VIP Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill & Special Access Sites

4.7
(252 reviews)
Rome, Italy

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Ancient Rome with special access to the exclusive ‘Super Sites’. Beyond the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum, step inside beautifully preserved villas and buildings not seen by most tourists. Explore early Christian sites, wander through the childhood home of a Roman Emperor with vibrant original frescoes, and enter the Domus Tiberiana, touched by Nero himself. This expertly guided tour is designed for curious travelers ready to go beyond the usual highlights and uncover the deeper stories of Rome’s imperial past.

What's Included

Expertly guided walking tour
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Local English-speaking guide
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72

This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi.

End point
Colosseum

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Foro Romano

    Begin your journey through ancient Rome with a visit to the Forum, where you'll be transported back in time to experience the daily life of the empire’s citizens. As you walk along the same stones that Julius Caesar and Mark Antony once did, your guide will make the ruins feel alive again with fascinating stories and anecdotes.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Palatine Hill

    Head up Palatine Hill and into the SUPER Sites, a collection of exquisitely preserved ancient villas, temples, churches, and more. This area is rarely accessible to visitors, but with special access tickets secured in advance, you'll walk right in. The specific sites you'll visit will vary depending on what's open the day of your tour. A few possibilities are the House of Augustus, the onetime home of Caesar Augustus with vibrant frescoes that rival those of Pompeii; the church of Santa Maria Antiqua, a rare example of early Christian art and architecture; or the Domus Tiberiana, Ancient Rome's first imperial palace dating to the first century AD. No matter which of the SUPER Sites you visit, you're guaranteed an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience away from the crowds.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Colosseum

    Finally, no tour of ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the Colosseum. With pre-reserved tickets, you'll breeze past the crowds and head straight inside. You'll ascend to the first and second tiers and immerse yourself in the reality of a day at the games, from animal hunts and halftime executions to gladiatorial combat and gambling.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
  • The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
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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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