Private Colosseum Tour, Including Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Explore ancient Rome's three must-see sites with an expert private tour guide! This private Colosseum tour with a guided visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is perfect if you're looking for a more personalised and immersive experience at a pace that suits you. 

Step straight inside the Colosseum

After meeting your private guide next to the 4th-century Arch of Constantine, and learning all about what Rome was like around the time the Colosseum was built, you’ll step straight inside the Colosseum, thanks to your timed entry tickets.

Your expert storyteller guide will bring the rich history of Rome’s iconic amphitheatre to life. They will reveal the story behind its construction and share the lives of those that fought and died there as you discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled the Colosseum's crowds. 

Discover which animals the Romans caged beneath the Colosseum and how they transported them up onto the arena sands. Marvel at the architectural ingenuity of the Colosseum’s hypogeum (underground chamber) and retractable arena floor. And learn all about the social status of its spectators, divided according to class and gender.

After stepping outside the Colosseum, you'll walk along the ancient Via Sacra (Sacred Way), a route taken by triumphant generals celebrating their victories over Rome's enemies, and climb the Palatine Hill.

Climb the Palatine Hill for stunning views over Rome

The Palatine is the most picturesque of Rome’s Seven Hills. It was the site on which Romulus founded the city in the 8th century BC. As Rome transformed from Republic to Empire, the Palatine Hill became the Beverley Hills of the ancient world. Your private guide will breathe life into the ruins of its luxury palaces and wow you with stories of the scandals and intrigues of Rome's imperial families.

Our final stop is the Roman Forum, the beating heart of ancient Rome. Venture through the commercial and cultural centre of the imperial capital and follow the footsteps of the emperors and legionaries alike. Your friendly expert guide will be at hand the whole time to answer all your questions to make sure you get the most out of your private Colosseum tour.

Your private Colosseum tour is personalised to suit your pace & interests

This pace of our Private Colosseum Tour is comfortable and leisurely, which means that this tour is appropriate for guests of all ages and fitness levels. The tour lasts about 3 hours, giving you more than enough time to explore. Best of all, because you're in the intimacy of a private group you can ask your expert guide all the questions and recommendations you like for the rest of your stay in Rome!

If you want to upgrade your experience to gain access to the Colosseum's restricted areas, check out our Private Colosseum Arena Tour.