Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit three of Rome's ancient highlights, all in a single tour—and enjoy the most personalized way to explore the city—on this private tour. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, as your guide provides deep insight into the history and cultural significance of these ruins. Perfect for first-timers and history lovers seeking an immersive experience in discovering Rome's ancient legacy.

Enjoy a personalized experience with this private tour
Maximize your sightseeing time with this three-in-one tour
Learn facts and stories from your historian guide you'd otherwise miss
Beat ticket anxiety with prearrange entry to all sites

What's Included

Local taxes
Blue Badge guide
Professional art historian guide
Local guide
Private tour
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

P.za del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate

Dress code is smart casual
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Social distancing has to be maintained
The customer has to bring their own mask
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 39 reviews

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Great experience

MaraLee_M, Oct 2025

Booked last minute and had a great experience. So glad we added this into our visit. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide!

Don't miss this

Matt_C, Jan 2024

This was a fantastic tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill. Our guide, Claudia, was incredibly knowledgeable, energetic and passionate about the history of Rome.

Great tour

Grace_M, Sep 2023

Our tour guide Tomaso was great. Tomaso was very knowledgeable about the whole history and answered all questions. The tour covered everything we wanted to see and learn about. I would highly recommend this tour if you are interested in history or architecture.