Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour!
The tour also gives you access to the Colosseum arena with a beautiful view over-looking the dungeons and then down into the dungeons area under the Colosseum. Your expert guide will help you to understand the events and stories of the past here at the Colosseum, including Gladiator battles and other historic events and stories that may well be shocking to you. With these detailed facts provided by your guide, you will visit the Colosseum and leave it excited to tell your friends of the interesting stories and secrets that you have learned.
Learn about the types of games and crazy battles that the Romans enjoyed the most. Along with providing you with expert knowledge, your guide will also point out the best spots to take the perfect picture during your tour as you tour the entirety of this incredible monument!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet your guide in Via del Colosseo nr 31, in front of Caffe Roma, above the second floor of the Colosseum metro stop(blue line).
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.
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Please provide an active phone number during the booking process in order to be contacted about last minute changing.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue
Every participant MUST bring an id or a photo of it. It is mandatory requested by the monument in order to enter the Colosseum Underground.
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.
The tour might begin either the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on the order.
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
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Access to the Colosseum Underground (only if underground option is purchased)
Professional guide for Roman Forum (only if underground option is purchased)
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Gratuities
Transportation
Access to the Colosseum Underground (If Colosseum Arena-No Underground option is purchased)
Roman Forum guide tour (If Colosseum Arena-No Underground option is purchased)
What To Expect
You will meet your guide at Via del Colosseo, 31. Our check-in staff will be waiting for you next to a blue flag and next to Caffe Roma, under the plate 31 of the street.
Foro Romano
Just west of the Colosseum is the Roman Forum, which for many centuries was the place where the future of the ancient western civilization was decided. We will also provide you with access to the Roman Forum and you will still be under the careful attention of our expert guide. Although today the Roman Forum stands in ruins, for many reigns it was at the very center of Rome’s activities. It started as a marketplace for daily shopping, but as the power of the Empire grew, it became much more important. In this part of the tour, you will explore the remnants of ancient grandiose temples, bustling marketplaces, and imposing civic buildings. We will also show you the place where Rome first began—on Palatine Hill. Rome’s ancient existence has earned it the name “the Eternal City,” and its time as the ruling city of the lands bordering the Mediterranean Sea has earned it the designation “Capital of the World.”
Options
English Underground
Duration: 3 hours
Colosseum Arena-No Underground
Ancient Rome access: There is no guided tour for Ancient Rome with this option.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Colosseum Arena floor tour: With this option you will have a guide onto the arena floor of the Colosseum.
There is no access to the underground floor.
Spanish Underground
Duration: 3 hours
French Underground
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
1,950 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Horrible guide, had an attitude, and was dropped off to have an employee at the Colossuem to do that part of the tour.
Emily M,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
2.00Our tour start time was pushed back. Then the guide rushed everyone through and wouldn't allow time to take photos. We had some people in our group that couldn't keep up with how fast he was walking. Then he would get an attitude with them because they wouldn't keep up. Then we were basically dropped off at the Colossuem and one of their guides walked us through. I recommend doing your own tour and book them straight through the location.
Coliseum
Fitz H,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great experience I would strongly recommend Carmelo! He knew everything!!! It’s hard to imagine someone knowing more!!!
A must see when you are...
Vivian O,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00A must see when you are in Rome! Be prepared to do a lot of walking and climb some steep steps, so worth it...what an incredible experience.
Well worth it
Victoria G,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience Carmelo made it fun and informative and cared enough to let us take pictures It was worth every penny to skip the lines and walk right in It was a hot day and his party was older and he knew enough to have us take the lift which that alone I would of paid for Carmelo gave us a great memory and then showed us a great place To eat at Was a great day and memory. Kudos
A Rome must do tour
Jill K,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Julia was our guide and she was beyond fabulous! She provided so much information, facts, and insight. She kept our interest throughout the entire tour and we were sad when it ended; I could have listened to her share info about the Colosseum, Forum, surrounding area, and Rome and its history in general for hours and hours. This was a bucket list tour for my husband, the Colosseum and underground tour; I thought I was along for the ride and I think I liked it as much as he did. Communication was great, meet up location was easy to find without getting caught in the chaos right outside the Colosseum. GREAT, GREAT, GREAT GUIDE AND TOUR! Would highly recommend.
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