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Colosseum Arena Tour Gladiators Entrance With Access to Ancient Rome City

Private Colosseum Tour With Roman forum and Palatine hill

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Rome Live Tours - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People

Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 | with Private Option

Express Colosseum Gladiators Gate & Arena Floor | Exclusive Semi-Private Tour

Rome Food Experience Max 6 People Group Tour | w/Private Option

Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access

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Rome Evening Stroll Walking Tour

Looking for the perfect way to kick-start your stay in the Eternal City? Our best-selling 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Rome gives you the chance…

Rome Early Bird Walking Small Group Tour

Our What a Life Tours team is a close-knit group of passionate Roma experts, well versed in the art and history of the city – and we’re thrilled to share our expertise…

Rome Underground Secrets Tour

Unearth bone-clad crypts, an ancient underground cemetery and a creepy lasagna church on this voyage under Rome.

Welcome to Rome Private Walking Tour

Rome is a unique city that has been built up in layers over thousands of years and continues to grow today – an outcome is a magical place where the old…

Rome Shore Excursion Tour

Get skip-the-line entry at the Vatican and Colosseum followed by the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and more.

Exclusive Private Colonna Palace Tour

Our Private Colonna Palace Tour takes you inside what has been hailed as Rome’s Versailles. Home to the influential Colonna family for over 800 years…

Private Jewish Ghetto & Trastevere Tour

Roam through a lesser-known quarter of the Eternal City and fall in love with its incomparable charm. Meet your very own Rome insider in Piazza di Santa Maria

Borghese Gallery Masterpieces Tour

Nestling amid the greenery of Villa Borghese, the Borghese Gallery boasts one of the finest private art collections in the world. In the 17 th  century,

Best of Rome Private Tour with Hotel Pick-Up

See the major highlights of Rome’s historic center with a few hidden gems in just 3 hours with a private guide and driver.

Authentic Tastes of Rome Food Tour

There is no better way to truly get to know a city than to eat your way through it. This is especially true for Rome.

Rome Full Day Private Tour

Make the most of your vacation time and get VIP attention from a personal guide on this day-long discovery of all Rome’s glory.

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Since 2006, crafting a range of guided tours and activities to make your time in Italy exactly the way you’ve been dreaming about it.

We specialize in small group, semi-private and private tours covering the major sights and off-the-beaten-path corners of Rome, the Vatican, Florence, Pompeii and more, with the singular idea of making your experience an unforgettable one.

Our close attention to detail and focus on our customers has rewarded us with the #1 spot on TripAdvisor for Vatican tours since 2011, and we bring the same luxury approach to every tour we operate, no matter the sight or destination.

Benefits include skip-the-line access at sights like the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica, Colosseum, Michelangelo’s David & Uffizi Gallery. We also enter the Vatican a full one hour before doors open to the general public to admire the Sistine Chapel at its quietest. Colosseum lovers get access to areas that are off-limits with standard tickets.

Our top-rated official guides are charming, knowledgeable and have received the absolute best reviews from real people just like you. They’re the perfect companions for your Italian adventure.

We cap our tour groups at a maximum of 12 people, with many tours running at max 8 or fewer, allowing for a relaxed, interactive & personal tour experience. We’re small group & true to our word.

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Discover every facet of the Eternal City and beyond with our extensive range of Rome tours. From iconic landmarks to surprising day trips, our expertly crafted tours deliver nothing less than Rome's best. Book your Rome tour today and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of this historic destination.

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Rome is a city that boasts romantic fountains, wide piazzas, shopping, culture, and culinary masterpieces. If these are the things you're looking for in a trip, then Rome is a must-visit destination for you. And what better way to experience Rome than with one of our Rome tours?

Our Rome guided tours offer an immersive experience that takes you back in time as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators . Our expert guides will bring Ancient Rome's past to life for you as they share stories and commentary of this fascinating city. With our tours, you'll discover the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Rome a city like no other.

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Skip the Line Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Tour

Enjoy a guided skip the line tour of the Vatican! Highlights of the tour include Vatican Museums, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

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Skip the Line – Colosseum and Ancient Rome Walking Tour

Discover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and other monuments of the ancient Rome such as the Palatine Hill on this 3-hour skip the line tour.

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Tivoli Day Trip from Rome Including Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este

Take a break from the crowds in Rome and head to Tivoli on this full day excursion. Visit two UNESCO’s heritage sites, Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.

Leonardo Express Train Ticket from Fiumicino Airport to Rome Termini Station

Fast, direct and non-stop train service from Fiumicino airport to Rome Termini Station. Receive your train ticket directly to your email address. Show your ticket in paper format or on your smartphone.

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Skip the Line Ticket for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Skip the line and visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel on your own. Get your ticket today!

Leonardo Express Train Ticket from Rome Termini Station to Fiumicino Airport

Fast, direct and non-stop train service from Rome Termini Station directly to Fiumicino Airport. Receive your train ticket directly to your email address. Show your ticket in paper format or on your smartphone.

