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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour

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Rome, Italy
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On average, this is booked 129 (119) days in advance.

90 to 180 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Get a fully immersive Colosseum tour with a knowledgeable private guide and optional hotel private pick-up.

What's Included

  • Arena Access (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entrance with arena access
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Included with the options “Colosseum Arena with Transfers”, “Colosseum with Pick-up Only” and “Arena First Access & Transfers”.

Pickup details

Pick up from hotel if centrally located (within the Aurelian Walls)

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Meeting point

For the options “Colosseum Express - No Forum” and “Arena 1st Access- No Transfers”.

Via del Colosseo
31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Colosseum

Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

At the Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Learn how the pagan holiday Saturnalia influenced the unfolding of Christmas on the 25th of December today. Listen to the story of the Lapis Niger (Latin for ‘black stone’), the most ancient Latin text ever discovered in the world - which is housed in the foundation of a column in the Forum.Discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. They worked in the temple for a period of 30 years under different emperors and were regarded almost as goddesses in status. Their foremost duty was maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta which represented the heart of Rome. As legend has it - as long as the sacred flame burned, Rome would endure and be victorious.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (pass by)

Admire the view of the most important Triumphal Arch of Rome dedicated to the Famous Emperor Costantine.This Arch represents a turning point of the Roman History and Art, a dividing line between the rise of the Christians and the decline of the Roman Empire.
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Tempio di Vesta (pass by)

The Temple of Vesta (Latin Aedes Vestae; Italian: Tempio di Vesta) is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy, located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint. Since the worship of Vesta began in private homes, the architecture seems to be a reminder of its history. The extant temple used Greek architecture with Corinthian columns, marble, and a central cella. The remaining structure indicates that there were twenty Corinthian columns built on a podium fifteen meters in diameter. The roof probably had a vent at the apex to allow smoke release.
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Piazza del Colosseo (pass by)

You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past.
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Foro di Cesare (pass by)

The Forum of Caesar (in Latin, Forum Iulium) is a forum which is part of the so-called Imperial Forums in Rome, where the first forum of this complex to be built.The construction began at 54 a. C., and was finished at 29 a. C. by Augustus. While the Forum of Caesar, underwent some renovations in time of Trajan and the year after the fire 283 d. C.Julio Cesar spent huge sums of money made in the campaign of Gaul (60 million sesterces as Cicero, according to Suetonius 100 million) to buy the land and expropriate private and demolish the buildings they occupied the area, and had also relocated to the Curia hostility and faces.Julio Cesar sent instructed Cicero buy land that would serve to build the forum. Roman law had such power that even the emperors could go over the contracts.
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Via dei Fori Imperiali (pass by)

Admire the view of the famous Via dei Fori Imperiali, projected under the Government of Mussolini.
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Palatine Hill

Not so far from the Forum stands the Palatine Hill. Be ready to climb it to enjoy a marvellous view of ancient Rome, and see the hill that gave birth to Rome, the Eternal City.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-20163P13

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Arena Access (if option selected)
  • Hotel pickup (if option selected)
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entrance with arena access
  • Drop-off service (if option selected)
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill entrance
  • Official Private Guide
  • Palatine Hill Guided Tour (valid for all options but "Colosseum Only - No Forum")
  • Roman Forum Guided Tour (valid for all options but "Colosseum Only - No Forum")
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair
  • 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.
  • Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check
  • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
  • Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance(valued at €18 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience...

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