Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites
Overview
Discover the fascinating way of life of the Ancient Romans and their compelling legacy, as you spend the day following in their footsteps through the majestic and atmospheric ruins of their iconic monuments on this Private Full Day Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour.
The tour will take you through the Forums, the Imperial Palaces, and some SUPER sites where you’ll see amazing frescoes, statues, and antique treasures.
Visit the Mamertine Prison where Saint Peter was held and see the newly opened Forma Urbis and the Celio Hill. Explore the underground archeology of San Clemente Basilica – including a 2nd Century Mithraic Temple – and end with a fascinating tour of the Colosseum.
Proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.
What's Included
- Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column
- Forma Urbis
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (SUPER Sites)
- Mamertine Prison
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms)
- Basilica of San Clemente
- Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
- House of Augustus or Livia
- Free time for lunch (lunch not included)
- Santa Maria Antiqua
- Palatine Museum
- Private Guide and Tickets to All Venues
- Lunch
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basilica of San Clemente
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- **All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour.
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected
- From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be temporarily closed to the public for restoration works. During this period, the visit will include the House of Augustus instead. Please note that the House of Augustus is also closed on Mondays; for Monday tours, the time will instead be spent visiting other areas of the archaeological site.
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column.
- Forma Urbis.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person).
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (SUPER Sites).
- Mamertine Prison.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms).
- Basilica of San Clemente.
- Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei.
- House of Augustus or Livia.
- Free time for lunch (lunch not included).
- Santa Maria Antiqua.
- Palatine Museum.
- Private Guide and Tickets to All Venues.
- Lunch.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column
- Forma Urbis
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (SUPER Sites)
- Mamertine Prison
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms)
- Basilica of San Clemente
- Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
- House of Augustus or Livia
- Free time for lunch (lunch not included)
- Santa Maria Antiqua
- Palatine Museum
- Private Guide and Tickets to All Venues
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- **All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts
- Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter
- The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour.
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected
- From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be temporarily closed to the public for restoration works. During this period, the visit will include the House of Augustus instead. Please note that the House of Augustus is also closed on Mondays; for Monday tours, the time will instead be spent visiting other areas of the archaeological site.
- Lunch is not included in the price of the tour
