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Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

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Small group on the Palatine Hill with the Roman Forum in the background
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Overview

Join a small group ( 15 people or less ) of travellers and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert, licensed guide. Our VIP Colosseum tour is perfect for travellers looking for a more personalised experience.

Our pace is comfortable and leisurely, so the tour is appropriate for guests of all ages and fitness levels. The tour lasts around 3 hours, giving you more than enough time to explore.

Select the Restricted Arena Access option to stand on the Arena Floor!

Please note: Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. On these days, tours are discounted

What's Included

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Radios if required
  • Admission to the Colosseum Arena
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via di San Gregorio
00186 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

We will end at the Roman Forum.

What To Expect

Arch of Constantine

Meet your guide in the shadow of a 4th-century triumphal arch! This monument celebrated the emperor Constantine's defeat of his rival, Maxentius. It is one of ancient Rome's best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

Save hours standing in line as you step straight inside the Colosseum. Your expert guide will transport you back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire. Expect fascinating facts and anecdotes with masterful storytelling.Learn about the Colosseum's gladiator fights, beast hunts and executions, and recreate the scenes as you gaze down at the arena floor. Discover how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum—with plenty of stops at the best photo spots!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Via Sacra (Pass By)

Tread the ancient cobbled stones of the Via Sacra (Sacred Way), the road triumphant generals and legionaries took into the Roman Forum while celebrating Rome's victories over her enemies.
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Foro Romano

The last stop on your tour takes you into the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of Rome's empire.Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas and much much more as you tread the same stones as the likes of Julius Caesar, Cicero and Augustus.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Your next stop takes the exact spot where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was on this hill that Romulus killed his twin brother Remus before founding the Eternal City in 753 BC. The Palatine Hill gives us our word ‘palace’ because it was here where Rome’s rich and famous resided.Discover the remains of the luxury imperial palaces as you explore the 'Beverly Hills' of the ancient world. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly magical experience.
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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 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum 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. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour?
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
  • Radios if required.
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included).
  • Small group, personalised experience.
The following is NOT included:
  • Admission to the Colosseum Arena.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Radios if required
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
  • Small group, personalised experience
  • Admission to the Colosseum Arena

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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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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.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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