Private Tour of Colosseum with Entrance to Roman Forum
Description
Entrance into the world's most visited monument with an archaeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power. Use your ticket to enter the Archaeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
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Itinerary
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction of the area before entering into the world's most visited attraction. Get ready to travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and to be amazed by the history of its most iconic monument.
Once inside, marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering. Learn about the innovative techniques used to build it and discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction. Enjoy a stunning view of the Gladiator's Arena and hear about the bloody games that took place in it. After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- IMPORTANT: After entering the participants’ names during the booking process, please specify in the “Special Requirements” field who the adults and children are, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes).
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time
- This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
- The Roman Forums and Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- 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.
- Pets are not permitted
Reviews(18)
Manola was so incredibly knowledgeable! We thoroughly enjoyed our time through the colosseum, the palentine, and the Roman forum. She was so patient and engaged with all of our questions and encouraged more of them! She was a joy to be with and made the stories of Rome (especially the gladiators) come to life!
Thank you so much for taking your time to share your feedback! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour of the Colosseum with Manola!
Booked this tour for Rome, it ended up just being me and my partner which was great! Rosey was incredibly knowledgeable - we would not have enjoyed our experience if we did not book this. There are a ton of summer crowds, lots to look at- I would have been in a daze and not appreciated the history. It was easy to find the guides. They are all just outside the train station. Make sure to have your passport on you. For this tour- Rosey walked us thru the Colosseum and explained breifly about the Forum and Palatine Hill. The guide leaves you after the Colosseum to explore those on your own, which was nice. Great experience! Worth the extra $$
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with Rosy. We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Manola was a great tour guide - it was great to experience the colosseum with just us and a private guide who was very knowledgeable and engaging. Thank you!
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
We had such a great experience with Bogden. We had 6 adults and 2 children with us and he was humorous and attentive to each of us. So glad we booked a Tour and did not just walk it ourselves. Aside from the great info, the line to get tickets was long and he had them when we arrived.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in such detail. We are so glad you enjoyed this experience with Bogdan :) We hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome!
Great way to see Ancient Rome with a professional guide. We had headsets even though there were just the 2 of us and guide, but it was incredibly helpful as the coliseum can be very noisy. We were able to experience Ancient Rome in a much more meaningful way on a private tour. Definitely worth the price.
Colosseum tour was awesome. Her knowledge of Rome and the around area around there was very helpful. She provided lots of facts and answered all our questions. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
We met our private tour guide Sam right on time near the colosseum. He was very friendly and made us feel at ease from the beginning. The tour was filled with historical context and easy to understand explanations. He graciously answered all of our questions. He patiently allowed us to take pictures as he provided his presentation. There is little doubt that his presence vastly improved our experience at both venues. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone who would like an exceptional tour experience…many thanks!
Arturo is a great guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. Keeps the group engaged and you get to learn quite a bit. Highly recommended specially with this guide.
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed this experience and hope to see you again on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Manola the guide was excellent!! We had kids so They made sure that the experience was kid friendly definitely recommend and definitely do again!
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts in such detail! We are glad you enjoyed this experience with Manola and hope to see you again soon on one of our other tours in Rome :)
Excellent guides, professional and attentive at all times, for a spectacular tour. It is always a good time to visit the Colosseum and the Forum!!! You can't miss it!!!
Muchísimas gracias! — Esperamos de verte nuevamente en uno de nuestros tours en Roma :)
