About this experience
Spend less time waiting to some of the most popular sites of Ancient Rome on this fantastic tour, accompanied by an expert guide.
This guided tour, led by an expert and captivating historian will bring the ruins to life and take you back to Ancient Rome. Reconstructions of ancient monuments and other visual aids will allow you to imagine what life was like in the ancient city. You’ll wander through the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill and, as this is a private tour, you will enjoy the full attention of your guide, enabling you to ask as many questions as you like.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Not included
- pickup / drop-off Hotel
Itinerary and highlights
The tour starts at the Colosseum, a masterpiece of Roman engineering and the largest amphitheatre of the ancient world. This enormous arena boasted 80 entrances and had a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
After the Colosseum, you will progress to the Forum, the epicentre of life in Ancient Rome. Around this square are the ruins of the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of Gemini, the Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Septimius Severus and much more.
The final stop on the tour will be the Capitoline Hill where the temples of the most important Roman gods were once located. You will also see the stunning square designed by Michelangelo as well as the Statue of Marcus Aurelius.
With visual aids and graphic reconstructions your guide will ensure that you have an informative and unforgettable journey to Ancient Rome.
Meeting and pickup information
- At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Your guide will have a sign with your name.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Sistine Chapel Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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