Private Tour of Colosseum with Entrance to Roman Forum
Enjoy fast track entrance into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
Options
English Tour: Colosseum
Private tour: Choose this option for a 1 Hour Private guided tour of the Colosseum with a English speaking guide
Duration: 1 hour
What's included in Private Tour of Colosseum with Entrance to Roman Forum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction of the area before skipping the line into the world's most visited attraction. Get ready to travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and to be amazed by the history of its most iconic monument.
Colosseum
Once inside, marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering. Learn about the innovative techniques used to build it and discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction. Enjoy a stunning view of the Gladiator's Arena and hear about the bloody games that took place in it. After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
Foro Romano
OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Inclusions
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional archeologist guide
- Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks
- 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.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Pets are not permitted
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
- This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
- The Roman Forums and Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 10 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time - All travellers must present a proof of ID (passport/driver's licence) in order to be admitted in the Colosseum. Travellers without an identification document might be not allowed to visit - Please expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the mandatory security checks - Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID - For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours - We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome
