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Rome Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour 3 hr
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from US$147
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Explore Rome’s Colosseum, forums, and archaeological SUPER Sites on a private full-day tour with a guide and venue tickets included.
Step into the world of ancient Rome on a private full-day journey through its celebrated ruins and archaeological treasures. This Rome Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour takes you across the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, through the Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column, and into the Colosseum. Along the way, explore the SUPER Sites, including Domus Tiberiana’s exhibition rooms, and visit the Mamertine Prison, Forma Urbis, and Basilica of San Clemente, where underground archaeology includes a second-century Mithraic temple. You’ll also see sites such as Santa Maria Antiqua, the Palatine Museum, and Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei. The itinerary may shift with the day of the week or ongoing restoration work. The House of Augustus or House of Livia is included, subject to opening schedules. A private guide and tickets to all venues are included, with free time to pause for lunch at your own expense. Bring photo ID for Colosseum entry, and dress with covered shoulders and knees for places of worship. Set aside 7 hours and 30 minutes to experience Rome’s ancient landmarks up close on this Rome Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour.
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Viator
4.99 / 5 · 83 reviews
The tour lasts 450 minutes, or 7 hours and 30 minutes.
No. The tour includes free time for lunch, but lunch is not included.
Every participant must bring photo ID or a passport for Colosseum entry. Entry may be denied without identification.
The meeting point varies. The operations team will communicate the location.
The itinerary may vary by weekday and restoration work. From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be closed for restoration; the House of Augustus is planned instead, except on Mondays when other archaeological areas will be visited.
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.99 from 83 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
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