Private Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Tour

From€255
2 hours
Province of Rome, Italy

About this activity

Experience Rome's ancient history with exclusive access to the Colosseum's Special Arena and a guided tour of the Roman Forum, all with a private expert guide.

Highlights

  • Exclusive access to Colosseum's Special Arena
  • Expert-guided tour of Roman Forum
  • Skip-the-line entry to Colosseum
  • Explore ancient Roman history
  • Personalized experience with private guide

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the grandeur of ancient Rome with this exclusive private tour. Begin with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum's Special Arena, where gladiators once fought epic battles. Your expert guide will share captivating stories and historical insights, bringing the arena's rich history to life. Then, wander through the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Roman public life, and discover its temples, basilicas, and marketplaces. This personalized experience ensures a deep connection with Rome's past, all tailored to your interests and pace. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Rome's iconic landmarks in a unique and intimate setting.

Included / Excluded

  • Skip-the-line access to the Colosseum's Special Arena
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

Colosseo, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour is conducted in English; ensure your guide speaks your preferred language.
  • Photography is allowed; however, tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
  • Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
  • Be prepared for security checks at the Colosseum entrance.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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An awe-inspiring private tour of the Colosseum, Palatine hill, and Roman Forum

I recently went on the “Private Colosseum Tour, Exclusive Arena Access, Gladiators Gate & Ancient City” offered by Liv Tours and thought it was an excellent experience. Booking with LivTours was smooth and they were kind and flexible in making amendments to our booking due to an unexpected family emergency. Our guide, Alexandra, was very kind and knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to spend our morning with her. She went out of her way to provide in-depth answers to our many questions and to make us feel welcome in her beautiful city. Our knowledge of Roman history was spotty at best, so getting the extra context that Alexandra provided really helped us understand the grandeur and context of the monuments we were viewing. Alexandra was a great guide and I would recommend her to anyone visiting Rome. Overall we really enjoyed the experience!

chrisgP4922EOOct 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent tour and wonderful tour guide!

Caterina was a wonderful tour guide! Very knowledgeable and extremely accommodating for the group. We enjoyed her tour very much!

FarAway586442Oct 29, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Book Selina with Liv Tours — She Turns a Busy 2.5-Hour Walk into an Effortless, Picture-Perfect Experience

Experience was awesome. We had Selina as our guide with Liv Tours and she was fantastic. Wealth of knowledge, and she actually took the time to explain things when we had questions instead of just powering through. She handled all the tickets and admission, so entry was simple instead of the usual cluster. We did the 2.5-hour tour, weather was great, and the place was packed. Selina navigated the crowds like a pro and got us to the better picture spots without the usual scrum. She had a few tricks up her sleeve. Highly recommend, just know it’s a lot of walking so come ready. Book it with Selina if you can — she was awesome.

richardbO5780KBOct 17, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great

Very well spoken very interesting with out crazy detail but enough to keep us very interested!

jforgerOct 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Amazing Experience!!

My wife, daughter and I just finished the First Entry Private Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with Special Arena Access with Selenia. First, it was, indeed, a private tour. Sometimes companies call a tour “private” but you end up in a small group. Not with LivTours! It was just the 3 of us guided by Selenia! She was amazing! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! She clearly was passionate about Roman history and that fueled her enthusiasm as she told us much! Thank you!

W9439GMwilliammOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR