Rome Colosseum Ancient Rome Exclusive Private Guided Tour

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Exclusive Private Walking Tour • Professional Local Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide •guaranteed entry to the Colosseum - Palatine Roman Forum
Enjoy our unique private guided 3-hour Tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission.. Visit the Colosseum and wander the fulcrum of ancient Rome at your leisure while listening to stories told by your expert tour guide about the gladiators, wild beasts, and sea battles that entertained up to 60,000 spectators. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. With this tour, you can maximize your time enjoying this excellent experience.
Tour is suitable for families with kids, small groups, and couples.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Colosseum
Visit Rome's symbolic monument In the comfort of a private group (your party size), that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Bypass the queue at the Colosseum to avoid long waits. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Learn about the amphitheater's history from a guide with an art and archaeology background.
2. Palatine Hill
Walk through Palatine Hill, explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Admire the first settlements of the city of Rome and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.
3. Roman Forum
You will then, visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
4. Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. [a] Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of[1] 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m (85 ft) wide and 7.4 m (24 ft) deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m (24 ft) by 3.4 m (11 ft) each.
5. Arco di Tito
The Arch of Titus (Italian: Arco di Tito; Latin: Arcus Titi) is a 1st-century AD honorific arch,[1] located on the Via Sacra, Rome, just to the south-east of the Roman Forum. It was constructed in c. 81 AD by Emperor Domitian shortly after the death of his older brother Titus to commemorate Titus's official deification or consecration and the victory of Titus together with their father, Vespasian, over the Jewish rebellion in Judaea.[2] The arch contains panels depicting the triumphal procession celebrated in 71 AD after the Roman victory culminating in the fall of Jerusalem,[2] and provides one of the few contemporary depictions of artefacts of Herod's Temple.[citation needed] It became a symbol of the Jewish diaspora, and the menorah depicted on the arch served as the model for the menorah used as the emblem of the state of Israel.[3]
6. Basilica of Maxentius
The Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine (Italian: Basilica di Massenzio), sometimes known as the Basilica Nova—meaning "new basilica"—or Basilica of Maxentius, is an ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome, Italy. It was the largest building in the Forum, and the last Roman basilica built in the city.
7. Temple of Venus and Roma
The Temple of Venus and Roma (Latin: Templum Veneris et Romae) is thought to have been the largest temple in Ancient Rome. Located on the Velian Hill, between the eastern edge of the Forum Romanum and the Colosseum, in Rome, it was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix ("Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune") and Roma Aeterna ("Eternal Rome"). The building was the creation of the emperor Hadrian and construction began in 121. It was officially inaugurated by Hadrian in 135 and finished in 141 under Antoninus Pius. Damaged by fire in 307,[1] it was restored with alterations by the emperor Maxentius.
8. Curia Julia
The Curia Julia (Latin: Curia Iulia, Italian: Curia Iulia) is the third named curia, or senate house, in the ancient city of Rome. It was built in 44 BC, when Julius Caesar replaced Faustus Cornelius Sulla's reconstructed Curia Cornelia, which itself had replaced the Curia Hostilia. Caesar did so to redesign both spaces within the Comitium and the Roman Forum. The alterations within the Comitium reduced the prominence of the Senate and cleared the original space. The work, however, was interrupted by Caesar's assassination at the Theatre of Pompey, where the Senate had been meeting temporarily while the work was completed. The Curia Julia is one of a handful of Roman structures that survive mostly intact. This is due to its conversion into the basilica of Sant'Adriano al Foro in the 7th century and several later restorations. However, the roof, the upper elevations of the sidewalls and the rear façade are modern and date from the remodelling of the deconsecrated church, in the 1930s.
9. Colle Capitolino
The Capitolium or Capitoline Hill (/ˈkæpɪtəlaɪn, kəˈpɪt-/ KAP-it-ə-lyne, kə-PIT-;talian: Campidoglio [kampiˈdɔʎʎo]; Latin: Mons Capitolinus [ˈmõːs kapɪtoːˈliːnʊs]), between the Forum and the Campus Martius, is one of the Seven Hills of Rome. The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.[citation needed] The word Capitolium first meant the temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus later built here, and afterwards, it was used for the whole hill (and even other temples of Jupiter on other hills), thus Mons Capitolinus (the adjective-noun of Capitolium). In an etymological myth, ancient sources connect the name to caput ("head", "summit") and the tale was that when laying the foundations for the temple, the head of a man was found, some sources even saying it was the head of some Tolus or Olus. The Capitolium was regarded by the Romans as indestructible and was adopted as a symbol of eternity.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to provide all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on admission availability.
• You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
• Discount for children can be applied only with a valid ID card
• Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors
• For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
• To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
• Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
• Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the inspection
• Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
• No change on a booking can be accepted. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
• For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Pets are not allowed
• Wheelchair users or walker users cannot have access to the Palatine Hill.
• The start time of the tour may vary depending on the availability of tickets or due to extraordinary and unplanned closures or not communicated promptly.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
• We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (mobilty issues, wheelchair, visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
• Not Suitable for Children under 7 years, Wheelchair users, Vegans and Diabetics

