Why choose this Rome tour ?

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



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What makes Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour a unique experience ?

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.


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Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your 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

Not Included

  • Admission to the Colosseum Arena

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Special Instructions:

    Our guide will be awaiting you at the Arch of Constantine located near the Colosseum holding a yellow flag with the Carpe Diem Rome logo.

    Please remember to bring identification cards on the day of the experience. Customers accompanying children are required to demonstrate their parental or guardian status. Furthermore, we kindly request that customers bring identification for the children they are accompanying. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, particularly the minors involved.

    Please provide the full names of all travelers in your group, including yourself and any co-travelers while booking your experience.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by Rome With Chef.
  • 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 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.