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Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Product code 3731COLOSSEUM_P
From
From EUR 249.5
Dates
Oct 11, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
4:15 PM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:45 PM, 10:15 AM, 3:30 PM
Travelers
Adult ages 0-99
Options
Colosseum Arena up to 2 guests, Colosseum up to 2 guests, Colosseum Arena up to 4 guests, Colosseum Arena up to 3 guests, Colosseum up to 4 guests, Colosseum up to 3 guests
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on the booking partner's site.
From
From EUR 249.5
Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Explore the Colosseum and Forum in style on a private walking tour with an art expert, and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum without wasting time waiting in line.
Overview
Explore the Colosseum and Forum in style on a private walking tour with an art expert, and skip the queues for the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Accompanied by your own private guide who specializes in art history, you'll enjoy personalized attention on your special private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum without wasting time waiting in line.
What's Included
Included
Reserved Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person or €24 per person with Arena access)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Guided private walking tour with expert guide for your group only
Not included
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Your walking tour starts at Colle Oppio, from where you can admire a view of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic ancient landmark. Then head down the hill and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, walk around the arena with your art history guide, listening to stories about the gory gladiator battles and other brutal events that once took place here.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Then exit the Colosseum and walk over to Palatine Hill, stopping at the Arch of Constantine on the way. Walk up the hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus, where chariot races used to take place.
Stop 3
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
Finally, stroll along Via Sacra, aka ‘Sacred Way,’ the main road through the Roman Forum that connected the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill and was once used for Roman triumph ceremonies. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own. Please note: As this is a private tour, your specialized art history guide can tailor the commentary to suit your interests. When booking, please list any special interests you have, such as architecture, art or culture, so your guide can prepare.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
Other
Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Other
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
Other
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
Other
May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 3+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-3 days before
Review Summary
4.8
368 reviews
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