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Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour 3 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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  • Rome, Italy
  • 3 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a private Rome tour led by an archaeologist and art historian.

About this tour

Step into the world of ancient Rome on a private, three-hour tour led by an art historian and archaeologist. At the Colosseum, explore the first and second levels while hearing how this remarkable amphitheater was built and learning stories of gladiator battles and Roman emperors. Your guide brings the monument’s history and craftsmanship into focus, connecting its grand design with the lives and spectacles that once filled the arena. Continue to the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the remains of ancient Rome offer a vivid sense of the city’s past. This Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour includes entrance tickets to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, along with the Colosseum reservation fee. Meet your guide at the newsagent outside the Colosseum Metro Station exit at Piazza del Colosseo 23. Bring a valid passport or ID that matches the name submitted for every traveler, and wear comfortable shoes. Choose this Rome Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour for an expert-led visit to some of the city’s most storied landmarks.

Highlights

  • Explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels with an archaeologist
  • Hear stories of gladiator battles and Roman emperors
  • Admire the engineering of the ancient amphitheater
  • Discover the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

What's included

Included

  • Private tour
  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance tickets
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Professional art historian guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation

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Important information

  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking
  • Each traveler must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking
  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet at the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station exit, Piazza del Colosseo 23; your guide will hold a sign with your name

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 2 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 7.0.

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