Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill- Private Tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Kai Travel

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Colosseum entrance ticket
Included: Private tour
Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Included: Professional blue badge guide
Included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Included: Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Included: 3,5 hours guided tour

Not included

Not included: Food and Drinks

Itinerary

Roman Forum

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Palatine Hill

30 min Admission included

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.
Colosseum

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your guide will wait you in front of "Caffè Valorani", Largo Corrado Ricci, 29 holding a board with your name on it

End point

Pickup points

Medaglie D'Oro Vaticano
Cloud 7 Hotel Roma
The Inn at the Spanish Steps Exclusive Collection - Condotti Luxury Suites
Massimo Menichelli
Hotel Primus Roma
Boutique Hotel Rome Center
San Pietro Rooms 84
Hotel Maalot
Hadrianus Temple Suites - The Venue Collection
Gestione Alberghi Gesa Srl
Monastero San Pietro Claver
Hotel Domus Termini

and 1,293 more pickup points

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)

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

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.

Options

Meeting On Site

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
ONLY COLOSSEUM

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Only Colosseum: This option includes the Colosseum Express Tour. Arena, hotel transfers, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum are not included.
Pick Up and Drop Off Included

Duration: 4 hours

Pickup included
Pick Up Included

Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes

Pickup included