Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Meeting point

Where

Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition. · Open in Google Maps

Departure

9 start times between 10:15 and 16:15 daily; scheduled through December 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

City Wonders Ltd; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Colosseum

   Your walking tour starts at Colle Oppio, from where you can admire a view of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic ancient landmark. Then head down the hill and enter the Colosseum. Once inside, walk around the arena with your art history guide, listening to stories about the gory gladiator battles and other brutal events that once took place here.

   2h · Admission included
2. 2
   Palatine Hill

   Then exit the Colosseum and walk over to Palatine Hill, stopping at the Arch of Constantine on the way. Walk up the hill, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, for a view of the Roman Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus, where chariot races used to take place.

   30 min · Admission included
3. 3
   Roman Forum

   Finally, stroll along Via Sacra, aka ‘Sacred Way,’ the main road through the Roman Forum that connected the Colosseum to Capitoline Hill and was once used for Roman triumph ceremonies. Your tour ends here, from where you can continue exploring on your own. Please note: As this is a private tour, your specialized art history guide can tailor the commentary to suit your interests. When booking, please list any special interests you have, such as architecture, art or culture, so your guide can prepare.

   30 min · Admission included

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