Private Tour
Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 10 minutes
Mobile ticket
Relax as you experience the world's most iconic amphitheater on this Colosseum Underground private tour. You'll enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you hear the secrets of Ancient Rome. Enjoy touring to the Roman Forum and the restricted-access Colosseum Underground and Arena.
Join your private guide for a tour of the Roman Forum's evocative ruins, and hear the tales of power and betrayal; here, Julius Caesar was assassinated. From the Palatine Hill, enjoy a spectacular view of Rome, as you tour the former palaces of Ancient Rome's Emperors.
Continue to the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor like you are a gladiator, before descending to Rome's underworld. In the Colosseum Underground, discover how the men and wild animals prepared for the brutal gladiatorial games. Your expert guide knows everything there is to know about the brutal blood sports the Ancient Romans loved. Get close to Ancient history on this Colosseum Underground private tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
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.
A maximum of 6 people per booking
If it rains heavily the Colosseum may close the Underground Section without notice. in this case your guide will further explore other sections of the Colosseum and archaeological site.
Please note that sprays are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
NB: We will be able to confirm the underground section one month prior to the tour. In the event we are unable to secure tickets to the underground section we will offer a special entrance to the Tiberian House in the Forum.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Full tour from an expert guide
Language: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese.
Entrance Fee
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and return
Food and drink
What To Expect
Foro Romano
Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.
Palatine Hill
Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.
Options
Private Colosseum Underground
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes: Unless you have requested a customized pick-up, please be at the meeting point a few minutes before the start. Thank you!
Areas Visited: Colosseum Underground, Colosseum Arena, 1st and 2nd Level, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Important notes: Explore Roman Forum & Palatine with your private guide (inside the Colosseums we are required to join another group)
Reviews
46 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional private tour guide experience
Companion382608,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elisa provided an exceptional amount of insight and knowledge throughout the Colosseum underground, Forum, and Palatine. She brought to life everything that we saw. Her recommendation for other sights to visit turned out to be a highlight of our time in Rome.
Coliseum/Palatine/Forum..
jetfumes,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great exp.! Our guide, Stephanie, was very knowledgeable and definitely knew her way around all the areas. Was well worth the extra money for the private tour to skip the LONG lines.
As good as it gets!
Matthew F,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was as close to the perfect tour as you could get. It was absolutely worth every cent. Being able to do the underground of the Colosseum was the most wonderful experience. The tour was made so incredible by our guide Elisa. She bought all the sites to life, and being an archeologist who had actually worked in the forum, she was able to share so many insights in each and every stop of the tour. She was so passionate and made the day even more special for us. All the extra little stops you get to make with this tour, as well as the skip the line access everywhere, makes it a no brainer to do. Just book it, you will be so happy you did! Thank you so much Elisa for a truely wonderful day!
Private touring for four days with Elisa
bertieNewYork,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just returned from our four day trip to Rome with our two grandchildren ages 12 and 15. Every activity was meticulously curated by Elisa and specifically tailored to the grandchildren. The Colosseum tour was extra special as Elisa was able to get tickets to the underground workings of the Colosseum. Our Sistine Chapel tour was outstanding. Visiting an art restoration studio and a private tour of the catacombs were truly memorable. Every guide and driver were knowledgeable and professional and interacted beautifully with the children. I highly recommend this wonderful luxury tour company.
A remarkable day
Julianne M,
Jun 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The underground of the Colosseum has to be seen to be believed. The technology and architecture of the time is amazing. To see the pits the tunnels the lifts and the cages is a memory I will always treasure. The forum was spectacular the remains and the stories told by our guide were brilliant. I would highly recommend to anyone. Fantastic time and day out.
Marta was amazing!
Mary S,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was me, my husband, and our two daughters (10 and 17), and we had such a great time. Marta was a fantastic storyteller—engaging, knowledgeable, and thoughtful throughout. She was mindful of the heat, making sure we stayed in the shade and took water breaks often. She connected well with both our younger and older daughter and made the experience enjoyable for all of us. Marta was kind, authentic, and truly made the tour special!
So neat!
anna s,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do! It was so worth it! Front of every line, getting to see the underground area and relics in the Forum! Tour guide was so knowledgeable. It was wonderful!!
Toured the Colosseum and the Forum with an Archeologist
Jennifer H,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Elisa was an outstanding guide. She is an actual archeologist that has worked on the Forum grounds. She is extremely informed on the history of Rome, Palantine Hill and the Colosseum. She was able to secure tickets for going through the underground of the Colosseum, which was fascinating. We could talk to her all day and love it. I highly recommend requesting her and doing a private tour. Absolutely worth it!
Once in a lifetime tour! Best Colosseum tour ever!
Tracy J,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Once in a lifetime experience! Alicia was amazing! She is an archeologist and knew so much it was unreal! The tour was beyond what we expected and the detail and history and walking through the underground is really breathtaking! Do this!!
Amazingly experienced and knowledgeable guide
HankD9,
Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I honestly felt privileged to take this tour with professional archaeologist, Elisa. She spoke from both deep background knowledge and personal experience. I will always remember standing at the exact spot in which she personally found and helped excavate specific items. Every question we asked, she answered with a seemingly limitless deeper well of knowledge.
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