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Colosseum Underground Tour with Gladiators Arena in a Small Group

Rome, Italy
Colosseum Tour with Undergrounds and Arena Floor with Upper Levels

From $141.50

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

  • 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a deep dive into ancient history and see parts of the Colosseum most visitors miss with this all-inclusive Colosseum tour. Venture with your guide beneath the amphitheater into the restricted-access underground chambers and tunnels before heading to the arena floor where gladiators once fought. Stroll through the first and second tiers of seats before continuing to the Roman Forum for an in-depth visit.
  • Fast-track entry and VIP access to the Colosseum underground and arena floor
  • Visit the Colosseum and Forum with a guide for insights into the complex ruins
  • Snap photos of the ancient amphitheater and Forum's temples and streets
  • A choice of tour time to fit with your sightseeing schedule and itinerary

What's Included

  • Colosseum Undergrounds Tour
  • Arena Guided Tour
  • Access to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Tickets are nominative please provide all the names of the visitors.
  • Tour runs on time. We will not be able to delay departure time
  • It's Mandatory to have a valid ID with you (Passport or driving license)
  • Guided tour in the Forum and Palatine
  • Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Casa dell'Acqua ACEA
    Piazza del Colosseo, 58, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

    Our guide will be waiting for You in front of COLOSSEO METRO STATION, LOWER LEVEL Exit, Nearby the Green Souvenir Kiosk. PLEASE DON'T GO TO THE UPPER LEVEL