We started offering guided tours of Rome’s most iconic sites on March 1, 2016, and since that day we’ve earned the approval of thousands of customers from all over the world for our comprehensive and entertaining tours.

Our Rome tours are offered in six languages and can easily be booked on our website or with respectable tour operators and OTAs. Our friendly, professional guides capture your attention the second you join your small group and expertly show you the must-sees as you discover Rome on an unforgettable tour.

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"Tour guide was awesome! She was Professional, Thoughtful, Engaging and has a great sense of Humor. She answered all questions clearly and in great detail. She is truly an asset to your organization."

"Professional and super guided tour!!! The guide are very friendly and ready to explaine you everything! Qualified and competent team is always ready to answer and help you to have a wonderful experience in ROME!! We loved the organisation thank you Rome your way"

"A great itinerary, excellent guide - Alfredo was both personable and knowledgeable - topped off with a really good lunch (with lots of wine!). Even though it rained while we were visiting the Villa d'Este and some of the water fountains weren't working we still enjoyed the tour there. And the ruins of Hadrian's Villa are fantastic. My wife liked them better than Pompeii as more of the structures have remained intact."

"Great evening tour. As a solo traveller I was a little wary of wandering the streets by myself so wanted a knowledgable guide to show me all the great sights by night. Not a problem here. The guide Caroline was excellent. Friendly and personable. She took her time explain the history and was genuinely excited. Highlight of my trip."

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Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People

Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 | with Private Option

Express Colosseum Gladiators Gate & Arena Floor | Exclusive Semi-Private Tour

Rome Food Experience Max 6 People Group Tour | w/Private Option

Private Colosseum and Roman Forum Tour with Arena Floor Access

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“ I booked three tours with Livitaly for my husband and I for our Roman Holiday and we enjoyed every minute! ” in 15 reviews

“ Rome ( colosseum , Roman forums, palatine hill and Vatican city) and Florence (walking tour with Dome access)! ” in 13 reviews

“ We booked a transfer from FCO to our hotel, a private 3 day tour, and a transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia. ” in 18 reviews

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Bottom line, I highly recommend it if you like informative tours like I do. We are a family of 4 plus my in-laws and I booked 3 different tours: the Colosseum evening tour, food tour and early Vatican entry tour, all excellent! I have visited the Colosseum many years ago in the daytime but the ambiance in the evening with the lights was just magnificent! Deborah was our tour guide. We started at Pizza Venezia and walked a short distance to see the ruins before entering the Colosseum. Debra was very friendly, informative and knowledgable throughout our tour. At first, I felt the price of the tour was a bit high but after finishing the tour, I feel it was a great value because we really got to see more than just the Colosseum itself. It was well worth it! The second day we took a food tour with Jill as our guide. We went to five different restaurants and sampled a variety of local foods. What made this tour special was that we sampled the most well known dish from each of the places and during our walks from one restaurant to the next, Jill gave us the history of the neighbourhood and why some dishes became a delicacy in Rome. The food and experience were all excellent! We had tried some restaurants on our own through yelp and trip adviser but many of the recommended places were very hit and miss, depending on what you order, so the food tour took all the guesswork out! The area where the food tour took place also had many sites to experience afterwards like the Trevi fountain and Spanish steps was just a short walking distance nearby. Our last day we toured the Vatican and was reunited with Deborah as our guide. Everything was better than we had imagined because Deborah was very knowledgeable and it just made our experience so memorable. The Vatican was huge and there's lots of walking, but my youngest 10 year old son just loved it! The 6 of us, from age 10 to 70 had an amazing experience with this tour company and it's hardworking guides! Highly recommend it!

not a legit company. this company does not book the times that the customer signs up for.

Our family toured the Roman Forum and Colosseum last Friday the 14th and Rebecca was our guide. We were a party of seven and she was top notch and completely knowledgeable with the facts and details concerning the history of the colosseum and surrounding area. We had a wonderful experience on our three hour tour and would definitely book with this company again.

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We were paired with Luciana, who was an absolute joy. We toured the Vatican, which included the various hallways on the way to the Sistene Chapel, then through the Raphael rooms, and on to St Peters Basillica. Luciana was so knowledgeable about every little detail, and gave us the backstories on the paintings and sculptures, plus gave us a long time alone to view the Sistene Chapel. Apparently Michaelangelo was a bit of a diva! Who knew?So far I've been on 5 guided tours in Italy and this was the best by far.

Lori in St Peters

First let me say that this company Liv Tours had the technical right to treat us the way they did. But, that does not make it morally right. Their actions clearly indicate they do not care about the customer. My wife became very ill and we were unable to attend a scheduled tour. I contacted customer support one day before the tour and requested it be rescheduled due to her illness. My request was denied and I was told i had no right to reschedule since i had purchased a non refundable tour which i acknowledge. But, i was not asking for a refund...i was making a reasonable request to reschedule due to the illness. And, providing sufficient advance notice. So buyer beware....yes this company has many good reviews which is why i selected it. But, they have no compassion or common sense...to accomodate an extenuating circumstance. I will not do business with companies like this. And offer my experience for you to consider when selecting a tour company.

