--- title: "Private Colosseum, Roman Forum Tour: Arena Floor or Family Option" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 245 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 546 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [de, pt, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-colosseum-roman-forum-tour-arena-floor-or-family-option/ --- # Private Colosseum, Roman Forum Tour: Arena Floor or Family Option **Guidekin's take:** The private pick with a family switch: book the standard version for the arena floor with your own guide, or the kids' version built around games, which skips the arena and the Palatine. Entry with arena access and the reservation fee are included at €245 per person. Start times move with ticket availability, so keep the day open around it. In our comparison: #4 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 08:00 and 16:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €119: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €245 per person for the Colosseum Family WITHOUT ARENA option; other options up to €255 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 546 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 17 start times between 08:00 and 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.97 from 546 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 544 of 546. - 5 stars: 535 (98%) - 4 stars: 9 (2%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical explanations and attention to children, but heat can make the outdoor visit tiring **Praised:** - Guides explain Roman history clearly and add context to the ruins - Interactive stories and questions keep children and teenagers engaged - Private tours adapt to personal interests and the group's pace - Guides help navigate crowds and entry queues efficiently - Shade and water stops help during hot weather **Complaints:** - Hot weather can make the visit tiring, especially for children Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-05-14 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Family WITHOUT ARENA | €245 / person (for 2+ people) | English | 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 | €255 / person (for 2+ people) | French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German | - | ## 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. ## Not included - Food and Drink - Gratuities - Arena Floor and Palatine NOT included with the Family Option ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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... 2. **Palatine Hill** (30m; admission included) - 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... 3. **Roman Forum** (1h; admission included) - Continue down into the valley of the magical Roman Forum, the once-upon-a-time heart center of the bustling city of Ancient Rome. Here, admire the incredible remains of the ancient temples that used to stand right on these grounds, along with the ancient Roman governmental... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 08:00 and 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point In Largo Gaetana Agnesi, underneath the red Metro "M" sign outside the upper-floor entrance of Colosseum Metro Station (Line B). PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has both upper and lower entrances, each marked with a Metro sign. Please ensure you are at the upper-level entrance. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EilMLmdvIEdhZXRhbmEgQWduZXNpLCAwMDE4NCBSb21hIFJNLCBJdGFseSIuKiwKFAoSCceVSca2YS8TERw8YpiRW1b5EhQKEgm7jpL5lmEvExE4bmWTBncPuQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €490 | €245 | | 4 | €916 | €229 | | 6 | €1194 | €199 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 132** | €245 | 3h | 4.97 (546) | private | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #4 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. 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