Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
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1 hour 40 minutes
Mobile ticket
Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment, are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour!
The Colosseum is heavily visited for its famous tiered seating arrangements and the arena floor. Because of that, its underground level remains rarely explored. In this tour, you and your small group will have the occasion to travel down into the monument’s dungeons where gladiators awaited their frightful future and wild animals from the world’s most exotic regions were kept. As you visit these underground chambers, you will see the remains of what were once elevators, trap doors, and cages. Rest assured that our team of experts will be able to handle all of your questions about the ancient Roman Empire, and since this is a semi-private tour, each of our customers will benefit from more time and attention coming from our dedicated guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
Important: Please note that large bags, backpacks, and/or suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The Colosseum tour will last approximately 1.5 hour
Please be advised that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure
This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
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.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue
Entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your departure time. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded
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 time can differ by 30 minutes. Please confirm with your provider your tour time 1 week prior to your tour date.
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
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Professional, English speaking guide for the Colosseum
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Palatine Hill and Ancient Rome guided tour
What To Expect
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.
Colosseum
Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment, are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour! The Colosseum is heavily visited for its famous tiered seating arrangements and the arena floor. Because of that, its underground level remains rarely explored. In this tour, you and your small group will have the occasion to travel down into the monument’s dungeons, where gladiators awaited their frightful future and wild animals from the world’s most exotic regions were kept. As you visit these underground chambers, you will see the remains of what were once elevators, trap doors, and cages. Rest assured that our team of experts will be able to handle all of your questions about the ancient Roman Empire, and since this is a semi-private tour, each of our customers will benefit from more time and attention coming from our dedicated guide. While exploring the Colosseum underground, your guide will describe a typical scene in the preparations for a performance.
Options
8 People Max English Tour
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Colosseum was pretty...
Dominick G,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Colosseum was pretty packed but the guide tour was great. Daniella was great, explained everything to us, got us in quick and was super sweet. The underground was awesome and seeing how the Gladiators caught was amazing. Lot of fun with the group and guide. Well worth it with a guide, only way to go.
Best tour we’ve done....
Linda A,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour we’ve done. Small group is the only way to really enjoy everything. I highly recommend the underground tour.
Worth every penny!
Gemma G,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide, underground part seemed quite rushed but was glad we got to go and experience the rest of the colosseum afterwards. We found the tour with no problems and received an informed message with all the details of the meeting point. Our guide was super knowledgeable and took photos for us as we went round. Our ticket also included access to the Roman forum, but we unfortunately ran out of time for this. Loved every second of it!
How it all worked.
Pattie K,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A lot of walking but well worth it! We would define y do it again! Great knowledgeable tour guide. A great experience in all.
Amazing tour and perfect...
Jamie M,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour and perfect amount of time. Our tour guide was great and by far went above our expectations.
Excellent tour. Guide was...
Robert B,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Required a lot of walking including several sets of stairs.
Definitely recommend and request IVANO
David G,
Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00IVANO IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE IN ALL OF ROME! We have been on many tours and the above is true. He is calm, patient, articulate and has a love for his country and its rich history. He calmly assures all questions are covered and everyone understands the importance of each part of the Collisseum. Don’t miss out on the underground part of the coliseum, it was our second time and this added so much to the tour!
What an experience!
Lesley P,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was amazing! She was super knowledgeable. She clearly had been doing this for a long time. She knew all the staff and managed to get us to the front of every line. We really enjoyed our tour.
Amazing backstage look into the Colloseum
Robert B,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Teddy was very friendly and considerate. We valued his knowledge and the books he brought around. I would actually like to know the name of the books he was using. It was wonderful to skip the lines. And amazing to go into the underground and see the “backstage” of the Colosseum. Teddy was extremely knowledgeable. My family and I had an amazing experience.
Perfect amount of time and knowledge! Loved it!
susan s,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00George was informative, charming and overall great guide. Tour was perfect for anyone who in interested in the history and inner/workings of gladiator and Colosseum ! We loved it. It was a bit expensive but the perfect amount of time and info for us !! Highly recommend.
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