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Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “The Ultimate Italy” t-shirts.

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.

Purchasing the guided tour, you are acknowledging and consenting that the Colosseum Underground admission fee is 24 € for adults, along with a 2 € booking fee, and free entry for children under 18. The remaining amount covers professional licensed tour guide along with other services, headsets, booking fees, and tour amenities. The tour operator provides transparency and is looking to ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, enabling you to fully appreciate the value of the guided tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

1

Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “The Ultimate Italy” t-shirts.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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

Options

8 People Max English Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.50

70 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Informative underground tour

    Louise H,Mar 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Staff very supportive during lead up to event and to accommodate changes to our booking. Carmelo was a great guide giving just the right amount of information to make the tour interesting. Choosing the underground option was really worth it - expensive but felt exclusive.

  • Late tour guide

    Beatriz G,Feb 24, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    2.00

    They overbooked and pushed our tour forward an hour. The tour guide was late and the radio earphones were too staticky to hear. We did not use and could not hear the guide. We were unable to enjoy the Palestine hill because everything was pushed up. No need to use this sight, there are tour guides ready to book a tour on sight. Would not recommend to orebook

  • Go underground!

    Ola S,Feb 23, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Nice small group and the underground tour absolutely worth it. Plus for the access on your own to Palatine Hill and Forum Romanum after the tour.

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  • Wooow!! What an amazing...

    Ffion T,Feb 21, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wooow!! What an amazing tour! Simona was the wealth knowledge providing us with so much amazing facts during the tour, we had 2 teenagers in our party; Simona kept them engaged and interested. Well organised, also provided us with tips of areas to visit and eat during our stay in Rome! Highly recommend this tour it definitely is a must if your visiting the Colloseum!!

  • This tour was fantastic!...

    Chelsea M,Feb 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour was fantastic! Our guide, Simone, was super knowledgeable, friendly and energetic. Would highly recommend!

  • A nice tour in...

    Cherilyn K,Feb 15, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A nice tour of this special wonder of the world! Fine guide, who despite the fact that the employee of the Colosseum, took the time to explain the work of the Romans!

  • Underground Was Fun

    Hilary H,Feb 11, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was raining the whole time, but still worth it! The underground part was incredible and our guide was super knowledgable.

  • Our guide was Carmelo and...

    Jay S,Feb 3, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was Carmelo and he was very informative, a fantastic guide. The underground section is a must do. So much more to see below the floor level, and to stand on the floor level and to look up was amazing. Small group setting was also a bonus for Q&A.

  • Excellent tour!

    Peter B,Jan 28, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Loved the digital addition to the tour that was added recently while on the underground portion of the tour. We also saw the arena and first floor levels.

  • Highly recommend this...

    Jason R,Jan 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Highly recommend this tour. From the initial check in point to the actual tour guide everything was professional, informative and easy to follow. Would definitely use this company again.

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