Leave the crowds behind in the Roman Forum and explore Caesar’s Palace on this VIP tour. Tour the inside of the intimate living quarters of this father of the Roman empire to view beautiful frescoes miraculously preserved for nearly 2,000 years. With a full Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill tour included, this experience is the most thrilling and unique way to see one of the world’s greatest historical sights.

Get access to the newly-opened Casa di Augusto, the palace of Caesar Augustus
Admire beautiful frescoes and architecture that predate the Colosseum by a century
Learn from your expert guide about the life of Emperor Augustus—Caesar’s heir
Visit the Colosseum and learn about its important political role in the empire
Explore the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Enjoy skip the line access at all sites and explore with a small group

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Small group of 16 guests maximum
Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket €19) & Forum Pass SUPER €19
Headset (groups over 6 people)

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 72
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. The entrance is opposite Oppio caffè. Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park.

Start time

03:30 pm

End point

Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Roman Forum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

House of Augustus

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. The Colosseum administration is usually aware of this and informs us the day before or of a given closure. Please provide us with detailed contact information in the event that we need to reach you to reschedule your tour.
Not wheelchair accessible
The ancient sites on this tour are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly. Please contact us for alternative options.

The sites on this tour are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly. Please contact us for alternative options.
Near public transportation
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

There were a lot of steps and a bit of physical exertion, but it was all worth it.

It can be a bit confusing initially to find the meeting point as we thought it is on the left side of the metro Colosseo but actually we have to go up to really find the place.

This tour involves a lot of walking, which was great for us, but not suitable for wheelchairs or those with limited mobility.

Reviews

4.5

236 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Great added value experience

Deborah_W, Aug 2023

Our guide Eddy, with a PhD in archeology could not have been more knowledgeable. We learnt a lot and benefited enormously from his experience and his enthusiasm. The tour was on an extremely hot day but we were captivated and 3.5 hours passed very quickly

Outstanding!

David_M, Nov 2019

Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable. She did a great job covering a lot of territory. Well organized tour.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Hello Coastal53778, Thank you for your kind review! It is an absolute pleasure to learn that you had such a wonderful time with our guide. We strive to select the best guides Rome has to offer to ensure our clients have the best possible experience, and we are glad it shows! We hope that you will get the opportunity to take another walk with us soon! All the best, The Walks Team

Great first experience in Rome

Dustin_A, Nov 2019

This tour is the first thing we did on our trip to Rome. We had Luigi as a guide. He was wonderful. Very easy to understand, friendly, and funny. We did miss out on Ceasar's Palace due to new regulations. Luigi did everything he could to get us in and Viator followed up with a voicemail about the situation. Overall, we had a great time.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Hello katiealeese87, Thank you for your review! We are sorry to learn that missed out on the Ceasar's Palace portion of the tour. We can only imagine how disappointing this may have been for you, but it is a pleasure to learn that Luigi did all in his power to help. Customer satisfaction is our number priority, and we invite you to get in touch with us at info@takewalks.com, where we can try to arrange something for you to make up for your loss of time. All the best, The Walks Team

The best tour guide ever!

Resort18980535902, Nov 2019

Our tour guide, Luigi, was what made our tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill the most wonderful part of our trip to Italy. He was enthusiastic, energetic and any question you had, he knew the answer!!

Colosseum and Caesar's Palace

Storyteller256063, Oct 2019

This was an excellent tour. Highly recommended. Our Tour guide Vincenzo was very informative and friendly.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Storyteller256063, Thank you for your review and recommendation! We work hard to meet expectations like yours, and we’re happy to hear we hit the mark for you! We hope that you will get the opportunity to take another walk with us soon! All the best, The Walks Team

Excellent and informative tour

Wanderer59213254161, Oct 2019

Our tour guide was a wealth of historical information. The included so much more than we expected. There was minimal waiting due to the Colosseum restrictions that limit entry to 3000 people and Sundays are very busy days. We were definitely able to save time not waiting in the long lines. Wonderful experience!

