Colosseum & Forum Private Tour + Optional Arena or Underground

Duration3h

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LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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Overview

Enjoy a private 3-hour guided tour of ancient Rome with a professional guide, choosing from three Colosseum access options:

REGULAR LEVELS
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided tour of the Colosseum's Regular Levels, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena Floor and Underground access are NOT included.

ARENA FLOOR
Choose this option for a 1-hour guided Colosseum tour with direct backdoor access to the Arena Floor, and enjoy the gladiators’ perspective, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Regular Levels and Underground access are NOT included.

UNDERGROUND
For the most complete experience, choose the underground option. You’ll visit the Regular Levels, Arena Floor, and Underground in a 1-hour guided tour, followed by a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Please note that the Upper Levels of the Colosseum are not included in any option.
Please note that the order of visit may vary.

Options

Italian Guide + Regular Levels

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum
Duration: 3 hours

German Guide + Regular Levels

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum
Duration: 3 hours

German Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

Spanish Guide + Regular Levels

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum
Duration: 3 hours

English Guide + Regular Levels

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

French Guide + Regular Levels

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum
Duration: 3 hours

Spanish Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

French Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

English Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

Portuguese Guide+Regular Level

No Arena & No Underground: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Regular Levels (No Underground & No Arena Floor) & a 1.5 guided tour of the Roman Forum
Duration: 3 hours

English Guide + Underground

Underground + Arena + Regular: This includes a 1h guided tour of the Underground, Arena Floor and Regular Levels & a 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

Portuguese Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

Italian Guide + Arena Floor

Arena Floor (NO Underground): This includes a 1h guided tour of the Arena Floor (No Regular Levels & No Underground) & 1.5h guided tour of the Roman Forum.
Duration: 3 hours

What's included

Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS option.
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option - NOT included in the REGULAR LEVELS or ARENA
Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground, depending on the option you book (€18-24)

If you select the REGULAR LEVELS, Arena and Underground access are NOT included.
If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is NOT included.

What to expect

Colosseum
1h · Admission ticket included

Choose your preferred option at booking, subject to availability:

REGULAR LEVELS - Regular Levels only. No Arena or Underground access.
ARENA FLOOR - Arena only. No Regular Levels or Underground access.
UNDERGROUND - Full access: Regular Levels + Arena + Underground.

The Upper Levels are not included with any option.
Roman Forum
45m · Admission ticket included

Discover the Roman Forum and immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and walk the paths of emperors and senators. Learn how this area was once the beating heart of ancient Rome.

Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.  Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Palatine Hill
45m · Admission ticket included

Continue to the Palatine Hill, one of the most exclusive areas in ancient Rome. Discover the stories about the emperors palaces that stood here and hear the legend of Romulus and Remus, placing the foundation of the city right here.

From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum, as well as the Circus Maximus, one of the largest structures for public games and chariot racing ever built.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at the green kiosk at street level outside “Colosseo” metro station - Line B (blue line). Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign. There’s also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs. Please arrive 30 minutes before your starting time.

End point

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
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.
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund, or reschedule late arrivals.
You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
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.
This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Reviews

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