Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum: Small Group Exclusive Tour
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3 hours
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Explore the Colosseum's underground and Roman Forum with an expert guide in a small group of max 6 people. Enjoy tickets for an exclusive experience.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid passport or photo ID document is required on the day of the tour for the entrance at the Colosseum
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.
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.
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Colosseum
Visiting the Colosseum is a common thing to do while in Rome, but with us, we will bring you to special access areas that not everyone has the privilege of seeing, include the Colosseum underground and the Colosseum Arena floor. Descend into the depths of the Colosseum Underground, where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fuelled emotions of the famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly requested tours. You'll then proceed to walk onto the exclusive access area of the Colosseum Arena Floor. Here, you'll be explained further of the going on during the peak years of the amphitheatre, how the Roman Emperors used to act and where they used to sit. You will then get a taste of how the view was for the luckier spectators from the 1st tier.
Roman Forum
Walk a short distance to the entrance of the Roman Forum and discover the ruins of the political center of Ancient Rome. Your private tour guide will help you understand how this place looked in its heyday and explain the beautiful ruins that remain to this day. Among the many places of interest within the forum is the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
What‘s Included
Colosseum, Colosseum Arena, Colosseum Underground, Roman Forum Entrance Fees
Blue Badge Certified Guide
Small-Group Tour (max. 6 people)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum entrance fees with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
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Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum: Exclusive Small Group Tour
Reviews
227 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eyes of Rome - Gianluca Pica - guided tour- Colosseum
Michelle W,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Our tour was a fantastic experience and we enjoyed it immensely. Would recommend totally. *****
Miss opportunity
Sandra D,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Basically, the only thing they need to know is where to find you at the beginning. There were so many people I searched for over a half an hour and could not find you. I do understand that the underground tour is fantastic and I’m sorry I had to miss it. I did not have Wi-Fi to receive your phone call. I have done many tours and never had a problem before.
Perfect duration and our...
Amelia H,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect duration and our guide was a delight. She shared great information and kept us all very entertained!
The World’s 1st Largest Arena
Gary D,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The architectural designs of the Forum and coliseum were impressive. The ingenuity, design elements, and grand scale of the coliseum was breathtaking. It was a marvel of its time and we can learn something from the drain system developed from that time period. Our guide was knowledgeable, encouraged questions, and even assisted with capturing those crucial moments in photography. A guide is the best way to tour this relic and gain knowledge and insights. You will learn more during this experience than what is taught in the classroom.
It was a great tour. The...
MaryKay M,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. We were late getting to the meeting place. We were able to contact the tour operator by phone, and the guide waited for us patiently. She was also good about taking group photos for us. We really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!
The Colosseum and the Forum
Amwshannon,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was interesting, informative and well organized. We loved Michela—her expertise in archaeology and history made this tour perfect. Our group was small and the perfect way to see the Colosseum. I highly recommend!
Elisa is amazing tour...
Anonymous,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elisa is amazing tour guide!!! She took good care of everybody and explained everything very well from start to finish with patience. I highly recommend this tour and the tour guide Elisa!!!
Wonderful! You leave...
Tracy B,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful! You leave with a real sense of what it was like to be entertained in the Colosseum. The Forum is where the real stuff happens, so understanding the power struggles is a real eye opener
Amazing Colosseum and underground tour, don't miss it!
Kelly P,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The underground experience is totally worth it! It is limited to how many people can be down there at once so this sells out fast! Our guide Katie was unbelievably knowledgeable, funny, kept great pace, and one of the best guides we have ever had! I have been to colosseum before but my family had not and we all give this tour 10 out of 10! If you are going to splurge on one tour, this is it for your family!
Luigi was a wonderful...
jennifer K,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Luigi was a wonderful tour guide. Full of information, he really brought the coliseum to life with his enthusiasm
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