Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour

Rome, Italy
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Join a small group ( 15 people or less ) of travellers and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert, licensed guide. Our VIP Colosseum tour is perfect for travellers looking for a more personalised experience.

Our pace is comfortable and leisurely, so the tour is appropriate for guests of all ages and fitness levels. The tour lasts around 3 hours, giving you more than enough time to explore.

Select the Restricted Arena Access option to stand on the Arena Floor!

Please note: Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. On these days, tours are discounted

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy

Meet your guide in the shadow of a 4th-century triumphal arch! This monument celebrated the emperor Constantine's defeat of his rival, Maxentius.It is one of ancient Rome's best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a stone's throw away from the Colosseum.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Save hours standing in line as you step straight inside the Colosseum with your skip-the-line tickets. Your expert historian guide will transport you back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire. Expect fascinating facts and anecdotes with masterful storytelling.

Learn about the Colosseum's gladiator fights, beast hunts and executions, and recreate the scenes as you gaze down at the arena floor. Discover how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum—with plenty of stops at the best photo spots!

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Via Sacra 1, 00186 Rome Italy

Tread the ancient cobbled stones of the Via Sacra (Sacred Way), the road triumphant generals and legionaries took into the Roman Forum while celebrating Rome's victories over her enemies.

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

The last stop on your tour takes you into the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of Rome's empire.

Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas and much much more as you tread the same stones as the likes of Julius Caesar, Cicero and Augustus.


Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Your next stop takes the exact spot where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was on this hill that Romulus killed his twin brother Remus before founding the Eternal City in 753 BC. The Palatine Hill gives us our word ‘palace’ because it was here where Rome’s rich and famous resided.

Discover the remains of the luxury imperial palaces as you explore the 'Beverly Hills' of the ancient world. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly magical experience.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions

  • Radios if required
  • Entry to all monuments
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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