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Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor Level with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

• Step into the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate , with all tickets pre-purchased for a hassle-free experience. Access the Arena Floor and relish the amphitheater as the gladiators once did.
• After your Colosseum tour, you’ll venture further into the heart of Rome with visits to the historic Roman Forum and Palatine Hill . While your guide reveals the secrets of Rome's founding site, you’ll enjoy a stunning backdrop of the Colosseum.
• With our English-speaking tour guide, and the option of a Small Group of 15 or a Semi-private group of 10 , we ensure a personalized and memorable Colosseum experience.

Tour Description

What's included.

• Exclusive access to the Colosseum Arena Floor
• Expert, English-speaking Tour Guide
• Semi-private Tour limited to 10 visitors (If Chosen)
• Small Group Tour limited to 15 visitors (If Chosen)
• Reserved entrance for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• All-inclusive access to the Colosseum (24€)

Sites Visited

• Colosseum including Gladiators Arena Floor
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill

Unveiling the Colosseum’s Arena Level

Our Semi-private Colosseum tour offers exclusive access to the Arena Floor of Rome’s most iconic symbol. Using the recently opened “Gladiator’s Entrance,” you’ll march under the scenes from above with your semi-private group to channel your inner gladiator.

As our local expert leads the way, they’ll highlight Roman archaeology and dramatic chronicles of the building’s construction – a narrative Hollywood can only emulate. Once home to gladiatorial games, theatrical executions and even mock sea-battles, this Colosseum tour explores the Arena Floor with its awe-inspiring panorama, up-close views of the underground ‘backstage’ where the spectacles were brought to life.

Step back in time

After the tour of the Colosseum and its Arena Floor, you’ve still only captured a small piece of Rome’s history. Your guide will lead you to the Roman Forum for the next piece of your exploration. This was the center of Ancient Roman society and a visit to the palace will provide you a fascinating understanding of the events that took place there.

Once inside the Roman Forum, you will take a short, up-hill walk to Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye look over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Coined “he “First Nucleus of Ancient Rome,” locals say it gives you one of the best and most unique places to appreciate Rome’s beauty. Your guide will be sure to bring to Rome’s founding site to life for you.

The Colosseum might be Rome’s most iconic site, but Rome definitely has so much to offer and all types of things to do. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill will be the perfect complement to your Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor access, and you’ll visit all three sites without the crowds of visitors that would usually be alongside you, instead our expert tour guide will be right there with you.

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Important Notes

• Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
• Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
• On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
• Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with Skip-the-Line access.

Cancelation Policy

Colosseum tours can be refunded or amended free of charge by contacting our Customer Service Team up to 96 hours (4 days) before your tour start time.

We strongly advise against arriving at the meeting point without a booking as we cannot guarantee that there will be space left on the tour. Our guides are unable to accept payment for tours so any bookings made on the spot will still need to be processed over the phone with payment by credit card.

We are happy to assist with this request - availability permitting. Please contact our Customer Care Team who can check availability on the tour and take payment for the additional booking, as payment details are not saved in our system for security reasons.

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Ultimate Colosseum Semi-Private Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Experience the ancient world come alive on our ultimate Colosseum tour, including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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Tour Overview

Get the ultimate Colosseum experience on our in-depth tour of ancient Rome's most famous landmark, where gladiators fought to the death before ecstatic crowds and exotic animals were butchered in the name of entertainment. Feel the amphitheater come alive as our expert guide gives you the lowdown on the gladiators, and immerse yourself in antiquity's most gripping and bloodiest theatre. On our Ultimate Colosseum tour, we’ll also explore the nearby Palatine Hill, where ancient emperors spent their days in palaces of unimaginable luxury, as well as the spectacular Roman Forum. Here in the beating heart of the ancient city, we’ll walk in the footsteps of some of the greatest figures in history. Join our Ultimate Colosseum tour today and see the ancient world at its best! *** All participants 18 and over must book as adults, there is no older student discount available for this itinerary, and due to new regulations for Colosseum tickets, all participants must provide full names immediately upon booking ***

• In-depth Colosseum tour
• Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Skip the line ticket
• Expert, fluent English-speaking guide
• Headsets for groups of six or more

• Interior of the Colosseum
• The Arch of Constantine
• The Via Sacra
• Temples of Saturn, Castor and Pollux
• The Flavian Palace

• The House of the Vestal Virgins
• The Farnese Gardens
• Arches of Septimius Severus and Titus
• The Basilica of Maxentius

Tour Description

Discover ancient rome on a small group tour .

