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Colosseum and Roman Forum Semi-Private Guided Tour

43 Reviews 4.77 out of 5 stars Based on 43 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 95% of reviewers | Rome, Italy

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Overview

Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors and citizens on a 2h 30min tour of Ancient Rome.
Your experience will start with the Roman Forum and will end with the Colosseum.
Walk along the Via sacra and immerse yourself in Roman history. The main path through the Roman Forum, the Via Sacra once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions. End at the Temple, which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. Visitors from around the world still leave flowers and candles at the site to this day.

Before reaching the Colosseum, you can have a general overview of the Palatine Hill where legend has it Romulus founded the city of Rome. The hill looks down over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus chariot-racing circuit.

Once inside the Colosseum, your expert guide will teach you about the amphitheatre's bloody past, with tales of gladiators, mock sea battles, and executions.

The group will be composed max by 18 people.

What's Included

  • Semi-private group
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entry ticket
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza d'Aracoeli
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Foro Romano

A walk along the Via Sacra: once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill (Pass By)

General overview of the hill
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Colosseum

Colosseum
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. It is possible to bring only small bags.
  • Please note: Colosseum ticket price 18,00. The difference is for other services.
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum and Roman Forum Semi-Private Guided Tour?

A: This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour 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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What's Included

Activity name

  • Semi-private group
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entry ticket
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Ancient Rome Multimedia Video
  • Professional guide for the Roman Forum and Colosseum
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Guided Tour for the Palatine Hill

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain conditions of the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
  • 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.
  • Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors. For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
  • Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags / backpacks / suitcases. It is possible to bring only small bags.
  • Please note: Colosseum ticket price 18,00. The difference is for other services.
  • 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.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved: we advise you to wear comfortable shoes.
  • Original ID required: All participants must present a valid original ID. Photos, copies, or photocopies are not accepted.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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