Private Tour
Private Colosseum, Roman Forum Tour: Arena Floor or Family Option
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a comprehensive, fun and engaging PRIVATE tour of the Colosseum and the Ancient Roman Forum with guaranteed entry. In the intimacy of your very own Private Group, follow your local, expert and passionate guide through the wonders of the archaeological park of Rome: the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum.
Option Available: Are you looking for an interactive and fun tour of Rome’s Colosseum for you and your children? This Interactive Family Tour with Arena Floor Access Option is ideal for families who want a tour that gets children excited about history, while keeping adults just as curious!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to provide all travelers' full names at the office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
The above itinerary is an example, the order of the sites might change depending on the scheduled slot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Begin your private tour with a guaranteed entry to the Colosseum, the world's most famous arena. Step on to the arena floor where all the action took place, and gaze up at the stands! Then climb onto the first tier and enjoy incredible views as your private tour guide tells you everything you have always wanted to know about the world's most famous arena.
Palatine Hill
Climb up the breathtaking Palatine Hill, the locus of major imperial villas, most notable of Augustus's expansive and incredibly ambitious Imperial Home. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Circus Maximus and of the Aventine Hill and marvel at the incredibly well preserved remains of this once-upon-a-time extremely rich hill. NOT included with the Family Option.
What‘s Included
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Private, Professional and Expert Tour Guide to answer all your questions
Fully guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Arena Floor and Palatine NOT included with the Family Option
Options
Colosseum Family WITHOUT ARENA
Tour WITHOUT Arena Floor: Make history come to life for the entire family with this interactive & fun tour of Rome’s Colosseum, and Forum! Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Colosseum tour for kids is an interactive way to explore this site. Arena and Palatine Hill are not included in this option. English Only: This tour is offered in English only to ensure the best possible experience.
Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access
Reviews
444 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out with Lucy
The Carlymotos,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour. Very comprehensive. Our guide Lucy with LivTours was very knowledgeable, patient and adapted to our needs when we had restricted access with a scooter. We thoroughly enjoyed the full day tour and have wonderful memories of our time n Rome.
Laura Sensi!!!
Travis J,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laura did a fantastic job, once in a lifetime experience 10/10 would recommend and will recommend her for every tour from now on
Livia Made Rome Make Sense
Z1917IGpaulm,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rome is overwhelming. That’s not a complaint — it’s simply the truth. Two thousand years of civilization stacked on top of itself, every corner carrying weight that most cities could never dream of. Walking into it without a guide is like trying to read a novel that starts on page 400. Livia changed that. It was a cold, rainy day — the kind where you question every decision that led you to be standing outside in April. But Livia showed up with the kind of energy that made the weather irrelevant. She didn’t just recite history. She translated it — breaking centuries into moments we could actually feel and understand. The gladiators became real people. The engineering of the Colosseum became genuinely astonishing. The Forum stopped being a pile of ruins and started being a city. What sets a great guide apart isn’t the facts they know — it’s how they sequence them. Livia has a rare gift for that. She handed us Rome in digestible pieces, each one building on the last, so that by the end of the tour the whole picture had quietly assembled itself without us even realizing it. Rome is a city that doesn’t just live in history — it is history, and that history is actively shaping its future. Livia understands that, and she communicates it with clarity and genuine passion. If you’re visiting Rome, do not walk into this city cold. Book Livia. The rain will stop mattering about five minutes in. — Paul M., Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Priceless catered experience
148laurenl,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frenchi was an excellent guide who helped us have an amazing experience at the Colosseum and Forum. My knowledge of the Forum and its history was limited before we booked this tour, but she provided priceless education. I highly suggest this tour if you are looking for a more catered experience. It was well worth it!
Great private tour
Brian H,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Laural was very good with knowing the material and was easy to understand and very friendly
Great time at the Colosseum!
Alvin L,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide George was great. He was very knowledgeable and had answers to all of our questions. There was a lot of walking, but we were prepared.
History made UNREAL!
Sienna G,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chiara was an absolutely incredible guide for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Arena Floor. From the moment we stepped in, she brought the entire experience to life with her depth of knowledge and the way she delivered it—engaging, personable, and never overwhelming. Every turn had us completely mind blown with the history, stories, and details she shared. Walking onto the Arena Floor was surreal, and Chiara made it even more special by painting such a vivid picture of what it once was. She balanced everything perfectly—giving us time to soak it all in, take photos, and truly enjoy the moment, while still keeping us on track and making sure we didn’t miss a thing. She was also so kind and accommodating, happily taking photos for us (and not just quick snaps—they actually turned out so good!!). It felt like such a personalized experience from start to finish. Both of our experiences with LivTours have been nothing short of impeccable. If you’re considering this tour—book it. You won’t regret it.
Great tour with Juli S.
Alexandra F,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00julia s. We had a wonderful tour with Julia S.! Thank you very much!
Tour of Colosseum and ruins around it was incredible!
Leslie B,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elysse (Eli) was a wonderful guide. She was aware of us needing an elevator at one time and did not go to too fast. We enjoyed so many interesting parts of the tour and was in all over the great knowledge she had of these items. I recommend this to anyone
Colosseum and the Roman forum with tour guide Dennis
Deborah C,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dennis made our experience of the Colosseum and Roman Forum truly unforgettable. From the moment the tour began, his passion for history and storytelling brought everything to life in such a natural and engaging way. He didn’t just give facts—he helped us feel what it might have been like to stand in those spaces thousands of years ago. What stood out most was how attentive and thoughtful he was. He paced the tour perfectly, checked in with us often, and answered every question with patience and depth. You could tell he genuinely cares about the people he’s guiding, not just the material he’s sharing. The Colosseum felt powerful, but walking through the Roman Forum with Dennis gave it a whole new meaning—like the past was gently unfolding right in front of us. His knowledge, warmth, and ability to connect history to real human experience made this one of the highlights of our trip. If you have the chance to tour with Dennis, don’t hesitate. It’s more than a tour—it’s an experience you’ll carry with you long after you leave.
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