Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
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
Options
English Small Group Tour
What's included in Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Arch of Constantine
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.
Colosseum
Save hours standing in line as you step straight inside the Colosseum. Your expert 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!
Via SacraPass-by Only
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.
Inclusions
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Radios if required
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access included)
- Small group, personalised experience
- Admission to the Colosseum Arena
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to start time. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Look out for a Yellow Carpe Diem Rome flag.
End Points
- We will end at the Roman Forum.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Our guide will be awaiting you at the Arch of Constantine located near the Colosseum holding a yellow flag with the Carpe Diem Rome logo. Please remember to bring identification cards on the day of the experience. Customers accompanying children are required to demonstrate their parental or guardian status. Furthermore, we kindly request that customers bring identification for the children they are accompanying. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, particularly the minors involved. Please provide the full names of all travelers in your group, including yourself and any co-travelers while booking your experience.
