Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
Description
After meeting your guide, admire all the most famous sites of Ancient Rome in just one tour. This very special guided tour makes the ruins come alive and takes you back to the Roman Empire led by our expert and entertaining historians, with the help of visual tools and monuments' reconstructions you'll be catapulted to Ancient Rome life. Walk through the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill with this unique visit you'll have all the attention of your guide as this private tour provides a more intimate experience.
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The tour begins from the entrance of the Colosseum. The largest Amphitheater in the Roman Empire, "the Flavian Amphitheater", this was the original name ff the Colosseum, It featured 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
After a complete visit of the Colosseum you will reach the Forum, the guide will then take you to the forum, the main square of Ancient Rome. Here you will visit 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 tour will end on the Capitol hill that housed the temples of the most important Roman Gods. Here you will see the beautiful square designed by Michelangelo and the Statue of Marcus Aurelius. Using graphic reconstructions and great visual tools your guide will take you through a memorable journey back to Ancient Rome. This private tour ensure the best experience while visiting one of the most impressive attraction of Rome.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
- 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.
Reviews(41)
We had a fantastic experience touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Tomasso. His passion for history was evident throughout the entire tour, and his insights brought these incredible sites to life in a way that was both engaging and informative. What really stood out was Tomasso’s thoughtful consideration for the group. Given the intense heat, he made sure everyone knew where to find water, took opportunities for shade when possible, and pointed out bathroom locations along the way. Those small details made a big difference and showed how much he cared about ensuring everyone had a comfortable experience. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and attentiveness created the perfect balance of education and enjoyment. We learned so much while also feeling well taken care of throughout the tour. I would highly recommend Tomasso to anyone visiting Rome and looking for an exceptional Colosseum and Roman Forum experience.
Paola was FANTASTIC. Clearly an expert archaeologist, she was extremely knowledgeable, thorough & intrigued us the entire morning. We found Paola very engaging, funny, personable & liked her immediately. I would like to note that the booker needs to add more details on the meeting point. For example, it would have been very beneficial had they stated to wait by the green kiosk for your guide. We were told our guide was there & holding a sign with our name in it therefore we were walking in circles through masses of people trying to locate someone holding a sign with our name on it. None of this was Paola’s fault, in my opinion. We absolutely loved her!
This type of rating is guide specific. The guide was Claudia. She was knowledgeable and fluent in English. She also exhibited a passion for the history of Ancient Rome, including political. She had pictures depicting the likely original appearance of some of the ruins.
We cannot say enough wonderful things about Sara. She did the most amazing job guiding us through both our Jubilee Vatican tour and our Colosseum & Roman Forum tour in Rome. Sara is incredibly smart, deeply knowledgeable, and wonderfully personable—the perfect combination for a truly memorable experience. She brought history to life with clear explanations, fascinating details, and thoughtful context, while always keeping the tour engaging and enjoyable. During the Jubilee, she navigated everything seamlessly and made what could have been overwhelming feel meaningful and special. Beyond her expertise, Sara’s warmth and genuine enthusiasm made us feel completely at ease. She was attentive, patient, and always happy to answer questions, making the experience feel personal rather than scripted. If you are visiting Rome—especially during the Jubilee—Sara is the guide you want. She elevated our entire trip, and we feel so fortunate to have toured with her. Highly, highly recommend!
Our guide was knowledgeable and efficacious! She provided a thorough tour! We had asked for the skip-the-line option, and it was worth it!
From the moment we met our guide we knew we were in for a treat. The Colosseum came to life for us, as did the streets of Ancient Rome. We came away entertained, inspired and enthused - our guide had an enormous passion for history and archaeology, plus an amazingly detailed knowledge. Grazie mille!
Where ever we are traveling in the world, we use Viator/trip advisor as we have never been disappointed. Our private tour of the colosseum and historical sites with Sara was amazingly kind and knowledgeable
Booked last minute and had a great experience. So glad we added this into our visit. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide!
Tomaso was very knowledgeable and he was very energetic and animated throughout the tour. We had many questions and he was great about responding to every one
Philip was our guide for the morning and he did a great job of helping us navigate the crowds but still making sure we made it to all the best viewing points. He even made sure we had some great family photos as well. Philip was exceptionally knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed our morning tour and would certainly recommend a private tour for this experience, having him help us navigate made the morning stress free so we could really appreciate the experience.
