Discover the Colosseum’s restricted Underground passages on a private tour led by a licensed guide. Follow the route once used by gladiators, animals and stage crews beneath the arena, then step onto the Arena Floor and continue through the Colosseum’s main public levels. Choose the standard Colosseum-only experience or extend your tour with a privately guided visit through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Admission to the Forum and Palatine is included with both options; the guided visit is included only with the extended option. Because this is a private experience, your guide can adapt the pace and commentary to your group’s interests while working around the fixed Underground entry time and the site’s required route.
Options
Underground + Forum & Palatine
Duration: 3 hours
Colosseum Underground, Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Underground & Arena
Duration: 2 hours
Colosseum Underground & Arena
What's included
Arena Floor access
Timed-entry Full Experience Underground admission ticket
Admission fee
Guided Roman Forum and Palatine Hill visit with the extended option only
Entrance fee
Guided access to the Colosseum Underground
Private tour with a licensed, expert English-speaking guide
Roman Forum and Palatine Hill admission for an independent visit
Guided visit of the Colosseum’s main public levels
Headsets when required by the site or group size
Guided Roman Forum and Palatine Hill visit with the standard option
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
What to expect
Colosseum
2h · Admission ticket included
Explore the Colosseum privately with your licensed guide, including its restricted Underground passages, Arena Floor and main public levels. Discover how gladiators, animals and stage machinery were prepared beneath the arena before appearing before the crowds. The precise order of the Colosseum route may vary according to the timed Underground admission.
Roman Forum
30m · Admission ticket included
With the extended option, continue with your private guide through the Roman Forum, exploring the temples, basilicas and monuments at the centre of ancient Roman political and public life. Admission is included with both options, but the guided visit is included only with the extended option.
Palatine Hill
30m · Admission ticket included
With the extended option, explore the Palatine Hill and discover the legendary birthplace of Rome, the imperial palaces and panoramic views across the Roman Forum. Admission is included with both options, but the guided visit is included only with the extended option.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to the departure time of the tour. Departures are on-time and there are no refunds or exchanges if you arrive after the departure time.
Colosseum tickets are non-transferable and tied to the name on your booking. The name on your ID must match the name you provided during booking.
Accepted IDs: Passport, Driver’s License, Official National ID Card
Photocopies or digital versions are NOT accepted. If you forget your ID or if your names do not match, the Colosseum staff will unfortunately not allow you to enter.
Prohibited items: Of course, no dangerous items are allowed. Think of airport security – anything prohibited there is also prohibited at the Colosseum.
Bag restrictions: Bags must be no larger than 30x40x15cm. There are no storage facilities at the Colosseum. Please leave unnecessary items at your accommodation.
Water & hydration: You can bring a water bottle, and there are free water fountains and kiosks nearby to refill it.
There is no dress code for this tour, but we recommend comfortable shoes as there will be a fair amount of walking, as well as clothing appropriate for the weather.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
