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Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome

Rome, Italy
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

The Colosseum draws some of the largest crowds of any site in Rome, and navigating the arena and Roman Forum without context makes it easy to move through both without a clear understanding of what you're looking at. This private tour is led by an art historian who covers the history of the gladiatorial arena and walks through the Roman Forum, where the layout and remains of ancient Rome's civic center come into focus.
  • Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on a private tour
  • Learn far more than you would exploring on your own
  • Navigate vast sites with ease as your guide leads the way
  • Explore ancient Rome's highlights without committing to a full day of sightseeing

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Local taxes
  • 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
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21, Roma RM, Italy

    At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro exit, on the ground level (there is only one exit, just in front the documents). Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

2

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

3

Colle Capitolino

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
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • 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

5.0
based on 6 reviews
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Great Tour!

Daniel_C, May 2024
Excellent tour. Navigated the lines efficiently and had every question answered during the tour. Really enjoyed our time together.

Well Worth It

Lori_T, Jan 2023
Claudia does an excellent job. We had a most engaging visit to the Colosseum, Forums, and Palatine Hill. Great for different generations of travelers.

Would recommend to family & friends. Excellent.

Carole_S, Sep 2022
Sara was excellent, knowledgeable, friendly, didn’t make us feel rushed at any time. She cares about her job/work and is excited to share her knowledge about the history of Rome. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her or to take this tour.

Amazing!

BARB_M, Sep 2022
The knowledge of Guide had. He was able to give us all of the highlights on what could’ve been an eight hour tour and he was awesome explaining everything to us

Great guide! Great Tour!

Alan_R, Oct 2019
It turned out my wife and I were the only ones on this private tour. Marta is a great guide. We were able to skip-the-line, as well go to some places most folks don't know about. Don't hesitate and take this tour!

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Ciao Alan, thanks for your nice review. Marta is lovely ;) and I am happy you've spent a good time with her. Hope to see you again here in Italy. All the best from all our staff at Rome City tours

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