Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum Exclusive Private Tour & Entry Pass
Description
EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE COLOSSEUM ARENA ROMAN FORUM & PALATINE HILL GUIDED TOUR A private experience to discover the fulcrum of the Roman Empire with an expert and friendly tour guide. This tour is personalized to the needs of our clients. Enjoy a remarkable and unique experience inside the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill archaeological area! Value your time thanks to the exclusive skip-the-line entrance. Dive deep and discover all about the Colosseum and Ancient Rome with a real, exclusive 3-hour private custom tour. Your official professional guide, a specialist in art and history, will lead you on this tour, telling exciting stories about thrilling games, bloody battles, and all about Rome and its history. With this private tour, you will not only know about Rome and the Colosseum history, but you'll be assured to receive real, exclusive personalized attention tailored to your needs and interests, carefree and away from crowded and stuffy group tours!
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Visit Rome's symbolic monument with a tour that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Explore ancient Roman history in the comfort of a private group. Visit Colosseum's first and second tiers; learn about the thrilling games and bloody battles that were held inside and marvel at the incredible and innovative techniques of construction invented by the Romans in building the Colosseum.
Explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum, and learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.
Visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. [a] Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of[1] 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m (85 ft) wide and 7.4 m (24 ft) deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m (24 ft) by 3.4 m (11 ft) each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete covered in marble. The three-bay design with detached columns was first used for the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum and repeated in several other arches now lost.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary
- Please provide the full names of all participants when booking.
- Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Pets are not allowed
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff at the following email address: tourinthecityrome@gmail.com. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Not recommended for walker users
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
Reviews(16)
We have toured the Colosseum before in a large group, but did the arena floor tour as a private tour and it was really fantastic! It really moved at our pace and we had time to focus on what was of particular interest to us. Also, our guide was fantastic! Extremely knowledgeable and very enjoyable. A really great part of our trip!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum tour. One of the greatest advantages of a private experience is the flexibility to move at your own pace and focus on the aspects that interest you most, so we're thrilled that this made your visit even more enjoyable. We're especially pleased to know that your guide helped make the experience memorable. Our guides are passionate about sharing the history of Ancient Rome, and it is always rewarding to hear when their knowledge and enthusiasm enhance our guests' visits. Thank you for choosing to tour with us again. We are honored to have been a memorable part of your trip to Rome and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in the future. Kind regards, The Team
Great explanation, lots of background info, highly recommended. Of course, a lot of interaction is also possible in the small private group
Vielen Dank für Ihr positives Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Ihnen die Führung durch das antike Rom gefallen hat und Sie die Erklärungen sowie die Hintergrundinformationen als bereichernd empfunden haben. Gerade in kleinen privaten Gruppen entsteht oft eine besonders angenehme Atmosphäre mit viel Raum für Interaktion – schön, dass Sie das so erleben konnten. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder bei einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen!
Differentiated experience. I believe we were grateful for the best guide we could have. Doni treated us with Supremacy. Patience, Attention and Knowledge are just some of your many strengths. We indicate without fear of mistake.
¡Muchas gracias por su excelente reseña! Nos alegra enormemente saber que vivió una experiencia tan especial y diferente. Sus palabras sobre Doni significan mucho para nosotros—su paciencia, atención y gran conocimiento son cualidades que valoramos profundamente, y estamos orgullosos de tenerlo en nuestro equipo. También le agradecemos sinceramente su recomendación, es el mejor reconocimiento que podemos recibir. Esperamos darle la bienvenida nuevamente muy pronto para otra experiencia inolvidable en Roma.
Eve was a great tour guide! We learned alot about the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Forum. She answered all our questions and was very willing to take pictures. She pointed out spots where you could see the original plasterwork and had a handy book that had colorized images of the same places in ancient times and today.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Eve helped make your experience at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum both informative and engaging. She is truly passionate about sharing the history of ancient Rome, and it’s great to know that her explanations and visual materials helped bring the sites to life. We will be sure to pass your kind words on to her — she will be very happy to hear them. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future! Warm regards, Tour in The City Team
This tour was amazing even though it rained hard We where able to visit every part of the schedule tour
Guide was very knowledgeable! She also was able to customize parts of the tour based on sun and shade. Also took some great family photos for us.
“We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour! Our guides love sharing their knowledge and always try to make the experience as comfortable and personalized as possible. It’s wonderful that she could adjust the route for sun and shade — and capture those special family moments too. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Rome soon!”
Very pricey IMO, but our Tour Guide, Giorgio, was very knowledgeable and the company he works for "Tour in the City" had excellent communication and was on time 👍👍 However, we did not have such good luck with our first 2 bookings through VIATOR. They sold us 2 different ones and then later canceled them, claiming they were full, while still showing them as available on their website 🤦
Our guide, Lara, was simply wonderful. She was very informative and engaging. We were just stunned at the beauty of St. Peter's. Sadly the Sistine Chapel was not allowing visitors for the conclave.
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. He was very helpful and understanding with our trouble in walking too much. Wonderful experience.
Dear Customer, thank you for your excellent review. We are happy you have appreciated our efforts to give the best possible service. Every review has absolute value and is our lifeblood to work and provide the best of ourselves. We are certainly not perfect, but we always do our best to ensure a wonderful experience for all our customers. Thanks again from all our staff and we hope to have you as our customer again soon. Best regards Stefano
Giovani was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Wasn't rushed, took time to answer questions even stayed at the end of the tour to talk to us.