A walking tour of Rome is the perfect introduction to the city, covering the most important archaeological sites. You’ll discover the truth behind the legends of the gladiators and the arena on your Colosseum tour , and gain new insight into this magnificent monument. Continuing on your Roman Forum tour, as you stroll through the atmospheric ruins, your expert guide will help you to understand the politics and power plays that animated the ancient city. Then there’s the peaceful Palatine Hill, where the history of Rome began with Romulus and Remus. You'll visit the impressive remains of the imperial palaces and admire the stunning views of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum from the top of the hill.

With an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide to lead the way, you’ll end your in-depth tour of the Flavian Amphitheater, Forum and Palatine Hill with a much greater understanding and appreciation of Rome - a city that continues to amaze its visitors nearly three thousand years later.

Our groups are small, with a maximum of 10 people, and we buy all our tickets in advance so you can skip the lines and spend more time exploring Rome, rather than waiting around.

Learn about the bloody spectacles of the ancient games 

The ancient Colosseum is undoubtedly the most amazing monument in Rome, built on a vast scale in less than ten years. The spectacles that took place here were like nothing seen before or since, and they were designed to entertain not only the people of Rome, but also the emperor himself.

The gladiatorial games are legendary, and on your tour of the Colosseum you’ll learn the difference between fact and fiction. But you’ll also discover that truth is often stranger than fiction, as you hear stories of wild animal hunts, mass executions, naval battles, and violent re-enactments of Greek myths that all took place in the arena. You’ll learn about everything that went on behind the scenes, including the amazing machinery that made the spectacles possible and so popular. For the rare opportunity to descend into the Colosseum’s Underground to see these machines and mechanisms up close, check out our Colosseum Underground Tour . 

There was more to the games than meets the eye, and the entertainment at the Colosseum also had an important political role. Your expert guide will help you to understand the Colosseum in context, explaining what the games meant not only for the slaves and gladiators who took part, but for the whole of ancient Rome.

Explore the heart of ancient Rome in the Roman Forum

A Roman Forum group tour is an opportunity to learn about Roman history in the very place where the events took place.

These atmospheric ruins were once the political heart of the ancient city. You begin in front of the Senate, the imposing building used for the meetings and heated debates of the Republic. In the gardens and the House of the Vestal Virgins you’ll learn about the extraordinary lives and deaths of the priestesses who were tasked with ensuring Rome's sacred flame remained forever lit. We'll also visit the basilica of Julia and the basilica of Maxentius, the most important courthouses of the ancient city. The famous public trials that took place in these basilicas contributed to the fame of great historical figures such as Cicero and Caesar, whose orations were highly praised by their contemporaries.

Your walk through the Forum continues with a visit to the temples, as you explore the impressive ruins of the temples of Saturn and Castor and Pollux. Here you’ll learn about the Roman gods and the early days of Christianity, which often overlapped in unexpected ways - as you’ll see at the temple of Antoninus and Faustina, an ancient Roman temple that was transformed into a Catholic church. On your group tour of Rome you’ll also walk along one of the most important Roman roads of all, the Via Sacra, where you can still see the wheel-ruts of the carriages that passed over its flagstones for centuries.

The triumphal arches are another highlight of our visit to Ancient Rome, and you’ll be amazed by the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimius Severus, which dramatically represent the conquests of the Roman Empire.

