Ancient Rome — Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (Private)

The classic Ancient Rome experience with reserved, named timed entry. Explore the Colosseum (standard route including the second level), then the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your own expert guide.

Duration: 3 hours (or 3.5 hours if Underground is included). Arena upgrades don’t extend tour time.

Why this tour

• Inside the Colosseum (standard route, incl. second level)
• Roman Forum highlights and panoramic Palatine Hill
• Private guide who adapts pace and focus to you
• Reserved, timed entry tickets included

Access upgrades (on request)

Arena Floor (often available)

Full Experience (recommended): Arena floor + standard interior (incl. 2nd level) via the main entrance.

Express (arena-only): Direct Arena gate with expedited security, 20 minutes on the floor, no access to upper levels/interior; you then continue to the Forum & Palatine.

How we confirm: We request Full first. If not issued, we’ll offer Express (when available) or revert to Standard. Any supplement is removed if an upgrade isn’t granted.

Underground (extremely limited)

Very small monthly allocation (usually 2–3 tours/month), so most requests aren’t confirmed. If your priority is increased access, Arena is far more likely.

If granted, the tour runs about 30 minutes longer.

Upgrades are request-only. If an upgrade isn’t granted for your date, your tour runs as the Standard route and any upgrade supplement is removed automatically.

What’s included

• Duration: 3 hours (or 3.5 hours if Underground is granted). Arena upgrades don’t extend tour time.
• Private guide (English)
• Reserved, named timed-entry tickets
• Colosseum interior (standard route), Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
• Headsets: We use the most modern, comfortable headsets on the market. We’ll provide them when required by the site, for larger groups (typically 4+), or when your guide recommends them. If you prefer to use headsets—or prefer not to—tell us and we’ll follow your preference where possible. (At the Vatican only, on-site Whisper radios are required for all group sizes, and are compulsory in St. Peter’s Basilica.)
  

Prefer a Colosseum-only focus? We can customise a private tour for you — just contact us and we’ll tailor it.

Not Included

• Hotel pickup/vehicle (available on request)
• Food/drinks, gratuities

Important info

• IDs: Every visitor must bring an original passport, driver’s licence, or national ID. First & last names only must match the ticket; middle names are not required. No photocopies.
• Meeting point: Outside Colosseo Metro by the Casa dell’acqua di Acea (green kiosk). Google Maps pin is in your confirmation.
• Security: Airport-style checks; you may wait briefly with others booked for the same time.
• Bags: Small bags only; leave large backpacks at your accommodation.
• Shoes & water: Wear comfortable shoes and bring a refillable bottle.
• Accessibility: Ancient sites have uneven surfaces and stairs—tell us about mobility needs and we’ll adapt the route.
• About “skip-the-line”: Entry is by named, timed reservations. You enter at your time; only security is shared.
• Headsets policy: Provided based on site rules, group size and guide preference; we’ll honour your preference where possible. (Vatican uses on-site Whisper radios for all groups.)

How customisation works

After you request your date, we personally follow up by WhatsApp or email to fine-tune the tour to your pace and interests. If you prefer to spend more time in the Forum (or skip Palatine Hill), just say so—we’ll adjust the route and timing. We’ll also confirm any access upgrades (Arena or Underground) if they’re granted for your date.

FAQs

How likely are upgrades?

Arena is often available. Underground has a very small monthly allocation (usually 2–3 tours/month), so most requests aren’t confirmed. If your priority is increased access, Arena is far more likely.

What happens if an upgrade isn’t confirmed?

Your tour runs as the Standard route and any upgrade supplement is removed automatically.

Can we skip Palatine Hill or adjust the focus?

Yes. After you request your date, we follow up by WhatsApp or email to tailor the route (e.g., more Forum, less Palatine) to your pace and interests.

Are tickets included and do we “skip the line”?

Tickets are included and issued as named, timed reservations. You enter at your assigned time; only the security check is shared.