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Semi Private Colosseum & Ancient Rome Walking Tour

About this experience

The best way to visit Rome is to join this semi-private walking tour with a maximum 12 people in the group. Your professional guide will take you directly inside the Colosseum and the Roman Forum passing the long lines at the entrance. This tour offers the perfect introduction to the city’s fascinating history.

Hear stories of gladiator fights while exploring the Colosseum's first and second tire, learn about monuments like the Curia inside the Roman Forum, admire the Capitoline Hill and it's great view over the Roman Forum and enjoy photo stops at Rome’s big-name attractions such as Piazza Venezia, Pantheon and Piazza Navona!

This tour is a perfect introduction for first-time visitors, but it also gives plenty of new information for visitors already familiar with the Eternal city. A great overview and orientation of the Ancient city for everybody who wants to learn more about it's great history.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr 30 min

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Semi Private Group in English
Tour in English: Semi private group with only 12 people or fewer
Semi Private Group in Spanish
Tour in Spanish: Semi private group with only 12 people or fewer
Semi Private Group in French
Tour in French: Semi private group with only 12 people or fewer
Semi Private Group in German
Tour in German: Semi private group with only 12 people or fewer
Semi Private Group in Italian
Tour in Italian: Semi private group with only 12 people or fewer

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr 30 min
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Customers must bring with them an identity document (passport, driving license, etc.)
  • 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.

What is included

  • Head sets when needed
  • Professional guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Instant confirmation
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Small group with 12 people or fewer

Not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary and highlights

Meet the guide at the meeting point near to the Colosseum.

Hear stories of gladiator fights while exploring the Colosseum's first and second tire.

Stroll through the Roman Forum, a rectangular plaza surrounded by ruins of several ancient government buildings that was once the heart of Rome. An archaeological site boasting thousands of stone artifacts and towering columns standing as the only remnants of earlier buildings, the forum is a wonderful place to lose yourself as you roam.

Climb up to the Capitoline Hill, the smallest but most significant of the seven hills of Rome. Admire the famous Piazza del Campidoglio, masterfully designed by Michelangelo.

Walk down to Piazza Venezia and learn the history of "Altare della Patria" which dominates the square.

See the beautiful Piazza della Rotonda, and admire the famous Pantheon, a Roman temple dedicated to all the gods of pagan Rome. Pantheon is the most preserved and influential building of ancient Rome (exterior visit).

Conclude your guided tour at stunning Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in Rome. The large and lively square features no less than three magnificent fountains, the most famous is the Bernini's Fountain of Four Rivers in the middle.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Meeting point is outside Colosseo metro station on the upper level in front of Caffè Roma (Via del Colosseo 31). Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. At the meeting point please look for a tour leader with "Rome Your Way" sign.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Italian — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Your Way Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.
  • Customers must bring with them an identity document (passport, driving license, etc.)
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr 30 min. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 65+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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