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Rome Ancient Rome and Colosseum Tour 7 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 4% in Rome

83 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 7 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Rome’s Colosseum, forums, and archaeological SUPER Sites on a private full-day tour with a guide and venue tickets included.

About this tour

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.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Admire frescoes and archaeological treasures at the SUPER Sites
  • Visit the Mamertine Prison and Basilica of San Clemente
  • Discover the Imperial Forums and Trajan’s Column

What's included

Included

  • Private guide and tickets to all venues
  • Colosseum entrance ticket
  • Colosseum reservation fee
  • Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (SUPER Sites)
  • Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column
  • Forma Urbis
  • Mamertine Prison
  • Domus Tiberiana exhibition rooms
  • Basilica of San Clemente
  • Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei
  • House of Augustus or House of Livia
  • Santa Maria Antiqua
  • Palatine Museum

Not included

  • Lunch

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Important information

  • Bring photo ID or your passport for every participant; entry may be denied without it
  • The meeting point varies and will be communicated by the operations team
  • The itinerary and order of visits may vary by weekday and restoration work
  • Cover shoulders and knees to enter places of worship
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  • The House of Augustus is closed on Mondays; the House of Livia is closed on Tuesdays
  • From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be temporarily closed for restoration; the visit will include the House of Augustus instead, except on Mondays when other archaeological areas will be visited
  • Tours run rain or shine; prepare for wet weather
  • Free time is provided for lunch, which is not included

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 450 minutes, or 7 hours and 30 minutes.

Is lunch included?

No. The tour includes free time for lunch, but lunch is not included.

What identification do I need?

Every participant must bring photo ID or a passport for Colosseum entry. Entry may be denied without identification.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point varies. The operations team will communicate the location.

What happens if a site is closed?

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.

How this score is calculated

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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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 4% in Rome means it ranks in the top 4% of tours in Rome by this score.

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