Exclusive Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

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.

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.

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.

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

• 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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• Headsets (over 8 pax) so you can always hear your guide
• Professional art historian private guide
• Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (recommended)

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The meeting point is in front of the “Oppio Caffe” on Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via
Nicola Salvi.
TO JOIN THE ACTIVITY, IS STRICTLY REQUIRED TO BE AT THE MEETING POINT FOR THE CHECK-IN AT LEAST 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE TIME!
All visitors MUST have a photo ID for the Colosseum security check! Security may prevent you from entering the monument.
A vaccination certificate is mandatory.
Please be advised that the Colosseum’s capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure, especially on national holidays and events. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security.
The actual departure time can differ up to 30 minutes from the one selected.
The order in which the sites will be visited may vary depending on the availability of entry
NOTE:
• Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags, and luggage/trolley, selfie sticks
• You cannot get into the Colosseum with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. It is possible to take small bags only. The Colosseum does not provide a bag check, so you cannot carry this kind of article inside the Colosseum.

All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour



Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Vatican Guided Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.