See the palaces of the emperors on our Palatine Hill tour

Often overlooked by other tour companies, the Palatine Hill is one of the most beautiful parts of the ancient city. It’s also the oldes: according to legend, this was the place where the young and abandoned Romulus and Remulus were discovered by a she-wolf, and where Romulus eventually founded the city of Rome.

For centuries it was the most desirable part of Rome, as the lush hill offers stunning views of the city. The villas of the Roman aristocracy were later replaced by the enormous, luxurious villas of the emperors. On your Palatine tour you’ll explore the vast Flavian Palace, the Baths of Septimius Severus, and the Stadium of Domitian. These ruins are impressive in their own right, with their colonnades and mosaics, but hearing about the excesses the emperors indulged in here will give you a whole new perspective!

The Palatine Hill is also the perfect place to escape the heat of the city. Take a relaxing stroll in the shady Farnese Gardens of Pope Paul III, where you’ll learn about Renaissance Rome and enjoy an unparalleled view of ancient Rome - this is sure to be one of the most memorable parts of your experience.

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Tour Reviews

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Frank was a fabulous guide. His knowledge, experience and psssion was shared with the group. He was careful of us as it was very hot and was mindful to keep us in the shade as much as possible. Great tour!

Renee - Aug 26, 2023

Our Italian-American guide was the best of the best. She was very knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about her job! She as also very patient with me and my semi-limited mobility. She provided an alternate to me visiting one of the sites and provided me with elevator access in the Coliseum. That way I could appreciate the full extent of the tour without affecting other tour members' experience! Would definitely recommend Through Eternity tours to anyone visiting Rome!

Timothy - Nov 18, 2022

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The Absolute 10 Best Vatican Private Tours to Book in Rome

Hands down, the Vatican is one of the most crowded places to visit in Rome. More so in the high season, but truly all year long. So how do you visit and enjoy the Sistine Chapel in silence and at your own pace? With one of the best Vatican private tours.

There are a few companies running semi-private and private tours to the Vatican in Rome and my favorite are LivTours, Walks, and Context Travel because they are reliable and their guides are local, expert, and knowledgeable.

The best private tours to the Vatican ensure fast-track entrance and an experience that is as seamless as possible. There are different types of private Vatican tours. Some are early morning, some are after hours or at closing time, others are private with only your group but during the day, and some guarantee exclusive experience and being alone in the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Obviously, the price will also change depending on the exclusivity of your tour, the time of entry, and whether you will access areas usually closed to the general public.

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“Alone in the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums” one of the best Vatican private tours

We took this exclusive tour last March and it was truly a one-of-a-kind experience. We met at the entrance of the Vatican Museums at 6.30 am with our guide and entered before anyone else and any other tour, even the VIP ones that enter before opening hours.

This is because this tour ensures its guests to be alone in the Sistine Chapel, so before any other company takes theirs. For the whole duration of the tour, it will be you, your guide and the guards of the Vatican Museums.

The Sistine Chapel will be one of the last landmarks of the tour after visiting famous monuments like Raphael’s Rooms and the Gallery of the Maps. Being able to enjoy the Vatican Museums without the crowds and actually hear what your guide is telling you makes this private Vatican tour worth it.

The experience ends in the Vatican cafè where you will enjoy breakfast with the backdrop of the Pinecone Courtyard.

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“VIP Key Master’s Tour: Open the Sistine Chapel” semi-private tour with Walks

This is actually a semi-private tour of the Vatican Museums because due to its very exclusive nature, it would have to be much more expensive to run it privately. The maximum of the participants is set to 20 max but it will only be your tour and your guide before anyone else, any other tour and any crowd.

In fact, starting at 6 am, this tour is the earliest tour of the Vatican Museums at the moment and it starts even before the actual opening. This means that you will open the Sistine Chapel with the Key Master ( clavigero in Italian), making it one of the best private Vatican tours early morning.

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“Deluxe Private Vatican Tour with Secret Rooms” with LivTours

This is a great private Vatican tour if you are looking for a comprehensive overview of one of the greatest and largest museums in the world that highlights its most significant collections such as Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, plus other stunning artworks and collections.

