Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private tour
Overview
Enjoy the Forum and Ancient Rome through a relaxing and entertaining private tour with priority access tickets. You'll explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater that seated an estimated 60,000 spectators. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum. On this tour your English-speaking guide will explain the history of early Roman life and bring the ruins back to life.
Than you will entry at the Roman Forum, where you'll get a crash course in day-to-day life in the historic heart of the city; this spot was the center of western civilization. Although the ruins can be hard to decipher, your guide will bring the old stones to life with thrilling stories.
What's Included
- Arena Access (if option selected)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
- Pick-up from your hotel (if selected)
- Entrance to the Colosseum and Foro Romano
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Private Tour
- Drop-off service (if option selected)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Professional blue badge guide
- 3 hours guided tour
- Food And Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
You will meet your private driver speaking English in the lobby of your hotel or in front of your AirBnB and you'll go to meet your private guide (ONLY with Pick Up option / Transfer selected)
Largo Corrado Ricci
29/30, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza del Colosseo
1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Via dei Fori Imperiali (pass by)
Foro Romano
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Curia Julia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Tempio del Divo Giulio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Tempio di Vesta
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arco di Tito
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arch of Constantine
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Dress code is casual
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A bottle of water will be always helpful
- Important Information for Your Visit To ensure a smooth entry, please remember that all members of your group must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (a photo of your passport is also acceptable). Tickets are strictly personal, and the names provided at the time of booking must match exactly the names shown on your passport. Please note that only the person listed on the ticket will be admitted; unfortunately, last-minute substitutions are not allowed. The Colosseum Archaeological Park requires that the full official name and surname shown on your ID match the information on your entry ticket. For this reason, we kindly ask you to provide your complete legal names at the time of booking; nicknames or variations cannot be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-8321P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Arena Access (if option selected).
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.
- Pick-up from your hotel (if selected).
- Entrance to the Colosseum and Foro Romano.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Private Tour.
- Drop-off service (if option selected).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional blue badge guide.
- 3 hours guided tour.
- Food And Drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum and Roman Forum - Private tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum and Roman Forum – Private tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Arena Access (if option selected)
- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
- Pick-up from your hotel (if selected)
- Entrance to the Colosseum and Foro Romano
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Private Tour
- Drop-off service (if option selected)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Professional blue badge guide
- 3 hours guided tour
- Food And Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Dress code is casual
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A bottle of water will be always helpful
- Important Information for Your Visit To ensure a smooth entry, please remember that all members of your group must present a valid, government-issued photo ID (a photo of your passport is also acceptable). Tickets are strictly personal, and the names provided at the time of booking must match exactly the names shown on your passport. Please note that only the person listed on the ticket will be admitted; unfortunately, last-minute substitutions are not allowed. The Colosseum Archaeological Park requires that the full official name and surname shown on your ID match the information on your entry ticket. For this reason, we kindly ask you to provide your complete legal names at the time of booking; nicknames or variations cannot be accepted.
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