Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive Sites
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Expert archaeologist-led tour
- Explore Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's imperial palaces
- Discover hidden sites like House of the Vestals
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Guided tour with an expert archaeologist
- Visit to lesser-known sites like the House of the Vestals and the Temple of Romulus
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and flash are prohibited inside the sites.
- The tour operates rain or shine; check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the tour.
- Be prepared for a full day of walking and exploration.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- **All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour.
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour
Traveler reviews
Cool (but hot) tour of Rome
We had an amazing experience with our guide Andy! It was a full day tour, and our guide was very engaging and knowledgeable — for every question we had, he had an engaging and in-depth answer, also carefully emphasizing what we do or do not know. Overall, it was an amazing experience and we would highly recommend!
Rome in a day...or two!
Let me start by saying this was a well thought out tour with our excellent guide named Brando. We arranged a full day chauffeur service as our group has age ranges from 20-80 and we wanted all to have the opportunity to rest when needed, leave bag in car, etc. to start the day, our drivers ( we had two vans) picked us up at our flat around 10:30 and took us to meet our guide Brando at our first stop at the the Colosseum. There are many steps to get down to the entrance and Brando was very helpful and patient as we assisted our limited mobility family members down the stairs. Since we were on a private tour, we were able to access a shorter line to get into the Colosseum. Brando was well versed in his history and was happy to answer all of our questions along the way. He took breaks when we needed them and was always friendly and engaging with our group. Next we hit the Forum Throughout the day, Brando tailored the tour to our pace and needs. He was able to secure a lunch reservation for us at a wonderful restaurant away from the touristy spots so we could recharge our battery in a quiet atmosphere with great food and wine and air conditioning!! After lunch we were able to visit more sites- st clementine church ( unbelievable history here); catacombs and circus Maximus. It was a full day of history, family and sightseeing. While private tours can be pricey, this was worth every penny. Would highly recommend the add on of having a driver at your disposal especially if traveling with disabled, elderly or kids in case you need a reset or a break from the original plan. Brando was an amazing guide , I recommend him strongly!! We did a two day Rome tour so this was only part one. We were also able to do two non consecutive days which I would also recommend since the day is long and exhausting. We broke our two days up with another Liv Tour cooking class which was Fabulous!!
Rome in a Day Tour
Paola, our tour guide, really made our tour enjoyable. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome.
Family trip
What an amazing experience The tour was so great and intuitive Our guide was so knowledgeable and took his time to explain everything in such great details. We highly recommend it
Great Tour with Sara
Had a great tour by Sara (SaraRock)! She gave us great information and was very knowledgeable on how to navigate the lines to get us through quickly. She answered our questions and always encouraged us to ask more to meet all our queries. I'd recommend her and this tour :) the colosseum portion was especially interesting!