Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
Overview
After meeting your guide, admire all the most famous sites of Ancient Rome in just one tour.
This very special guided tour makes the ruins come alive and takes you back to the Roman Empire led by our expert and entertaining historians, with the help of visual tools and monuments' reconstructions you'll be catapulted to Ancient Rome life. Walk through the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill with this unique visit you'll have all the attention of your guide as this private tour provides a more intimate experience.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
23, 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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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
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
- 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.
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Activity code: C-71452P2
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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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- Private tour.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Local taxes.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional art historian guide.
- Local guide.
- Blue Badge guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 3. 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 Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour of the Colosseum Forums Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome 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
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional art historian guide
- Local guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Dress code is smart casual
- 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.
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
- 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.
