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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour

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| Rome, Italy
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Arch of Constantine
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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

On this tour, you can visit the heart of ancient Rome with exceptional treatment!

More than anywhere else, from the arena, you’ll appreciate Colosseum’s imposing structure conceived with exceptional modernity and impeccable engineering skills. The ancient world’s wonders still amaze contemporary. We will carry on by visiting the extended Roman Forum ruins the focal point of Romans' everyday life. Here is where they’ll meet to take carry of their businesses and to participate in public life. Last but not least, to have an overall view we have to reach the Palatine hill, Roman emperors’ residence from where they would decide the fate of the Roman Empire.
Are you ready to follow us into the Ancient Rome?

What's Included

  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.
  • Guiding Private Service: this is a Private Tour
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Personal Expenses, Souvenirs
  • Public Transportation Tickets
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks
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Meeting Location

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Via del Colosseo
31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

You will visit to the Colosseum inside. The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its highest point. The Colosseum was famously used for gladiatorial combat.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill The Palatine Hill, which is the centremost of the seven hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich.The hill originally had two summits separated by a depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regionary Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

The Roman Forum Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine

The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private 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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private 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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.
  • Guiding Private Service: this is a Private Tour.
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
The following is NOT included:
  • Personal Expenses, Souvenirs.
  • Public Transportation Tickets.
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks.
  • Do you need a private transfers? Please contact us after your booking.
  • Do you want add also the Arena or Underground Level? Please contact us after your booking.
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 Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour 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, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.
  • Guiding Private Service: this is a Private Tour
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Personal Expenses, Souvenirs
  • Public Transportation Tickets
  • Food, Drinks, Snacks
  • Do you need a private transfers? Please contact us after your booking.
  • Do you want add also the Arena or Underground Level? Please contact us after your booking.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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.
  • 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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