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VIP Private Colosseum Guided Tour Ancient Rome & Forums

8 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 8 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor |
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| Rome, Italy
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On average, this is booked 25 (0) days in advance.
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Overview

Enjoy the best sites of Ancient Rome on this fantastic tour, accompanied by an expert guide. 

This comprehensive guided tour will take you back to Ancient Rome led by our knowledgeable and captivating historians who, assisted by of visual aids and reconstructions of ancient monuments, will breathe new life into the ruins. You’ll wander through the ancient Forum and climb the Palatine Hill and, as this is a private tour you'll have the full attention of your guide, providing a more personal experience.

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
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
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Via dei Fori Imperiali
Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

The tour begins at the entrance to the Colosseum. The largest amphitheatre ever constructed in the Roman Empire. Formerly known as "the Flavian Amphitheater", it had 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Following your tour of the Colosseum, your guide will lead you to the nearby Forum, the main square and the hub of Ancient Rome. Here you will see the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of Gemini, the Basilica Emilia, and the Arch of Septimius Severus, to name but a few.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Colle Capitolino

The tour will end on the Capitoline Hill, once the site of the temples of the most important Roman gods. Here there is a stunning square designed by Michelangelo as well as the Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
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30 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the VIP Private Colosseum Guided Tour Ancient Rome & Forums?

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-112791P4

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the VIP Private Colosseum Guided Tour Ancient Rome & Forums?
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 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.
  • private guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Hotel pick up and drop off.
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..

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 VIP Private Colosseum Guided Tour Ancient Rome & Forums is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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 VIP Private Colosseum Guided Tour Ancient Rome & Forums 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 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
  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

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
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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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