If I could give zero stars I would. I chose a tour with them and booked it months ago. Approx. one month from my travel date I received an email from them explaining that they were discontinuing a special element of the tour (this element was what made it unique from others). No offer for a discount, just a list of excuses. Of course being so close to my travel date I had a hard time finding a replacement. Luckily one was found, but at double the price. Terrible customer service and not dependable! Avoid!

Excellent!!! We booked a transfer from FCO to our hotel, a private 3 day tour, and a transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia. We're a couple from Florida, one of us had been to Rome before. Both of us couldn't believe the great experience we had. It's as though we had friends that took days off to walk us around the city. We had three guides over our 3 day tour, and each one was an absolute delight ( I apologize to Francheso, I can't find a photo). I've read many reviews online and I take each with a grain of salt. I will certainly be recommending LivTours to my friends, and I hope I've expressed our honest feelings about how great our experience was. I'll be contacting LivTours for a future tour in different locations in Italy.

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My wife and I did a semi-private tour (party of 6) of the Vatican with AnnaLisa during the morning of 7-23-21. AnnaLisa spent over 4 hours with us, explaining the back stories of the artists, architects, sculptors, and Popes for St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, and a number of the Vatican Museums. One needs a full week to go through it all, but we came away with a real appreciation of the history of the Church and the Vatican after our time with AnnaLisa. She knows the shortcuts to minimize waiting time and how adjust the tour when Vatican Officials change the rules or close of a section with no notice. When the tour was done, AnneLisa took the extra time to show us a great restaurant where locals eat. Finally, the owners were great at communicating with us and it is obvious that they have a love for travel, education, and history. LivItaly Tours also arranged a nice coffee and snack break (no cost) half-way through the tour. If there were a 5 Star+ category, AnnaLisa and LivItaly Tours definitely earned it!

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This review is for their early entrance Vatican tour. We also did a private Venice tour which was amazing. Unfortunately, the Rome experience was totally different. The experience on these tours are completely dependent on who you get for a guide. This morning we were assigned Annalisa. Our group included my wife, her mother (79) and myself. All of us are very mobile however my mother in law uses a walker which doubles as a wheelchair for longer distance. We discussed and disclosed to Angelo as he advised would be fine as long as she was good with stairs. Issue came as Annalisa was slyly but purposely trying to discourage and leave us stranded. If watching the setup unfold wasn't so obvious (my wife understands and speaks Italian) it would have been concerning. As we took a different path and Annalisa set up a meeting spot for us and purposely avoided/snuck by us 3 minutes later we had to laugh. The crescendo of the disastrous experience was being left stranded inside the Sistine Chapel and being told we wouldn't be allowed to accompany her to the Basilica but was more than welcome to walk back outside the walls and wait in 3 hour line with the general public. We group separated from there but thankfully a guide from a competing company (The Tour Guy) saw the events unfold and was able to guide me. Please be aware if you are older and use a walker or walking sticks Livitaly may not be the best choice......from reading reviews we weren't Livitaly's only victims. Would help if they just disclosed upfront that they don't cater to older or slower persons as we saw plenty of older persons with competing tour groups. As far as the Venice tour earlier in week, 5 stars all the way!!!

My wife and I did Colosseum + Forum semi private tour (less than 6 people, we had 4 total people). Rafaella was our tour guide who was great. We did the underground tour as well which had amazing sites and we learned a lot. Great experience! Highly recommend it.

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Follow your guide live through the city streets and experience the thrill of traveling without moving. Live tours are suitable for the whole family, they are fun, interactive and above all a great alternative to the experiences in person. Spend a special hour “away” from home with your guide and experience the tingle of discovering new things, learning with fun! From St. Peter’s to the Colosseum, from the Pantheon to the Spanish Steps: choose the experience that intrigues you the most and immerse yourself in the streets of the city. Your guide will be live-connected to her phone and you can interact with her throughout the duration of the tour. Book for yourself or give a gift to those you love. Against all odds the live experience has become an original alternative to travel! All tours are live scenic walks. This means your guide won’t enter sites like the Colosseum or Pantheon but will show them to you exclusively from the outside.

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• Roman Forum (outside) Capitol hill Roman Forum, Trajan’s Market and Massenzio’s Basilica (outside) Colosseum (outside) Arch of Costantine
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From campidoglio to colosseo

Explore  Ancient Rome  on this  live tour  directly  from your home . It will be you, your family, your friends and your guide directly from the city center! From the top of the  Capitol  hill passing through via dei  Fori Imperiali  until you get to the  Colosseum , through  breathtaking views , compelling  stories , sensational archaeological remains. The eternal city is a great open-air museum and the scenery of the ancient city is undoubtedly among the most breathtaking in the world. The Roman forum with its temples, the imperial holes with triumphal columns, the pagan basilicas:  listen, look, explore and ask as many questions as you want !  Your guide will be with you live from the sites!  From the history of kings and emperors to that of the most famous amphitheater in the world:  the Colosseum ! You will be able to see the wonders of the ancient city and discover the stories of the characters and events that changed the history of the Western world. Live tours are perfect, and available wherever you are. All you need is a connection and a screen to connect with us.

