Colosseum Attic and Roman Forum Private Tour

Climb to the Colosseum's Top Tiers enjoying a Breathtaking View of the Eternal City and the Roman Forum

Focus

What makes this tour Special

Get the impressive picture-perfect overview of the Colosseum architecture in all its wide extension and admire a marvelous panorama of the Eternal city

Enjoy the exclusive access to the Colosseum Belvedere and be fascinated by a marvellous panorama

Feel like an ancient Roman and take part to the games by exactly understanding where and how gladiators entered, exit and worked out at the Colosseum

What to Expect

PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only

DURATION

3.5 hours

START TIME

09:00 - 13:00 - 15:00

TRANSFER

Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included

KID FRIENDLY

This tour is suitable for kids of all ages

ENTRANCE TICKETS

Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!

GENERIC INFORMATION

There is a moderate amount of walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes!

WHEELCHAIRS

Architectural constraints make it impossible to access the Belvedere in a wheelchair

What's Included

Blue badge certified private tour guide
Pick-up from centrally located hotels (within the Aurelian Walls)
Colosseum Attic and Roman Forum entrance(valued at €24 per person) Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Reservation fees

Not Included/ Optional Extras

Drop Off to your hotel/accommodation (available upon request)
Extras
Meet & greet your private guide at your hotel or accommodation

Sites you’ll visit

Colosseum
Colosseum Attic
Roman Forum

Colosseum

Choose from a carefully curated selection of Colosseum private tours, each offering a unique way to explore the ancient amphitheater. Walk through the arena, feel the weight of history in its arches, and let expert private guides bring Rome’s greatest monument to life.
Colosseum Attic

Choose from exclusive Colosseum Attic private tours and admire sweeping views from the highest tier. From this unique vantage point, take in the grandeur of the amphitheater and the city beyond, guided by experts who reveal its hidden stories.
Roman Forum

Among the arches and temples of the Roman Forum, every stone recalls the grandeur of the empire. Our bespoke private tours let you engage with this iconic setting in a way that reflects your style, turning timeless ruins into a personal journey.

Tour description

Experience the Colosseum from above with exclusive access to the Attic, its highest level, offering a breathtaking panoramic view over the amphitheater and the city of Rome. This private tour takes you beyond the usual visit, providing a rare and sought-after experience in one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.

With your expert private guide, explore the Colosseum’s grand structure, walking through its vast corridors and towering arches before ascending to the Attic, an area with limited access. From this unique vantage point, take in unparalleled views of the Colosseum’s architecture and the ancient city beyond.

Next, head to the Roman Forum, once the political, religious, and commercial center of Ancient Rome. Wander among the ruins of temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches, discovering where emperors ruled, senators debated, and history was made. Walk along the Via Sacra, where processions and victories were celebrated, immersing yourself in the daily life of ancient Romans.

This private tour is ideal for those seeking a deeper, more exclusive perspective on Ancient Rome. With the rare opportunity to access the Colosseum’s Attic, this experience offers a unique way to admire Rome’s most legendary sites from an extraordinary viewpoint.

Useful information

Architectural constraints make it impossible to access the Belvedere in a wheelchair

Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.

Please ensure you bring a valid photo ID or passport. Colosseum staff will perform checks, and access may be denied if the names on the tickets do not match the identification provided.

For security reasons all visitors are screened at the entrance and bags are checked with metal detectors and opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection

It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and trolleys to the sites. (only small or medium flat bags). Tripods are not allowed.

Full Refund Cancellation Policy

Eyes of Rome has two policies with full refund terms.
The policies are included and non-optional.

Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.

Enhance your Experience

Teatro Marcello and Largo Argentina

Reveal the ancient secrets you won’t find at the Forum with this extension! Walk through the Teatro Marcello, conceived by Caesar and built by Augustus, which certainly served as the blue-print for the later and more famous Colosseum. Then visit the Jewish Ghetto and end in the Area Sacra of Largo Argentina where you will learn about Julius Caesar's dramatic final moments. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Baths of Caracalla

One of the few places you can still see an ancient structure’s full height – you’ll be transported to the 3rd century as you walk among this vast bath complex. You'll see where slaves loaded ancient furnaces to heat the water for the different pools of this amazingly still intact spa. You'll see mosaics that still decorate the pool floors, and even a game board used by bath visitors to pass the time while they soaked in the warm water. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested. ** Please note admission tickets are not included and will be purchased on site.

Capitoline Museums

Visit the Capitoline Museums, the first public museum in the world. It houses a collection of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. Pope Sixtus IV was responsible for the creation of the Musei Capitolini's nucleus when in 1471 with the help of Michelangelo in 1536 and executed over a period of more than 400 years. The museums' collection has grown to include a large number of ancient Roman statues, inscriptions, and other artifacts; a collection of medieval and Renaissance art; and collections of jewels, coins, and other items.

