Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour
Description
Enjoy the Forum and Palatine hill through a relaxing and entertaining private tour with priority access tickets. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum. You'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you'll once again head straight inside with special access tickets. Explore the Emperors' Palace and temples, markets, and monuments as you walk streets once frequented by historical greats like Julius Caesar. This spot was the center of western civilization. The ruins aren't always easy to interpret, but with a knowledgeable expert on hand, you’ll be transported back in time to the heyday of the ancient city.
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The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum, is a rectangular forum surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome.The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.
You'll visit the Palatine Hill, the most famous of the 7 hills of Rome, a prestigious place full of historical memory to which our guide will able to dedicate the right attention. On the Palatine you will in fact learn about Rome's most ancient past and discover those place considered sacred by the Romans for having been the scene of the mythical events that led to the foundation of the city. The guide will show you the area of the mythical lupercal where the she-wolf nursed the twins Romulus and Remus. The visit of the Palatine Hill will continue showing you the remains of the immense imperial residence.
Enjoy a private tour with your personal storyteller by entering the Colosseum, a true blessing especially during hot and crowded summer days! Your private guide will help your imagination with visual aids and reconstructions of ancient buildings and you will experience how Roman history comes to life thanks to an expert storyteller. Retrace the same sites you got to know in your favorite Ancient Rome movies like “the Gladiator”, “Spartacus”, “Ben-Hur”. The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome. Built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it was the largest amphitheatre ever built at the time and held aprox 50,000 spectators.
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Pickup Locations & Times
You will meet your private driver speaking English in the lobby of your hotel or in front of your AirBnB and you'll go to meet your private guide (ONLY with Pick Up option selected)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Dress code is casual
- A bottle of water will be always helpful
- Important Information for Your Visit To ensure a smooth entry, please remember that all members of your group must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (a photo of your passport is also acceptable). Tickets are strictly personal, and the names provided at the time of booking must match exactly the names shown on your passport. Please note that only the person listed on the ticket will be admitted; unfortunately, last-minute substitutions are not allowed. The Colosseum Archaeological Park requires that the full official name and surname shown on your ID match the information on your entry ticket. For this reason, we kindly ask you to provide your complete legal names at the time of booking; nicknames or variations cannot be accepted.
Reviews(26)
Silvia was very knowledgeable and engaging! It was hot and she made sure to find shady spots to tell us about a mix of history! We saw walked through the ruins at a comfortable pace - we were able to stop to take pictures and she even captured several family shots of us all together. Our favorite part of the tour was the colluseum - she let us enjoy at our own pace while sharing history and also telling us about the restoration, etc. We enjoyed the whole tour with our boys (10 & 12).
Dear Natalie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed your tour with Silvia. She is truly passionate about sharing the history of Ancient Rome, and we're so pleased that her knowledge, engaging storytelling, and thoughtful approach helped make the experience enjoyable despite the summer heat. It's especially rewarding to know that your boys enjoyed the tour and that Silvia was able to adapt the pace to your family, allowing plenty of time for photos, questions, and memorable moments together. We're also glad that the Colosseum was the highlight of your visit—it is indeed an extraordinary place to explore and experience. Thank you again for choosing Kai Travel. It was a pleasure to be part of your family's Roman adventure, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future! Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel
The tour was extremely extensive and informative. We got to see so much and learned even more. Especially the wonderful access we had to the Coliseum. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure to get us where we need to go efficiently
Dear Zachary, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ulisse and that the experience was both informative and memorable. We are also very happy that you appreciated the special access to the Colosseum. Ulisse is an extremely knowledgeable guide, and we are glad he made sure everything ran smoothly and efficiently throughout the tour. We hope to welcome you again soon to Rome! Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel
Excellent guide. Very knowledgable not only about history but also how to avoid the crowds! Took us at a great pace even for our 12 year old.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and appreciated your guide’s knowledge, pacing, and ability to navigate the crowds. It means a lot to us to know that the tour was enjoyable for your whole family, including your 12-year-old. We hope to welcome you again in Rome for another memorable experience. Warm regards, Ruth by Kai Travel
Jada was an excellent tour guide. She explained the history and architecture of the Colosseum and surrounding sites in great detail and with the mastery of an art history professor. We learned so much about ancient Rome and its relevance to contemporary times.