Part of the experience is access to two hidden rooms usually closed to the general public. Seeing these rooms – the Niccoline Chapel, and Bramante Staircase – praised by scholars for centuries, firsthand is a truly unforgettable experience. On the way to the two secret rooms, you will get the chance to see the Hall of Busts and the Hall of Animals.

“Interactive Private Early Morning Vatican Family Tour” with LivTours

The tour is designed with fun activities and quizzes created for the whole family to keep your kids engaged and entertained while learning everything about the highlights of the Vatican Museums .

Throughout the tour, you will have the chance to stare at Michelangelo’s frescoes on the Ceiling and the Last Judgement in the Sistine Chapel together with only a few people, making the experience even more enjoyable. Your guide will unveil fascinating anecdotes and hidden messages painted by Michelangelo.

You will also see the famous Raphael Rooms and stroll through the beautiful galleries lined with dazzling treasures such as the Gallery of the Maps with its accurate paintings of maps of Italy, always a favorite with children (and adults!) and the magical Tapestries with moving eyes.

From the Vatican Museums, you will take the special exit that leads you down an old marble staircase directly to Saint Peter’s Basilica where you will see Bernini’s bronze canopy and Michelangelo’s La Pietà sculpture among the other masterpieces.

At the end of the tour, your guide will check on the quizzes and answers and award prizes to the kids!

“Private Family Experience: Vatican Tour for Kids” with LivTours

This is also a private family tour of the Vatican run by LivTours including plenty of interactive activities for kids but with a few differences. In this tour, in fact, you will also visit the Egyptian gallery inside the Vatican Museums that kids usually love.

Moreover, you will have the option to add a VIP visit to a secret room (which will vary depending on the time you book the tour) and a mosaic-making workshop in a lab in central Rome where your guide will take you after the tour.

“St. Peter’s Basilica Tour” with Context Travel

The wonderful Renaissance Basilica of Saint Peter is a church but also a museum given the huge amount of artwork. The tours of Context Travel are always led by scholars and your guide in this private tour of the Vatican Basilica will either be a theologian, an architect, or an art historian.

Your tour will start in Via della Conciliazione, the majestic entrance to the Vatican built by Mussolini in the 1930s and will proceed across St. Peter’s Square. This way, you can understand the effect Bernini wanted to create when entering the Vatican Basilica, even though back then, there was the quarter known as Spina di Borgo where is now Via della Conciliazione.

Once inside, you will explore the masterpieces of the Basilica as well as learn about the tales and facts behind them and the history that brought about this magnificent church. You will also visit the Vatican Grottoes where are the tombs of the popes and the Treasure Museum.

“Vatican Tour for Kids with the Sistine Chapel and Skip-the-Line Tickets” with Context Travel

Context Travel, too, runs a private Vatican tour specifically designed to keep kids entertained and interested for the whole duration of the experience. A local scholar or art historian leads the tour and they will reveal the most fascinating anecdotes behind the creation of the masterpieces you will see, the history of the galleries, and the lives of the popes and the artists who worked there.

Like explorers, kids will experience this tour like a real adventure and adults will have a great chance to join them and learn everything along the way.

“Alone In The Vatican: Exclusive VIP Access Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour” with Walks

You can book this exclusive semi-private tour of the Vatican either early morning before the Museums open to the public or after they’ve closed. In one way or another, the galleries, the corridors, the Sistine Chapel, and the most famous landmarks will be empty.

This way, you will be able to enjoy your tour with a small group and your expert guide and have an in-depth experience of such great museums and collections.

“Pristine Sistine at Closing Time: Late Entry Vatican Tour” with Walks

This is one of the best private Vatican tours after hours because it starts near closing time. The tour takes place in the last three hours of the day so if the Vatican Museums close at 7 pm, the tour will start at 4 pm.

This will leave you with much fewer crowds inside the Sistine Chapel and in general in all the galleries. Of course, in the high season, there will still be several visitors, even though fewer than during the day. In the low season, however, the late entry will ensure a very quiet visit.

