Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Guided Tour

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Immerse yourself in the heart of ancient Rome with a private, 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Your personal guide will bring history to life, sharing captivating tales and insights as you explore the most iconic landmarks of the Eternal City.

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  • Private Tour: Personalized experience with a dedicated English-speaking guide
  • Colosseum: Explore the world’s most famous ancient monument
  • Palatine Hill: Visit the birthplace of Rome and its ancient palaces
  • Roman Forum: Discover the political and cultural center of ancient Rome
  • Engaging Storytelling: Hear the fascinating stories that breathe life into ancient stones

Accessibility: Stroller/pram accessible, public transport nearby, not wheelchair accessible

Suitability: Not suitable for pets, not suitable for people with mobility impairments

Security: Metal detector check at Colosseum

Booking Requirements: Full names of travelers, valid ID at entry

Booking in Advance: Must be booked at least 3 days in advance

Itinerary: May vary, could visit Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first

Meeting Point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi,5, close to the upper floor exit of metro station “Colosseo”. Look for the “City Walkers” sign

Arrival: 20 minutes before the tour starts

Languages Available: English, Italian

Special Note: Starting from October 18, 2023, nominative tickets are required for the Colosseum. Ensure all participant names and birth dates are provided at booking. Incomplete booking information may result in denied entry.

Licensed local guide

Admission ticket and booking fees to Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Underground and Belvedere levels

Trasportation and Hotel pick up

Gratuities

  • Please bring your ID or Passport
  • Comfortable shoes

Itinerary

The Colosseum

Visiting the Colosseum is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Make the best of your trip with your own private tour, by tailor making your experience so to have the best interaction possible with your personal tour guide. There is no better time to visit the Colosseum, as visitor numbers have been drastically reduced. This means that you are able to marvel at the awe-inspiring site without having large crowds around you! Learn about the history, features and tales behind the greatest entertainment venue of all times. The construction of the Colosseum, whose official name is Flavian Amphitheatre, was begun around 72 AD and completed in 80 AD. This means it took the ancient Romans around 8 years to complete this engineering masterpiece designed to entertain the citizens of Rome. Find out about the political and social background of the Roman Empire before, during and after the construction of the Colosseum. Get to know its purpose and its role within the Roman society.

The Roman Forum

A stone’s throw from the Colosseum, you can find the Roman Forum: the political, religious, judicial and financial center of Rome and all the Roman Empire. This is where a city that once was barely a regional power became the core of the mightiest empire of the ancient times. This is where the Romans shaped the politics, laws and administrative systems that shaped the world we live in today, and affect the way we think about ourselves and our society. As the first core of Rome grew larger on the close by Palatine hill, the Romans started to settle also in the lower areas. The area occupied by the Roman Forum was once only a marshy land, but already under the regal period was chosen as the social, political and religious center of the city. Here you can find some of the most important buildings of the ancient Rome: the house of the Senate, temples, basilicas and much more. Plunge yourself in the heart of the Roman Empire by visiting the Roman Forum!

The Palatine Hill

Just above the the Roman Forum there’s the Palatine Hill, where Rome was established in 753 BC, 21st of April. This is where the first nucleus of Rome took shape, and where the houses, villas and palaces of the kings, emperors and notable people were. The Palatine hill was chosen by Romulus as it was deemed to be the best of all the 7 hills of Rome thanks to its ideal and central position. The Romans, as other ancient civilizations, tended to choose the high grounds close to rivers for their early settlements. This gave a strategic advantage in case of military attack as well as against the frequent floods of the water streams. Walk on the hill where the history of Rome started from. Learn about the early history of the city, the foundation myth of Romulus and Remus, and how the former managed to become the first king of Rome. Explore the ruins of the once imposing structures of the imperial houses of the emperors of Rome!

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Testimonials

Hear What Our Happy Explorers Have to Say!

Stephanie Powell
Stephanie Powell
"Well worth it"
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"The meet up point was easy to find. The tour guide was well informed. It was great to avoid the long lines to get into the colosseum and Roman Forum. Recommend highly."
Christopher White
Christopher White
"The funniest, best tour possible.”
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"The tour company was on time and very organized. Our tour guide, Radu, was amazing. Great knowledge; punctual and amazing sense of humor. Definitely worthwhile."
Mark L
Mark L
"Great tour and fantastic guide"
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"Fantastic guided tour around the Coliseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. Our guide Davide was brilliant. Very dry sense of humour and made the tour so much more."
Marc V
Marc V
"Great Tour"
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"The guide was so excellent - good humoured, very knowledgeable and made a n impressive effort to learn everyone’s names. Very personable"
Coleen C
Coleen C
"Well worth the walk!"
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"The trip was well worth it. Our city guide, Brian, was a wealth of knowledge, which was awesome 👌 we navigated the city with ease, despite the fact that the city was crowded. I highly recommend this tour."
Randall H.
Randall H.
"Excellent tour, very informative."
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"Tour guide did a great job, very informative, with a sense of humor. Be prepared for lots of walking. Overall enjoyed very much."
Julia J
Julia J
"Best colosseum guided tour"
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"Great experience! Our guide Radu was the most amazing and dedicated Guide! Gave a great experience ! Amazing knowledge and fabulous storytelling!"
Camper720188
Camper720188
"Surprisingly wonderful tour guide"
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"The tour guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and worth every penny plus more for her time. We loved the tour, skipping the lines and how she kept things moving- never a dull moment. Thank you!"
Claudia L
Claudia L
"The best tour in Rome"
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"What an amazing experience! We had a wonderful time in Rome with our awesome guide. He provided interesting and fun information about everything we saw! Thank you for making this tour an unforgettable one :)"
Zahrammm 97
Zahrammm 97
"Very enjoyable experience!"
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"An absolutely amazing experience! Great way to see all the spots worth visiting in a convinent way, specially for those who do not want to walk that much but would still like to enjoy the city.Highly recommend it to everyone!"
George O
George O
"Well organized and knowledgeable tour guide."
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"Paulo was EXCELLENT!! A wealth of knowledge that toured at our leisure and supplied fabulous info with every step. Totally recommend!"