Private Colosseum Tour Including Ancient City Reviews

Beyond Excellent

We are so thankful for our phenomenal tour with Luca! On their own, the sights of Rome are amazing, but Luca’s knowledge and stories brought them to life for our whole family! We also really enjoyed that Luca was able to share first hand experience from working as an archaeologist in the areas. Luca’s passion for the subject matter was apparent and set the tone for our entire experience. The adults and child (3 generations) all agree, our tour was beyond excellent!

Worth every penny... euro!

Highly Recommend! Ask for Arianna (aka Ary). 6 adults on a Saturday afternoon (3pm); Private Colosseum and Ancient City tour. Ary brought the Colosseum & Ancient City to life with her super engaging storytelling. She packed in all the stories, facts, and cool details. We were impressed that she could navigate through the Saturday afternoon crowds and find a shady spot to share her knowledge. And let’s not forget her great sense of humor, she made the whole tour fun!

A Step Back in Time with LivTours

Our private tour with Giulia was nothing short of magical. She brought the ruins of the Roman Forum to life with stories about politics, trade, and daily life in ancient Rome. Walking through the Colosseum without the long lines was an absolute highlight, and standing where gladiators once fought gave me chills. Palatine Hill’s sweeping views over the city were breathtaking.

Knowledgable and Friendly

Alessandro was a wonderful, enthusiastic and knowledgable guide. We had a wonderful time and he did a terrific job of putting all of the amazing things we saw on the tour in the context of Rome's rich and deep history. Thank you!

Incredible for Photos

My partner’s a photographer and our guide timed everything so we caught amazing light inside the Colosseum. He even showed us spots for panoramic shots of the Forum.

So Much Better Than a Big Group

This was our first private tour and now we’re spoiled for life. Our kids asked questions freely and our guide had the patience of a saint.

Rome Off the Beaten Path

LivTours really delivers something special. Our guide showed us hidden corners behind the Arch of Constantine and tucked-away viewpoints. You won’t get that in a big group.

Made History Fun Again

Never thought my husband would be so into Roman ruins, but our guide's stories had him hooked! We both learned so much without feeling lectured.

Great Way to Beat the Heat

Rome can be scorching in summer but our guide knew shady spots and water fountains. We stayed comfortable while exploring this stunning piece of history.

Worth Every Penny for the Privacy

We almost booked a group tour but chose LivTours instead — thank goodness! No fighting for space or trying to hear over a big crowd. Just us, our guide, and 2,000 years of stories.