Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Explore the Colosseum and Forum in style on a private walking tour with an art expert, and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you’ll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum without wasting time waiting in line.

Your walking tour starts at Colle Oppio, from where you can admire a view of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic ancient landmark. Then head down the hill and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, walk around the arena with your art history guide, listening to stories about the gory gladiator battles and other brutal events that once took place here.

Then exit the Colosseum and walk over to Palatine Hill, stopping at the Arch of Constantine on the way. Walk up the hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus, where chariot races used to take place.

Finally, stroll along Via Sacra, aka ‘Sacred Way,’ the main road through the Roman Forum that connected the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill and was once used for Roman triumph ceremonies. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own.

Please note: As this is a private tour, your specialized art history guide can tailor the commentary to suit your interests. When booking, please list any special interests you have, such as architecture, art or culture, so your guide can prepare.

• 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
• Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
• Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
• On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
• May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue

• Colosseum Arena up to 2 guests
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 2 guests.
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 4 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 4 guests.
• Colosseum up to 3 guests
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 3 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included
• Colosseum up to 2 guests
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 2 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for up to 5 guests. Colosseum Arena Floor access is not included
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for 1 person
• Colosseum Arena up to 5 guests
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 5 guests.
• Colosseum Arena up to 3 guests
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum with Arena Access, including visits to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill for up to 3 guests.
• Colosseum 1 Person only
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  Private Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for 1 person. Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor not included

• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
• Reserved Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
• Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
• Guided private walking tour with expert guide for your group only

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• Please ensure to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before your departure time. Late comers cannot be accommodated.
• Our City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets to be easily recognizable at the meeting point.
• Due to Colosseum security regulations, a PASSPORT OR VALID ID DOCUMENT IS MANDATORY to join this tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid document with you on tour. Passengers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry.
• Only very small bags are allowed. There are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum.
• Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
• We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs.
• Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!

*Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by City Wonders Ltd.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
  If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 208 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 5 Travelers is accepted for booking.