VIP Colosseum Tour with Ancient Rome Forums and Emperors' Palace
Overview
Enjoy an exclusive private tour of Ancient Rome, offering a unique and personalized experience through its most legendary landmarks with an expert guide.
Your adventure begins at the Roman Forum, once the bustling center of Roman politics, commerce, and daily life. As you walk among its ruins, your guide will bring history to life with tales of political debates, grand temples, and public gatherings. Key highlights include the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Curia, the historic seat of the Roman Senate.
Next, ascend Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, where emperors built their opulent palaces. Explore the ruins of the Domus Augustana and take in breathtaking views of the Forum and Circus Maximus, while uncovering the myths and legends tied to this iconic hill.
The tour culminates at the Colosseum, the grand arena of gladiator battles. Step inside to witness its incredible architecture and hear stories of epic spectacles that defined Roman entertainment.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- All activities
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Via dei Fori Imperiali
21, 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.
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Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- All activities.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Local guide.
- Blue Badge guide.
- Gratuities.
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 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the VIP Colosseum Tour with Ancient Rome Forums and Emperors' Palace is as follows:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for VIP Colosseum Tour with Ancient Rome Forums and Emperors’ Palace 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 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
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- All activities
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
