Rome Exclusive Private Colosseum Tour
Discover the most magnificent monument in Rome, symbol of the greatest civilization ever existed, heart of the Eternal City.
Visit the Colosseum with a professional tour guide, who will bring history alive.
Take your party and create your group. We will provide you with a private official guide, and an art and history expert who will lead you through the Colosseum. Your visit inside will last about one hour wherein your guide will show you magnificent ruins and tell you many exciting stories about the ancient Romans and their genius. With this tour, you can maximize your time enjoying an excellent experience.
This tour is recommended for families with kids, groups of friends, and couples.
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COLOSSEUM PRIVATE
COLOSSEUM PRIVATE
What's included in Rome Exclusive Private Colosseum Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Meet your guide and start your journey through the centuries. Enjoy this Private Tour of the Colosseum to explore the ancient Roman history. Walk past the often-long lines with your skip-the-line ticket. Live a special experience inside this majestic monument. In the comfort of a private group (your party size), you will have a pleasant stroll in the history and glory of the Roman Empire. Your informative guide will make your experience funny and full of good memories. Your personal guide will tell you about the techniques of construction invented by the Romans and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to built the Colosseum. Inside the Colosseum, you will walk around the first tiers and reach the arena to learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of sea-battles, the cages where lions were kept before the games started, the rooms in which gladiators were waiting before they reached the arena, the executions, and the excitement of the spectators attending the most spectacular, fantastic, and expensive games in human history. After exploring the first level you will reach the second tiers to enjoy the best inside and outside view of the Colosseum. During the tour your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities (reccomended)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- All visitor have to provide a valid ID card, which will be checked by the Colosseum security.
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
- All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point is in front of the "Oppio Caffe" on Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi. The guide will have a sign with your name on it. Meeting time 15 minutes prior tour departure time.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IS STRICTLY REQUIRED TO BE AT THE MEETING POINT AT LEAST 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR TOUR DEPARTURE TIME! Please be advised that the Colosseum’s capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour, especially on national holidays and events. The actual departure time can differ up to 30 minutes from the one selected. The guide will hold your tickets for collection on the day of the tour. You will be required to present this voucher in exchange for your ticket. If you have purchased a discounted option, you will be asked to show a photo ID in exchange for your tickets. Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security checkpoint. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. A vaccination certificate and a valid ID are mandatory. All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
