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Unveil the mysteries of the Colosseum and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

1.5 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 green kiosk just outside the ground level Colosseum metro station on the right - 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. Inside the Colosseum

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like The Colosseum Arena floor and the Emperors seat, 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!

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

Kirsten🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

30 July 2025

This was our first tour on the day we landed from the States and our youngest was beyond jet lagged, but Pietro was understanding and still gave a great tour. He saved us so much time in navigating the check points on entry for each section and his iPad with additional pictures and videos were very helpful in explaining and visualizing what it would have been like during the games. I would recommend any tour with him! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Great tour of the Colosseum

Larissa

(About local Pietro Paolo)

25 July 2025

Paolo is an amazing guide! He knows to adapt the content to the levels of teenagers and adults. he is kind and very competent. We feel how deep he knows topics and historic events. We highly recommend Paolo if you want a memorable experience of Rome.Highly recommended

John🇭🇰 Hong Kong

(About local Pietro Paolo)

19 July 2025

Great guided tour. Pietro brought the Colosseum and ancient Roman times to life. Nice pace, very considerate of the needs of the kids and grandparents, and answered all our questions with in-depth detail with beautiful illustrations. Highly recommended. Just Fabulous

Alana

(About local Alessandra)

17 July 2025

Alessandra was absolutely amazing. We got to the meeting place early and she was there ready to start. I have 4 kids ranging from 7-16 and they were all so engaged in everything she said. She always made sure my youngest came to the front so he could see and hear. Alessandra was so informative, we learnt so much from our hour with her and she happily answered any questions that we had. We were all so glad we had an expert showing us around, it made the experience so much more worth it. I would highly recommend booking a tour with Alessandra with anyone looking to learn about the history of the Colosseum.

Maria🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Pietro Paolo)

10 July 2025

A very nice guided tour that was appreciated by the whole family. I recommend it! Communication beforehand was also very good. Good tour

Peter🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

8 July 2025

We opted for the shorter 1.5 hour tour thinking our kids would lose interest and Frederico made the most of it, filling us in on the history and giving us an appreciation of what it was like in Ancient Rome. It was a nice and relaxing pace with plenty of good photo ops along the way. Two Thumbs Up!Great tour of the Colliseum

louise🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

8 July 2025

We booked a 90 minute tour of the Colosseum with Pietro Paolo. The administration of booking and connecting was highly efficient and user friendly. Pietro Paolo was extremely welcoming and helpful ahead of our trip and made the logistics and planning very easy. The actual tour was phenomenal, Pietro Paolo's background knowledge, level of detail and understanding, coupled with his ability to communicate not just fluently in English, but with nuance and metaphor was fantastic. He brought the Colosseum alive for us and skillfully described not just the brilliance of the engineering for its time, but the historical purpose and many more broader learnings that can be taken away from the Romans and how they existed.Best tour guide you will find

Steve and Jo🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Cecilia)

29 June 2025

We met with Cecilia for a private tour of the Colosseum and greatly appreciated the opportunity to spend time with an extremely well-informed, interesting and pleasant young lady. Cecilia shared information about the arena and helped bring to life the history of the people who lived and died there. Cecilia was enthusiastic and willing to spend time answering our questions. We were delighted with the tour.An amazing tour of the Colosseum

Vicki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

25 June 2025

We had a fabulous tour with Paolo, today. From booking to conclusion the process was seamless. His explanations and imagery brought the venue to life. His knowledge of the history was vast and his charming and engaging personality added to the overall perfect experience. Best Tour of the Colleseum!!

Amanda🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Pietro Paolo)

22 June 2025

Pietro Paolo provided a fun, informative and engaging tour for our family, including our two small kids. Highly recommend!Great family tour

Abby🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

18 June 2025

Our tour guide Paolo was the best! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered each and every question we had. No matter how silly. He joked with us and informed us of several facts that we did not know. He was packed full of so much good information. We are so grateful and thankful for him and the way he elevated our experience at the colosseum. Highly recommend him. We are from the United States and were worried about the language barrier but Paolo spoke English very well and his communication skills were top notch. We wish we would have booked him for the forum tour as well because of all the information we feel we missed out on just wondering around. Do yourself a favor and book him. You will not regret it. Paolo was amazing!

Mel and Ryan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Pietro Paolo)

16 June 2025

Paolo was amazing! Very informative with information about the colosseum and Roman history but he didn’t overload us or bore us with information! Highly recommend him for your Rome tours!Best Colosseum guide in Rome!

Lourdes🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bado)

14 June 2025

Bado has a true love for Rome and its incredible history. His tour of the Colosseum was interesting, exacting and thorough. Don’t heditate to book him.

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Cecilia)

13 June 2025

Cecilia was incredibly knowledgable and patient as we navigated the tour with our two children. A must do in Rome! An amazing guide and experience!