“Private Vatican Breakfast Tour | VIP Experience” with LivTours

This great private Vatican tour operated by LivTours kicks off with a scrumptious breakfast surrounded by art and history in the amazing backdrop of the Pinecone Courtyard. Once you are filled with energy to start your day, the tour will carry on to see the famous landmarks of the Vatican Museums from the Belvedere Torso to the statue of Laocoön, and the famous galleries of the Candelabra, of Tapestries, and the much admired Gallery of Maps.

Needless to say, no tour of the Vatican Museums can be complete without a visit to the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms. The whole experience, won’t end here but in St. Peter’s Basilica to admire yet more artwork and delve even deeper into the history of the Vatican City.

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Rome: City Center Walking Semi Pvt Tour

Rome’s captivating city center is the star of this semi-private walking tour. With an expert local guide leading the way, visitors can explore iconic landmarks like the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. The 3-hour experience includes a refreshing gelato break and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a seamless and immersive exploration of the Eternal City. Priced at $166.17 per person, this tour offers an unparalleled opportunity to uncover the rich history and architectural marvels that make Rome one of the world’s most alluring destinations. But what exactly awaits those who embark on this journey through the heart of Rome?

• This 3-hour semi-private walking tour explores Rome’s iconic sights, including the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.
• The tour is led by a knowledgeable local guide who provides historical insights and context throughout the experience.
• Participants receive headsets for clear communication with the guide and enjoy a refreshing gelato break during the tour.
• The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring convenience and a comprehensive exploration of Rome’s historical center.
• The tour is offered in multiple languages, accommodating a diverse international audience and enhancing the culture experience.

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Tour Overview

The Rome: City Center Walking Semi-Private Tour provides a comprehensive exploration of the iconic landmarks in the heart of Rome. Priced from $166.17 per person, this 3-hour tour is available in multiple languages, including Russian, Italian, Spanish, English, and Ukrainian.

Guests can enjoy the tour in the comfort of a private group setting. The tour highlights include visits to the Spanish Steps , Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona, with the added treat of a refreshing gelato.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable local guide shares historical anecdotes, enhancing the overall experience. The tour also includes headsets for better communication, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off , ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey.

Booking Information

According to the booking information, guests can reserve their spot on the Rome: City Center Walking Semi-Private Tour without making any payment upfront.

The tour offers a free cancellation policy , allowing travelers to cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund .

The meeting point for the tour is the Altar of the Fatherland in Piazza Venezia, a central location in the heart of the city.

This semi-private group tour is designed to provide a personalized experience , with a local guide leading the way and headsets available to ensure clear communication throughout the journey.

Tour Highlights

This walking tour takes visitors on a journey through Rome’s iconic sights . Travelers will explore the Spanish Steps, the grand Pantheon, the famous Trevi Fountain, and the lively Piazza Navona.

Along the way, they’ll enjoy a refreshing gelato break to beat the Roman heat. The knowledgeable local guide will share historical anecdotes and insights, bringing the city’s rich past to life.

Key tour highlights include:

• Marveling at the architectural masterpieces that define Rome’s cityscape
• Savoring a delicious Italian gelato during the tour
• Learning fascinating stories about the city’s storied history from an expert guide

The tour offers a well-rounded experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the heart of Rome and its timeless charm .

The Rome City Center Walking Tour includes a knowledgeable guide who’ll accompany participants throughout the experience.

Attendees will be provided with headsets to ensure clear communication with the guide, allowing them to hear the historical anecdotes and insights shared.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a refreshing gelato and bottled water.

The tour also includes hotel pickup and drop-off , ensuring a seamless start and end to the experience.

With these inclusions, the Rome City Center Walking Tour provides a comprehensive and convenient way for visitors to explore the iconic sights of the city’s historic center.

Customer Feedback

Based on the customer feedback provided, participants have had a mixed experience with the Rome City Center Walking Tour.

