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The 10 most popular city tours. What you actually see, who runs them, and the price gap between the basic ticket and the special-access version.

10 Best City Tours In Rome

Rome: Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & City Center Tour

Rome: Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & City Center Tour - Meeting in Vatican City: where to start and what to wear

1.Rome: Full-Day Colosseum, Vatican Museums & City Center Tour

Most Popular★ 4.8

A 7-hour Rome day trip bundling the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, and major piazzas with a guided expert and transport.

“It was rainy and gloomy weather, but Caroline’s good mood and cheerfulness made this into a sunny day for me. Her knowledge of Rome and its history goes far beyond what she talks about in the tour. I would recommend her to everyone who visits Rome. 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶”

563 reviewsFrom $192.53by The Tour Guy

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Rome: Colosseum Arena Private Tour with Ancient City

Rome: Colosseum Arena Private Tour with Ancient City - The Gate of Death: What You Get When You Enter Differently

2.Rome: Colosseum Arena Private Tour with Ancient City

★ 4.9

Get Arena-floor access via Gladiator’s Gate, then Roman Forum and Palatine Hill views with a private guided tour.

“Barbara was a fantastic guide. She had a wealth of knowledge, was so fun and enthusiastic, and really knew the best spots in the Colosseum to stop and tell us more information, and to take photos. We did a private tour, my teenage son and I, and she kept him engaged and interested the whole…”

75 reviewsFrom $268.49by The Ultimate Italy

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Rome: Introduction to the Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

Rome: Introduction to the Colosseum and Ancient City Tour - The Colosseum Story You’ll Actually Remember

3.Rome: Introduction to the Colosseum and Ancient City Tour

★ 4.8

Skip the ticket line at the Colosseum, then explore Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with an expert guide and audio headsets.

“Catherine nous a fait une visite en petit groupe (8) en français absolument parfaite. D’excellentes explications, des images et un français très précis. Un grand merci Catherine !”

75 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $58by Crown Tours

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Rome: Guided Group Colosseum & Ancient City Tour

Rome: Guided Group Colosseum & Ancient City Tour - Meeting at the Arch of Constantine (and Why Start Order May Change)

4.Rome: Guided Group Colosseum & Ancient City Tour

★ 4.8

3-hour guided Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour with priority entry from Arch of Constantine; optional arena floor access.

“We had a great time! Nariman was a fantastic guide. She was very informative and was great for pointing out the best uncrowded spots to get the best photos of the stunning architecture. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to visit the Colessum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.”

62 reviews3 hoursFrom $93by Carpe Diem Tours

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Rome: Colosseum, Arena Floor & Ancient City Group Tour

Rome: Colosseum, Arena Floor & Ancient City Group Tour - Meeting at the Arch of Constantine (and Expecting a Start-Point Twist)

5.Rome: Colosseum, Arena Floor & Ancient City Group Tour

★ 4.5

Guided 3-hour Rome tour covering the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with tickets, headsets, and a smooth paced route.

“We had some issues finding the guide but the tour company was great and called and texted pictures to help us find the her. The guide (sorry I don’t remember her name!) was very knowledgeable about the history of the Coliseum. She was able to give us some options for the tour since it was…”

47 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $82.90by Republic Experiences

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Rome: Colosseum Forums, Pantheon and City Highlights Private Tour

Rome: Colosseum Forums, Pantheon and City Highlights Private Tour - Entering the Colosseum: how the arena visit changes the whole experience

7.Rome: Colosseum Forums, Pantheon and City Highlights Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Rome half-day covering Colosseum arena, Roman Forum, Trevi coin toss, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona with a pro guide.

“Great tour with the best tour guide, Claudia - but not worth the price. The sights are a must and a good tour guide will make or break the tour but go with a small group rather than private. $525 was just more than we should've paid.”

26 reviewsFrom $426.54by Private Tours of Rome

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Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight

Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight - Roman Forum: The Political Center Walkable From the Colosseum

8.Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight

★ 5.0

Reserved Colosseum and Roman Forum in a private 6-hour tour, plus Trevi and more, with an art-historian guide in English.

“Tomasso was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. His profession as an archeologist was very helpful to bring the city to life. He made the tour very interesting for our kids and even recommended an excellent restaurant for lunch! I would highly suggest a private tour since all the kids questions were answered, we could…”

20 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $418.88by Rome City Tours

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Colosseum Arena Private Tour With Ancient City of Rome

Colosseum Arena Private Tour With Ancient City of Rome - Palatine Hill in 45 Minutes: Imperial Rome With a Storyteller

9.Colosseum Arena Private Tour With Ancient City of Rome

★ 5.0

Private Colosseum tour with arena access via Gladiator’s Gate, plus Palatine Hill and Roman Forum storytelling in English.

“I took a tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. Our guide was amazing — passionate, knowledgeable, and great at storytelling. They made the entire ancient world come to life with fascinating details, fun facts, and a real…”

19 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)by Travcus

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Rome: Colosseum, Arena & Ancient City Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum, Arena & Ancient City Guided Tour - Palatine Hill: Imperial Homes and Rome’s Mythical Start

10.Rome: Colosseum, Arena & Ancient City Guided Tour

★ 4.1

Step onto the Colosseum arena floor with a licensed historian, then see Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum on timed entry.

“Barbara was a fantastic tour guide for our Colosseum tour. She was super informative, organized, polite, and we enjoyed the whole time with her. fantastic tour.”

17 reviews1.5 - 3 hoursFrom $93by Global Experiences by Carpe Diem Tours Group

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