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VIP Colosseum & Roman Forum Small Group Guided Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Get the most out of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with the VIP Small Group Tour, allowing you to visit the most important areas of Ancient Rome with your guide .
Enter the Amphitheater and explore the first and second levels, learning about its structure, engineering, history, and functions. After visiting the Colosseum you will enter the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide, who will lead you to the most fascinating and historically important areas of this era.

This and even more to be discovered along the path!
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Your guide will be at your complete disposal for any question or curiosity guarantying an interactive visit tailored on your needs!

What's Included

  • Meet and Greet on site
  • Pre-reseved entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is included.
  • Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
  • Transfer Service
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via della Polveriera
13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Via di San Gregorio
30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

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Colosseum

You will have the opportunity to access the first and second levels of the Amphitheater while getting a feel of what it used to be like to live during the Roman Empire, as your guide brings history back to life.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Access the Palatine Hill with your guide and marvel at the incredible ruins still standing today. Enjoy exploring one of the most important areas, at a social and political level, of Ancient Rome with your small group. Don't forget to take pictures throughout the way!
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum represents one of the most iconic symbols of the Roman Empire. Get to know all about it with your small group as your guide shares with you all the blow-minding history, functions and social aspects that made it so unique during Ancient Rome.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharped objects, alcohol, spray
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the VIP Colosseum & Roman Forum Small Group 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-15932P62

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Average 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 224 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Meet and Greet on site
  • Pre-reseved entry to Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is included.
  • Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Guided Visit)
  • Official Professional Guide and Passionate Storytelling
  • Transfer Service
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • ID may be required for entrance (especially for guests under the age of 18). Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
  • It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharped objects, alcohol, spray
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
  • Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites is 16 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
  • The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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