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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

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 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

7zyxw4djvq

(About local Lia Beatrice)

20 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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

(About local Sara)

12 April 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 April 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!

Angelina

(About local Federico)

9 April 2025

Best guide who looks like Roman:) ! We had great experience at Coliseum and Roman Forum thanks to Federico. He show us main locations and bring us back to history of Rome. As well he was very helpful with other suggestion where to go and what to visit in Rome. Thank you!

Kevin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

7 April 2025

This is the second time I have used Withlocals on a tour in Rome. Carlo was so knowledgeable about the tour it made it very easy to get involved and thoroughly engrossed in what we were viewing. His attention to detail brought the area to life and made our time with him very enjoyable. Thank you Carlo for a wonderful tour.Colesseum and surrounding area tour

Angela🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

2 April 2025

Eleonora was very knowledge about the area and answered all our questions. I would recommend Eleonora to anyone who wants a great guide.

Carrie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

27 March 2025

I highly recommend Pietro. He took myself, my husband and my teenage daughter on a fabulous tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. He was engaging, knowledgeable and fun to hang out with for the 2 1/2 hours. He adapted to our needs and really knew his stuff. It was a great morning! Great morning with Pietro!

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

27 March 2025

Federico is the best tour guide in Rome! Not only did Federico give an amazing tour of the Colloseum and Vatican but went beyond by making great suggestions and helpful tips that made our trip incredibly easy and enjoyable! Federico offered to meet us at our hotel if needed and was flexible on times and arranging a VIP experience all around. Getting the tickets ahead of time and skipping all the fuss and lines! Thank you Federico!Federico is the best!

connie.agee

(About local Valeria)

25 March 2025

Valeria was wonderful, she was professional, knowledgeable, and made the tour fun for the kids too! I wish we had more time with her! She made sure to give us great photo opps and access to areas that she knew would be less crowded! If you get the chance to book with her do! And do at least 3 hours if not more! There is so much to see across the Colosseum & Paletine Hill areas!!Rome Explored

Andree🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Pietro Paolo)

21 March 2025

Rome is a beautiful and culturally rich city, and to discover it with a knowledgeable guide such as Pietro Paolo makes it a memorable experience. He is a passionate historian/storyteller and brought Rome to life for us! He was very patient with our questions and answered with great detail and also with wit and a great sense of humor. He was very generous with his time and knew where to guide us through the crowds, making it feel not as busy. We have learned so much about the history , the magnitude of the architecture, and the way of life of the ancient Romans. A tour with him is definitely a tour not to miss!Amazing tour!

Phillip🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 March 2025

What an amazing place the colosseum and Roman Forum is! We had such a great day here and the tour was a highlight of our trip to Rome. Pietro Paulo was great, he brought the history and magic of Rome to life for the adults and the kids with great stories & facts. We would highly recommend a tour with Pietro Paulo Absolutely superb. History brought to life

Jane🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Eleonora)

18 March 2025

Eleanor was just fantastic. She brings such energy and enthusiasm to the day. I'd highly recommend using With Locals and getting Eleonora if you can.Colosseum tour

Eleanor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

8 March 2025

We had a great time touring the Colosseum and the Forum with Paulo! He was very knowledgeable and thorough. The pace was excellent, and we all came away feeling like we learned a lot about the history of Rome. He was great with adults and kids. Would absolutely recommend him and use him again! Thank you, Paulo!Incredible tour with Paulo!

Marius

(About local Federico)

27 February 2025

We had a very interesting and informative time with Federico in Rome. It was a very special experience to see Rome and its wonderful corners with a real Roman. We can recommend everyone to take a tour with Federico. If we are in Rome again we will contact Federico. Thank youAmazing Rome

Andrea🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

20 February 2025

The tour with Pietro Paolo was fantastic. My son is seven and has a passion for the Roman Empire. Pietro Paolo made it all come to live on our tour through the Colosseum and the Foro Romano. He made the history of these places very interesting and had a lot of funny and astonishing facts as well as pictures that showed what it was like at the time. I can recommend this tour 100 %. Excellent Tour - The highlight of our trip

Tiel

(About local Cecilia)

15 January 2025

We had the most amazing tour with Cecilia in and around the colosseum. The experience would not have been the same without Cecilia‘s wealth of knowledge. The tour was not rushed which is incredible given the amount we managed to pack into the time we had. Thanks so much CeciliaThank you so much Cecilia!

Aurélien🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Valentina)

10 January 2025

Great visit with Valentina through the Colosseo, Palatine Hill and forum. It is invaluable to have someone like her helping the ruins come alive! Thank you! See you soon for a Spritz!Fantastic tour!

