Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English
French
Spanish

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

Professional guide for Roman Forum

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Access to the Colosseum Underground

Headsets to hear your guide clearly

Gratuities

Transportation

What To Expect

1

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.

15 minutesAdmission Not Applicable
2

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.”

1 hourAdmission Included

Options

French Underground

Duration: 3 hours

Colosseum Arena-No Underground

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Spanish Underground

Duration: 3 hours

English Underground

Duration: 3 hours

Reviews

4.34

1,648 reviews

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  • Colosseum Tour with Carmelo

    William M,

    Jul 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    We travel a lot, and book many tours. Carmelo was our guide for this tour and by far he's one of the best I've experienced. Very personable, and looks out for everyone's interests, be that water breaks, shade if it's hot, the best photo places, everything. Highly recommend!!!

  • Highly recommend doing...

    Rob B,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Highly recommend doing this tour and getting to go through the underground and not just the floor level. Our tour guide Sohpian was extremely knowledgeable, giving us all the information in a personable way, and also able to answer any of the related questions we had. Kept us engaged the whole time

  • Great tour great guide.

    Jason B,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Christian was amazing!!! The experience was as advertised. Skipped all the waits and felt like we were VIP. The entire family was happy and I’m happy we decided to tour the basement.

  • Wonderful tour

    Salvatore C,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Daniella was an excellent guide who was informative, entertaining and passionate about her wonderfully historic city . Highly recommend this experience

  • Guided tour, Colosseum

    Austin N,

    Jul 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Carmelo did an excellent job! Carmelo went above and beyond and gave us local suggestions for dinner. Right on the money!

From EUR 62

4.34
1,648 reviews