Exclusive Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

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.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
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)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the "Oppio Caffe" on Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi. The guide will have a sign with your name on it.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Vatican Guided Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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.

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