PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill half day tour

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PRIVATE Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill half day tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This Private Tour is designed for those who want to discover all the highlights of Ancient Rome!

Thanks to skip the line access, start with the Colosseum, where exotic animals died to entertain the crowds and gladiators lived and fought for freedom. Find out how the Roman Emperors used spectacles in the Amphitheater to show their power!

Climb up to the Palatine Hill, where Romulus and Remus were suckled by the She-wolf and struggled to get the leadership, and where finally Romolus founded the city of Rome.

Head to the Roman Forum, the very heart of Rome for centuries, walk along the Via Sacra, where once festivals and triumphal processions took place.

Know more about Julius Caesar’s life and death, discovering the Curia Julia, the Senate House, his Temple and where he was cremated more than 2000 years ago...

START TIME is flexible and subject to availability (1 hour before or after set time slot)

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Guide You Italy

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Included: Headsets (for more than 6 people)
Included: Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Included: 3h Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private guided tour
Included: Professional licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included: food and drink

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Colosseum, also called Flavian Amphitheatre, is a giant amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors. Construction of the Colosseum was begun sometime between 70 and 72 AD and finished in just 8 years.
Arch of Constantine

Passing by

Arch of Constantine is one of three surviving ancient Roman triumphal arches in Rome. Erected to celebrate Constantine’s victory over Maxentius.
Arco di Tito

Passing by

The Arch of Titus is still standing at the entrance to the Roman Forum, commemorating the conquest of Jerusalem in 70 AD by the Roman emperor Titus.
Palatine Hill

30 min Admission not included

According to ancient Roman legend, the founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, founded Rome on the Palatine Hill.

The Palatine Hill is a four-sided plateau rising 131 feet south of the Forum and 168 feet above sea level.
Roman Forum

one hour Admission not included

Roman Forum is the 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 was lined with shops and open-air markets.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will find us at the meeting point holding a sign with your name on it.

End point

The tour ends inside the Roman Forum close to the exit Largo Corrado Ricci.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 10 days before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.

Options

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