Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Skip the line and explore thoroughly the world's most visited monument with a private guide. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor and descend into the Underground section. Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.
Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful Empires of all time.
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Live expert guide
Sterilized earphones to hear clearly your guide
Thorough guided tour of the Underground section and Arena floor
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Full on-site assistance
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Departure Point
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a member of staff carrying a yellow label with TOURIKS on it. Please arrive 30 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy Skip the line and explore the world's most visited monument, in the most complete way! Use a privileged entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, skipping the long queues.
Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Descend into the Underground section with an archeologist and see the ongoing excavations. Find yourself at the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome and walk the steps of the Gladiators before the fights. Be surprised by the behind-the-scene logistics and technology.
Then go up to the ground level and learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers.
Complete your Colosseum experience by going further up to the 1st tier from where you'll be amazed by the spectacular view over the Arena, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of Venus. 60 minutes
Colosseum, Rome, Italy After the first part of your tour, enjoy a short break to further explore the Colosseum on your own, then head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill for another 1-hour guided tour. 30 minutes
Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy Start the second part of your tour by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the ruins of the Roman Forum. 10 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.
Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar. 40 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. 30 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
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.
This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
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.
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Laurel_L
11 Nov 2024
Bogdan was so fun, friendly and informative. He is a great story teller, bringing history to life for our group. He was caring and showed concern for one of our party whose leg began to bother her, and he altered our tour a bit to accommodate her. I would highly recommend Bogdan for your next tour!
patrick_c
29 Oct 2024
Our guide Mario was exceptional. He was very pleasant, knowledgeable, and funny too. I had taken this tour previously and he focused on aspects of the Colloseo, Pallantine, and Forum that I had not heard before. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Patrick_P
18 Sep 2024
Our guide was simply fantastic.
She was extremely knowledgeable and best of all told the stories with great passion. She brought Ancient Rome to life.
Totally worth the private tour as we had zero waiting. Thank you for a great experience.
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