Tour Description
Join a small group (max 13 guests) of like-minded travellers and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert, licensed guide. Our VIP Colosseum tour is perfect for travellers looking for a more personalised experience, as in the intimacy of a small group you can be sure all your questions will be answered.
Step straight inside the Colosseum with skip-the-line tickets
After meeting your guide by the Arch of Constantine, in the shadow of the ancient amphitheatre, you’ll step straight inside the Colosseum with your priority access tickets. Our expert storyteller will guide you through the rich history of Rome’s most iconic monument.
Discover which animals the Romans caged beneath the Colosseum and how they transported them up onto the arena sands. Recreate the architectural ingenuity of the Colosseum’s hypogeum (underground chamber) and retractable arena floor. And climb up to the Colosseum’s upper-levels, where you’ll learn all about the social status of its spectators, discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled its crowds.
Stepping outside the Colosseum, we’ll then walk along the ancient Via Sacra (Sacred Way), a route taken by triumphant generals celebrating their victories, and climb the Palatine Hill.
Climb the Palatine Hill for a picturesque view over the Forum
The Palatine is the most picturesque of Rome’s Seven Hills, and 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. This tour will guide you through the ruins of the imperial families’ luxurious palaces and wow you with stories of their scandals and intrigues.
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 small group Colosseum tour.
Our small group Colosseum tour goes is personalised to your own pace
Our pace 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 small 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 gain access to the restricted areas of the Colosseum, check out our Colosseum Underground Tour or Colosseum Night Tour!