From St. Peter's to St. Angel's castle

Learn about  Vatican city history  and the secrets of the popes who made church history  with this live tour directly from your home. From the gigantic  Piazza San Pietro  and Bernini’s colonnade passing through  Via della Conciliazione  until you reach  Castel Sant’Angelo . Stunning views, compelling stories, sensational artwork.  Book the experience and follow your guide directly from your home travelling without moving! The eternal city is a great open-air museum and the scenery of the center of Christianity is undoubtedly among the most breathtaking in the world. The  history of St. Peter  from the crucifixion to the construction of the  largest Basilica in the world,  the functioning and creation of the Vatican state through the work of Bernini and Michelangelo. We will walk along  Via Della Conciliazione  and discover the famous  passetto  (the secret passage of the Pope)  until we reach the famous an ancient Roman mausoleum that became a fortress:  Castel Sant’Angelo!

• Saint Peter’s Square and Basilica (outside), Passetto, Via della Conciliazione, Saint Angel Castle

• Navona Square and the famous the 4 Rivers Fountain, Domitian Stadium (from outside), Pantheon and its Dome (from outside)

From Navona to Pantheon

Explore the beauty of  Campo Marzio  in this private live session. It will be you, your family, your friends and your guide live from the city. From the famous  Navona Square  to the  Pantheon . Breathtaking views, compelling stories, delightful alleyways and authentic corners of the city. The eternal city is a great open-air museum and the scenery of the center undoubtedly among the most breathtaking in the world.  Be there with your live guide, straight from your home! Discover with us the  ancient stadium of Domitian  (today Piazza Navona) with its buildings the  Fountain of the Four Rivers  by Gian Lorenzo Bernini,  the church of Sant’Agnese by Francesco Borromini, the typical cobblestone and city life.  Travel with us from the history of the Emperors to the city of popes to the most extraordinary temple transformed into a church: the Pantheon! Listen, look, explore and ask as many questions as you want!  Live tours are perfect to try wherever you are. All you need is a connection and a screen to connect with us .

From Spanish Steps to Trevi Fountain

Discover the beauty of the 18th century in Rome in a live tour directly to you home! It will be you, your family, your friends and your guide directly from the city center! From the glamour  Spanish Steps to Column of the Immaculate Conception to the magnificent Trevi Fountain. Unusual and spectacular viewpoints, compelling stories, delightful alleyways and authentic corners of the city. Book your experience and follow you guide from the comfort of your house feel the essence of travelling without moving. Our city is the biggest open-air museums and without doubts the one the most fashion. From the most recognizable movie location  The Spanish steps   with 133 steps to the  famous  Via Condotti  with its luxury flagship stores where shopping is a must. Breathtaking views, compelling stories, delightful alleyways and authentic corners of the city. From the history of the great artists of the popes to the city of water up to the most extraordinary example of an aqueduct transformed into an “exhibition”: the Trevi Fountain! Listen, look, explore and ask as many questions as you want!  Live tours are perfect to try wherever you are. All you need is a connection and a screen to connect with us .

• Spanish steps, Gian Lorenzo Bernini Barcaccia, Via dei Condotti, Column of the Immaculate Conception, The ruins of Aqueduct Virgo, Trevi Fountain

• Teatro di Marcello with Tempio di Apollo Sosiano e Bellona, Church of Sant’Angelo in Pescheria (external), Portico di Ottavia and walk in the Jewish Ghetto Tempio maggiore (external)

The Jewish Ghetto of Roma

Explore the beauty the ancient  Jewish Ghetto  in a private live session. It will be you, your family, your friends and your guide live from the city. From  Teatro di Marcello , through Portico di Ottavia to the  Synagogue  or “Major Temple”. Breathtaking views, compelling stories, sensational archaeological remains. The eternal city is a great open-air museum and the scenery of Jewish Ghetto is undoubtedly a hidden gem among the most breathtaking  treasures in the world Visit the ancient  Theatre of di Marcello ( the informal entrance to the ghetto) with the main  temples of di Bellona e Apollo Sosiano , the Church of Sant’angelo in pescheria and the old the fish market. The s tory of the first Jewish  slaves brought to the city of Emperor Titus at the creation of the ghetto by the popes in the sixteenth century until the cruel roundup of the 14th October and the construction of the biggest Synagogue. With your personal guide you will see ruins and you will learn everything about the history of the Jewish community and their famous traditional cuisine. Listen, look, explore and ask as many questions as you want!   Live tours are perfect to try wherever you are. All you need is a connection and a screen to connect with us.