Joshua

(About local Cecilia)

9 January 2025

Very much enjoyed our tour of the coliseum and the forum. Cecilia is a wonderful guide with a lot of history and details about the monuments. Highly recommend. A great day

Fosca

(About local Eleonora)

7 January 2025

I was just in Rome with my daughter and nephew and booked a guided visit of Ancient Rome in English with Eleonora. The tour went above and beyond my expectations. Eleonora was knowledgeable, fun and perfect for our little group: a college student majoring in history, a high schooler with a keen interest in the classics and history, and me, a lifelong learner. Eleonora led us expertly through the ruins, alternating intriguing stories with hard facts giving us a solid foundation and understanding of life in Rome in the past, through the centuries, and up to the present day. The three of us absolutely loved our time with Eleonora and learned a great deal from her and our tour. I cannot recommend her highly enough! Book a tour with wonderful Eleonora!

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(About local Valeria)

3 January 2025

Valeria was really friendly, approachable, and incredibly knowledgeable. Her architecture background brought a really great insight to the tour of Colosseum and Forum. If you’re questioning the cost in anyway, I would say it is worth every penny. Not only do you have the great knowledge, one to one attention of Valeria and therefore you can ask any questions, but also when the attractions are so busy it’s incredibly valuable to have your own personal guide who can take you to one side easily and find somewhere quieter to give you more information. Highly Recommended

Brigitte

(About local Pietro Paolo)

1 January 2025

We enjoyed a most delightful afternoon in the coliseum and forum romanum with Paolo. He tailored the tour for our family‘s interests and needs! Perfect! We highly recommend him. Kind, engaging and incredibly knowledgeable he shared his passion for the city and its rich history! Just lovely! Thank you Paolo! Rom coliseum experience at its best

Danielle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sara)

22 December 2024

Sara guided our family (including our three children 19,17 & 15yrs) around the Coloseum and Palatino hill area. Sara was excellent communicating with me from the time of booking and she assisted me w other arrangements beyond what I’d have expected. Sara’s manner was warm, funny and incredibly informative. She answered all of our questions (including silly ones) with ease and good humour. Would highly recommend Sara. Exceded our expectations

Migel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

15 December 2024

Overall an amazing experience, the knowledge shared and also ability to convey this in Spanish was an added plus. Thanks so much!!Great experience

Giulia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

8 December 2024

Our family group of 4 enjoyed touring the Colosseum with Valentina. She was warm and clearly expertly knowledgeable, putting the vast ruins in context. This was a totally new experience for us, and other than a little hiccup with our initial meetup, it was flawless. Thank you, Valentina!Warm and Informative

Veran🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Pietro Paolo)

4 December 2024

Our experience with Pietro Palo made our trip to Rome come alive. He is extremely knowledgeable about Roman history and we were fascinated by the many stories and accounts he shared. He assisted us in visualising the colesseum, palantine hill and the forum back in the day. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him!Colesseum , Palantine Hill and the Forum

K🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valeria)

4 December 2024

So glad I managed to book a tour guide with Valeria, absolutely amazing experience. She was so kind, helpful and enjoyable to listen to. She has so much passion and detail to provide . I'd highly recommend her to anyone thinking about booking. Thank you!Thank you - such an amazing Tour Guide!

Rosalie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Federico)

3 December 2024

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I truly recommend the Colosseum tour with Frederico. He knows so many interresting informations about history of the place and is very helpfull for recommendations about restaurants and places to visit in Rome! I would chose him again for an other tour if I come back to Rome!Great tour with Frederico

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Eleonora)

28 November 2024

Eleonora is clearly passionate about Rome, and it shows in the joy with which she presents the city. She made us feel comfortable while learning a lot. She was patient with our questions and requests for elaboration. Her perspectives on the city were interwoven with urban planning, archeology, architecture, environmentalism, culture and other subjects.Pleasant, enlightening, and fun

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

26 November 2024

Yanira was wonderful, I highly recommend her! We were a blended family group of 9, including grandchildren, parents, and grandparents, with Spanish-only speakers and English-only speakers. Yanira did a wonderful job of switching back-and-forth, not just juggling historical information in multiple languages, but also supporting our widely-varying needs - spotting the lift for elderly grandparents who might have had difficult managing the Colosseum steps, unerringly navigating to the toilets for the pregnant woman in our group, finding the nursing room for our nursing mother. Yanira’s great guidance helped us enjoy both the Colosseum and our family time together - exactly what I was hoping for!Warm, personable, and knowledgeable!

Michiel

(About local Cecilia)

25 November 2024

Cecilia is an outstanding guide, she made the tour for me (Colosseum and Forum) and my son (10) an unforgettable experience!Fantastic experience!

Sadie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

22 November 2024

Cecilia is great! She communicated with us leading up to our trip to ensure a smooth tour of the Colosseum, helping to make sure we bought the right tickets. She was always quick to respond to any message. The tour itself was fantastic. Cecilia is very friendly and knowledgeable, and she really brought things to life. She was so engaging with our children and struck a perfect balance of entertaining and informing them, while keeping the tour interesting for us adult, too. We really couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Cecilia!Fantastic tour with Cecilia!

