Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palathine Hill Semi-Private Tour

Tour Description

Discover the Benefits of Choosing a Semi-Private Tour

Delve into the ancient past with a semi-private guided tour of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. Limited to 15 participants, this tour includes access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, ensuring a personalized experience with an expert guide. The headsets provided will ensure you don’t miss a word as you uncover the stories of these historical treasures.

Colosseum: Ancient Grandeur Unveiled

Begin your journey at the awe-inspiring Colosseum. With your expert guide, explore the monument’s first and second floors, and learn about the architectural brilliance and cultural importance of this ancient amphitheater. Discover how it once held tens of thousands of spectators and stood at the heart of Rome’s entertainment scene.

Step Back in Time: Explore Rome’s Ancient Wonders

Continue to the Roman Forum, the epicenter of ancient Roman public life. As you explore this historic site, your guide will animate the ruins with remarkable anecdotes and fascinating insights. Marvel at the Arch of Septimius Severus, celebrating the emperor’s victories, and the Temple of Saturn, a testament to Rome’s religious devotion. Visit the Curia Julia, the senate house, and reflect on the momentous decisions made within its walls.

Conclude your tour on the Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and home to its most powerful residents. Explore this magnificent green area whilst taking in the most beautiful panoramic views of the city.

Please Note: Arena floor access is not included in this tour.

Highlights

Semi-private tour limited to 15 participants
Access to the Colosseum (first and second levels), Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Expert guide with personal headsets for clear audio
Discover ancient ruins with engaging stories and historical insights
Enjoy stunning views of Rome’s most iconic landmarks from Palatine Hill

Tour Detail

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Meeting point

Front of Arch of Constantine

Your Tour Guide will have a light-blue flag that reads ” Inside Out Italy ”

Please arrive 30 minutes before the start, punctually, at the designated meeting point.

Stops

Colosseum: First and Second Floors, Hypogeum Overview
Roman Forum: Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, Curia Julia, Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine
Palatine Hill: House of Augustus, House of Livi, Stadium of Domitian

Inclusions

Expert guide
Entrance tickets to Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
Personal headsets for clear audio
Small group size (maximum 15 participants)
Clear Headsets

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Drinks & Foods
Arena floor access

Good to know

ID is mandatory, guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
The exact name and last name of all participants must be provided at time of booking, in case of mistakes, security staff may deny access and no refund will be provided. Name changes are not permitted.
Please Note: Arena floor access is not included in this tour.
Meet your host at the Arch of Constantine 30 minutes before your scheduled entry time.
Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.
Security checks may cause minor delays at the entrance.
Some Colosseum and Roman Forum areas may have uneven surfaces, so be cautious while walking.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may be challenging to navigate.
When you purchase our service, it includes the entrance fee to the archaeological sites, which is €18 for adults (or €24 for the Arena option), along with a €2 booking fee. Children under 18 have free entry (Reservation is mandatory). The remaining portion of the payment covers essential services such as meeting point assistance, office support, booking fees, a digital audio guide, and other related services to enhance your overall experience. Closing hours vary with daylight savings.
Please not that the tour itinerary may vary in order, depending on site conditions or scheduling optimization. While all mentioned areas (Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill) are included the tour, the sequence of the visits might be adjusted — for example, the tour may start with the Roman Forum before entering the Colosseum.
Opening hours and last entry times for the Colosseum and Roman Forum vary by season. From March 30 to September 30, sites close at 7:15 PM (last entry at 6:15 PM); from October 1 to October 25, closing is at 6:30 PM (last entry at 5:30 PM); and from October 26 to February 28, sites close at 4:30 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).

The tour is available in the following options: English , Italian , Spanish , French , Portugese .

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What our clients say

Read who Chose us and Trusted in our Tours. We will take you around the Eternal City.

Speedy Entry – DONE

The check in process is at the office steps a short walk from the vatican museum.
The service truly does have you SKIP the LINE.
We walked right in despite the long entryway lines.

28 July 2025

Haydée B

Best Vatican Reservations

Thank you for making it so easy to book tickets for the Vatican.
The booking process was quick and clear and very satisfying,
and thanks to the friendly guidance of the staff, there was no inconvenience at first use.
The flexible response on schedule was impressive, and careful care was felt.

25 July 2025

Chang H

Worth the money

I had great experience a couple weeks ago with the purchase, Veronica texted me for time and meeting place one day ahead,
gave clear instructions when we met her, printed museum map for us,
and even gave us a free reduced-price ticket for our kid as she happened to have a spare one. Thank you!

19 July 2025

Joyce Y

Colesseo

I loved the experience with Reeva, tour was very well worth it!
Despite the excessive heat we really like the expedi! I highly recommend!

12 July 2025

Francielly F

An unforgettable visit

Everything was amazing, the follow-up we were given was wonderful,
Reeva was always aware that the experience we lived was unique, my mother and I are very happy.

25 June 2025

Kioa Garcia

Excellent!

Excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, funny and interesting. Spoke great English too.
Really recommended. The tour was prompt, well run and I couldn’t fault anything.

14 June 2025

Chloe C

Amazing!

Claudia was amazing, very engaging but also very informative.
The tour was excellent!! Our family really enjoyed it!!

12 June 2025

Janine R

Roberta Super guide

Our wonderful experience was with Roberta!
Incredible, fantastic, brilliant, very nice, welcoming guide that makes you love the history of art!
She welcomed my kids who loved the tour!
Roberta you are so strong!!!

5 June 2025

Sasha, Dominic, Amedeo and Mike

Very happy with this tour!

Great experience! The tour guide was knowledgeable, attentive, and entertaining.
Skipping the line was fantastic, especially once seeing how long it was!

2 June 2025

gregory p

Fantastic tour!! 100% recommend

The tour was great! The tour guide was informative and interactive with the group,
and spoke clearly with loads of knowledgeable information of history of Colosseum and the Roman empire.

25 May 2025

Hannah S

Completely excellent

Completely excellent .. well organised, fascinating place and the most wonderful guide imaginable (thanks Alex)
who explained everything with clarity, intelligence and humour. The highlight of our trip.
Loved the galleries, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s .. jaw dropping stuff.

22 May 2025

Jenny H

Perfect amount of Borghese!

Fantastic tour of the Borghese gallery! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and informative
while still being charming and keeping things rolling along smoothly for 2 hours!

14 May 2025

Jspin

Excellent and easy ticket service.

The individuals handling the tickets were EXCELLENT. Made picking up the tickets simple and even supplied a printed map so
you didn’t have to stand in line when you entered. Clear communication via phone prior to entry and genuinely helpful with all questions.
Would definitely use this service again for tickets to a venue. Thank you.

2 May 2025

Tamra P