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Rome: Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel, St Peter 6 PAX Group

Rome: Early Morning Vatican Small Group Tour of 6 PAX or Private

Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican I Max 6 People

Private Early Morning Express Tour Sistine Chapel, Raphael Rooms

Vatican Museums Alone: Semi-Private Early Entry Tour & Breakfast

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Hop on Hop off - Open Bus - The Pink I Love Rome Experience

See rome’s art, architecture and attractions at your own pace with this hop-on, hop-off bus tour with several options.

UNESCO Jewels: Pompeii and its Ruins

Pompeii's archaeological area is a must see on any trip to italy. this tour will fascinate you in so many ways.

Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Explore ancient rome with our expert-guided colosseum, forum & palatine hill tour. secure your spot now for an unforgettable journey through history.

Semi-private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with Reserved Access

Experience the vatican museums on your exclusive small-group guided tour.

Prime: Small Group up to 10 people of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Meeting Point

Join our intimate group for an exclusive colosseum, palatine & forum tour. experience ancient rome's majesty up-close. book your spot now.

Reserved Access Vatican Museums Guided Tour with Meeting Point

Get ready to experience the vatican museums as never before.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Entrance Ticket with reserved access

Explore the vatican museums at your own pace with this exclusive preferred entrance.

Papal Audience with Pope Francis

The audience with pope francis could be the highlight of your trip to rome.

Prime: Small Group up to 10 people for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with Hotel Pick-up

Pompeii: Indipendent Day Trip From Rome To Pompeii And Its Ruins

Pompeii's archaeological area is a must see on any trip to italy. this tour will fascinate you in all ways possible.

UNESCO Jewels: Venice day trip from Rome

No trip to italy is complete without crossing the canals of venice, the most romantic city in the world.

Rome in 1 Day: Vatican Museums and Colosseum Small-Group Tours

Rome in a day: exclusive skip-the-line access to the colosseum & vatican. expert guide, unforgettable insights. book your adventure now.

Amalfi and Positano small-group day trip from Rome: across the sea, earth and history

Reach the amalfi coast by high-speed train from rome and live the charm of the international jet-set favourite spot.

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel - Guided tour in a whirlwind of art, history and beauty

Guided tour of the vatican museums and the sistine chapel with reserved access.

Pizza-baking class

Our local trusted pizza chef will introduce you to the noble art of pizza making, a pretty serious tradition that requires a very precise process.

Capri Island with Blue Grotto: Day trip from Rome

This will be a unique opportunity to discover the breathtaking nature of the gulf of naples and the worldwide famous capri island.

UNESCO Jewels: Florence by high-speed train & Uffizi Skip-the-Line Tickets

Round-trip by high-speed train tickets from rome to florence and uffizi gallery skip-the-line tickets.

Galleria Borghese: Guided Tour or Ticket only

Experience the elegance of the borghese gallery, showcasing masterpieces by italian greats.

Full-day Florence by high-speed train from Rome at your pace

Enjoy florence’s top sights in a single day with don’t miss florence with this full-day tour from rome. unesco jewels florence by high-speed train.

Grocery and Market shopping for a Cooking Class in the Tiber Island

Experience a mix of leisure and lifestyle, exploring markets and small grocery shops. learn how to make pasta enjoying a typical italian lunch.

Small-group Colosseum Palatine & Roman Forum Tour

Join our intimate group. exclusive colosseum, palatine & forum tour. experience ancient rome's majesty up-close. book your spot now (tour id 469).

Rome by evening: A guided tour after twilight to see Rome’s main sites

Join us on this romantic itinerary in the heart of the eternal city, after twilight.

Gladiator Tour: the Colosseum for Kids & Families

Explore the colosseum with your family engage in a dynamic educational tour, led by expert guides, designed to captivate both kids and adults.

Capri Island at your pace from Rome!

The Roman Empire: a guided walk through history

Embark on an archaeological adventure through ancient rome on this captivating walking tour. explore historic sites with an expert local guide.

Sunset cooking class in the Jewish Ghetto

The flavours of the jewish roman tradition: cooking class at sunset in the jewish ghetto.

Private Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Discovering the ruins of the colosseum, the roman forum & the palatine hill will be fun and instructive.

Combo Hop On Hop Off 24-hour Ticket and Guided Walking Tour of Jewish Ghetto

Visit one of rome's most fascinating neighborhoods with us and discover the history of one of the oldest jewish communities in the world.

Tips & Tricks: Tiramisu and Gelato making

Learn how to make the authentic and genuine tiramisu and gelato exclusive small group.

Positano & Pompeii Exclusive Small-Group Day Trip From Naples

Discover amalfi coast, positano & pompeii on semi-private tour. enjoy wine tasting, skip-the-line pompeii, delve into history with english guide.

Combo Hop On Hop Off 24-hour Ticket and Ghosts and Mysteries Guided Walking Tour

Live to see rome’s dark side, saving time and money with our combined deal.

Best of Puglia in a Small Group - 6 Days / 5 Nights - UNESCO Jewels of Italy

Explore with us the wonders of this region, unique for its beauty all over the world. puglia is the heel of italy, amazing and unforgettable landscape.

