Private Tour

Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the Colosseum and surrounding area on this 3-hour private tour. Experience the emotion of a Roman gladiator as you descend with your private guide below the Colosseum, to the Underground section, where gladiators, prisoners and wild animals prepared to face their fate in the arena above.

Continue discovering the Flavian Amphitheatre by walking through the galleries and imagine yourself as one of the 80.000 spectators watching the games.

Your visit will continue at the Roman Forum, beating heart of the Eternal City.

Walk along the Via Sacra and admire the ruins of temples and ancient palaces.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair

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 be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed

Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall

Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.

To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)

Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected)

Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)

Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Food and drinks

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 ons 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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Foro Romano

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.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Options

Classic Version

Colosseum & Underground: 3-hour Colosseum tour with Arena and Hypogeum (Underground) including hotel pickup (within Aurelian Walls)
Pickup included

Luxury Version

Luxury version includes: : Colosseum Arena, Underground + Extra 30 minutes to explore Palatine hill and drop-off
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

87 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great, Informative Tour
Eric T,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I forgot our guide’s name, but she was amazing and had tons of information. Seeing the Colosseum and Forum is spectacular on its own. However, you learn so much more when you have a great guide who can provide in depth information. Our private tour was fantastic for our family which includes our girls (17, 14, and 11). