Colosseum Small Group Tour with Mamertine Prison Access

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Colosseum

  Enjoy a guided visit inside the world’s most famous amphitheater — the Colosseum. With an expert, English-speaking guide and in a small VIP group of up to 7 people, you’ll explore the arena where gladiators once battled before roaring crowds and Roman emperors. Learn about the incredible architecture, hidden mechanisms, and dramatic stories that made the Colosseum the symbol of imperial power. Walk through its ancient corridors and stands as your guide brings the past to life with fascinating details and historical insights. This intimate guided tour ensures a personal, crowd-free experience of one of the greatest monuments in human history.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Foro Romano

  Walk through the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of ancient Rome’s political, religious, and social life. With your included ticket, explore at your own pace the ruins of temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches that once echoed with the voices of senators, priests, and orators. Imagine the processions, trials, and speeches that shaped the destiny of an empire. Admire landmarks such as the Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, and the House of the Vestal Virgins. Each stone tells a story of power, faith, and ambition. Take your time to wander, reflect, and capture photos in this open-air museum — a place where history feels alive beneath your feet.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Palatine Hill

  Continue your journey to the Palatine Hill, one of the most ancient and legendary parts of Rome. According to myth, this is where Romulus founded the city in 753 BC. As you explore the ruins of imperial palaces and lush gardens, imagine life as it was for the emperors who ruled the ancient world from these heights. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus, offering perfect photo opportunities and a sense of peace above the busy city. With your self-guided access, you can stroll through the area at your own pace, discovering hidden corners and ancient frescoes that reveal the grandeur of Rome’s golden age.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Your ticket also includes access to the Mamertine Prison, one of Rome’s most sacred and ancient sites. Located beneath the Capitoline Hill, this underground cell dates back over 2,000 years and is believed to have held Saints Peter and Paul before their martyrdom. Step into this powerful place of faith and history, where stone walls still echo the stories of justice and redemption. Visit at your own pace and take time to reflect in this quiet, atmospheric corner of ancient Rome — a truly moving experience that complements your journey through the Eternal City’s past.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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