Positano & Pompeii Small-Group Day Trip from Rome

Explore positano & pompeii on a semi-private tour. enjoy foodie experiences and a guided pompeii ruins tour, with included high-speed train from rome.

The Roman Empire Experience: Guided Walk & Hop-On Hop-Off

Discover ancient rome on foot with a guided tour, then explore at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off bus, embracing the city's history and culture.

Exclusive Pasta making Class

Learn the secrets of pasta making in this small group cooking class.

Private Basilicas and Secret Underground Catacombs Tour

Visit two of the most important basilicas in the world and the mysterious catacombs. see the worshipped holy stairs at st. john in lateran.

The Roman Food tour: Taste the best of the city!

A tour through historic rome with an authentic roman foodie guide. amazing tastings in trastevere, campo de' fiore, jewish ghetto.

UNESCO JEWELS: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli

Visit a world-renowned town and its splendid roman villas. discover the renaissance-style villa d’este and enjoy a day in a natural environment.

Roman Basilicas and Secret Underground Catacombs on the Appian way

The heart of Rome: guided group walk through the romantic Trastevere

Breathe in the ancient and popular soul of this city with an exclusive guided walking tour of trastevere.

Espresso Coffee, Tiramisù & Italian Gelato Tasting Tour

It's an unique oprtunity to taste coffee, tiramisù and ice-cream, real italian flavours in the best coffee shops and gelaterias of rome.

Walking Guide Tour of the Jewish Ghetto of Rome

The ancient jewish ghetto- stories of obligations, prohibition and poverty.

Combined I Love Rome Hop on Hop off Panoramic Ticket and Guided Walking Tour of Trastevere

Get to know one of the most fascinating and authentic neighbourhoods in rome.

Luxury gourmet Dinner with paired wines with foodie guide

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An Italian Cooking Day in Roman Countryside

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Rome's Hidden Gems: Exclusive Golf Cart Discovery

Embark on an exclusive journey through rome, discovering its hidden gems and majestic monuments aboard a comfortable golf cart.

Rome in 2 Days: Vatican Museums Colosseum Small-Group Tour Bundle

Learn the stories behind the grand monuments of rome on two guided tours. discover the vatican museums on saturday and the colosseum on sunday.

Ghosts and Mysteries of Rome Guided Walking Tour

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Golf Cart Tour of Rome | Semi-Private Experience

What to expect

LivTours Semi-Private Golf Cart Tour of Rome is a semi-private experience offering an alternative, and we think ingenious, way to see the Eternal City. Imagine seeing the main sites of Rome from the comfort of a cushioned seat in an eco-friendly golf cart. You will be able to see a vast amount of this capital city, without ever tiring, making this a very comprehensive tour. Your expert tour guide driver will take you around the city to some of the most popular attractions such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and plenty of hidden gems along the way.

LivTours is a firm supporter of sustainable tourism efforts and this tour is the perfect example with our eco-friendly golf cart and semi-private groups of no more than six travelers. This not only helps maintain the ecological integrity of Rome, but also allows travelers to truly enjoy the content of their tour with like-minded fellow travelers. This Golf Cart Tour of Rome is the perfect way to see the city and with a small group size you will get to know the nooks and crannies of the city in a unique way.

Come join us for a unique experience and a comprehensive tour of the Eternal City!

Why book this tour

• Visit the major sites of Rome in a unique way in one comprehensive semi-private tour
• Explore 6 neighborhoods of Rome & over 20 well-known landmarks in 3 hours
• Save miles on your feet in the comfort of a golf cart with an expert local guide
• Enjoy the best views of Rome without hiking up the hills

Semi-Private tours and experiences are guaranteed six participants max.

Our prices always include tickets and reservations fees (no waiting in lines!)

Our tour guides and staff are selected experts and speak perfect English

Easy to book and prepay your tours with our secure payment system

Eco-sustainable tourism, designed to respect and support local culture, art and traditions

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Read more about your golf cart tour of Rome

Your LivTours Golf Cart Tour of Rome starts at a convenient location in Rome’s city center, where your guide driver will be waiting for you. After a quick introduction to the city and each other, you will jump in your golf cart, buckle up and set off on your landmark-packed tour. In the company of your expert guide, you will see six neighborhoods of Rome. No need to consult Google Maps, just sit back and enjoy the entertaining stories and anecdotes of your guide as you see the sites of Rome. Your guide will stop at key sites along the way giving you the chance to snap a few photos.

This comprehensive overview is a great way to see most of Rome sites, allowing you to come back on your own to those which you would like to explore more in-depth. You will learn about the beautiful Piazza della Repubblica and you will have a chance to see a church designed by Michelangelo on a side street nearby, a hidden gem that few travelers get to explore. Not too far away, near Via Cavour, and you will soon see a wonderful surprise – the amazing historic Imperial Forum. The views, with the Colosseum in the background, will amaze you. Listen to stories about the nearby Palatine Hill once famous as a residential neighborhood for its political inhabitants of the Roman Empire. Your next stop is where the infamous Emperor Nero once held his famed chariot races, the Colosseum.

