Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight
At a glance
Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight is a 4h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome City Tours. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $399.70 per person. Included: Professional art historian guide, Colosseum reservation fee, Local taxes.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
This is the perfect tour for you to start your holiday in Rome. This 4-hour tour begins in the company your own private, licensed guide you visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and much more. As this is a private tour you can discuss the itinerary with your guide to ensure you spend time seeing the sights that you really want to see!
What's included
What's included
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee
- Local taxes
- All activities
Not included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
You'll meet your guide for the interior of the Colosseum. Your guide will explain all about this magnificent amphitheatre, how it was designed and built and also about the bloody contests that were held there between gladiators and exotic beasts.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Once back outside the Colosseum you see the splendid Arch of Constantine and then take a short walk to the Forum, Ancient Rome’s main square and the hub of all activity, religious, political and social. Here there are the ruins of many wonderful buildings; of the Temple of Julius Caesar built over the spot where he was cremated, the Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Senate House and the Basilica of Mexentius to name a few.
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Stop 3 · 2m
You then proceed to Piazza Venezia with its famous white marble monument, Il Vittoriana, built in 1885 as a commemoration to King Victor Emmanuel II and lovingly called “The Wedding Cake” by the local population.
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Stop 4 · 1h
A short walk takes you to some of Rome’s other “must see” sights; the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. This is a great 4-hour tour to see the very best of Rome!
Meeting point
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground floor (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a paper 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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome Private Tour: Colosseum Forum & City Highlight take?
The experience lasts about 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $399.70 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?
Professional art historian guide; Colosseum reservation fee; Local taxes; All activities.
Where does it start?
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground floor (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 24 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
