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Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour

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Rome Private Tour Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus VIP Entrance
Rome Private Tour Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus VIP Entrance
Rome Private Tour Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus VIP Entrance
Rome Private Tour Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus VIP Entrance
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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.

What's Included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Pick-up service only at city centered hotel (only if option chosen)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup / drop off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito
72, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Viale delle Terme di Caracalla
00153 Roma RM, Italy

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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.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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1 hour 10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Terme di Caracalla

The Baths of Caracalla (Italian: Terme di Caracalla) in Rome, Italy, were the city's second largest Roman public baths, or thermae. The baths were likely built between AD 212 (or 211) and 216/217, during the reigns of emperors Septimius Severus and Caracalla.[2] They were in operation until the 530s and then fell into disuse and ruin.Both during and since their operation as baths, they served as inspiration for many other notable buildings, ancient and modern, such as the Baths of Diocletian, the Basilica of Maxentius, the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, Chicago Union Station and the Senate of Canada Building. Artworks recovered from the ruins include famous sculptures such as the Farnese Bull and the Farnese Hercules.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine

The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. [a] Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m wide, and 7.4 m deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m by 3.4 m each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete covered in marble. The three-bay design with detached columns was first used for the Arch of Septimius Severus in the Roman Forum (which stands at the end of the triumph route) and repeated in several other arches now lost.
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Palatine Hill (pass by)

The Palatine Hill (/ˈpælətaɪn/; Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino [palaˈtiːno]), which relative to the seven hills of Rome is the centremost, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire."[1] The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich.The hill originally had two summits separated by depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regional Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).[2]
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
  • Pick-up service only at city centered hotel (only if option chosen).
  • Caracalla baths skip the line tickets.
  • Guided tour of the Circo Massimo.
  • Professional art historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Hotel pickup / drop off.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • Hotel Drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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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..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with travelers with mobility issues
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum, Baths of Caracalla and Circus Maximus Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once 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.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Pick-up service only at city centered hotel (only if option chosen)
  • Caracalla baths skip the line tickets
  • Guided tour of the Circo Massimo
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup / drop off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel Drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with travelers with mobility issues
  • 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

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