End point

  • Colosseum
    Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Tickets are nominative please provide all the names of the visitors attending the tour
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers 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.
  • Our guide will be waiting for you holding a black sign that says BUONJORNO TOURS
  • It's recommended to have a mobile phone to contact us during the tour
  • Tour start time is subject to changes depending on the availability of the Colosseum Underground Tickets, in cas of a Change of the start time; we will send you a private message with the new start time
  • Meet your Guide in front of Metro Station Colosseo ground level exit
  • For a quick response you can use iMessage, Whatsapp and Viber for texting us
  • Police control and metal detector controls can slow the fast track entrance
  • luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
  • In case of Dangerous Rain it can be impossible to walk inside Colosseum Undergrounds and you will be given 45 minutes on the ARENA FLOOR where you can see all the underground sections without walking inside it
  • All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
  • No any sharp weapons looks like knifes are allowed inside
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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      4.5
      45 reviews
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      A must if visiting Rome
      cliffordmark_s, Feb 2024
      The underground tour where the animals and gladiators used to be was so amazing and informative. Then you ascend out into the arena, I will never forget that view.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the underground tour and found it both amazing and informative. That view from the arena is truly unforgettable, and we're delighted that it left a lasting impression on you. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
      Good guide
      Darla_W, Sep 2023
      Our guide was good although the meeting point and check in was chaotic. I thought our tour included the colosseum floor but we didn’t get to walk inside at the bottom.
      Great tour
      Belinda_A, Sep 2023
      I was originally booked with the Colosseum underground small group tour but it was cancelled prior to my trip. I was changed to another tour which only included entrance via the Gladiator gate and arena floor. This was a great tour but I saw other groups doing the underground tour so it was disappointing not to have done what I had originally booked. Besides that the tour guide Christina was very passionate and informative and spoke very good English.
      Response from Host, Apr 2024
      Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the Colosseum underground small group tour. We understand how disappointing it can be when plans change unexpectedly. We're glad to hear that despite the change, you still enjoyed the tour that included entrance via the Gladiator gate and arena floor. It's wonderful to know that our tour guide, Christina, made a positive impression with her passion, knowledge, and excellent English skills. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we strive to improve our services and ensure that all our guests have memorable experiences. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future for the underground tour you originally intended. Warm regards,
      Coliseum Private tour
      estela_t, Jul 2023
      All the experience was awesome, our guide super well known about the history of the Coliseum, super kind with our kids, and answered all our questions, very satisfied with the tour
      Underground removed last minute
      Angela_W, Jul 2023
      Underground was removed DAYS before our tour- at that point it was too late to book another tour that included underground. Also, it was with a “maybe” it might happen, which gave false hope. Our only option was a small refund or cancel. Our tour guide was good. In July, I would suggest a night tour. It is hot & crowded. Also, we did Palatine first, and by the time we got to the Colosseum, we were all too tired to enjoy (and my husband and friend are marathon runners).
      Response from Host, Oct 2023
      Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate your valuable input and would like to address your concerns. We apologize for the unexpected removal of the Underground portion of your tour. We understand that this was disappointing and frustrating, especially considering that it happened so close to the tour date. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The uncertainty surrounding the availability of the Underground portion is certainly not the experience we aim to provide, and we are actively working to improve our communication and scheduling to prevent such occurrences in the future. We're delighted to hear that you found your tour guide to be good; we take pride in ensuring our customers have knowledgeable and engaging guides. We have taken note of your suggestion to consider a night tour during the summer months. This is an excellent point, as it can indeed be hot and crowded during the daytime in July. Your feedback regarding the order of the tour is also appreciated. We understand that visiting the Palatine Hill before the Colosseum might have left you feeling tired and less able to enjoy the latter part of your tour. We will review our tour itineraries to see if we can provide a better experience for our customers in the future. We appreciate your honest review, and please know that your feedback is invaluable to us as we continuously work to enhance our tours. If you ever decide to give us another opportunity in the future, we'll do our best to ensure you have a more satisfying experience. Thank you for choosing our services, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again and make your next visit even more memorable. Best regards,
      Fantastic tour guide for the Colosseum and Forum
      Laura_h, Jul 2023
      This was an amazing tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We saw all of the colosseum and Roman forum. Do not hesitate to book this tour - it is well worth it!
      Amazing tour - thank you Christina!
      Alanna_R, Jul 2023
      This tour was everything I hoped it could be and more! Our guide Christina was so patient and knowledgable and nothing was too much for her. Took photos of us at the Colosseum and let us stop for breaks when needed for water or toilets. This wasn't the tour we'd originally booked but the tour company couldn't purchase the underground section of our tour and communicated this well in advance and informed us of any updates and changes. Even without the underground, this tour exceeded all expectations and that was all down to Christina!
      Failed to deliver what i paid for and gave alternate tour that didnt do the underground as i paid for months in advance
      christopher_n, Jun 2023
      A day or two before the tour i was contacted that the tour agency Viator booked thru couldn't do the trip and offered an alternative tour and a reduction in price to that tour's cost. The alternate tour was all places except the one i specifically booked for, the underground portion. The tour guide from the alternate trip was great, and the blame for the failure to meet what i booked was clearly not on her, but the loss of going to the underground part that i booked months in advance was inexcusable as I dont know if i will ever be back to Rome. By the time i got the notice the tour operator couldnt deliver what was promised, there was no way to buy an alternative tour as all were sold out. We also missed out on our tour of catacombs thru another vendor as they moved the Colosseum tour to 4 hours earlier than we had booked.
      Response from Host, Oct 2023