Continue on to see an ancient Egyptian style pyramid right in the middle of a residential neighborhood of Rome before arriving at the Mouth of Truth and learn the story behind this Roman legend!

Now it is on to the historic center of Rome where you and your semi-private group will walk the cobblestone streets to some of the most popular areas in town like Piazza Navona and other gems of the city. You will see the majestic Pantheon which is located in the heart of the historic center of Rome, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and more. This is the perfect comprehensive tour of Rome, perfect for visitors to find their ‘sea legs’ and also for returning visitors who want to maximize their time in Rome.

This Tour Includes

• Piazza della Repubblica
• Colosseum (outside)
• Arch of Constantine
• Aventine Hill & keyhole
• Pyramid & Testaccio
• Jewish Ghetto
• Mouth of Truth
• Largo Argentina
• Piazza Venezia
• Pantheon (outside)
• Trevi Fountain
• Piazza Navona
• Saint Peter's Basilica (outside)
• Castel Sant'Angelo (outside)
• Gianiculum Hill

Our Sustainable Tourism Promise

LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel, and we are proud to be at the forefront of change and innovation in the industry.   LivTours is committed to providing travelers with truly sustainable tours with the lowest possible environmental impact, all while supporting the local industries and people of each unique destination. To learn more about how you can actively support sustainable tourism  and how LivTours is contributing, click here .

About our Semi-Private tours

All LivTours Semi-Private Group Tours are limited to 6 guests per tour guide. Our commitment to maintaining our uniquely tiny group sizes can sometimes be a little tricky, mathematically speaking. For example, we want to ensure that traveling families and friends can tour together so on rare occasions we may add one or two guests in order to not split groups. On that same note, you may also find yourself on tour with less than six people! We thank you for your understanding and flexibility .

We loved our Golf Cart tour. Julia was incredible! She was so kind and her knowledge blew us away. You’re lucky to have her. I would 100% recommend your tour to anyone and will def do again when we come back with our kids!

Wonderful introduction to Rome

Rome was made special by this tour with Patrizio. It was our a good intro to the best places to see in Rome as it was our first full day in the city. He even brought us to places we wouldn’t have thought of doing on our own, like the Garden of Oranges, the view was magnificent! Patrizio made sure we got nice photos knowing my husband had with him a big slr camera. He was very understanding and so hopeful. His perfect English coupled with his in-depth knowledge of Rome being a local is much appreciated.

Really worthwhile

So far we’ve taken two tours, golf cart tour with Simone, and the Vatican tour with Tania. In both cases we were really impressed with their energy, knowledge, and friendliness. I can’t express to you how much we’ve enjoyed the tours and I hope that we cross paths with them again in the future! We are really looking forward to our remaining tours and might book a few more for our journey ahead. Thanks again to Tania and Simone, they really made our journey worthwhile.

So much fun

We so enjoyed our golf cart tour with Marta. She was so knowledgeable and personable and we hated to see the evening come to an end. We loved the itinerary of the tour which took us around the major sites as well as some lesser known spots.....without wearing out the soles of our shoes! We highly Recommend LivTours

Highlight of our trip

We had a wonderful golf cart tour with Paul. He is very knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller, weaving the historical and cultural backgrounds of the sites we visited, such as Piazza Navona and four rivers fountain, the meaning of the statues and Bernini’s hidden messages, and how to drink from a “Nasoni” like a proper Roman!! It was a beautiful evening and we caught a glorious sunset near the Pincio Park. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Choose dates later / Buy as a gift

By selecting Choose Dates Later / Buy as Gift at booking, any tour can be purchased without fixed dates. This is the perfect option if you want to purchase your tour as a gift for a loved one, or if you are in the pre-planning phase of your vacation. After booking, you will receive a Travel Voucher Code and full instructions on how to schedule your tours when ready. Once your travel plans are confirmed, you can easily use the Travel Voucher Code on the LivTours website to formally schedule your tours. You can find out more here .

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The 5 Best Rome Colosseum Tours With Skip-the-Line Access

A s the most enduring symbol of the Roman Empire and one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the Colosseum receives more than 6 million visitors per year, so it's not easy to escape the crowds. A visit is worth it, though, if you want to see the world's largest amphitheater – once known as the Flavian Amphitheater – and try to imagine what it would have been like 2,000 years ago.

A standard ticket to the Colosseum also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, so many (but not all) tours also include those ancient sites. Inside the ancient complex, there is very little signage explaining what you're looking at. A good guide will not only get you skip-the-line access but also bring these incredible places to life. Keep in mind that most Colosseum tours only give you access to the arena floor and upper level. If you want to visit the underground hypogeum, you need to make sure it's included in the tour.

Crown Tours: Skip the line Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum tour

Price: Adults from $84; kids from $67

Duration: 3 hours

Standout perk: Engaging guides speak several languages.

