The private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum will transport you back in time, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the daily life of ancient Romans over 2000 years ago.
Tour Overview
Begin your experience with a private pick-up from your accommodation. Your driver will escort you to the Colosseum, where you will meet your licensed private tour guide, who will lead you through the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You'll delve into the business, financial, and residential districts of ancient times, gaining insights into the habits and traditions of ancient Romans. Your guide will vividly bring to life the events and facts that marked those centuries, revealing many practices inherited by modern civilizations from the ancient Romans.
Experience a detailed exploration of one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Colosseum. Your guide will unveil all the intricacies of this marvelous monument. Opting for a private tour allows you the opportunity to engage with your guide, asking questions and satisfying all your curiosities, as well as freedom on start time and finish…
The architecture left by the ancient Romans will captivate your full attention, and your guide will provide detailed explanations of its construction and purpose.
For a small additional fee, according to availability, we offer access to the Colosseum's underground — a labyrinthine network of tunnels and rooms beneath the arena floor, where gladiators and animals were once held before their epic battles. This is an absolute must-see! Just imagine the roaring crowds and the ground shaking beneath you as you wait to step out into the arena, a place where countless once fought for their lives. Just reach out via email or by phone to know more.
Please note: on the day of the tour, kindly remember to bring a valid ID document, or a copy of it, to be shown together with the nominative entrance tickets to the staff at the entrance of the Colosseum and the Archaeological Park.
For those booking our Vatican morning or afternoon tour, we are pleased to offer a complimentary transfer from one monument to the other. Contact us at info@citylightstours.com
Tour itinerary
Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer
Begin your morning with a hotel pick-up and private transfer for a seamless, stress-free arrival.
Colosseum
One of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Flavian Amphitheatre or Colosseum, is still standing in the heart of the Ancient Rome ruins, destination to millions of visitors every year. Its name, Colosseum, comes from a colossal statue that has been positioned on Piazza del Colosseo. The history of this magnificent building is full of spectacular gladiator games and animal hunts which were the main entertainment of the Romans in ancient times.
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum was the political, religious, and social center of Ancient Rome for centuries. Surrounded by temples, basilicas, and public buildings, this extraordinary archaeological area was once the heart of daily Roman life, where emperors, senators, and citizens gathered. Walking through the Forum today offers a fascinating journey into the history, power, and grandeur of Rome's power.
The Senate / Curia
S.P.Q.R. is the most known abbreviation from Roman times. It means Senate and the Popular Assembly of Rome. The building currently still standing in the Roman Forum is the original Senate, or Curia, the original seat of the consuls and tribune. Here, as in any administrative centre, all the important decisions, regarding the government of the Empire and of the Republic, were taken.
The Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
Domus Tiberiana
Once home to Roman emperors, The Domus Tiberiana is one of the oldest imperial palaces in Rome, located on the Palatine Hill overlooking the Roman Forum. It was commissioned by Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century AD and later expanded by successive emperors, the palace became one of the main imperial residences, symbolizing the power and prestige of Ancient Rome.
COLOSSEUM REGULATIONS
- - Full Names of all participants wishing to take part must be provided to City Lights Tours prior to your tour.
- - Names provided must match your photo IDs, which are required to enter the Colosseum. Only Passports, National ID cards and Drivers Licences accepted.
- - City Lights Tours will contact you after your booking to collect the names of the participants in your group.