Rome: VIP Colosseum & Ancient City Tour
Want to discover the wonders of Ancient Rome? This 3-hour small-group tour is the best way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease. With speedy access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group size, you’ll enjoy a deeper, more meaningful experience of the Ancient City at an unbeatable value.
Our adventure starts inside the Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and architectural brilliance come to life as you take in the sweeping views from above the arena floor.
Next, we'll journey up to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and site of the city's grandest imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of Roman society.
Designed for comfort and insight, this well-paced tour gives you plenty of time to ask questions and absorb the fascinating stories behind each site. Space is limited, so don’t miss out! Book now and explore Ancient Rome at the best price.
Options
Semi-Private 6 Person Max Tour
Semi-Private Experience : See the Ancient City at a more relaxed pace with a small group of max 6 people and get dedicated attention from your guide.
What's included in Rome: VIP Colosseum & Ancient City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Your expert guide will transport you back in time to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. These were times when Rome was ruled by all-powerful emperors (sometimes wise, sometimes wacky), the city was flooded with exotic riches from around the world, and the Colosseum acted as the city’s main stage for showing off the animals and people that Rome had conquered and captured. *Please note we will start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the time of tickets we can purchase.*
Palatine Hill
Next, you’ll climb the Palatine Hill, where the ancient city was founded. The Palatine Hill is a real archaeological wonder, home to settlements from the Iron Age to the 16th century. Gaze upon such sites as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where the emperors in their family engaged in ruling, politicking, and scheming.
Foro Romano
The final destination on our skip-the-line tour is the Roman Forum. As the beating heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was once a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and more. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, here where two disgraced emperors were murdered in 69 AD, and here where Cicero delivered the speeches that shaped Western culture for centuries.
Inclusions
- Seamless access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
- Headsets are included to ensure you hear every detail clearly
- Top-rated experience with excellent value for money
- Captivating stories and expert insights from a licensed guide
- Includes Colosseum admission ticket (€18 value)
- Easy and enjoyable small-group tour of Ancient Rome
- Unhurried pace with a carefully designed route
- Access to the arena is not included unless option selected (for an additional fee)
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase.
- Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.
- 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. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds. Please also ensure to check local Covid-19 regulations before attending.
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.
