Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour

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Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators, emperors, vestal virgins, slaves, soldiers, senators, and everyday Romans on this in-depth Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with exclusive SUPER Sites access.

With a top-rated guide, you’ll start your tour at the most iconic monument of the ancient world: the Colosseum.

Next, explore some of the fascinating archaeological SUPER sites of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: the imperial palaces, the underground Aula Isiaca, a richly frescoed hall dedicated to the goddess Isis, and more. Fully immerse yourself in the daily life and famous events of the Ancient Romans.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: LivTours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Palatine Hill
Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Included: Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
Included: Roman Forum
Included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Included: Santa Maria Antiqua
Included: Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Included: Palatine Museum
Included: Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms)
Included: Private Guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Arena Floor is not included

Itinerary

Colosseum

one hour Admission included

Meet your expert, English speaking tour guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy priority entrance to the Colosseum, the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome and see where the Gladiators stood. Breathe in the spine-tingling atmosphere and enjoy unparalleled views of the tiered rows that could seat up to 80,000 cheering spectators. Look down to the eerie underground network of passages and elevators where ferocious beasts and gladiators would wait to make their grand entrance.
Palatine Hill

45 min Admission included

Explore the opulent Imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill, where the emperors lived surrounded by hundreds of slaves and aristocrats.
Domus Tiberiana

30 min Admission included

See the newly opened Domus Tiberiana and learn how luxurious the lifestyle of Rome’s elites really was.
Chiesa di Santa Maria Antiqua

30 min Admission included

Step into the fascinating 6th-century church Santa Maria Antiqua with frescoes showing a glimpse into early Christian culture.
Roman Forum

one hour Admission included

Walk in the footsteps of the everyday Romans as you wander into the Valley of the Gods. Admire the majestic ruins of the pagan temples, the Vestal Virgins’ mansion, and the impressive Roman Curia and learn about Roman life and politics.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B).

PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance.

End point

Using your ticket

All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.

The names of the participants must match what's on their IDs

The above itinerary is an example, the order of the sites might change depending on the scheduled slot.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day 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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts
The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour.
Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected
From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be temporarily closed to the public for restoration works. During this period, the visit will include the House of Augustus instead. Please note that the House of Augustus is also closed on Mondays; for Monday tours, the time will instead be spent visiting other areas of the archaeological site.