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Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

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Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the world's most visited monument in the most comfortable and complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor OR descend into the Underground section (depending on the option you select during booking). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.

Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins. Options available for small-group and private guided tours.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Please note that the tickets for this tour are nominative. We will register on them the names you have provided during checkout. Please make sure to provide the names of the people attending the tour as they appear on their passport.

You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable

Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed

The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first

The Belvedere is momentarily not part of this tour due to COVID-19 restrictions

A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes

Please note that the group will leave the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time in order to pass the security check

This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

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 be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Live expert guide

Sterilized earphones to hear clearly your guide

Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Dedicated entrance tickets and reservation fees

Full on-site assistance

Access to EITHER the Underground section OR the Arena floor /depends on option chosen during booking

The upper levels of the Colosseum are not part of this tour

Please note: The "Arena" options of this tour do not include access to the Underground section

What To Expect

1

Colosseum

Explore the world's most visited monument in the most complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders, either step on the Gladiators' Arena floor or descend into the exclusive Underground section (depending on the option selected). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the stage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome. Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheater.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included
2

Colosseum

After the first part of your tour, head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill for another 1-hour guided tour.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Options

English Semi-Private (MAX. 8)

Small-Group tour in English: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a small group of a maximum of 8 people.

French Private : UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in French: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

Spanish Private : UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in Spanish: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

German Group : UNDERGROUND

Group tour in German: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 20 people

German Private : UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in German: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

German Small Group: ARENA

NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in German with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people

Portuguese Small Group: ARENA

NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Portuguese with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people

Spanish Group : UNDERGROUND

Group tour in Spanish: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people

French Small Group : ARENA

NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in French with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people

Italian Private : UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in Italian: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

French Group: UNDERGROUND

Group Tour in French: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 20 people

Evening group-tour in English

Special Evening access: In this tour you will visit the undergrounds and Arena of the Colosseum during an evening opening.
Duration: 2 hours: This tour is split in 2 separate parts: 4:30pm Roman Forum tour (1 hr) + evening Colosseum tour (1 hr)
Split tour: First meet us for the 4:30pm Roman Forum tour (1 hr) then meet us again for the evening Colosseum tour (1 hr)

Spanish Small Group : ARENA

NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Spanish with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people

Portuguese Private UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in Portuguese: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

English Small Group : ARENA

NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in English with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 25 people

English Private : UNDERGROUND

Private Tour in English: This option is for a private 3-hour tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.

English Group : UNDERGROUND

Group tour in English: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people

Reviews

4.67

4,950 reviews

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  • We had Ting as our tour...

    Bailey M,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    We had Ting as our tour guide - she was great and funny! Always checking that everyone was following along. The tour was a bit long (understandable as there's a ton of history to be covered) but in hindsight may have just booked an option for just the colosseum.

  • No underground?

    Frankie J,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    The tour guild was very knowledgeable and provided a good experience, but I was very disappointed that the tour says underground/ OR arena and they didn’t give the option, we were told day of we were only going to the arena. They also changed my reservation time from 8:30 to 10:30am with less than a 24hr notice. Wouldn’t pay this much to not see the underground. A woman on the tour actually mentioned that she confirmed with Viator that it included the underground, and whenever she asked the tour guide she said that the company only has access to the arena.. We were both very unhappy.

  • Great experience and views and information

    Karan M,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Guide was very friendly and informative. Kept it light moving and fact based with some fun jokes and banter

  • Great communication and...

    Lana D,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great communication and wonderful guides. Really enjoyed this experience! Highly recommend, there is lots of walking!

  • Our guide was so...

    Julia K,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was so wonderful and knowledgeable! We did the early morning tour and beat many of the crowds. Definitely would recommend!

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