Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Private Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
There’s nothing better than a private tour of ancient Rome. Join us for a fully personalised experience, where you have full control and see what you want to see.
After meeting at the Arch of Constantine, your small group and expert guide will enter the ancient Colosseum. Ask your guide anything you want to know as they bring this historic stadium to life - after all, this is your tour! You’ll have plenty of time to see everything you want to see.
As you move to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, you'll walk in the footsteps of Emperors through the Imperial Palace and follow the routes of great senators and orators as we wind through the towering temples and archways of the Forum.
Let's start exploring!
*Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase*
**Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.**
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
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.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Walk in the path of Rome's famous Gladiators and have your expert guide tell the stories and famous events that occurred inside the huge walls of the Colosseum. Explore the incredible ancient stadium as your guide brings to life this immense structure. It holds many secrets. Will you discover them all?
Palatine Hill
Discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below. Only the wealthiest and most influential people in Rome lived on the Palatine, and now, with the help of your expert guide, you get to learn all about them!
Options
Carpe Diem Rome: Private Tour
What‘s Included
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Completely customisable, private tour. See what you want to see!
Discover the incredible history of one of the world's greatest empires!
Guided Tour with a local, expert historian
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
40 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
C3200DOjesst,May 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an incredible experience to walk through. Our tour guide Daniel was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout reat
Private tour worth it
Extraordinary797677,May 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide share her passion for archeology with our small group of 5. She answer all our questions. The only thing to change is give more precision on the meeting point and have the sign all up ( not under the arm)
Great Day at The Coliseum
marykJ3324YF,Apr 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day! Lumi was a wonderful tour guide. She was informative, funny, and made the tour very enjoyable. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Wonderful guide
F9276XPannem,Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbara was a wonderful guide, very dynamic, knowledgeable and charismatic. She kept us on schedule, was solicitous and even hung around after the official end of the tour to answer additional questions.
Amazing trip back in time to ancient Rome
karengL1814NP,Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour which took us into the arena & all areas (except for basement…..that is on a separate tour) of the Colliseum & into the archaeological park to the Roman Forum. Daniel our guide was so informative & professional & never bored us!! Very comprehensive tour ,the time just flew by!
Recommended
lindsayb635,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour leader Fi was great made it very interesting and kept us engaged. The tour itself was drowning in culture, history and the enormity of what had come before us.
Incredible day!
R7082TDjillr,Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a small group tour with Aurora. She was excellent! The knowledge she had and shared with us about the ruins, history, symbolisms and more was astounding. The priority access to the coliseum is a must! It saved us a tremendous amount of time waiting in long lines. She was friendly and easy to learn from. I highly recommend this tour and using Aurora as your guide. You won’t be disappointed!!!
great experience and excellent guide
johndC4519RO,Sep 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very enjoyable afternoon. Barbara was knowledgable, informative and very friendly. I would recommend.
Totally Amazing, WOW.
williamdK8792GA,Sep 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Tour Guide Aurora was amazing, so knowledgeable. The insight She provide made the adventure come to life. I couldn't quite grasp the size of Caesars home at Paletine Hill, until I viewed it from beyond Circus Maximus, WOW. Thank You Aurora, You were Magnificent.
Absolutely amazing. 100% recommend Aurora as your guide.
L3650SZbend,Sep 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aurora was the best guide we have had on our entire vacation. She is extremely knowledgeable, and you can tell that she loves her job, and loves sharing her knowledge with others. I would 100% recommend requesting her as your guide.
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