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Exclusive Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

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Overview

Enjoy this special private guided 3-hour Tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Bypass the queue at the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. With this tour you can maximise your time enjoying awesome experience.

Tour for family with kids, groups of friends and couples.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Professional art historian private guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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

End point

Via della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

Meet your guide and start your journey through the centuries. Enjoy this Private Tour of the Colosseum to explore Ancient Roman history. Walk past the often-long lines with your skip-the-line ticket. Live a special experience inside this majestic monument. In the comfort of a private group (your party size), you will have a pleasant stroll in the history and glory of the Roman Empire. Your informative guide will make your experience funny and full of good memories.Your personal guide will tell you about the techniques of construction invented by the Romans and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to built the Colosseum. Inside the Colosseum, you will walk around the first tiers and reach the arena to learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of sea-battles, the cages where lions were kept before the games started, the rooms in which gladiators were waiting before they reached the arena, the executions, and the excitement of the spectators attending the most spectacular, fantastic, and expensive games in human history. After exploring the first level you will reach the second tiers to enjoy the best inside and outside view of the Colosseum. During the tour, your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.The tour is suitable for all ages, including children.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Start your second part of the tour exploring the Palatine Hill residence of the Roman Emperors, overlooking on one side the Circus Maximus and on the other side the valley of the Roman Forum. Visit the Forum after your walk through Palatine Hill.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

The Roman Forum is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, with some of ancient Rome's most evocative ruins: the Temple of Julius Caesar (built in the same spot where his body was cremated), the Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, Basilica of Maxentius, and much more.The tour will lead you up to Capitoline Hill to admire the suggestive ruins of the millenary Latin civilization. Observe the elegant renaissance square designed by Michelangelo and decorated with the statue of Marcus Aurelius. Enjoy then the most beautiful panoramic views of Rome from the top of the Capitoline Hill
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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
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The order in which the sites will be visited may vary depending on the entry's availability

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: All Fees and Taxes.Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.Professional art historian private guide.Headsets (over 8 pax) so you can always hear your guide. The following is NOT included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off.Food and drinks.Gratuities (recommended). 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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Activity code: C-153188P29

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Professional art historian private guide
  • Headsets (over 8 pax) so you can always hear your guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (recommended)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The order in which the sites will be visited may vary depending on the entry's availability
  • All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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