Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional

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Duration1h - 3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

Explore the Colosseum with priority access, then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—three of Ancient Rome's most iconic landmarks with one ticket. Choose the experience that suits you best:

Underground & Arena Tour – The Ultimate Experience
Enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum's Underground Chambers and Arena Floor. Discover the hidden passages where gladiators and wild animals prepared before entering the arena.

Arena Floor Tour – Walk Like a Gladiator
Enter through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and step onto the Arena Floor, where epic battles once took place. Experience the Colosseum from its most iconic viewpoint.

Classic Colosseum Tour – Panoramic Views
Explore the Colosseum's upper level and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire amphitheater, the Underground from above, and the Arch of Constantine from the Colosseum Terrace.

Options

English Undergrounds - Morning

Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Duration: 2 hours
VIP Morning Full Experience : Enjoy a VIP Colosseum guided tour of the Undergrounds and Arena Floor with tickets to visit Forum and Palatine.

VIP Sotterranei in Italiano

Duration: 3 hours
Arena e Sotterranei in Italian: VIP Tour del Colosseo con Sotterranei Primo e Secondo Livello in italiano.Visita Guidata al Foro Romano inclusa.

Night Undergrounds in Italian

Tour notturno in Italiano: Vivi l'esperienza del Colosseo con una visita guidata di un'ora
Esplora l'Arena del Colosseo e i suoi sotterranei
Biglietti d'ingresso: I biglietti d'ingresso verranno inviati via e-mail e WhatsApp il giorno prima.

Duration: 1 hour
Punto di incontro: Vai direttamente all'ingresso dei tour notturni del Colosseo; il lato opposto della Metro Colosseo
Tour notturno in Italiano: Scopri il Colosseo come mai prima d’ora—con mistero, luce di luna e un tocco di magia antica.

English Undergrounds Afternoon

Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Duration: 2 hours
Afternoon Full Experience: Enjoy a VIP Colosseum guided tour of the Undergrounds and Arena Floor with tickets to visit Forum and Palatine.

Night Undergrounds in Spanish

Tour nocturno en Español: Vive la experiencia del Coliseo con una visita guiada de una hora
Explora la Arena del Coliseo y sus subterráneos
Entradas: Los tickets se enviarán por correo electrónico y WhatsApp el día antes.
Duration: 1 hour
Punto de Encuentro: Ve directamente a la entrada del Tour Nocturno del Coliseo en la Piazza del Colosseo, al otro lado de la calle de la estación
Tour nocturno en Español: Descubre el Coliseo como nunca antes—con misterio, luz de luna y un toque de magia antigua.

Regular Colosseum - NO ARENA

Regular Colosseum - NO ARENA: Explore the Colosseum's upper level and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire amphitheater.
Classic Colosseum Tour: Admire breathtaking panoramic views of the entire amphitheater, look down into the Underground from above
Classic Colosseum Tour: Enjoy a Colosseum Tour that includes colosseum Ground and first level. Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with our Guide.
Duration: 3 hours: Experience the highlights of the Colosseum
Explore Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a professional Guide
Classic Colosseum Tour: Discover the Colosseum from its upper level, with stunning panoramic view
Join a guided visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine
Classic Colosseum Tour: Colosseum upper level access with panoramic views of the amphitheater
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

English Undergrounds Nigh tour

Discover the Colosseum like never before—with mystery, moonlight, and a touch of ancient magic.
English Undergrounds Nigh tour: - Experience the Colosseum after dark with a 60-minute guided tour
- Explore Colosseum Arena Floor and underground tunnels
Entry Tickets : Tickets will be sent Via Email and WhatsApp the day before
Duration: 1 hour: Meet your guide directly inside the Colosseum
Meeting Point : - Go directly to the Colosseum Night Tour Entrance at Piazza del Colosseo, across the street from the Colosseo Metro Station.

Arena Floor Tour

Arena Floor Tour: Enter the Colosseum through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and stand on the Arena Floor.
Arena Floor Tour: Enjoy a unique perspective of the monument while learning the incredible stories of the gladiators who fought on the Arena.
Duration: 3 hours: Full Guided Tour of the Colosseum with Arena
Full Guided Tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Arena Floor Tour: Enjoy a Full experience of The Colosseum with the Gladiator's Arena Tour. Explore Palatine and Roman Forum with your guide.
Gladiator's Arena Floor Tour: Enjoy the Colosseum experience with access to the Gladiator's Arena Floor. Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

What's included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Guided Tour in the Forum and Palatine
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Colosseum
    40m · Admission ticket included
    - Walk in the Colosseum Underground Chambers (Optional)
    - Walk on the Colosseum Arena (optional)
    - Discover Colosseum upper level (optional)
    - Enjoy a Colosseum Lower Level Tour
    - Discover the secrets of the construction of the Colosseum
    - Know about the gladiatorial games
  2. Colosseum
    40m · Admission ticket included
    - Walk on Arena Floor where Gladiators fought (optional)
    - Enjoy the best view of the Colosseum Undergrounds
    - Take the best picture from the Center of the Colosseum
    - Discover First Floor of The Colosseum
  3. Palatine Hill
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Your ticket gives you access to time at your own pace of Palatine Hill. (optional)
    Get a Guided Tour of Palatine Hill (optional)
  4. Roman Forum
    40m · Admission ticket included
    Your ticket gives you access to time at your own pace of Roman Forum (optional)
    Get a Guide Tour of the Roman Forum (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, Lower Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. Please don't go to the Metro Upper Level. Our guide will be waiting for you holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''

End point

In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, Lower Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. Please don't go to the Metro Upper Level. Our guide will be waiting for you holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Passport required. Tickets are nominative and you are kindly invited to provide all the names as on the passport of the visitors attending the tour
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers as on the passport when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Tour start time can be subject to changes depending on the availability of the Colosseum Underground Tickets, in case of a Change of the start time; we will send you a private message with the new start time
  • All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
  • Luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
  • Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
  • Confirmation with all the details of the tour will be received after Booking the Colosseum underground chambers tickets
  • For a quick response you can use iMessage or Whatsapp for texting us, we recommend a cell phone with good coverage
  • Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities or bad weather
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed.
  • Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour.
  • Your Guide will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
  • Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
  • Passport required
  • In the event of flight or train delays, or strikes, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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