to other preferences). She also agreed to do the tour on a day that was supposed to be off for her. Very accommodating and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.Quick Tour of the Colosseum

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

25 July 2025

My family booked a private tour for 4 (2 adults and 2 preteens) of the Colloseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Paolo was an excellent tour guide. He is a great combination of extensive knowledge and engaging storytelling. Both of my kids raved about how much they learned during the tour, especially about the Roman Chicken. His planning and communication prior to the tour was seamless. We would recommend Paolo to anyone, especially to those who have kiddos in tow. Private family tour with kids

Bernadette🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pietro Paolo)

22 July 2025

We spent a wonderful morning with Paolo learning about the Roman Empire! He entertained all - young (our four children aged 8 years to 13 years) and old. He is a natural storyteller and a font of knowledge. He kept us all engaged and our children particularly loved the images he shared of the sites as they once were to compare with now, to support his storytelling. Would highly recommend!! Grazie Paolo!Great story teller!!

Kari🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

16 July 2025

We had the best time in Pietro in Rome. It was hot, and he took the time to find shade and water as we walked round the Colosseum and Roman Forum. He answered our questions and was very engaging. A highlight of our trip! We would highly recommend!Absolutely Amazing

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

16 July 2025

Paolo does an excellent job bringing ancient Rome to life through the use of images and detailed descriptions that help paint a vivid mental image of the forum and Coliseum. Even in the scorching heat we wanted the tour to keep going. Thank you Paolo - highly recommend for anyone wanting a great tour guide.Paolo brought ancient Rome to life

Amy

(About local Pietro Paolo)

13 July 2025

We had such a wonderful tour with Paolo around the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. It was a hot day and prior to the tour I could tell our girls, 11 and 7 were worried they’d get hot and bored but Paolo did a wonderful job telling them stories to keep them engaged. He had photos and videos to bring it all to life and found lots of places for shade to keep us cool. My husband and I had done this tour 10 years ago but I learned so many new things from Paolo. Could not have been more grateful for his time, patience and knowledge. Thank you for a wonderful day!!!Engaging, knowledgeable and fun!!

Becky🇨🇷 Costa Rica

(About local Lia)

7 July 2025

We had the pleasure of touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Lia, and she was absolutely fantastic. It was an extremely hot and crowded day, and I was traveling with my two-year-old—but Lia handled everything with incredible poise, warmth, and professionalism. She made a real effort to keep us in the shade whenever possible and thoughtfully guided us along stroller-friendly routes, which made a huge difference in our experience. Her deep knowledge of the sites, combined with her clear storytelling and great pacing, brought the history to life without ever feeling overwhelming. We left with a deeper appreciation for Roman history and felt truly taken care of throughout the experience. Highly recommend booking a tour with Lia—especially for families or anyone looking for a personalized and seamless visit.Outstanding Tour with a Thoughtful Guide

Venetia🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Pietro Paolo)

6 July 2025

We ( Parents) were looking forward to this tour. Having been to the Coliseum years ago BK (before kids), we thought it would be more meaningful and engaging for the kids (10 and 14) to have our own guide. TBH they were already moaning about the 3hr length even before the start of the tour! Thankfully our guide Paolo was brilliant. His knowledge and story telling was engaging and captivating that the kids quickly forgot about the time and the heat! It was a truly enjoyable and very informative tour! The kids and us rated this 10/10! Entertaining and very informative tour.

SARAH 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

4 July 2025

Had a fantastic tour with Federico of the colosseum and surrounding area. We were in a group of 3 adults and 2 children and everyone enjoyed it and found Federico to be personable, incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He even helped us with restaurant and other recommendations. Wish we’d met him earlier into our trip as we would have booked him for other tours too! I’d definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area. Highly recommend Federico

Lea🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pietro Paolo)

3 July 2025

Pietro took us on a truely immersive tour of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum. His knowledeg, his entertaining stories and the help of the ipad really brought the past alive. The tour was also really well planned and ended on an absolute highlight, looking down in the arena of the colosseum. Best tour we have done, by far! Pietro was kind and entertaining and he kept the kids engaged while being super patient with their questions. Five stars from kids and parents alike, we all highly recommend a tour with Pietro for your next visit to Rome! Fantastic family tour

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

Gonçalo🇵🇹 Portugal

(About local Pietro Paolo)

30 June 2025

Pitetro

Alexandra

(About local Pietro Paolo)

27 June 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 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

Ina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandra)

22 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 2025

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

Nicole🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Alessandra)

19 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 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!

Kirsten

(About local Pietro Paolo)

2 June 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 June 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 2025

The tour was outstanding. Great Tour

Christian🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Federico)

15 May 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!

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!

Tom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

11 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 April 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!!