Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

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Overview

Enjoy the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine hill through a relaxing and entertaining private tour with skip-the-line tickets. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.

You'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you'll once again head straight inside with special access tickets. Explore the Emperors' Palace and temples, markets, and monuments as you walk streets once frequented by historical greats like Julius Caesar. This spot was the center of western civilization. The ruins aren't always easy to interpret, but with a knowledgeable expert on hand, you’ll be transported back in time to the heyday of the ancient city.

What's Included

Colosseum entrance ticket
Private tour
3,5 hours guided tour
Professional blue badge guide

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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

You will meet your private driver speaking English in the lobby of your hotel or in front of your AirBnB and you'll go to meet your private guide (ONLY with Pick Up option selected)

Meeting point

Largo Corrado Ricci
00184 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

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What To Expect

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome.The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

You'll visit the Palatine Hill, the most famous of the 7 hills of Rome, a prestigious place full of historical memory to which our guide will able to dedicate the right attention. On the Palatine you will in fact learn about Rome's most ancient past and discover those place considered sacred by the Romans for having been the scene of the mythical events that led to the foundation of the city. The guide will show you the area of the mythical lupercal where the she-wolf nursed the twins Romulus and Remus. The visit of the Palatine Hill will continue showing you the remains of the immense imperial residence.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

Enjoy a private tour with your personal storyteller by entering the Colosseum with our skip-the-line tickets, a true blessing especially during hot and crowded summer days! Your private guide will help your imagination with visual aids and reconstructions of ancient buildings and you will experience how Roman history comes to life thanks to an expert storyteller. Retrace the same sites you got to know in your favorite Ancient Rome movies like “the Gladiator”, “Spartacus”, “Ben-Hur”. The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held aprox 50,000 spectators.

1 hour 30 minutes • 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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is casual
A bottle of water will be always helpful

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025