Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour
EXCLUSIVE Rome Private Guided Tour Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla, and Circus Maximus VIP Entrance Visit some of the massive archeological sites in Rome on this private, 3/4hr private guided tour of the Colosseum, Caracalla’s Baths, and Circus Maximus. You will enjoy a private tour inside the Colosseum, learn about ancient gladiator fights, and more. Then you will visit Circus Maximus, site of the Roman chariot races. You will end up at Caracalla’s Baths, a testimony of imperial Rome’s grandeur. This tour is the best way to understand how life was in the Roman Empire. With this tour, you can maximize your time enjoying an awesome experience. This incredible guided tour can be customized and is suitable for families and small or large groups. An in-depth trip to ancient Rome to learn about its uses and customs.
Options
Colosseum+Caracalla English
Book this option if you want to have an English-speaking guide
What's included in Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
The tour will start from the Colosseum and with a private visit inside one of the largest and famous monuments in the world. The Colosseum preserves the fascination and the air of mystery of Rome’s glory. Inside you will listen about the spectacular and incredible entertainments organized in the Colosseum. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. You can explore the two main levels for the best inside and outside view over the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine.
Circo Massimo
With a pleasant walk from the Colosseum you will arrive at the Circus Maximus. This was the site of the Roman chariots races, as probably you saw in “Ben Hur” film. Now you can see it as a large park area but it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome, it had an unbelievable capacity of more than 250,000 spectators who sat on long tiers of seats. The noticeable remains showing part of the structure of the curved East end.
Terme di Caracalla
After the Circus Maximus, you will arrive at the Baths of Caracalla; they were the second largest Roman public baths. They were built in Rome between AD 212 and 217, during the reigns of Septimius Severus and Caracalla, and capable of hosting more than 1500 bathers. The baths were more a leisure center than just a series of baths since they contain a library, a gym, and gardens also. They are the best-preserved baths in Rome and a masterpiece of Roman architecture, keeping a halo of charm. Now visitors can see imposing vaulted rooms, domed octagons, porticoes, and parts of the baths heating system along with enormous and remarkable fragments of fine polychrome floor-mosaics.
Inclusions
- Colosseum skip the line tickets
- Professional art historian guide
- Caracalla bath skip the line tickets
- Pick-up service only at city centered hotel (only if option chosen)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup (if you chose the tour only option)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel Drop-off
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- 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.
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented.
- Important: please note that you cannot get in the Colosseum and Caracalla bath with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. You may bring small bags, but there is no cloakroom service to accommodate large items
- We inform you that the management of the Museums or Archaeological sites, or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may at any time decide to close some sites totally or partially. No refund will be possible.
- Standard program could suffer variation, according to availability at the moment or extraordinary events
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- Suitable for the whole family
- Not recommended for travelers with travelers with mobility issues
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 signboard reporting your name. Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
READ IT CAREFULLY: 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 signboard reporting your name. • You must provide a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (ID, Driver's License, Passport). Security will prevent you from entering the site if you fail to provide a valid ID, or if the information provided is not accurate and/or doesn't match the one on your ID. • Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour. We cannot guarantee you will be able to visit all the sites included in the tour if you fail to arrive at the meeting point on time. On these occasions, we are not responsible for any claim of refund or even partial refund. • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security checkpoint. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. • Selfie sticks cannot be used inside the Colosseum for security reasons. • As per Colosseum and Caracalla bath rules, LARGE BAGS - PERFUMES – SPRAY/AEROSOL CANS- WEAPONS – GLASS – ALCOHOL are forbidden. Please note that there is no cloakroom service inside the Colosseum to accommodate the above items. • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobility issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment, etc. ) or anything that might prevent you from joining the tour regularly MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff at the following email address: [email protected]. For people with disabilities, the tour route may be different from the one presented. • The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary. • The standard program could suffer variation, according to the availability at the moment or extraordinary events. • We inform you that the management of the Museums or Archaeological sites, or the Ministry of Cultural Heritage may at any time decide to close some sites totally or partially. No refund will be possible.
