Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - Priority Access

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Private Tour

Duration 03h00
Private Tour
Group Size
6 max
Refund up to 48 hours
14 reviews

Highlights

Explore the most fascinating Ancient Rome masterpieces your way with a passionate art historian guide – the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum will no longer have secrets for you! A private tour means one-on-one conversations with a history fanatic, dedicated to answer all your questions as they demystify these amazing ancient ruins.

You’ll not only marvel at the splendid beauty of the architecture and the ingenuity of Roman engineering, you’ll also step into the past and meet the gladiators, the emperors, the gods and the common men and women who left their marks in this arena of history. Ready to hop on the time machine?

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Why you'll love this

Discover the secrets of Ancient Rome with a friendly historian

Savor a private tour for you and only you - and the gladiators

Save time and enjoy priority access to the 3 sites

Enjoy a fun and enriching visit that appeals to all levels of interest

What's included

Skip the line tickets to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

A friendly professional guide fully accredited by the city of Rome

Valuable private interaction to get the most out of your experience

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Want to customize your experience? Contact our customer services team.
Traveling with a bigger group? Contact our customer services team for pricing and options.

The itinerary

With the priority ticket, you’ll start off straight inside the most spectacular monument in Rome, the Colosseum. Your expert history guide will breathe new life into the gruesome entertainment the ancient Romans enjoyed here – from gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, to mass executions under the gaze of the impassive emperors! You’ll also discover what went on behind the scenes, including the role these games played in the ancient roman society and the stories on the amazing machinery that made the spectacles so legendary.

Our tour of Ancient Rome will go beyond the gladiators in an in-depth stroll on the Palatine Hill. Often overlooked by tourists, this was however the very birth place of the Eternal City. It was here that the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, and his twin brother Remus, were raised by a she-wolf. The lush green hill offers an escape from the heat and hides some of the city’s oldest and most beautiful ruins. We’ll not miss the Flavian Palace, the Baths of Septimius Severus, and the Stadium of Domitian.

Next stop is the ruin of the Roman Forum, the center stage of everyday life in Ancient Rome. With stories that excite our imagination, we’ll hear the heated political debates in the circular hall of the Senate and see the everlasting sacred flame protected by the Vestal Virgins. We’ll visit the temples of the Roman gods and their transformation in the early days of Christianity. An once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about history in the very place where it took place!

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Your guide

Exploring a city so rich in history from Ancient Rome to the Renaissance and beyond is an adventure only to be undertaken alongside an expert. Our local guides are here to demystify the legends and uncover the truths of Rome, from the brutality and bravery of the Gladiators of the Colosseum, to the tranquil beauty of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill and on to the splendor of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and the Borghese Gallery. Delve deep into the wonders of Rome with our professional and personable guides, on hand to answer all of your questions on the Ancient city.

Reviews

4.9 / 5.0 - Based on 14 reviews
Last reviewed: August 15 2019

Mark C - Reviewed August 15, 2019

Mauro is a great tour guide. He had so much information and made it fun for us. We would highly recommend Mauro for anyone!!!!

Ed R - Reviewed July 27, 2019

My wife, son and I all enjoyed the Rome tour of the Colosseum and Palatine hill more than we could have imagined thanks to Maurizio. The tour was at 2:30 and it was very warm (35 degrees Celsius), so we had a lot of water with us and drank a lot before we met Maurizio. My wife and I really worked to fit this tour in as we felt our son (9 years old) really needed to see Rome as it is such a big part of world history. Our time was limited so we selected Localers as we had had good luck with the Company in Lyon. Maurizio was early and we started right away. He warned us of the issues with heat and asked us to let him know if we were having any problems. Halfway through he even bought us some frozen water! Maurizio was incredible!! His knowledge of the Coliseum, Palatine hill, the six other hills, the chronological order of the leaders of Rome, which one did what, when the buildings were built, why they were built, and how various events and times affected history. Just so much wonderful information which made us want to know more! Maurizio’s knowledge of history including the way events affected things today was astonishing. There was truly not a question asked that he was unable to answer extensively. This included inquiries by our son. Again, Maurizio was a great tour leader, from his vast knowledge to the heat he warned us about for the three-hour walk – the concern he had in showing us where to fill up our waters and then buying us frozen water which we refilled and refilled. Everything he knew and explained. We loved him putting everything in context and him just knowing so much. He was wonderful. Thank you for setting it up for us.

Caroline S - Reviewed July 16, 2019

We completed our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Fabiola. She was fantastic and an absolute pleasure!

Steve S - Reviewed April 30, 2019

Valeria was wonderful - we had a great 2 days with her - she was very well educated -she was incredible at getting us around the lines and knowing her way through the Vatican etc....all in all we really enjoyed our tour with her.

Rachel H - Reviewed December 19, 2018

We had a lovely afternoon with Cecilia!

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point: Colosseum Metro Station
Walking distance: 2 km / 1.2 miles

F.A.Q.

When is this tour available?
Departures are possible every day except the first Sunday of every month, December 25th and January 1st. To maximize your experience, we suggest starting your tour early in the morning or right before the last admission to avoid the crowds inside the sites. The opening hours fluctuate during the year, so please don’t hesitate to send us an email or give us a call. Our customer service team is ready to help!

What if I have a large group or other special requests?
If you’re interested in a more customized tour, please contact our customer service team. If there’s a particular section of the sites you’d prefer to focus on, all you have to do is ask. We are also happy to accommodate groups of more than 6 people. Just contact our team in advance to get a quote.

Is this tour suitable for children?
Absolutely! This is the most entertaining open air museum for the little ones. Our guides will provide visual material to make the stories come alive! If there is a section of the sites that you want to see in particular, such as the Colosseum undergrounds, please advise and we will send you details. Please let us know their ages, we’ll find the perfect family specialist for your party!

Do I need to wait in line to enter the Colosseum?
We provide priority access tickets. But due to new security measures, even visitors with tickets have to go through a security check, which might cause some delay in entry. Please note also that for security reasons it is strictly forbidden to enter with large backpacks, bulky bags and luggage.

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