Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
At a glance
Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome is a 3h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Private Tours of Rome. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 43 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $341.41 per person. Included: Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Private tour.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 3 stops in one well-planned itinerary
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
After meeting your guide, admire all the most famous sites of Ancient Rome in just one tour.
This very special guided tour makes the ruins come alive and takes you back to the Roman Empire led by our expert and entertaining historians, with the help of visual tools and monuments' reconstructions you'll be catapulted to Ancient Rome life. Walk through the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill with this unique visit you'll have all the attention of your guide as this private tour provides a more intimate experience.
What's included
What's included
- Blue Badge guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
The tour begins from the entrance of the Colosseum. The largest Amphitheater in the Roman Empire, "the Flavian Amphitheater", this was the original name ff the Colosseum, It featured 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
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Stop 2 · 1h
After a complete visit of the Colosseum you will reach the Forum, the guide will then take you to the forum, the main square of Ancient Rome. Here you will visit the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of Gemini, the Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Septimius Severus and much more.
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Stop 3 · 1h
The tour will end on the Capitol hill that housed the temples of the most important Roman Gods. Here you will see the beautiful square designed by Michelangelo and the Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
Using graphic reconstructions and great visual tools your guide will take you through a memorable journey back to Ancient Rome.
This private tour ensure the best experience while visiting one of the most impressive attraction of Rome.
Meeting point
Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
- 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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome take?
The experience lasts about 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $341.41 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?
Blue Badge guide; Local guide; Private tour; Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person); Professional art historian guide; Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
Where does it start?
Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 43 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
