3-Hour Private Ancient Rome Tour with Colosseum and Roman Forum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Palatine Hill, once home to the Emperor's enormous palace and residence
• 02 Walk through the Ancient Roman Forum among temples, arches, basilicas, and shops
• 03 Step inside the Colosseum and learn about gladiatorial fights, parades, and exotic animal battles
• 04 Hear the story of the Colosseum's decline, its use as a quarry, and its legacy as a world wonder

Explore Ancient Rome through three of its most iconic sites: Palatine Hill, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum. Walk through the heart of the ancient city as you discover imperial residences, temples, arches, basilicas, and former pagan temples later transformed into churches. Inside the Colosseum, learn about the spectacular events once held here, from gladiatorial fights to parades and exotic animal battles, and hear how this monumental amphitheatre survived to become one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Our tour begins at Palatine Hill, once home to the Emperor's enormous palace and residence.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Palatine Hill, Roman Forum and Colosseum Discovery

• Our tour begins at Palatine Hill, once home to the Emperor's enormous palace and residence.
• Next, we'll explore the Ancient Roman Forum, visiting temples, arches, basilicas, shops, and former pagan temples transformed into churches.
• Afterwards, we'll visit the Colosseum, a giant amphitheatre constructed between 72 and 80 BC. Inside, we'll discover its amazing features and incredible spectacles, including gladiatorial fights, parades, and exotic animal battles.
• Finally, we'll discuss the Colosseum's fate: its slow decline, use as a quarry, and recognition as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Entrance tickets, if any

Know before you go

• Make sure to book the attraction tickets in advance.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

The exit of Metro Colosseo (ground level) by the kiosk

Tour start

Palatine Hill, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.