Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

At a glance

Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by City Wonders Ltd. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 367 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $284.89 per person. Included: Reserved Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person), Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person or €24 per person with Arena access).

Quick facts

Duration

3h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

See cancellation policy

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 2h

   Your walking tour starts at Colle Oppio, from where you can admire a view of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic ancient landmark. Then head down the hill and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, walk around the arena with your art history guide, listening to stories about the gory gladiator battles and other brutal events that once took place here.

2. Stop 2 · 30m

   Then exit the Colosseum and walk over to Palatine Hill, stopping at the Arch of Constantine on the way. Walk up the hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus, where chariot races used to take place.

3. Stop 3 · 30m

   Finally, stroll along Via Sacra, aka ‘Sacred Way,’ the main road through the Roman Forum that connected the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill and was once used for Roman triumph ceremonies. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own.
   
   Please note: As this is a private tour, your specialized art history guide can tailor the commentary to suit your interests. When booking, please list any special interests you have, such as architecture, art or culture, so your guide can prepare.

Meeting point

Good to know

• 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
• Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
• Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
• On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
• May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Frequently asked questions