While one reviewer praised the guide as "excellent, prepared and helpful", another traveler more generally appreciated the "general helpfulness" of the tour.

The tour has received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.

Some key takeaways from the feedback include:

• Positive review highlighting the knowledgeable and helpful tour guide
• General appreciation for the tour’s helpfulness, but no other specific details
• Overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, indicating room for improvement in the tour experience

Meeting Point

According to the provided information, the meeting point for the Rome City Center Walking Tour is the Altar of the Fatherland in Piazza Venezia.

This centrally located landmark serves as a convenient starting point for the 3-hour walking tour. Participants will convene at this iconic monument, which is easily accessible and recognizable.

From there, the tour will depart to explore the city’s most renowned sights, including the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.

The meeting point’s proximity to these famous attractions makes it an ideal launching pad for the guided exploration of Rome’s captivating historical and cultural landmarks.

Duration and Pricing

This tour is priced at $166.17 per person and lasts for 3 hours. The duration allows participants to explore the city center at a leisurely pace , taking in the iconic sights such as the Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona.

Some highlights of the tour include:

• Enjoying a refreshing gelato during the walk
• Learning historical anecdotes from a knowledgeable local guide
• Having the convenience of headsets for better communication

The tour is available in multiple languages , including Russian, Italian, Spanish, English, and Ukrainian, making it accessible to a wide range of visitors.

Language Options

The Rome: City Center Walking Semi-Private Tour caters to a diverse international audience, offering language options that include Russian, Italian, Spanish, English, and Ukrainian. This flexibility ensures that travelers from various backgrounds can fully enjoy the tour and comprehend the historical anecdotes shared by the local guide. The availability of multiple languages showcases the tour’s commitment to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all participants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks on the Tour?

The tour includes bottled water, so bringing your own food and drinks is generally not necessary. However, you’re welcome to bring any additional snacks or beverages if you prefer. The tour provider’s focus is on providing a comprehensive walking experience.

Is the Tour Suitable for People With Disabilities?

The tour doesn’t explicitly mention accommodations for people with disabilities. It’s best to contact the tour operator beforehand to inquire about accessibility options and make any necessary arrangements to ensure a comfortable experience.

Are There Any Discounts Available for Students or Seniors?

This tour doesn’t explicitly mention any discounts for students or seniors. However, many tour operators in Rome do offer reduced rates for these groups, so it’s worth checking with the provider to see if any discounts are available.

Can I Request a Private Tour Instead of a Semi-Private One?

Yes, you can request a private tour instead of a semi-private one. The provider offers both private and semi-private tour options, so you can choose the group size that best suits your preferences and needs.

What Is the Dress Code for the Tour?

The tour doesn’t have a strict dress code, but comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Casual, modest attire is generally suitable for the walking tour of Rome’s historic city center.

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The "Rome: City Center Walking Semi-Private Tour" offers a comprehensive and immersive way to explore the iconic landmarks of Rome’s city center. With a knowledgeable local guide , comfortable headsets, and convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, the tour provides an engaging and hassle-free experience for visitors to explore the city’s rich history and architectural marvels. The tour’s affordable price and small-group setting ensure a personalized and memorable exploration of Rome’s must-see sights.

Tivoli Tour from Rome | Semi-Private Experience

What to expect

LivTours’ Tivoli Tour From Rome is a full day semi-private tour of the stunning villas, ancient ruins, complex gardens, fountains, and beautiful ceiling frescoes. Traveling by luxury transportation to and from the center of Rome, you will have a chance to admire the beautiful Italian countryside.  This semi-private tour allows you to discover one of the hidden gems of Italy within an hours’ drive from Rome!

