Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
About this activity
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
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
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.
Explore the opulent Imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill, where the emperors lived surrounded by hundreds of slaves and aristocrats.
See the newly opened Domus Tiberiana and learn how luxurious the lifestyle of Rome’s elites really was.
Step into the fascinating 6th-century church Santa Maria Antiqua with frescoes showing a glimpse into early Christian culture.
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.
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
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
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!
Amazing
Luca was an incredible guide. We loved the tour!!
Great tour!
Francesco was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and provided the right amount of of details!
Hidden Gems of Ancient Rome with an Outstanding Guide
This tour was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip to Rome. While the Colosseum and Roman Forum were, of course, incredible to see in person, what really made this tour stand out were the additional sites that many travelers tend to overlook. Our guide, Chiara, was fantastic—both highly knowledgeable and very personable. She made the history come alive and was wonderful to spend time with throughout the tour. We especially loved exploring the lesser-visited areas beyond the main highlights. The Augustan Palace was a true standout and something we likely wouldn’t have appreciated (or even known to visit) without this tour. If you’re looking to go deeper than the standard Colosseum experience and discover some of Rome’s hidden treasures, this tour is absolutely worth it—especially with Chiara as your guide.
Giovanni and LivTours Helped Bring the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Forums to Life!
Our previous experience in touring there Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum was frustrating because of the confusing array of choices and what was included or excluded based on the tour package. I decided to spend the extra money to get a private tour through LivTours for this trip. While there were still some things we missed because of timing and availability, our guide Giovanni provided the best experience we've had touring in these areas. He was knowledgeable and had an answer for every question. It is impossible to see everything in one day let alone a four hour tour. But Giovanni helped make the most efficient use of the time we had. He helped us focus on the most pertinent points and moments by listening to our interests and understanding what we were looking for. He certainly helped us get the best experience possible by keeping us on schedule but allowing us to linger in places we needed to absorb just that little bit more. In the end he even took a little extra time with us to make sure our experience was complete. In reality there is no tour available that is 100% all inclusive, there is just too much to see, too much to absorb, too much to miss in Rome. But our tour today with Giovanni was the closest we have had yet.