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The Colosseum at blue hour, its arches lit from within
The tiered interior of the Colosseum under a blue sky
The Arch of Constantine beside the Palatine Hill
Ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Columns of the Temple of Saturn in the Roman Forum

Private tour

Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Private Tour

The Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum in one private visit, with a licensed guide who can read the ruins.

Duration
3 hours
Format
Private
Group size
Up to 20 guests
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian

Overview

About three hours with a licensed private guide. The visit begins inside the Colosseum, on the tiers where spectators once sat, passes the Arch of Constantine and climbs the Palatine Hill, where Rome was founded in 753 BC, then descends the Via Sacra into the Roman Forum.

Departures run daily with a flexible start time. The guide is reserved for your clients alone, pacing is set around them, and the route can be fully tailored.

Suggested route

  1. Colosseum: the tiered galleries
  2. Arch of Constantine
  3. Palatine Hill: the imperial palaces
  4. Via Sacra
  5. Roman Forum: the Curia Julia and the Temple of Caesar

Fully customisable. The arena floor and underground of the Colosseum are a separate ticketed upgrade, available on request at booking.

What's included

  • Licensed private guide
  • Headsets where group size requires them
  • Entry tickets included

Not included

  • Arena floor and underground access at the Colosseum, a separate ticketed upgrade available on request

What to expect

  • Three sites in one guided sequence, at your clients' pace.
  • Uneven ancient stone with stairs, on foot throughout, with little shade.
  • Water and sun protection are recommended: the site has little shelter.

Accessibility

  • Not suitable for wheelchairs.
  • Substantial walking over uneven ground with stairs, for about three hours.

Meeting point and transport

  • Hotel pickup on request.
  • Or meet the guide at the Colosseo metro stop (Line B).

Cancellation

  • Cancellation terms for agency bookings: to be evaluated on request.

Questions advisors ask

Is the tour private?
Yes. The guide is reserved for your clients alone, and timing and pace are set around them.
How long does it take?
About three hours, covering the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
Are entry tickets included?
Yes. Entry tickets for the sites visited are included.
Do guests go inside the Colosseum?
Yes, including the tiered galleries. The arena floor and underground are a separate ticketed upgrade that can be added when booking.
How much walking is involved?
A good deal, over uneven ancient stone with stairs and little shade, for about three hours.

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