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🇺🇸 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

Miranda🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Bado)

30 May 2025

Bado met us on time and was prepared for an informative tour. He knew how to get us into the colosseum quickly and he knew when to share information with us. He didn't overwhelm us with facts and he answered our questions clearly. Bado has lots of knowledge and a skill for sharing it. We had a great time.Humour and information combined

Rachael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bado)

29 May 2025

I booked Bado sort of last minute (2 days beforehand) and I’m so glad I did! He is such an interesting man, speaks 5 languages, is extremely knowledgeable and informative. We had a wonderful tour of the Coliseum that was just the 3 of us which felt so much more personalized and so reasonably priced in comparison. I highly recommend him as a guide. Good luck on your Masters Thesis Bado! Bado is the best

FORTYLOVE🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Cecilia)

28 May 2025

We absolutely enjoyed our private tour with Cecilia. She is very knowledge and pleasant to listen. Thank you.Great Tour!

Charlene

(About local Cecilia)

26 May 2025

We got off an airplane from Chicago and went straight to the Colosseum to meet Cecilia. We had no idea what to expect and she made it a fun, informative, delightful tour through history! She was knowledgeable and made a long journey very delightful! We would recommend her services Highly. We were a group of seven and she related to each and every one of us. Thanks Cecilia!Wonderful experience!

Tori🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alessandra)

21 May 2025

Such a good tour. Our favorite of our trip. Wish we had longer with her. So informative and fun. Would highly recommend using Alessandra for any tour. Alessandra is the best!

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

18 May 2025

we met Pietro exactly where and when he said he would be. The tour gave us access to parts of the colosseum that we would not have been able to view and also allowed us easy entry and to skip the long lines. Of particular interest was the training of the gladiators and the lives that they lived, albeit short for many. Very knowledgeable, prompt and polite.

Ian, Sue and Neil🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

15 May 2025

Nothing was too much trouble. We learned so much and he brought everything to life. Outstanding. Paulo absolutely brilliant.

Joan and Kent🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

12 May 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of touring the Colosseum with Sara, and it truly was the highlight of our visit to Rome. In just an hour and a half she made the ancient world of Rome come alive in a way we will never forget. My husband, a lifelong lover of history, was captivated, and as someone who always loved learning, but never found history classes engaging, I was completely drawn by the way Sara told the story of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome. Her ability to weave together the grand history with vivid, personal details made every stone and corridor feel alive. We feel so fortunate to have had Sara as our guide. Her passion, knowledge, and storytelling made this tour not just informative but truly magical. Thank you, Sara, for an unforgettable journey through history!Sara, Our Unforgettable Roman Storyteller

Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

11 May 2025

Our guide was fantastic, both in providing interesting information and making the your confortable for my 91-year-old mother. Would highly recommend.Great!

Gayle

(About local Pietro Paolo)

26 April 2025

Paolo was very knowledgeable regarding the Colosseum. We had booked an 1-1/2 hour tour and Paolo spent 2-1/2 hours with the three of us. He very handsome and funny. I would highly recommend this tour or any of the other many tours that Paolo can offer to you. GayleGreatest guide ever.

dominik.anand🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Valeria)

21 April 2025

We had a great time visiting the Colosseum with Valeria. It was most engaging and and dynamic. The kids loved it. Thank you.Excellent tour!

Michelle🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ledio)

15 April 2025

MARK🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Valeria)

8 April 2025

We had a private tour for 3 - Everything worked perfectly and Valeria was a great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and a good storyteller. Also super smooth with the meeting and ticket routines. We would definitely book Valeria again.Fun, engaging and seemless

Maissan

(About local Cecilia)

24 March 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Cecilia as our tour guide at the Colosseum. She was incredibly knowledgeable and insightful, bringing the history of the site to life with engaging storytelling. She also went out of her way to make the tour fun and interactive for our kids, keeping them interested throughout. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the experience truly memorable. We highly recommend her! Cecilia is the best!

Mirka🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yanira)

26 February 2025

We had a Colosseum tour with Yanira and we couldn’t wish for a better guide. Yanira is very friendly, extremly knowledgeable, she explains the history facts in the best possible and un a such interesting way. Do not hesitate to book her for your memorable Rome tours. We wished we had booked more tours with her. Yanira is your best guide in Rome

Iain

(About local Federico)

24 February 2025

Thank you Federico for a thoroughly enjoyable and informative afternoon. You really managed to bring the experience alive with your incredibly knowledge and insight in to Roman life. I cannot recommend Federico enough.

rhq66vr8tj

(About local Eleonora)

23 February 2025

My son and I enjoyed our private tour it was all we were looking for and more! Eleonora provided an individualized experience full of interesting facts and background information, and even sparkled a few refreshing more light-hearted pieces of information into our tour. I definitely recommend Eleonora, and will book her again next time I will come to Rome. John

Lorna

(About local Pietro Paolo)

18 February 2025

Paulo was a fantastic guide and I couldn't recommend him too highly. From the point of booking, his communication was excellent, clear and very helpful indeed. We booked Paulo for a tour of the Colosseum, wanting to gain a better historical understanding than we might have done from the audio guide or the boards around the site. And we had a much, much better experience than we could possibly have hoped for - Paulo really is a passionate historian and incredibly knowledgeable about all of Rome. We had already covered so much of the history even before we walked through the archway and onto the Arena floor and Paulo made it completely come to life for us as we entered the Arena. He answered our questions brilliantly - the history, the architecture, the nature of the games, the animals, the gladiators, the emperors and the citizens and so much more AND his many pictures and historic images helped to further illuminate and enhance the experience. I think our tour over-ran a bit as Paulo was happy to answer all of our questions in great detail and with true depth of knowledge, being very generous with his time and knowledge and very patient with all our questions. If you are looking for a guide who will bring historic Rome to life, is a font of fascinating information, as well as being charming and helpful - pick Paulo for your tour!.Fantastic guide, highly recommended