Carcere Mamertino

Carcere Mamertino is the most ancient prison in Rome, where the Apostles St. Paul and St. Peter were imprisoned for 9 months and where, according to legend, they miraculously made water appear to baptize the guardians.

Circus Maximus

As you walk around the enormous elliptical Circus Maximus, you will travel back in time to the earliest days of Rome. You will almost hear the spectators as you stand where over 100,000 Romans celebrated the public games. Travel back even further to when the first Etruscan king Romulus once celebrated victory over the Sabines in this famous spot. This is a great addition to a Colosseum/Roman Forum tour! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Extra Hour

Give yourself the freedom to take it easy- add an extra hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra hour ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Vittoriano

See the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument overlooking Piazza Venezia and then climb to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the Forum.

Kid-Friendly

Request a Kid-friendly Tour Guide at no extra cost.

Pantheon

The Pantheon, this 2nd century tribute to All Gods and famed engineering marvel, has intrigued for ages - let your personal guide bring you back to the days of the emperors and gods when you visit this one-of-a-kind monument.

Religious Perspective

Request for a Tour Guide with a strong religious background at no extra cost. Your experience will be rich in spirituality.

Smile & Tour

Request for a funny and entertaining Tour Guide. Your laughs come at no extra cost.

St. Clemente Basilica's Underground

Visit one of the most famous churches in Rome, St. Clemente with its mysterious undergrounds. Admire the spectacular mosaics and frescoes and discover its excavations ! Entrance tickets will be purchased on site.

St. Peter in Chains - Michelangelo's Moses

Do not miss one of the most famous statues ever carved by Michelangelo - The Moses. This masterpiece is located in the church of St. Peter's in chains just a few steps away from the Colosseum.

Trajan's Market and Forum

See the world’s first shopping mall in Trajan’s 2nd century “new” Roman Forum. See how history was recorded on the triumphal column, which documents the most important battles as well as marks the original height of the hill that was cleared to make way for the new construction. This marvel of Roman engineering will surprise and delight.

Archaeological guide

Choose this option if your interest focuses on Archeology the most and we'll be happy to assign a professional archeologist to your tour (upon availability).

Headsets

Add headsets to your tour to improve your party's comfort.

Palatine Hill

From the Forum you will take a pleasant stroll to Palatine Hill, where Rome is thought to have originated. Walk among its beautiful hills and gardens and explore the Domus Augustus - Villa of Augustus - the partially excavated palace of Augustus and successive emperors. Your guide will discuss the legendary cave of Palatine Hill where, as myth has it, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who nurtured them through infancy.

Campo de' Fiori

Discover Campo de’ Fiori, the very heart of the Eternal City. Presided over by the statue of the brooding Giordano Bruno who was burnt at the stake in 1600 for heresy, it hosts the city’s most colourful street market. At night Campo de’ Fiori becomes very active with its square-side cafés, pubs and bars. Listen to the many stories from your personal story teller and ask tips on the very best places where to have an Italian Aperitivo or a traditional Dinner. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Extra 30 Minutes

Add an extra 1/2 hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra 30 minutes ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Jewish Ghetto

At the heart of Rome lies Via del Portico d’Ottavia which gives access to the Jewish Neighborhood: a street peppered with medieval homes, kosher food stores, and restaurants serving Jewish specialties...an area where you can truly get a taste of yesterday's ghetto and today’s Rome. The Jewish quarter is now one of Rome’s coolest areas and comprises a rich assortment of ancient, medieval and Renaissance architecture. Discover with your private guide the endless history of the Eternal city, one way or another connected with this remarkable area. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Piazza Navona and its Fountain of the Four Rivers

Reach with your Private guide the stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers located in Piazza Navona. The Fountain supports an ancient Egyptian obelisk over a hollowed-out rock, surmounted by four marble figures symbolizing four major rivers of the world. This fountain is one of the most spectacular works by Gianlorenzo Bernini, one of the most innovative architects and sculptors of the Baroque period. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Roman Houses on the Celio Hill

This subterranean visit is a perfect extension for those loving off the beaten path visits. The Roman Houses on the Celio Hill are one of the most fascinating subterranean spaces in Rome due to their extremely well conserved frescoed rooms and because of the artistic and religious value of the site.

St. Peter's Basilica

Saint Peter's Basilica is considered to be one of the most important, holiest Catholic churches in the world. One reason for this is that Saint Peter is said to be buried directly underneath the church (hence its name.)

The Mouth of Truth

See the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) and the Secret Keyhole of the Knights of Malta. Relive the moment from Roman Holiday by putting your hand into the Mouth of Truth and see if it bites you! Next, you'll be delighted to peek through the keyhole and see the secret garden around the view of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

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