Dear Zulfiqar, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Giada. She is truly passionate about history and art, and it is always a pleasure to know that her knowledge and enthusiasm help bring Ancient Rome and the Colosseum to life for our guests. We’re especially happy that the tour helped you discover not only the history of these incredible sites, but also their connection to the world we live in today. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again in Rome for another experience with Kai Travel. Warm regards, Ruth Kai Travel
Very knowledgeable tour of the forum, Palentine and Coliseum. Denis is a charming guide who speaks perfect English and makes for a fun and interesting experience.
Dear Frank, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour of the Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. Denis will be thrilled to know that you appreciated his knowledge, excellent English, and engaging, fun guiding style. We hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience! All the Best, Ruth from Kai Travel
Denis was simply fantastic on our 3.5 hour tour of Rome's Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Coliseum. He was incredibly patient with our family, and he highlighted numerous aspects of the tour and innumerable facts that we would have otherwise missed. I cannot say enough great things about the entire experience with Denis. Highly recommended, and we would absolutely use his services again!
Dear Clint, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly delighted to hear that Denis made your tour of the Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and the Colosseum such a memorable experience. His patience, knowledge, and attention to detail are qualities we’re very proud of, and it’s fantastic to know your whole family enjoyed the tour. Thank you again for the high recommendation — it means a lot to us. We would be honored to welcome you back in the future. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Ruth from Kai Travel
Our guide (Maria Serena) was amazing, very knowledgeable about everything and very accommodating to us!
Dear Jennifer, Thank you so much for your review. Maria Serena is a fantastic guide and person, unlike any other. I'm truly happy you had an amazing experience with her. We look forward to seeing you again in Rome for more unique experiences with us in the Eternal City. All the Best Ruth from Kai Travel
We had an incredible private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with Maria Serena Lanfranca. She is personable, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Fluent in English and Italian, Maria has a true gift for teaching and tailoring the experience to her audience. Her use of visual aids and attention to historical detail brought ancient Rome vividly to life. This tour exceeded all expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again on future trips to Italy. Highly recommended!
Dear Roi, thank you so much for the wonderful review! Maria Serena, besides being one of our Top Guides, is a special person and makes everything she does special. I sincerely hope to hear from you again during your next trip to Italy so we can plan more unforgettable experiences together. All the Best Ruth
We had an incredible private tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with Maria Serena Lanfranca. She is personable, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. Fluent in English and Italian, Maria has a true gift for teaching and tailoring the experience to her audience. Her use of visual aids and attention to historical detail brought ancient Rome vividly to life. This tour exceeded all expectations, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again on future trips to Italy. Highly recommended!
Dear Roi, thank you so much for the wonderful review! Maria Serena, besides being one of our Top Guides, is a special person and makes everything she does special. I sincerely hope to hear from you again during your next trip to Italy so we can plan more unforgettable experiences together. All the Best Ruth from Kai Travel
Our guide Denis was extraordinary!! Very knowledgeable and well prepared with an iPad to give us a visual of the ruins he was pointing out. He was extremely sensitive to the brutal heat Rome was experiencing and made sure our group was handling it ok. His knowledge was only surpassed by his friendliness! Offering many times to take our picture as we were a group of 3!! He was superb in every aspect!!
Dear Aline, Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you were so happy with your private tour. Denis is one of our best guides and we just sent him your wonderful comments. Thank you so much. Your words warm our hearts. We hope to see you again soon in the Eternal City. Kind regards, Ruth from Kai Travel