Selected by GetYourGuide as a Certified Experience, this group tour starts at the Colosseum, then takes you to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Groups consist of up to 30 people, and tourgoers are given headsets so they can better hear and follow the guide. The tour meets at Largo Gaetana Agnesi on the hill overlooking the Colosseum about 30 minutes before the official entry time to get everyone checked in and set up with headsets. The guide then leads participants into the Colosseum and up to the second level, where there's a chance to stop and take photos. On the way back down, there's another photo-op at the arena level before the guide leads the group over to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.

Crown Tours also offers guided tours of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica, as well as the Borghese Gallery, Pantheon and other sites.

Local tip: This tour is offered over a variety of time slots every day. Pick one of the earlier time slots to make sure you'll finish up by lunchtime.

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Through Eternity Tours: Ultimate Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: Adults from $105; kids from $95

Standout perk: This tour includes the Palatine Hill, which some tours skip.

Recent visitors praise the knowledgeable guides for their passion about ancient history and keeping the tour moving while explaining everything in detail. This tour starts at 9:30 a.m. seven days a week and finishes up around lunchtime. In addition to the Colosseum, highlights include the Via Sacra and the House of the Vestal Virgins in the Roman Forum, as well as the Farnese Gardens on the Palatine Hill.

This tour starts at 9:15 a.m. daily. Groups are limited to 10 people; if six or more people are taking the tour, the guide gives out headsets so everyone can hear. Participants are asked to meet 10 minutes before the start time in front of Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori on Largo Corrado Ricci. The tour is stroller-accessible, but not wheelchair-accessible. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle, especially on hot days.

Through Eternity Tours offers a variety of group and private tours of Rome and other destinations, including Florence , Naples and Pompeii.

Local tip: Book a table at the nearby Taverna dei Fori Imperiali to enjoy a leisurely lunch after the tour.

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LivTours: The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access

Price: Adults from $163; kids from $145

Standout perk: Virtual reality headsets show what the ancient sites would have looked like.

Recent tourgoers praise the guides on this tour for bringing the facts and stories about ancient Rome to life. Along with the confirmation email, participants receive an invitation to download an app. During the tour, the guide gives everyone a cardboard virtual reality headset that works with the app and shows a reconstruction of the Colosseum and the surrounding valley. After visiting the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, where the virtual reality headsets show you a reconstruction of the Circus Maximus and the structures in the Roman Forum. At all the sites, you get skip-the-line access.

These semiprivate tours are guaranteed to have no more than six people, making them a more personalized experience than other group tours. However, because the tours are small, the guides don't use headsets, and some participants noted that it can be difficult to hear the guide over the noise in the Colosseum.

Local tip: You can get some great photos from the upper level, especially if you stand at the apex of the oval.

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Roma Experience: Private Colosseum Tour With Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: From $531

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes

Standout perk: See these ancient sites with an archaeologist who dug at the Roman Forum.

For a deeper understanding (no pun intended) of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, a tour with Elisa Valeria Bove, CEO of Roma Experience, is one of the best you can buy. She studied archaeology and has been involved in excavations at the Roman Forum and other sites, so she's just the person to guide you if you want to get beyond the surface level. Her private tours range from just under three hours for a skip-the-line Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour to the full-day "See Rome in One Day" tour, which also includes a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Be sure to specify if you want to visit the hypogeum when you book.

Roma Experience organizes bespoke private tours throughout Italy, including multiday itineraries. Bove will work with you to customize your experience and bring you to places you wouldn't think to visit, like Quintili's Villa on the ancient Appian Way.

Local tip: If you want to see another incredible archaeological park, let Bove take you to Ostia Antica, less than an hour from Rome.

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Imago Artis Travel: Timeless Tales of Gods and Laymen of the Ancient Rome

Price: On request

Duration: 4 hours

Standout perk: This tour includes the Pantheon in addition to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Founded by three art historians with a passion for Roman art and history, Imago Artis Travel offers bespoke private tours of Rome and beyond. Imago Artis works closely with their clients to craft personalized itineraries that highlight the city's most incredible monuments and hidden gems. This tour lasts a half-day and includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Pantheon, with an optional stop for espresso, but you can customize the itinerary to do a full-day tour or multiday itinerary.

Other itineraries that include the Colosseum bring visitors to the Basilica of San Clemente, known as the "lasagna church" because it was built in layers: The deeper you descend, the further back in time you go. Imago Artis also grants visitors exclusive access to off-limits places, such as a church overlooking the Roman Forum. The company also organizes multiday itineraries throughout Italy.

Local tip: There's an element of surprise and delight with Imago Artis that's hard to find elsewhere, especially if your guide is Fulvio De Bonis, one of the company's founders.

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Laura Itzkowitz is a Rome-based freelance journalist who thinks about the Roman Empire all the time. She has visited the Colosseum in the morning, in the evening after the crowds have left, on group tours and private tours. To curate this list of the best Colosseum tours, she used her own experience as well as her research expertise, culling tips from locals and visitors.

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