Ancient Rome: Colosseum Underground Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a walking tour of the subterranean depths of the Colosseum in a small-group. With your professional guide, have access to the areas of the Colosseum--even those areas normally restricted to visitors. Explore the underground chambers and see where wild animals were caged. Then visit the Roman Forum on your own to see some of the most important archaeological sites of Rome. Spend around three hours exploring these renown locations.
Additional Info
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
Police control and metal detector controls can slow the fast track entrance
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, strikes, or taxi no-shows, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour
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
Colosseum
- Walk in the Colosseum Underground Chambers - Enjoy a Colosseum Lower Level Tour - Discover the secrets of the construction of the Colosseum - Know about the gladiatorial games
Colosseum
- Walk on Arena Floor where Gladiators fought - Enjoy the best view of the Colosseum Undergrounds - Take the best picture from the Center of the Colosseum - Discover First Floor of The Colosseum
Options
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.
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.
Tour nocturno en Español
Descubre el Coliseo como nunca antes—con misterio, luz de luna y un toque de magia antigua.
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
VIP Afternoon Full Experience
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.
Tour notturno in Italiano
Scopri il Colosseo come mai prima d’ora—con mistero, luce di luna e un tocco di magia antica.
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
VIP Morning Full Experience
Enjoy a VIP Colosseum guided tour of the Undergrounds and Arena Floor with tickets to visit Forum and Palatine.
Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Small Group up to 24 Visitors
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
1,053 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colleseum tour
Francess A,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kristina was so knowledgeable and passionate, nothing was too much trouble. She spoke great English, and always answered any questions
The tour itself was...
Ipsita G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00The tour itself was amazing but these tickets are bought by the Tours of Rome company, who don’t actually provide the guide (the guide is through the colosseum itself). The information about collecting tickets was confusing- they had sent me the tickets in WhatsApp previously (and it was just labeled with my name as a PDF file) but the day before and the day of I kept getting messages on WhatsApp regarding finding someone from the tour company to obtain our tickets. The number that the messages are sent from is the number to contact not the number provided in the WhatsApp message. Overall, it didn’t need to be that confusing and definitely was stressful even though we arrived early- I suggest sending the PDF file with the name and the word ticket so that we know that we have an electronic version and to stop sending the WhatsApp messages for ticket collection to everyone if they are not applicable. While I think the experience itself was very enjoyable and worth seeing, if you are planning well ahead of time, definitely see if you can book directly with the colosseum first (tickets sell out quickly).
Colosseum is awesome, great tour guide, staff are horrible
Amy G,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00The Colosseum is an unbelievable place and the night tour of the underground is a great way to see it. Our guide was great, but every encounter with a Colosseum staff member was extremely unpleasant. Once completed we stopped to take a photo and then took the wrong pathway to the exit despite following exit signs and got screamed at and given filthy looks by Colosseum staff.
Would recommend
Angelina B,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was knowledgeable. There were not many people at night and was easily able to take pictures and video without feeling crowded.
Rushed
Ursula R,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
2.00After reading such glowing reviews, I really wanted to love this tour. The tour felt rushed. There were many informative displays that we didn’t have much time to look at or read about. Our guide was extremely difficult to understand. I appreciated the ear piece for better audio, but our guide spoke fast and kept reminding us to keep moving as another group was on our heels. The tour lasted less than an hour and for the price we paid, I would have expected something better.
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