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Private tour of the Colosseum and entrance to the Forum and Palatine

About this experience

Relive the splendor of the Eternal City with a guided tour of the Colosseum with entrance to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. The journey will start from the Colosseum, where our guide will tell you the history of the largest amphitheater in the Roman Empire. Once inside, you can admire the central arena, once a place of terrible and bloody battles. The guide will accompany you to the entrance of the Roman Forum, where, along the Via Sacra, you will enter the center of political, social and religious power of ancient Rome. Finally, you can go up to the Palatine. Legend has it that Rome has its origins on this hill, inhabited as early as 1000 BC. Once at the top, about 50 meters high, you can admire the Eternal City in all its majestic beauty. For the last two monuments the guide will provide you with valuable information but will not enter with you, you can visit them independently.

it is necessary to show a valid document upon entry.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr 30 min
  • Private experience

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Private tour of the Colosseum and entrance to the Forum and Palatine Hill

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr 30 min
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

  • Entrance ticket to the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Guide to the Colosseum

Not included

  • Access to the arena and underground
  • Guide to the Forum and Palatine

Itinerary and highlights

Guided tour of the Colosseum (ground floor and first ring)

The forum will be visited after the Colosseum. The guide will accompany you and give you information about the monument but will not enter with you

And finally the visit to the Palatine Hill. The guide will accompany you and give you information about the monument but will not enter with you

Meeting and pickup information

  • ARTOUR TOURIST AGENCY The agency is located on the second floor. Immediately after the "Caffè Roma" bar.

Languages and tickets

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

Tour operator

  • ROMARTOUR

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is mandatory to enter your name and surname when booking, otherwise you will not be allowed access to the Colosseum as the ticket is nominative. Your document will be checked upon entry.
  • 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.
  • 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 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 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 2 hr 30 min.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 4–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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