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valentina)

21 November 2024

Valentina was very knowledgeable about the Colloseum. She was very personable and answered all our questions. She gave addition tips and advice about visiting Rome. Thank you for making our visit so great!Colloseum with great guide!

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

17 November 2024

Carlo was amazing. He is a brilliant historian. You can tell he loves teaching. But the best was how he checked in with us every so often to see if the walking was too much. He set the pace to meet our capability. Tied for #1 amongst the 8 guides we had during our trip. Passionate and fun

Cade🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

13 November 2024

Paolo did an amazing job guiding us through the Colosseum. He was very knowledgeable, and had answers to all of our questions. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough; we all loved it.Amazing tour

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

7 November 2024

We greatly enjoyed our morning tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Paolo. He clearly communicated our meeting spot, was punctual and very patient with our family throughout the tour. He helped a couple family members avoid stairs and escorted them accordingly. Most of all he took his time, allowed us to stop and take as many photos as we wanted, and answered all our questions. Excellent Colosseum and Forum tour

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

6 November 2024

It was a great tour and our guide was very understanding and accommodating to the physical restrictions one person in our party had. Thank you !The best!

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Barbara)

2 November 2024

I don't know where to begin. We first met Barbara when she was our Coliseum tour guide. She was so friendly and her knowledge about the Coliseum was amazing. She gave us so much information and insight into those ancient times. We are 80 years old and she made sure to include stops when we needed a break. Then she helped us find a taxi back to our hotel, as we were exhausted. We had a Vatican tour scheduled with her the next day but had to cancel because my husband was sick. She took the initiative to call our hotel and talk to the manager about my husband. He sent a doctor and an ambulance came and took my husband to the hospital. Barbara kept in touch with me and even came to the hospital to help me. I also called her and asked her to talk to the doctor for me and translate what he was saying. She was truly my angel through this terrible ordeal. Don't know what I would have done without her with locals is very lucky to have such a caring, knowledgeable guide. WONDERFUL

Nancy

(About local Lia Beatrice)

29 October 2024

We are so glad we booked this tour with Lia. Her knowledge of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill is amazing. We had a wonderful time soaking in all this knowledge. It was nice to follow her lead and not have to think about where to go next. We have a greater understanding of the Roman Empire and its significance in world history. Highly recommend touring with Lia

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

28 October 2024

Meeting Carlo was easy and he was on time. His tour of the Coliseum and The Roman Forum were super informative. He has great commend of the history and detail. He was enthusiastic and interactive. We never felt we were being lectured to. He gave us options of what to see, what to explore more of and where to take breaks. We would tour with him again and recommend him to you.We Had a Great Tour with Carlo

jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 October 2024

It was a pleasure being taken through the coliseum and Forum with Lia. She knows her history and told us more than we ever knew. She had a sharp and funny sense of humor. Good tour guide.Great history lesson

euan🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Carlo)

26 October 2024

Carlo was outstanding. Friendly extremely knowledgeable patient - the ultimate perfect guide. Helped my son with his Latin translations and made history fun for us all. We can’t recommend him more highly…..Bravo. GrazieOutstanding Roman guide

Alexandre🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlo)

24 October 2024

We did the Colosseum and surroundings tour with Carlo through Withlocals, and it was an incredible experience. At first, we were unsure if the higher price was worth it, but trust me, it absolutely was. Carlo’s passion for history is contagious. Every location had a story, and he delivered it with such knowledge and enthusiasm that we were hooked from start to finish. His examples brought history to life, making the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!100% worth the experience!

Dannin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

22 October 2024

Carlo was so fun and had so much to share. His knowledge of Rome’s history has depth and breadth. He brought supplemental content to help us better visualize Ancient Rome as it was. We thoroughly enjoyed his joy and love for Rome and her layered history. Buon giorno a Roma!

Deirdre🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

20 October 2024

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide in Rome, look no further than Sara. Honestly, I’ve never had a guide who was such a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge—not just about the Coliseum, but all of Rome, its history, culture, language, and more. She has this incredible ability to bring the city’s rich and complex history to life in a way that’s easy to understand and captivating. Any question we had, she answered effortlessly, no matter how obscure. Plus, she kept things upbeat and fun the whole time. As an added bonus, she even sorted out reservations for us at her favourite local restaurant, which was an absolute gem. If you want an unforgettable experience in Rome, book Sara—you won’t regret it! Highly recommend!Book Sara for the Best Coliseum Tour

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Valeria)

20 October 2024

Briana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

19 October 2024

Pietro was amazing! He gave us an incredible private tour of the Colosseum and Underground, Palantine Hill, and Roman Forum. Pietro is an amazing storyteller and painted detailed pictures of historic events and places throughout the tour. Pietro also helped us take photos throughout the tour and answering questions. Highly recommend!

Diane

(About local Pietro Paolo)

17 October 2024

Pietro is an amazing guide. The tour was phenomenal. We learned and experienced so much. We talked about the tour for hours afterwards because we had such a great experience. Pietro really brought the past to life. A must do!Amazing tour