Private Tour
Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access
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‘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)
Interactive Family Tour with Arena Floor Access - Private Option (English only)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Food and Drink
Gratuities
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.
Options
Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access
Family Colosseum for kids
with Arena Floor: Make history come to life for the entire family with this interactive & fun tour of Rome’s Colosseum, arena floor, and forum!
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Colosseum tour for kids is an interactive way to explore this site, with special access to the arena floor.
English Only: This tour is offered in English only to ensure the best possible experience.
Reviews
384 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Go with giovanni!!
JAG410,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giovanni was amazing. Great tour. Great information. Great pace. Great stories. Would highly recommend Giovanni and liv
A Great Tour and Guide
robertu12,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Elisabetta was so friendly and very knowledgeable. She made the entire tour go so well. She met us at the exact meeting point and time as stated and then led us through the tour giving us a lot of information about the Colosseum, the Forum and the Hill. Though the private tour is expensive it was well worth it. We were able to move around all of the areas covered in the tour so easily, we were able to hear everything that Elisabetta said and were able to ask her questions along the way. Plenty of time to take pictures. It was a great tour that i would recommend and she was a terrific guide that you would be lucky to get assigned to your tour.
A great tour of the Colosseum and ancient areas of Rome with Ciara
bmanpennsylvania,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Liv Tours did a great job in managing all of our tours in Rome. Our guide for the Colosseum was Ciara and she was absolutely excellent. We started early (8:30) which was a great idea considering the crowds. We entered the arena floor and it was not crowded (you must have access to this area and Liv arranged everything). Ciara explained everything perfectly and had great descriptions and pictures of the current state vs the historic. We then explored the upper levels before exiting and exploring the rest of the ancient area including the palaces, some newly opened areas (again - special passes required) and the Forum. All along the way Ciara did an amazing job showing us the important things to understand and how to tell the original from the reconstructed.
10/10 tour!
Madison K,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was amazing! We had Marco and he was so good at educating us on the history in an easy to understand way. The Roman forums and colleseum were the highlight of our quick 48 hrs in Rome. Highly highly recommend this tour!
Amazing Sites with An Amazing Guide
S6878NLdaniellet,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour of the Colosseum and Roman forum with Priscilla was one of my favorite tours of our whole trip. She made the tour very personalized to our wants and our pace. My father has mild mobility issues due to a knee surgery and she was always mindful of the speed we were walking and offering alternative routes if she was concerned about excessive stairs or inclines. She was happy to answer all of our questions and was so knowable but approachable in her delivery. It was a pleasure to meet her and to spend the afternoon learning about the rich and fascinating history of Rome.
Private Colosseum tour
O7770RFjasonf,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chiara F was an amazing tour guide! She was very educational and spoke to a level for adults and our kids! We learned a lot and had a perfect tour with her!
Absolutely fantastic...
Jennifer W,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic private tour seeing the Colosseum and Forum! Our tour guide was wonderful, personable, and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Rome. Definitely would go again!
Serena
andrewpaulturner,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Serena was a wonderful guide who didn’t miss a beat when our 4 year old grandson was misbehaving. She provided get insight into the interesting history of the Forum and the Colosseum. Highly recommended.
A truly exceptional tour with a phenomenal guide!
Nathan D,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Private Colosseum Tour with Arena Access, Gladiators’ Gate & Ancient City on October 7, 2025, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Lucy. From the very start, she made our group of six feel welcome and at ease. Her knowledge of Roman history is impressive, but what really stood out was how she brought it to life—sharing stories and details that made us see the Colosseum and the ancient ruins in a whole new way. Walking through the Gladiators’ Gate and stepping out onto the arena floor was unforgettable, and Lucy’s insights made those moments even more meaningful. The pace was perfect—never rushed—and she kept everyone engaged the whole time. This tour ended up being one of the true highlights of our trip to Rome. Lucy has a gift for making history feel alive and personal. We’re so grateful to her and to LivTours for an experience we’ll never forget.
Unforgettable Trip with Lucy, Wonderful Experience! Must Do!
raquelfN8480RF,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy was an absolutely wonderful tour guide! Her storytelling was engaging and her explanations were clear, detailed, and easy to follow. What really stood out was her ability to connect with everyone in our group — we had both older and younger participants, and she found the perfect middle ground to make the experience enjoyable for all. She was patient, understanding, and made sure everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the tour. The tour was very informative, beautifully paced, and overall a fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend booking with Lucy — she made the day truly memorable!
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