PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill half day tour
At a glance
PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill half day tour is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Guide You Italy. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $234.78 per person. Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person), Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person), Headsets (for more than 6 people).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
This Private Tour is designed for those who want to discover all the highlights of Ancient Rome!
Thanks to skip the line access, start with the Colosseum, where exotic animals died to entertain the crowds and gladiators lived and fought for freedom. Find out how the Roman Emperors used spectacles in the Amphitheater to show their power!
Climb up to the Palatine Hill, where Romulus and Remus were suckled by the She-wolf and struggled to get the leadership, and where finally Romolus founded the city of Rome.
Head to the Roman Forum, the very heart of Rome for centuries, walk along the Via Sacra, where once festivals and triumphal processions took place.
Know more about Julius Caesar’s life and death, discovering the Curia Julia, the Senate House, his Temple and where he was cremated more than 2000 years ago...
* START TIME is flexible and subject to availability (1 hour before or after set time slot)
What's included
What's included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Headsets (for more than 6 people)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- 3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private guided tour
- Professional licensed guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- food and drink
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h 30m
Colosseum, also called Flavian Amphitheatre, is a giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Construction of the Colosseum was begun sometime between 70 and 72 AD and finished in just 8 years.
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Stop 2
Arch of Constantine is one of three surviving ancient Roman triumphal arches in Rome. Erected to celebrate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius.
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Stop 3
The Arch of Titus is still standing at the entrance to the Roman Forum, commemorating the conquest of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Roman emperor Titus.
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Stop 4 · 30m
According to ancient Roman legend, the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, founded Rome on the Palatine Hill.
The Palatine Hill is a four-sided plateau rising 131 feet south of the Forum and 168 feet above sea level. -
Stop 5 · 1h
Roman Forum is the most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts and was lined with shops and open-air markets.
Meeting point
You will find us at the meeting point holding a sign with your name on it.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill half day tour take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $234.78 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person); Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person); Headsets (for more than 6 people); Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services; 3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private guided tour; Professional licensed guide.
Where does it start?
You will find us at the meeting point holding a sign with your name on it.
Can I cancel?
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
