VIP Colosseum Tour with Ancient Rome Forums and Emperors' Palace

5.0 (2 reviews) Rome, Italy
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Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Enjoy an exclusive private tour of Ancient Rome, offering a unique and personalized experience through its most legendary landmarks with an expert guide.

Your adventure begins at the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of Roman politics, commerce, and daily life. As you walk among its ruins, your guide will bring history to life with tales of political debates, grand temples, and public gatherings. Key highlights include the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Curia, the historic seat of the Roman Senate.

Next, ascend Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, where emperors built their opulent palaces. Explore the ruins of the Domus Augustana and take in breathtaking views of the Forum and Circus Maximus, while uncovering the myths and legends tied to this iconic hill.

The tour culminates at the Colosseum, the grand arena of gladiator battles. Step inside to witness its incredible architecture and hear stories of epic spectacles that defined Roman entertainment.

What's included

  • Blue Badge guide
  • Local guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • All activities
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Colosseum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Guided tour of the Colosseum and visit the glorious remains of Ancient Rome, birthplace of modern civilization and capital of the Roman Empire. Listen to the astonishing accounts of fearless leaders, epic heroines, and infamous tyrants while walking through their palaces and gardens!

    Get rid of maps, audioguides and every other annoying tool and follow our top-rated guide on this memorable tour of Ancient Rome.
    You will go inside the Colosseum and see the arena, seating levels and other amazing places and remains that make this building the most famous monument in the world! You will learn about the spectators past-times, the gladiators combats, the spectacles management and other great facts and curiosities.
  2. Roman Forum
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The tour also includes a detailed visit of the Roman Forum. It was the main square, the main assembly location for the Roman population. Here will will see the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Tryumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, the Temples of Saturn and Concord and other famous religious and political buildings.
  3. Palatine Hill
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Last stop is the Palatine Hill, from here you can enjoy a spectacular view.

    This is a tour you must take on your visit to Rome!

    It will be fun, informative & unforgettable!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21

End point

At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Each traveler must present a valid ID card or 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.

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