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Wanderer59213254161, It is fantastic to learn that you enjoyed our VIP Caesar's Palace tour, as that is truly what we hope to hear from all of our guests. We are thrilled that you enjoyed learning about the Colosseum with us, and that you felt that the tour was a great way to skip all of those long Sunday lines! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

Great, Informative and Good Pace

Ken L, Oct 2019

Ricardo was our guide.. He was very knowledgeable and the pace was good.. There were many people at the Colosseum but this tour helps to skip the lines and make it earlier to soak up the place. Well done...

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Ken L, Thank you for your review of our VIP Caesar's Palace Colosseum tour! We are delighted that you had such a great time with Riccardo and that you were able to feel truly immersed in the awe-inspiring Colosseum! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

The Best of Ancient Rome!

Michael D, Oct 2019

A great tour that left us in awe and a little tired. There were a lot of steps and a bit of physical exertion, but it was all worth it. Our tour guide, who I believe is named Anna, was wonderful. Her knowledge of history and architecture enhanced the tour. We experienced rain at the end, but it could not dampen our spirits as we saw the sites of a lifetime.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Michael D, Thank you for your kind review! It is wonderful to learn that you had such a fantastic experience with Anna despite the change in weather during your tour. This tour consists of a lot of walking, but it is well worth the experience, and we are glad you think so too! We hope you will get the opportunity to tour with us again soon! All the best, The Walks Team

VIP Caesar’s Palace with Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

DayTrip05753882950, Oct 2019

We took this tour with tour guide, Luigi, who was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. It was great to see these antiquities in a small group and really understand the history of these places. Well done!

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello DayTrip05753882950, Thank you for joining Take Walks and Luigi for a fun adventure through the Colosseum's exciting past. We are so pleased that you enjoyed yourself, and hope to see you back again soon! Warm regards, The Walks Team

Really Interesting!

Therese1127, Oct 2019

Our guide, Mariela was extremely knowledgeable (she is an archaeologist) and energetic - she also brought some visual aids which helped bring it to life. Although there was a lot to see and the pace was fast, I did not feel rushed. It was very crowded - Skip the line is definitely worth it! I would not hesitate to recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Therese1127, I am so pleased to hear that you found our VIP Caesar's Palace Colosseum tour so interesting! It is certainly a brilliant way to feel immersed in the Colosseum's past, and our expert guides are fantastic at bringing it all to life. Thank you for joining us! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

A good tour

Philip_S, Oct 2019

Had a wonderful tour with Camilla .. she had a nice humour and personality and was very knowledgeable about the site. A highlight was on top of the Palatine in Augustus Caesar’s house .

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hi Daydream01266792144, Thank you for your kind review! The house Augustus Caesar’s is truly fantastic and is a must-see when in Rome, and we are delighted that Camilla made this experience all the more enjoyable! All the best, The Walks Team

Amazing guide!

NormaDarlene_P, Oct 2019

We really enjoyed this tour. The guide was very enthusiastic about the history of her great city. She was very knowledgeable and able to answer everyone's questions. I woul highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hi gudskin, Thank you for your review and recommendation! We are thrilled to learn that you had such a fantastic time with our guide. We strive to choose guides with extensive knowledge of the subject at hand, but we also take demeanour, performance and approachability into account to ensure maximum customer satisfaction, and we are so glad it shows! We hope you will get the opportunity to tour with us again soon! The Walks Team

Colossal Endeavour

Melanie_T, Oct 2019

Our guide Guido originally came from Sicily! Did very well he took us round all of round Caesar's palace. We were very glad of the water from the fountain. Guido took us to a balcony where we had an excellent view of central Rome taking in the Vatican, Presidential Palace. We saw Octavia Augustus's house. It took about an hour to get into the Colosseum. This edifice was efficiently organised with 80 entrances to allow 65,000 people to enter and took 20 mins. to empty. We were told of the bloody history where gladiators, criminals and wild animals met their fate. we had good views of the arena and the clever way that animals and plants were hoisted from below to the arena floor. Finished after 4 hours a good exhibition 2nd tier but a long walk to lift a bit awkward for our friends who are disabled.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hi melanietargett, Thank you for your kind review. It is wonderful to learn that Guido was able to provide you with the wonderful customer experience we work so tirelessly to achieve. We appreciate that time spent on holidays is precious and limited, and we couldn't be happier that you chose us to share this experience with! We hope that you will get the opportunity to tour with us again soon! All the best, The Walks Team

