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Private Guided Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum

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ItalyBestExcursions SkipTheLine SmallGroup Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum
ItalyBestExcursions SkipTheLine SmallGroup Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience.
Explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum on this small-group tour. Entrance admission included to the ruins and discover the ancient Roman life-stile.
Follow your Expert Licensed Tour Guide on this 3 hour great walking tour.
• Walk amongst the incredible ancient ruins as our friendly expert licensed tour guide tells you of the glory and the drama of the Roman Empire
• Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum on this Private small-group tour

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance (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.
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via del Colosseo
31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza Venezia
Roma RM, Italy

• Final Point: Tour ends at Venice Square (Piazza Venezia), Roma RM, Italy. After you’ve finished exploring with your group, you can stay as long as you want on your own.

What To Expect

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Largo Gaetana Agnesi (pass by)

Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience. Entrance ncluded. Tour Guide will be with a sign "COLOSSEUM WALKING TOUR" on it at the address “Via del Colosseo 31” (the UPSTAIRS TERRACE in front the Colosseum), corner with Bar "Caffè Roma". From here you will have a view of the Colosseum. Then walk down to the massive Amphitheatre with your tour guide. In just three hours, you’ll experience all that allowed Rome to endure so long – staying immersed in history the entire time, without wasting a moment waiting in line.
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Colosseum

Visit of the Colosseum, going to the second ring where you can admire a panoramic view of the insides of the monuments, overlooking the square below, with an overview of the large base and of the remains of the colonnade and the walls of the largest Roman Temple dedicate to Venus and Rome. With the street of the Imperial Fora on one side and the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine Hill and Via Triumphalis on the other side. Listening to stories from your tour guide about the brutal events that were once held here, like executions and gory gladiator battles. As you stroll around the perimeter of the amphitheater, try to image the ancient crowd of up to 50,000 spectators who cheered as gladiators’ fates were decided by power-hungry emperors.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Then walk up Palatine Hill, the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC and after was the imperial house location. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy spectacular views overlooking the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, where chariot races once took place.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Then will go to the Roman Forum, the old centre of public life and the heart of the ancient Rome, with the Basilica of Maxentius, the House of Vestals, the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and the Altar of Caesar.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (pass by)

Once out of the Colosseum you can admire closer the arch of Constantine, going towards the Velian Hill, through the Arch of Titus and up to the Palatine Hill one of the most ancient parts of the city.
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Piazza Venezia (pass by)

Your guide will live to you, at the end of the tour, at Venice Square (Piazza Venezia)
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Colosseum Entrances from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
  • In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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

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. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Guided Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum?
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.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum entrance (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.
  • Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience.
  • 3 Hours Guided Tour to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks.
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Private Guided Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Guided Tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum entrance (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.
  • Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience
  • 3 Hours Guided Tour to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Hotel pickup and dropoff, Food and drinks
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, It is never mandatory although it is always appreciated

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • ***Important Information***: Please provide the full name of each traveler. Please note that Colosseum Entrances from 2024 are nominative and each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the full name provided at the time of booking, it will not be possible to change the name on it. In case of mismatch with the identity document, or not presenting a valid ID document at the Check Control, the access will be denied from each Official Management Check Control Staff and no refund will be issued
  • Private Tour with Dedicated Expert Tour Guide for an intimate experience
  • Guests must be at the meeting point a few minutes in advance. Entrance is strictly limited. If you will arrive late cannot be accommodated, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • In some cases the Hour Entry Time may change depending on the availability. We will advise you before the experience. In these rare cases no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
  • Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

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