VIP Tour of the Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill by PhD Guide

Rome, Italy

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

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Overview

Get an in-depth introduction to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum during this private, half-day tour. Listen to stories of tumult and intrigue from the early days of the Eternal City as you explore the iconic, millennia-old ruins with an archaeologist who gives you special insight into the history and culture of ancient Rome.

A private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
Easily fit morning or afternoon tours into your travel schedule
Get special insight into ancient Rome from your archaeologist guide
Private tour means personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Local guide
Professional archaeologist guide
Blue Badge guide
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Food and drink
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

الكولوسيوم
00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Just outside the Colosseo metro station, ground level. At the newsagent in front the COLOSSEO subway station exit - ground level (there is only one, just opposite the monument). Street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
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.

Reviews

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Informative, friendly, knowledgeable and energetic Tour guide through Viator for the coliseum/forum/palatine hill.

Catherine_H, Sep 2025

Our PHD Tour Guide was knowldgeable in art history. She was a professional tour guide but she was very informative, friendly and energetic and took the time to answer our questions. She was definitely a cut above our experience booking through the Vatican with their tour guides. While that was inexpensive compared to this tour experience, the cheaper guides are jaded and go through the motions. So while I hesitated at first at the price, you get what you pay for. This tour guide was excellent and we all enjoyed the tour.

Wonderful tour.

Shana_G, May 2025

Excellent tour by such a knowledgeable guide. We really appreciated all of the information and insight throughout. We learned so much and really enjoyed ourselves. Sorry we were so exhausted as it was our first day in Rome and still had jet lag. Thank you.

One of the best ever!!

pmurski, May 2024

This Private tour (just my husband & myself) with Alexandra, a PhD historian/archeologist, was one of the very best we’ve done over the years. Her knowledge, outgoing personality and attentiveness to our desires as we toured were exceptional! We learned even more than we did on our last tour of the colosseum two years ago, which was with a small group of 6. It was well worth the money! If you are financially able to do a private one on one tour, don’t hesitate!!