A private guide and arena floor access, for your own group only — the Colosseum without the crowd.
- Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
- DurationAbout 2 hours
- LanguagesEnglish
The Private Guided Tour of Colosseum with Arena Access costs €350 per group and gives your own party a dedicated official guide, entry to the Colosseum with arena floor access, and headsets to hear the guide clearly if there are more than six of you. Unlike the underground and arena floor tour, this one focuses on the Colosseum itself rather than adding Palatine Hill, and it's priced per group rather than per person, so it suits a party splitting the cost.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
private- Duration
- About 2 hours
- Meeting point
- Meeting point near the Arch of Constantine, beside the Colosseum
- Price
- €350 per group
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Private — your own party only
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time
Included
- ✓ Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access
- ✓ Private guided tour in English
- ✓ Official guide
- ✓ Headset for groups over 6 people
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access and guided tour
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Gratuities
Meeting point
Piazza del Colosseo, Rome
Nearest transit: Metro Line B to Colosseo
What 'private' and 'arena access' mean here
Private means the guide works with your own group only, not a shared small group. Arena access puts you on the reconstructed arena floor itself, the same ground where gladiators fought, rather than viewing it from the stands — a step up from the Standard ticket but distinct from the full underground hypogeum tour.
Price versus the group underground tour
At €350 per group, this costs less than the €199-per-person Underground and Arena Floor tour once you have three or more people, but it doesn't include the underground tunnels or Palatine Hill — only the Colosseum and its arena floor, privately.
Group size and headsets
The listing specifically calls out headsets for groups over six people, so plan for a party that size or larger if you want everyone to hear clearly without crowding around the guide.
Who this suits
Book this for a group that wants a private guide and arena access without paying per person, and doesn't need the Forum, Palatine Hill or the underground tunnels included. For those, the Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour or the standard guided tour cover more ground.
Who should not book this
- Solo travelers — this is priced per group, so it suits parties of two or more
- Visitors who want the Forum, Palatine Hill or the underground included
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Check prices & dates
Book your tickets in advance: popular time slots sell out.
How to book
Choose a date and confirm your group size for the headset arrangement. Meet your guide near the Arch of Constantine. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this priced per person or per group?
Per group — €350 covers your whole private party, which makes it more cost-effective the larger your group is.
Does this include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill?
No — this tour covers the Colosseum and its arena floor only; the Forum and Palatine Hill are excluded.
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