Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour with Arena Floor Access in Rome
by LivTours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€490Overview
This private cultural tour lasts about three hours and covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in Rome. It begins with guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, where the group accesses the arena floor and then climbs to the first tier to learn about the structure's history and design from a professional guide. The tour continues with a visit to Palatine Hill, home to major imperial villas including Augustus's residence, offering views of Circus Maximus and Aventine Hill as well as well-preserved ruins. This stop is not included in the family option. The final part of the tour explores the Roman Forum, the ancient city's political and religious center, walking among the remains of temples and government buildings such as the Senate. The guide provides detailed explanations throughout. The tour includes admission tickets, reservation fees, and the presence of an expert guide. An interactive family option is available but excludes arena floor and Palatine Hill access.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
Start the private tour with guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, the renowned arena in Rome. The group accesses the arena floor where events took place and then proceeds to the first tier. The guide provides detailed information about the Colosseum’s history and architecture during this 90-minute visit.
90 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the tour climbs Palatine Hill, known for its major imperial villas, including the extensive residence of Emperor Augustus. Visitors can see views of the Circus Maximus and Aventine Hill and observe well-preserved ruins of the former wealthy hilltop area. This 30-minute stop is excluded from the family option.
30 min
Roman Forum
The tour ends with a 60-minute visit to the Roman Forum, the former center of political and religious life in ancient Rome. Visitors walk through the remains of ancient temples and government buildings such as the Senate, with the guide explaining the significance of these sites while walking on original Roman paving stones.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the SOS sign outside the Colosseum Metro station's upper floor entrance, located in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has an upper and lower entrance, both with SOS signs. Please ensure you are at the upper level. Coordinates: 41.891560,12.491393
End point
In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour with Arena Floor Access in Rome
by LivTours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€490Overview
This private cultural tour lasts about three hours and covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in Rome. It begins with guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, where the group accesses the arena floor and then climbs to the first tier to learn about the structure's history and design from a professional guide. The tour continues with a visit to Palatine Hill, home to major imperial villas including Augustus's residence, offering views of Circus Maximus and Aventine Hill as well as well-preserved ruins. This stop is not included in the family option. The final part of the tour explores the Roman Forum, the ancient city's political and religious center, walking among the remains of temples and government buildings such as the Senate. The guide provides detailed explanations throughout. The tour includes admission tickets, reservation fees, and the presence of an expert guide. An interactive family option is available but excludes arena floor and Palatine Hill access.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colosseum
Start the private tour with guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, the renowned arena in Rome. The group accesses the arena floor where events took place and then proceeds to the first tier. The guide provides detailed information about the Colosseum’s history and architecture during this 90-minute visit.
90 min
Palatine Hill
Next, the tour climbs Palatine Hill, known for its major imperial villas, including the extensive residence of Emperor Augustus. Visitors can see views of the Circus Maximus and Aventine Hill and observe well-preserved ruins of the former wealthy hilltop area. This 30-minute stop is excluded from the family option.
30 min
Roman Forum
The tour ends with a 60-minute visit to the Roman Forum, the former center of political and religious life in ancient Rome. Visitors walk through the remains of ancient temples and government buildings such as the Senate, with the guide explaining the significance of these sites while walking on original Roman paving stones.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the SOS sign outside the Colosseum Metro station's upper floor entrance, located in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has an upper and lower entrance, both with SOS signs. Please ensure you are at the upper level. Coordinates: 41.891560,12.491393
End point
In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.