VIP Caesar's Palace with Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Wander05692932349, Oct 2019

This is a must see and tour everyone should take. The tour guide was knowledgeable, he was more like a historian. I love this tour and would do it again if I go back to Rome.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hi Wander05692932349, We are so glad that you loved our VIP Caesar's Palace with Colosseum Tour! It is definitely a worthwhile experience for both history enthusiasts and curious travellers alike, but we also have plenty of other tours that we promise you will find just as interesting for your next trip to Italy! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

Tour

caron_s, Oct 2019

This tour was excellent with a very professional tour guide. It was 3.30 hours long, but went so fast as we were so intrigued and fascinated by the information and history throughout this tour, and the audio guide was so good, we could hear our guide all through the tour. I was so sorry it had to end. Looking forward to our next tour when we return next year. Good job Viator.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello Caron S, Thank you so much for joining us for a wonderful time on our VIP Caesar’s Palace with Colosseum Tour, we are so pleased that you chose Take Walks for the experience! We think this particular tour is an excellent way to truly feel immersed in ancient Rome, and we are delighted that you found it so fascinating. Hopefully it won't be long until you return to beautiful Italy, as we have plenty more that we a confident you will love just as much! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

Colosseum Tour, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Jeffrey_C, Oct 2019

We hit the jackpot! We have always enjoyed our tours that we have booked through Viator. However, this one was exceptional We were treated to a guide named Sev. He is a professor at the university in Rome and when he has time sometimes does tours. He teaches in the field of archaeology and wow was he able to share some of his knowledge. He really could explain in great detail what we were seeing and did it in an entertaining way. So many questions were asked of him and he was able to answer each in a way that brought things to life. We had an amazing day with him.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

We're so lucky to get to partner with such exceptional guides! Thank you for your review, we're glad you enjoyed the tour.

Great Tour

Daniel_H, Oct 2019

This was a great tour. We would recommend this tour to others. There was a lot of interesting information we learned on this tour.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello HHoffmann37, Thank you for your kind review and recommendation. It means a lot to us! We look forward to taking another walk with you soon!

Moses feet in Rome

Wanda D, Oct 2019

Frederica was excellent! Very knowledgeable, friendly and personable. Loads of walking but so worth the journey. Highly recommend this tour and the guide. You will not be disappointed.

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Thank you for your kind review! Trekking Roman ruins is worth the effort to discover some of the city's ancient treasures!

Very crowded, but still worthwhile

James_H, Sept 2019

The attraction is very crowded. Too many large tours. They should cut down the size of the groups to keep the whole stampede to a minimum. Rudeness is a problem, especially with the tour guides. Our group was a small group and more managed. Nicely done:)

Response from Host, Oct 2019

Hello S3040QNjamesh, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our VIP Caesar’s Palace tour and that our guide was still able to make this a pleasurable experience despite the crowds. Customer Satisfaction is our number one priority, and we are glad we achieved this with you! We hope that you will get the opportunity to tour with us again soon! All the best, The Walks Team

Outstanding Tour, made better by our Guide!!

Doug K, Sept 2019

I am not sure if you’re able to request a guide, if so ask for Guido! He was so informative, with a great well of knowledge. There was never a moment where we were bored or left wondering what we were looking at. Now to the sites, we hit most of the highlights you’d expect from the title of the tour. We spent ample time in each location, we were never rushed, and with the exception of a short 10 minute wait at the Colosseum there were no lines! Everything was well run, and the meeting point was easy to find and get to. Overall I would recommend this tour, and especially Guido (our guide) to anyone!

Response from Host, Sept 2019

Hello Doug K, Thank you kindly for your review, we really appreciate your feedback from our VIP Caesar's Palace tour. It is fantastic to hear that you had a wonderful time with Guido! He is a great guide to spend time with, although we think that about all of our wonderful guides! We hope that you come back again soon, we are confident that you'll have an equally amazing time with us again! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

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