Spend a day seeing how the rich and famous of Italy’s past lived and marveling at the feats of engineering in the complex fountains. Part of your day is spent exploring a 16th century villa that was lived in by a Cardinal that was meant to become Pope, designed to surpass any Roman villa and, in 2001, this sometimes very controversial villa became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The garden has a complex system of water with 64 waterfalls, endless meters of man-made canals, the ornate gardens of this outstanding villa are sure to be a treat.  You will also get a chance to explore, in the company of your semi-private tour of no more than six travelers and your expert guide, the ruins of the massive villa that was summer residence to Roman Emperor Hadrian and dates back to the 2nd century!

Why book this tour

• Enjoy a semi-private tour of no more than six travelers with a dedicated expert guide
• Revel in the luxury of traveling to and from Rome in a chauffeured luxury vehicle
• Soak up the beauty and history of two majestic UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Enjoy free time for lunch in the charming village of Tivoli (lunch not included)
• Discover how Rome’s rich and famous lived in Roman times and the Renaissance

Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.

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Your LivTours’ Tivoli from Rome, is a semi-private tour taking you back in time.  Your day begins in the center of Rome where you will meet your driver and top rated tour guide. As you travel through the Italian countryside, enjoy the views before arriving at Tivoli.

Your semi-private tour starts by visiting the jaw-dropping ruins of Emperor Hadrian’s villa.   Built in the early part of the 2nd century as a summer retreat, this immense complex host underground service passageways that are big enough for vehicles (glimpses are still visible), along with lakes, fountains, libraries, bath houses, temples and gardens. This complex covers a large area and even armed with a map it can be tricky to navigate, so it is easy to imagine the emperor himself asking for directions!

After your visit to Hadrian’s Villa is complete, it is time to enjoy a short lunch break in the quaint little town of Tivoli, your guide will recommend somewhere local based on your personal preferences (lunch is not included in the price of the tour).

With full bellies, it is on to visit the elegant Renaissance Villa d’Este, built in the 16th century, this villa is famous for its staircase waterfalls  and outstanding reception rooms with colorful frescoes and endless gardens. Designed to impress Rome’s wealthy of the 16th century, Cardinal Ippolito d’Este was commissioned by his family with the thought he would one day become Pope! You will find out if the family counted their eggs before they hatched from your expert local guide. Villa d’Este’s gardens are composed almost exclusively of water features hosting 64 water fountains, a purposely built canal system and 220 basins with no water pump in sight. You will visit the grand Fountain of the Dragons and the Hundred Fountains, as well as a miniature watery reproduction of Rome. Just as all roads lead to Rome, in this garden, all fountains lead to the Water Organ Fountain, where you can admire the beautiful water as it dances down into quiet, peaceful pools.

This Tour Includes

• Round trip chauffeur from Rome to Tivoli
• Tickets and tour of Hadians Villa ruins
• Tickets and guided tour of villa d'Este
• Free time for a local lunch (not included)

Our Sustainable Tourism Promise

LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry.   LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism  and how LivTours is contributing, click here .

About our Semi-Private tours

All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility .

A good small group tour to Tivoli

Since this was our third visit to Rome, we wanted to spend time seeing some of the outlying areas. Tivoli was recommended to us and this tour by LivItaly was very good. We were driven out, with another couple and our guide, in a comfortable van and first visited the ruins of Hadrian's villa (awesome!) and then walked through the fantastical fountains and water works that make up the gardens at Villa d'Este in Tivoli. Our guide was very friendly and interesting and answered all of our many questions. The small group aspect makes it very easy to make new friends and we ended up going out to dinner with the other couple, when we got back to Rome. This was certainly a very easy and enjoyable way to visit the Tivoli area!

Villa d'Este and Villa Adriana just outside of Rome

We booked a day tour from Rome to Tivoli to see both Villa D'Este and Villa Adriana. This was supposed to be a small group tour but we were the only 2 so we had a very personal experience with our guide Silvia. At the outset the weather was foul, torrential rain, thunder and lightening, but despite this Silvia was excellent and enthusiastic. She was extremely knowledgeable and able to put the historical apsects of Villa d'Este and Adriana in perspective. Her expertise made things understandable, especially considering the size of each site. She managed the day very well, sorting the transport and lunch. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here .

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