Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore the Roman Forum ruins
- Visit the Colosseum's arena floor
- Learn from an expert guide
- Experience ancient Roman history up close
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Arena floor access at Colosseum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Begin your private tour with a guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, the world's most famous arena. Step on to the arena floor where all the action took place, and gaze up at the stands! Then climb onto the first tier and enjoy incredible views as your private tour guide tells you everything you have always wanted to know about the world's most famous arena.
Climb up the breathtaking Palatine Hill, the locus of major imperial villas, most notable of Augustus's expansive and incredibly ambitious Imperial Home. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Circus Maximus and of the Aventine Hill and marvel at the incredibly well preserved remains of this once-upon-a-time extremely rich hill. NOT included with the Family Option.
Continue down into the valley of the magical Roman Forum, the once-upon-a-time heart center of the bustling city of Ancient Rome. Here, admire the incredible remains of the ancient temples that used to stand right on these grounds, along with the ancient Roman governmental buildings, including the Senate. Learn all about what happened in these streets, as you walk on the same stones as the Romans once did.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks at the Colosseum entrance.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to provide all travelers' full names at the office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
- The above itinerary is an example, the order of the sites might change depending on the scheduled slot.
Traveler reviews
Colosseum tour with Raffi
Raffi was wonderful and the tour was great! Informative and so many great views!
Amazing Tour!
Incredible experience touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum! Walking through the heart of Ancient Rome was unforgettable. Our guide, Alexandra, was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the history to life with fascinating stories and details I never would have learned on my own. The Colosseum was breathtaking, but the Roman Forum truly made you feel like you had stepped back in time. The tour was well organized, paced perfectly, and gave us amazing insight into Roman history, architecture, and daily life. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome — it was one of the highlights of our entire trip!
You get to see so much on this tour
Great tour and our guide Sandro was amazing. Would definitely recommend doing this
Amazing tour with great guide Giovanni
The tour was well organized, easy to follow, and never felt rushed despite the crowds. We especially appreciated how friendly and patient our guide was with questions and photos. You can truly tell they love what they do. If you’re visiting Rome, I highly recommend booking this tour — it made the experience unforgettable and gave us such a deeper appreciation for the history and beauty of the city. Five stars!
Great tour of with Silvia!
Great Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with Silvia! She was super organized, shared lots of interesting info and little historical details, and as an archaeologist gave really great insight into the sites. Made everything much more interesting and easy to appreciate. Highly recommend!