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5.0(34 reviews)

Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour

From€325
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience Rome's ancient wonders with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, guided by an expert English-speaking guide.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
  • Explore Roman Forum's ancient temples
  • Visit Palatine Hill's imperial palaces
  • Access Colosseum's upper tiers
  • Learn from expert guide

Full description

Dive into Rome's rich history with this exclusive tour, offering skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll explore iconic sites like the Colosseum's upper tiers, the Roman Forum's ancient temples, and Palatine Hill's imperial palaces. This private tour ensures a personalized experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in the stories and legends of ancient Rome without the usual crowds. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors alike, this tour provides a comprehensive and engaging journey through Rome's most significant archaeological sites.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Access to restricted areas like the Colosseum's upper tiers and Roman Forum's temples
  • Food and beverages

Itinerary

1

Meet your expert, English speaking tour guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy priority entrance to the Colosseum, the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome and see where the Gladiators stood. Breathe in the spine-tingling atmosphere and enjoy unparalleled views of the tiered rows that could seat up to 80,000 cheering spectators. Look down to the eerie underground network of passages and elevators where ferocious beasts and gladiators would wait to make their grand entrance.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES
2

Explore the opulent Imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill, where the emperors lived surrounded by hundreds of slaves and aristocrats.

Duration: 45 minAdmission: YES
3

See the newly opened Domus Tiberiana and learn how luxurious the lifestyle of Rome’s elites really was.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
4

Step into the fascinating 6th-century church Santa Maria Antiqua with frescoes showing a glimpse into early Christian culture.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: YES
5

Walk in the footsteps of the everyday Romans as you wander into the Valley of the Gods. Admire the majestic ruins of the pagan temples, the Vestal Virgins’ mansion, and the impressive Roman Curia and learn about Roman life and politics.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: YES

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
  • The tour operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
  • Photography is allowed, but tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted inside the sites.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to ensure a timely departure.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • 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
  • 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

Traveler reviews

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The Perfect Day

Elisa was a fabulous guide! Super informative, professional, and cool. We appreciated all of her knowledge. She made sure that our tour day was perfect and moved at a perfect pace.

634cassiepJun 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing!

Exceptional knowledge. Catarina was amazing!

I7556PNbrigittedJun 14, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Roman forum and Colloseum tour

Daniele V was an amazing guide and so knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Rome. Highly recommend booking with him specifically!

L7339YKchristianbMay 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing tour and guide

This was the best tour I have ever been on. Our guide, Luca, was so incredibly knowledgeable about Roman history. He had an interesting answer for every single question I asked him, and he took us to a lot of cool places that most tourists never get to see. I highly recommend this experience!

craigsI3295AWMay 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing

Luca was an incredible guide. We loved the tour!!

lokito17May 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

**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 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
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