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Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Private Tour

Rome, Italy
3 hours
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What You Will Do

On this private tour, you will time travel back 2,000 years to visit the Ancient Rome sites that were of significance to the Roman Empire including the Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome, and the Palatine Hill, where the city of Rome was founded on.

On your private tour, you will:


  • Explore the Colosseum and learn of its architectural secrets, and of the gladiators who fought here;

  • Hear stories about some of the empire's greatest emperors, like Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar, and stories of its' cruellest emperors: Nero and Caligula;

  • Discover the Roman Forum, the heart of Ancient Rome and an open-air meeting site;

  • Take in the vast scale of the Imperial Palaces on Palatine Hill.

You will start your tour at the ancient Colosseum, which is an enduring symbol of the power, prowess and bloodlust of the Roman Empire. Although damaged over the years by earthquakes, pollution and stone robbers, it remains a truly spectacular structure.

The building hasn’t been used for entertainment since the early medieval era; in the following centuries, it was employed variously as a fortress, Christian shrine, and housing for a religious order.

Your next stop will be the Roman Forum where you will come across remnants of magnificent temples, law courts, palaces and marketplaces, while your guide shares the stories of what daily life in the heart of the Roman Empire was like.

Your tour will end at Palatine Hill – the birthplace of the Roman Senate, and where Rome’s Emperors lived and ruled from. The word ‘palace’ is derived from the name of this hill, as so many Roman rulers built their lavish residences on the Palatine.

Climb the hill today, and you will find extensive ruins of the once splendid palaces and gardens of some of Rome’s most famous emperors, including those of Augustus, Tiberius and the Flavian Palace, as well as the Temple to Apollo built by Augustus, and Domitian’s impressive Hippodrome.

Please note that the order of this tour may change based on ticket availability.

What's Included?

  • A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Colosseum & Roman Forum admission tickets
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.

What's Not Included?

  • Hotel pick up/drop off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 60 days before tour start. 25% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 60 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you in front of the coffee shop located at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Colosseum

The Roman Empire’s largest amphitheatre, and one of the world’s most awe-inspiring ancient monuments.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Travel Curious
  • Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
  • Know before you go: - Some of the attractions included in our itinerary require a valid photo ID verification for entry. Failure to present a valid ID may result in denied access to these sites. - Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water and sunscreen in the summer.
  • Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience. Colosseum The entrances to the Colosseum located along Via Dei Fori Imperiali are equipped with ramps. The ground floor (first-order) of the amphitheatre is accessible to wheelchair users. The first floor (second-order) is accessible by lifts. Two wheelchairs are available at the site, one for the ground floor and one for the first floor. Suitable toilets are available on site. Roman Forum The accessible routes in the Roman Forum and on the Palatine include an elevator at the Salara Vecchia entrance, an elevator at the Curia Iulia on the Via Dei Fori Imperiali level, and an elevator (currently under maintenance) on Via Dei Cerchi and an elevating platform at the Arch of Titus. The Palatine Museum is equipped with an elevator and two stairlifts. 5 wheelchairs are available at the main entrances to the Roman Forum and Palatine.