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Private Colosseum, Roman Forum Tour: Arena Floor or Family Option
5.0 (551 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets at the upper Colosseo metro entrance, under the red M · Operator: LivTours
- 3 hours with arena access; 2 hours 30 minutes on the family option
- Private guide; at least 2 adults, up to 15 people per booking
- Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:00, 08:15, 08:20, 09:00, 09:05 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- Largo Gaetana Agnesi, under the red M at the upper Metro B entrance
Editor's take choice 7 of 8 in Colosseum arena floor tours
Arena floor and tiers with a private guide for 3 hours. LivTours requires at least 2 adults per booking. Your guide also takes you through the Roman Forum and Palatine.
The private arena option costs €139 per adult with the €24 park ticket included. The family option costs €119 with the €18 tiers ticket included. The family route leaves out the arena and Palatine.
LivTours adds a private guide through the Forum and Palatine. Your ticket: the private arena option at €139, including the €24 park ticket released online 7 days ahead. Book it if you want your own guide for the full route.
Does the family option include the arena floor?
The family option excludes the arena floor and Palatine. The 2 private options below have different routes and departure times. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access Compared in the list | Arena floor and tiers, with guided Forum and Palatine visits; a private guide for your party, with at least 2 adults. Your ticket: the full private route, €139 per adult, with the €24 arena ticket released online 7 days ahead. | 3 hours Daily at 08:00, 08:20, 09:00, 09:05, 10:05, 10:30, 10:35, 11:00, 13:15, 15:00 or 16:00; starts can change with ticket availability | €139 per adult |
| Colosseum Family WITHOUT ARENA | Colosseum tiers and Roman Forum with a private family guide in English; the route excludes the arena and Palatine. Your ticket: the family route at €119, including the €18 tiers ticket released 30 days ahead. | 2 hours 30 minutes Daily at 08:15, 09:00, 10:15, 13:15 or 15:15; starts can change with ticket availability | €119 per adult |
Is the private tour price for the whole party?
The private arena tour costs €139 per adult, including the €24 park ticket. At least 2 adults must book, each paying the adult rate. Children aged 3 to 17 pay €139, the same as adults.
What's included
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)
Not included
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
- Arena Floor and Palatine NOT included with the Family Option
The arena option includes the €24 Full Experience Arena ticket. The family option includes the €18 tiers ticket; its guided route leaves out the Palatine. The reservation charge belongs to LivTours' tour price breakdown.
What does a private guide add to the park ticket?
Full Experience Arena costs €24, on sale online 7 days ahead. The ticket office sells the same ticket on the day. The €18 tiers ticket goes on sale 30 days ahead. LivTours adds your private guide and held slot. Your ticket: the private arena option at €139, with the €24 ticket released online 7 days ahead.
Meeting point
Meeting point
Meet under the red M outside the upper Colosseo metro entrance in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. The meeting point is at the Metro B station.
Use the upper entrance. The lower entrance also has a Metro sign, so the red M alone is not enough. You meet the guide at the station.
End point
Largo Gaetana Agnesi, under the red M outside the upper Colosseo metro entrance.
Itinerary
- Colosseum 90 min
Arena access is followed by a visit to the first tier with your private guide. The Colosseum stop is 90 minutes on the arena option.
- Palatine Hill 30 min
A 30-minute guided Palatine visit is part of the arena option. The family option leaves out this stop.
- Roman Forum 60 min
The 60-minute Forum stop covers the temples and public buildings, including the Senate. The order of sites can change with your Colosseum slot.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once.
Know before you go
- Every traveller's full name goes on the ticket when you book. Bring the matching passport or photo ID for entry to the Colosseum and Forum.
- Be at the Colosseum gate 15 minutes before your booked entry. Your tour's meeting time and Colosseum entry slot are separate times.
- Tour departure times are separate from Colosseum entry slots. The Colosseum opens at 8:30; the Forum and Palatine open at 9:00.
- The route accepts wheelchair users. The arena itinerary includes a climb to the first tier. Wear suitable shoes for walking; avoid high heels and flip-flops.
- At least 2 adults must book the private arena option, each paying €139 with a €24 park ticket included. The price is per person.
- Children aged 3 to 17 pay €139 on the arena option, the same as adults. Infants under 3 cost €0. Children must be held by the hand.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. Departure times can change with Colosseum ticket availability.
- A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before departure; later cancellations receive no refund. Food and drink are excluded, as are tips.
Reviews
100% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 71 reviews on Viator (4.9) and 480 on Tripadvisor (5.0), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
From the LivTours listing, 21 photos in all.



From the operator
In LivTours's own words, from the listing.
Enjoy a comprehensive private tour of the Colosseum and the Ancient Roman Forum with guaranteed entry. In the intimacy of your very own private group, follow your expert guide through the archaeological park of Rome.
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