Rome: Colosseum, Arena and Roman Forum Early Morning Private Tour
Experience the Colosseum and Roman Forum like never before with this early morning private tour, designed for travelers who value tranquility and exclusivity. Begin your day with access to the Colosseum’s arena floor, where gladiators once stood, offering a perspective of the ancient amphitheater. With fewer visitors in the early hours, you’ll enjoy a serene experience, free from the usual crowds.
Your private guide will then lead you through the first and second levels of the Colosseum, bringing its history to life with stories of battles, engineering marvels, and Roman traditions. Afterward, explore the Roman Forum, the heart of Ancient Rome, where ruins of temples and arches reveal the grandeur of the empire.
This tour combines expert storytelling, early access, and a stress-free experience, ensuring you can discover Rome’s iconic landmarks at their finest. With options for private hotel pick-up and drop-off, it offers comfort and convenience for a truly memorable morning.
Options
Meet On Site - No Transfers
What's included in Rome: Colosseum, Arena and Roman Forum Early Morning Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Start your day with a visit to Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum, entering through a special access point onto the arena floor. Stand where gladiators once fought and take in the awe-inspiring view of this ancient amphitheater bathed in the soft light of early morning. With fewer visitors at this hour, you’ll have the privilege of exploring the Colosseum’s first and second levels in a calm and immersive setting. Your private guide will share captivating stories of epic battles, the lives of gladiators, and the ingenuity behind the amphitheater's construction.
Continue your journey into the heart of Ancient Rome with a guided visit to the Roman Forum, where history comes alive. Walk through the ruins of basilicas, temples, and arches, imagining life in this bustling center of politics, commerce, and daily Roman life. As the morning sun rises over the ruins, admire key landmarks such as the Temple of Saturn and the Arch of Septimius Severus, while your guide shares fascinating insights into the stories of emperors, senators, and the common people who shaped history.
Inclusions
- Professional Licensed Blue Badge Private Tour Guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with Arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Pick Up and/or Drop Off with Private Car (if one of the corresponding options is selected)
- Pick Up and/Drop off (if option with meeting point on site is selected)
- Food & Drinks
- Palatine Hill Guided Tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Pick up and/or drop off only for centrally located accommodations (within the Aurelian Walls). Our driver will be waiting outside your accommodation.
Meeting Points
- Our guide will be waiting outside Caffè Roma - Via del Colosseo, 31. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name on it.
End Points
- If you don't select the option that includes both pick-up and drop-off, the tour will end inside the Roman Forum.
