--- title: Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 600 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 60 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 32 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-full-day-tour-colosseum-and-exclusive-super-sites/ --- # Ancient Rome Full Day Tour: Colosseum and Exclusive SUPER Sites **Guidekin's take:** The deep dive: a private full day that adds the SUPER sites with their frescoes, the Mamertine Prison where Saint Peter was held, the Imperial Forums and the Domus Tiberiana to the Colosseum itself. Arena ticket, reservation fee and every site entry are included at €600 per person, lunch is not. The imperial houses close on set weekdays. ## Overview Discover the fascinating way of life of the Ancient Romans and their compelling legacy, as you spend the day following in their footsteps through the majestic and atmospheric ruins of their iconic monuments on this Private Full Day Colosseum and Ancient Rome tour. The tour will take you through the Forums, the Imperial Palaces, and some SUPER sites where you’ll see amazing frescoes, statues, and antique treasures. Visit the Mamertine Prison where Saint Peter was held and see the newly opened Forma Urbis and the Celio Hill. Explore the underground archeology of San Clemente Basilica – including a 2nd Century Mithraic Temple – and end with a fascinating tour of the Colosseum. Proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo. ## Key facts - Price: from €600 per person - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 60 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Imperial Forums to Trajan’s Column - Forma Urbis - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person) - Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (SUPER Sites) - Mamertine Prison - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Domus Tiberiana (exhibition rooms) - Basilica of San Clemente - Aula Isiaca and Loggia Mattei - Private Guide and Tickets to All Venues ## Not included - Lunch ## Itinerary 1. **Rome** (45m) - Mamertine Prison visit 2. **Rome** (2h 20m) - Palatine and Forum with Super Sites visit 3. **Rome** (40m) - Forma Urbis 4. **Rome** (1h 15m) - Walk to Celio & lunch break 5. **Basilica of San Clemente** (1h; admission included) - San Clemente Basilica: an adventure into the mysteries of underground Rome! Explore the stunning 13th-century church of San Clemente, and then the surprising layers of archaeology beneath your feet. Wander into the cavernous subterranean 4th-century church, with frescoes from... 6. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - You will stand where the gladiators once prepared to face over 80,000 spectators. Discover the history of the thrilling games, wild beast hunts, grand theatrical performances, and legendary gladiatorial combats. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00, 10:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Varies. Our Operations team will promptly communicate to you your meeting point. IMPORTANT: You must bring photo ID for Colosseum entry. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - **All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.** - The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts - Places of worship have strict dress code requirements for entry. All participants are required to have shoulders and knees covered (no tank tops or short dresses) to enter - The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour. - Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected - From August 24, 2026, the House of Livia will be temporarily closed to the public for restoration works. During this period, the visit will include the House of Augustus instead. Please note that the House of Augustus is also closed on Mondays; for Monday tours, the time will instead be spent visiting other areas of the archaeological site. - Lunch is not included in the price of the tour ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#32 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. 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