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Posted By : victorwJ2975JT
In September, last year we thoroughly cherished our trip to the Eternal City. The 3-hour exclusive private guided skip-the-line tour to the major landmarks of Rome, including the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill was simply mesmerizing. Our official professional licensed local live Blue Badge tour guide, Maria steadfastly customized the entire trip, helping us to avoid the lengthy lines and crowds for visiting the 80 AD erected Colosseum. With Maria, we explored the first and second tiers of this ancient Roman amphitheater, where we were amazed to hear about the gory gladiator battles. We also learned about the history of the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum by strolling across its ruins. I both recommend this trip from Tour in the City and of course Maria!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-07 06:51:37

Posted By : Karen_F
Great guide. Very knowledgeable. So glad we spent the extra on a private tour. We went at our own pace and we’re able to ask many questions.
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Posted On : 2024-01-27 13:50:06

Posted By : DayTrip743263
We did the private Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour. The guide was great...very informative! He also was compassionate and walked slower for our elderly mother to keep up. Only snafu we had was we scheduled the private cab service pick up and return. We didn't get the pick up, but got a return trip on the house and the original cost of both automatically refunded.
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Posted On : 2022-05-21 06:33:16

Posted By : S5585MPjonathanr
Great in depth guide that brings the place to life. A lot of info about history that you’ve never heard.
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Posted On : 2021-08-24 08:27:42

Posted By : vshvsh
We booked a Colosseum tour with a small group with 'TOUR IN THE CITY'. We met them at their office as per the online ticket instructions. They organised a friendly bunch of people in the group and we then we met our guide ZENDA who did a fabulous job of keeping us all cheered up and engaged by telling us some great stories about the Colosseum. Being an archaeology teacher, her knowledge of the Colosseum was outstanding and we are awe struck by all that she shared. She timed the tour beautifully right from the start where we didn't have to wait in the large queues and we went right in. The colosseum is designed for all age groups. Stairs for those who can climb, elevators for those who can't. This great wonder of Rome which is partially restored is a testimony to a most fascinating history and if you have seen the movie GLADIATOR with RUSSEL CROWE you will almost feel it come alive with the views of the Colosseum, and the fabulous commentary by ZENDA. Don't miss it if you are in Rome. It just takes about 2 hours with to n fro travel. And the travel reminds me... Zenda was so helpful, even got a taxi for me and my family for the trip back to the hotel. These small gestures made it fabulous for us!
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Posted On : 2019-08-22 09:37:00

Posted By : Ailéin Ó
What s fantastic Tour 👍our guide Alex was brilliant and spoke with such passion and knowledge I found myself hanging on her every word . The tour left on time and Alex was very attentive and made sure all audio systems worked correctly for all involved, checking at regular intervals. We skipped the Queue and went directly inside the Colosseum where Alex gave a full insight and history through the ages of this mighty structure. Plenty of photo opportunities and impressive all round experience. We stayed with Alex for the follow on tour of the forum and Palatine Hill , equally amazing thanks to our guide who went above and beyond . Thanks Alex you where brilliant.👍
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Posted On : 2019-08-03 04:41:06

Posted By : Serving_Reason
Do this tour. We had a great guide Giancarlo for the for the Colosseum part. He was super patient and spoke great English.

Then we got handed over to Radu for the second part. What a tour guide. Entertaining and super knowledgeable. These guys were two of the best I’ve experienced.
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Posted On : 2019-05-17 11:46:08

Posted By : bthead

Our guide seemed to be in hurry to be done and would walk away from us. She seemed offended by some questions asked. Boldly asked for a tip at the end.

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Posted On : 2018-10-27 02:43:11 full ratings

Posted By : Julia H

My husband I were treated to a private tour that lasted nearly 4 hours in glorious sunshine. Our guide, Simone apologies for any misspelling, was truly an expert in all facets of the areas we toured. This included the history of the architecture and artwork/materials, Roman culture during multiple centuries, significant historical figures, and key events from the construction through the deconstruction of the key structures and artifacts we witnessed. She brough several visual aids to assist our imaginations to truly see the structures in their original glory based on historic records. We felt in-tune with the people from centuries past as she described their typical day and the priorities of their culture. She answered all questions fully in perfect English. Her personal enthusiasm and pride in her Roman culture was infectious. We learned so much and she drew our eyes that we would never have noticed and explained historical significance including transitions from BC to AD. Unbelievable! The ongoing excavations on Palatine Hill that seem to be uncovering the original Iron Age hut foundations considered to be the Casa Romuli simply blew our minds and were the highlight of an exquisite tour. Cannot recommend our guide enough!

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Posted On : 2017-09-14 07:30:17 full ratings

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Rome Colosseum Ancient Rome Exclusive Private Guided Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Colosseum

2. Palatine Hill

3. Roman Forum

4. Arch of Constantine

5. Arco di Tito

6. Basilica of Maxentius

7. Temple of Venus and Roma

8. Curia Julia

9. Colle Capitolino

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Rome Colosseum Ancient Rome Exclusive Private Guided Tour

WHAT'S INCLUDED ⟱

WHAT TO EXPECT ⟱

1. Colosseum

2. Palatine Hill

3. Roman Forum

4. Arch of Constantine

5. Arco di Tito

6. Basilica of Maxentius

7. Temple of Venus and Roma

8. Curia Julia

9. Colle Capitolino

ADDITIONAL INFO ⟱

CANCELLATION POLICY ⟱

Partner Resources

How it works

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Adventure

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

CANCELLATION POLICY