Janine

(About local Pietro Paolo)

16 January 2025

Paolo was a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and funny guide. We loved every minute of our tour. Paulo was informative and relatable to 4 teenagers. We would highly recommend Paolo. Amazing personal tour

Candice

(About local Pietro Paolo)

28 December 2024

This was a highlight of our time in Rome. Pietro was so knowledgeable and made the tour fascinating for both adults and our teenage boys. We did the arena and underground with Pietro, he made the history fun and relatable for our kids. Highly recommend ta tour with Pietro!Fantastic tour, kept the kids engaged

Cody🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

24 December 2024

Yanira was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience at the colosseum very enjoyable. She was very easy to talk to you and made sure you could understand and hear her during the tour! I would recommend her for anyone looking for a VIP tour with someone who knows it all! Amazing

bnthompson87

(About local Sara)

20 November 2024

Sara is a great person that transported us back in time with her amazing knowledge of Rome and the Colosseum. She is passionate about her work and it shows in her presentation. She is also very friendly and approachable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who is looking for a great tour guide in Rome. Beyond her expertise on the Colosseum, Sara has also been an invaluable resource for our entire trip to Italy. She provided us with personalized travel advice, suggesting hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Her recommendations for local eateries were spot on, leading us to authentic and delicious meals. With Sara's guidance, our Italian adventure has been truly unforgettable.

Scot🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

12 November 2024

Pietro Paolo provided such wonderful insight, history and stories. He was very accommodating to our schedule and all the questions we had. Highly recommend. Amazing guide!

leonie🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Pietro Paolo)

3 November 2024

Pietro was friendly, though he looked tired. His English was monotonous, so it was a bit hard to follow. Friendly

Sergio

(About local Pietro Paolo)

26 October 2024

Pietro Paolo was excellent, what a memorable time. Highly recommended. I would schedule any one of his tours again. Excellent Experience

Denise🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Valeria)

26 October 2024

Best decision to hire a local private guide. Was 5 adult family members travelling together. Valeria was knowledgeable and informative and made the experience geared for our pace and interest. She made the extra effort to find quieter spots to share her information and made sure we were all good with the stairs. Well worth private guide

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

23 October 2024

I had such a good time with Pietro! He was full of information and took the time to explain some very interesting details that you definitely would not get listening to an audio guide! You may think spending the extra money on a private tour guide is extravagant, but I promise you, Pietro was worth every euro! Prior to even meeting him, he communicated regularly through the app and I never had any questions of what I needed to do next. He was fun and (I know this is his job, but) he really knew his history!Just not enough time with Pietro!

lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

17 October 2024

Great communication on meeting prior to your. Pietro had engaging stories and great visuals to assist in understanding the history. Excellent guide

Elizabeth 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Valentina)

29 September 2024

We loved our experience touring the colosseum with Valentina. She had an excellent ability and willingness to engage with each member of our family and share stories of particular interest to them. Our kids really enjoyed the tour as did we. Thanks Valentina 💕Engaging for the whole family

Bob🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

24 September 2024

Paolo was an amazing and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend his guide services!Outstanding Colosseum tour!

Zac🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

23 September 2024

Informative and energetic, Sara showed us all we could possibly see in the two days we were in Rome. She never stopped talking, and that was a wonderful thing! The absolute wealth of knowledge she has about the city is unparalleled. Not only did we learn so much about the ancient city, she also took us to some of the tastiest places for pizza, suppli, and the most decadent slushie espresso topped with fresh whipped cream just outside the Pantheon. Delicious treats with spectacular views! We are Americans and Sara spoke very clear English. We rarely had trouble understanding her. In a city with so much to do and see, we felt like we didn’t miss a thing. We would recommend Sara to anyone we know who will be visiting Rome in the future. Grazie, Sara!Touring Rome with Sara was a Joy!

Katherine🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Pietro Paolo)

19 September 2024

What a nice guy! Peter was on time, happy and very knowledgeable. I would def use him for my next tour in Rome! Great guide!!!

Kelly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

17 September 2024

Our tour with Sara was absolutely amazing, right from the beginning her communication was excellent, catering our tour specifically to us! She took all the stress out of planning a visit to the Colosseum, and made it so fun! Her knowledge of the area and enthusiasm to share it is incredible, and I don’t know how she keeps all that info in her head! We’re already hoping for a return trip to Rome, and our first step will be to contact Sara again! Marvelous Rome!

Irina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Pietro Paolo)

12 September 2024

We had the best time exploring the Colosseum with Pietro! He was fun, knowledgeable and incredible considerate. The best part of our trip so far! Highly recommend!!!Pietro rocked It!