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Rome Ancient Sites Private Tour
From€289.99
3 hours
Province of Rome, Italy
About this activity
Experience Rome's ancient wonders with a private guided tour, including the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, and Circus Maximus.
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore the Baths of Caracalla
- Visit Circus Maximus
- Learn about ancient Roman history
- Enjoy a private guided experience
Full description
Step back in time and immerse yourself in Rome's rich history with a private guided tour of its most iconic ancient sites. Skip the lines at the Colosseum, explore the grandeur of the Baths of Caracalla, and visit the legendary Circus Maximus. Your expert guide will bring these ancient landmarks to life, sharing fascinating stories and insights that will transport you to the heart of ancient Rome. This personalized experience ensures a deeper understanding and appreciation of Rome's historical treasures, all at your own pace and comfort.
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Guided tour of Baths of Caracalla
- Visit to Circus Maximus
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
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The tour will start from the Colosseum and with a private visit inside one of the largest and famous monuments in the world. The Colosseum preserves the fascination and the air of mystery of Rome’s glory. Inside you will listen about the spectacular and incredible entertainments organized in the Colosseum. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. You can explore the two main levels for the best inside and outside view over the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine.
Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: YES
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With a pleasant walk from the Colosseum you will arrive at the Circus Maximus. This was the site of the Roman chariots races, as probably you saw in “Ben Hur” film. Now you can see it as a large park area but it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome, it had an unbelievable capacity of more than 250,000 spectators who sat on long tiers of seats. The noticeable remains showing part of the structure of the curved East end.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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After the Circus Maximus, you will arrive at the Baths of Caracalla; they were the second largest Roman public baths. They were built in Rome between AD 212 and 217, during the reigns of Septimius Severus and Caracalla, and capable of hosting more than 1500 bathers. The baths were more a leisure center than just a series of baths since they contain a library, a gym, and gardens also. They are the best-preserved baths in Rome and a masterpiece of Roman architecture, keeping a halo of charm. Now visitors can see imposing vaulted rooms, domed octagons, porticoes, and parts of the baths heating system along with enormous and remarkable fragments of fine polychrome floor-mosaics.
Duration: 1h 10mAdmission: YES
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The Baths of Caracalla (Italian: Terme di Caracalla) in Rome, Italy, were the city's second largest Roman public baths, or thermae. The baths were likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla.[2] They were in operation until the 530s and then fell into disuse and ruin. Both during and since their operation as baths, they served as inspiration for many other notable buildings, ancient and modern, such as the Baths of Diocletian, the Basilica of Maxentius, the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, Chicago Union Station and the Senate of Canada Building. Artworks recovered from the ruins include famous sculptures such as the Farnese Bull and the Farnese Hercules.
Duration: 1h 15mAdmission: YES
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The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. [a] Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m wide, and 7.4 m deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m by 3.4 m each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete covered in marble. The three-bay design with detached columns was first used for the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum (which stands at the end of the triumph route) and repeated in several other arches now lost.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Pass by: The Palatine Hill (/ˈpælətaɪn/; Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino [palaˈtiːno]), which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire."[1] The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites. Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich. The hill originally had two summits separated by depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regional Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).[2]
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Photography is allowed at all sites
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a bottle of water
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- 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.
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: tourinthecityrome@gmail.com. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
- Important: please note that you cannot get in the Colosseum and Caracalla bath with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. You may bring small bags, but there is no cloakroom service to accommodate large items
- We inform you that the management of the Museums or Archaeological sites, or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may at any time decide to close some sites totally or partially. No refund will be possible.
- Standard program could suffer variation, according to availability at the moment or extraordinary events
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Suitable for the whole family
Traveler reviews
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Best experience in Rome
Dr. Zenda did a perfect job with this tour. Between her enthusiasm and knowledge, it was worth everything. We went as a couple but for academic purpose and she did a great job merging our personal interests. The baths are now our favorite memory from this city.
OhhwhenducksflyMay 23, 2019TRIPADVISOR
Our guide Simone was amazing! She...
<p>Our guide Simone was amazing! She was so interesting and had so many interesting facts and information. This is the only way to go for the Colosseum - the public lines were so long - and we just zipped right in. Would definitely recommend a tour. It was very very hot and Simone was such a trouper keeping us moving and finding shady spots for us!</p>
Darine KAug 29, 2017VIATOR
Additional information
Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
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.
We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: tourinthecityrome@gmail.com. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
Important: please note that you cannot get in the Colosseum and Caracalla bath with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. You may bring small bags, but there is no cloakroom service to accommodate large items
We inform you that the management of the Museums or Archaeological sites, or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may at any time decide to close some sites totally or partially. No refund will be possible.
Standard program could suffer variation, according to availability at the moment or extraordinary events
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Suitable for the whole family