      Dear Valued Customer, We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your recent tour booking through Viator. We appreciate your feedback and would like to address your concerns. We regret to hear that the tour agency could not provide the originally booked underground tour and offered an alternative instead. We understand your disappointment, especially since you had made this reservation well in advance. We want to assure you that the responsibility for this issue lies with the tour agency, and your tour guide on the alternate trip was not at fault. We understand the importance of the underground portion of the tour to you and the frustration of missing out on it. We acknowledge that this was inexcusable, and we deeply regret the disappointment it caused. Your concerns about not knowing if you will return to Rome are completely valid, and we understand the significance of experiencing everything you planned. Furthermore, the change in the Colosseum tour timing that affected your catacombs tour is another unfortunate aspect of your experience. We recognize that this last-minute alteration was highly inconvenient and disrupted your planned itinerary. Viator takes customer feedback seriously, and we will use your comments to improve our services and communication with tour operators. We are committed to providing memorable experiences to our customers, and we apologize for falling short in this instance. In light of these issues, we would like to offer you a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill. We value your business and are eager to regain your trust in our services. Please feel free to reach out to our customer support team to arrange the refund, or if there's anything else we can do to make amends for your experience. Your satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to making this right. Once again, we apologize for the inconveniences you faced, and we hope you will give us another opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable and seamless experience in the future. Sincerely, Customer Service Team
      Good tour.
      Ronald_L, Jun 2023
      Enjoyed the tour. Our guide, Gabriella, was very good. Only disappointment was that the Underground portion of the tour was cancelled and no reason was given. We were given a partial credit. I saw other tour groups touring the Underground in the Colosseum that day.
      Loved the small group...
      Lori_B, May 2023
      Loved the small group Underground Colosseum/Forum tour experience. Our guide Maria was very knowledgeable and willing to take the time to answer all of our questions. Very happy with our Rome experience.
      Great tour
      Gwyn_S, May 2023
      Great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and personable. Well worth it to see all the coliseum. Every aspect of the coliseum was covered in this tour. Would not recommend for people with mobility issues. Many steps.
      Itinerary great but find another tour company
      Katie_R, Apr 2023
      First, they moved our tour back by 30 minutes from the original booking time, which fortunately we did not have anything else planned that day. The tour started with our guide handing us off to another guide to give us a tour of the gladiator tunnels which was excellent. That guide was great and that part of the tour was awesome. Once that part was done, we were handed back to the main tour guide who seemed less than excited to be giving the tour and seemed to be hurrying everyone along. She barely gave us a tour of the Roman Forum - like walked us down the hill to a church and told us we would could see the rest on our own. Also, we could not hear her at all through our headsets - it was muffled and crackly and she said it was because the headsets didn’t work well in the colosseum but we heard the other girl well in the gladiator tunnels. All in all, I would definitely recommend the underground part of the tour and seeing the colosseum and Roman Forum, but I’d suggest finding another tour company
      Response from Host, Apr 2023
      Thank you for sharing your experience with the tour company. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the part of the tour where you were taken through the gladiator tunnels and had a great guide for that portion of the tour. It's disappointing to hear that the main tour guide seemed less than excited and rushed through the tour, and that you couldn't hear her properly through the headsets. It's understandable that you would be frustrated by the delayed start time of the tour, and it's fortunate that you didn't have anything else planned that day. It's also understandable that you would recommend the underground part of the tour, but suggest finding another tour company for the rest of the tour. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and I hope that your next tour is more enjoyable.
      The whole tour was...
      Vesna_R, Apr 2023
      The whole tour was fantastic but the underground was just unbelievable, just the vast size of it and what was going on at the time.
      Response from Host, Apr 2023
      Hello, Thank You for your feedback. we are Looking forward to seeing you again Best Wishes
      Acceptable but not memorable
      zgellad, Apr 2023
      Appreciated the access provided by the tour. Unfortunately did not find the guide particularly engaging and English was difficult to understand - in part because of defective microphone speaker system.
      Response from Host, Apr 2023
      Hello, Thank You for your feedback. we are Looking forward to seeing you again Best Wishes
      Worth every penny and more
      Stephen_W, Mar 2023
      Christina was fantastic, really knowledgeable, personable and professional. She got us through the queues and maintained a control of the group. Which was really small, only 5 of us. She was passionate and brought stories to life without being over the top. It was an honour to spend time with someone like her.
      Response from Host, Apr 2023
      Hello, Thank You for your feedback. we are Looking forward to seeing you again Best Wishes
      Incredible Tour of the Colosseum and the Forum
      Kevin_F, Mar 2023
      Everything about the tour was perfect!! We met our guide Christina in front of the train station by the Colosseum. She was waiting to greet us and gave us each an earpiece and a radio so we easily hear her on the tour. We began promptly and she started with a brief overview of the history the Colloseum and Christina led us to the underground part of the tour and past the long lines waiting to get in. We met a specialized Colosseum tour guide who led us through the newly excavated underground and Christina stayed with us to answer extra questions. Then Christina led us through the Colosseum, taking pictures for us, and sharing her vast knowledge of Roman History for my son who is studying ancient Rome!!! She was so kind and helpful and made sure that as we went to each level we didn't miss anything!! Next she led us past the Arch of Constantine and to the Roman Forum and she geared our tour specifically to the history and culture of the people who lived here as that was our interest!! We were so impressed with Christina's knowledge of ancient Rome and her ability to help us visualize the Colloseum and the Forum as it once was. She provided interesting background and specific details to enhance our tour!! We would highly recommend this tour to others!!
      Response from Host, Mar 2023
      Hello, Thank You for your feedback. we are Looking forward to seeing you again Best Wishes
      Excellent
      James_C, Nov 2022
      Frederica was wonderful! Information/history very well presented. She took very good care the intire group. We were very pleased.
      Response from Host, Nov 2022
      Hello, Thank You for reviewing your tour with us. We are glad that you liked it and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
      Great experience!
      Rebekah_J, Aug 2022
      Barbara was so knowledgeable! I really liked seeing the underground part. We learned so much from our tour guide. I would highly recommend this tour!
      Response from Host, Sep 2022
      Hello, Thank You for reviewing your tour with us. We are glad that you liked it and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
      Excellent colosseum experience
      Claire_a, Aug 2022
      Fabulous tour with very knowledgeable and engaging guides. The underground is a special place and would highly recommend seeing it. This tour was excellent, could not fault it and would highly recommend it
      Response from Host, Sep 2022
      Hello, Thank You for reviewing your tour with us. We are glad that you liked it and we are looking forward to seeing you again.
      Do it if you want a unique experience
      Darren_C, May 2022
      See underground the colosseum made the tour unique. The tour or the Roman Forum was interesting with a good view.
      Response from Host, May 2022
      Hello, Thank You for reviewing your tour with us. We are glad that you liked it and we are looking forward to seeing you again.

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