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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Emperors' Palace Private Guided Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with a local expert guide. Explore the most famous ruins of Ancient Rome: the Arch of Costantine, the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Tryumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, the Temples of Saturn and Concord and of course the interior of the Colosseum.

The tour takes 3 hours. You will not waste time in visiting the undergounds and the 3rd tier of the Colosseum, but instead you will explore other areas of the Amphitheatre and the Roman Forum.

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Gratuities
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Piazza del Colosseo
3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

Get rid of maps, audioguides and every other annoying tool and follow our top-rated guide on this memorable tour of Ancient Rome. We will visit all the major historic sites without standing in the entering lines and without rushing!.You will go inside the Colosseum and see seating levels and other amazing places and remains that make this building the most famous monument in the world! You will learn about the spectators past-times, the gladiators combats, the spectacles management and other great facts and curiosities. Kids would love it too!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Listen to the astonishing accounts of fearless leaders, epic heroines, and infamous tyrants while walking through their palaces and gardens!
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The tour also includes a detailed visit of the Roman Forum. It was the main square, the main assembly location for the Roman population. Here will will see the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Tryumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, the Temples of Saturn and Concord and other famous religious and political buildings.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Your phone number and email required at time of booking
  • Your age details required at time of booking (kids below 18 must show a passport or ID card)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Emperors’ Palace Private Guided Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-20455P45

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Your phone number and email required at time of booking
  • Your age details required at time of booking (kids below 18 must show a passport or ID card)
  • 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.

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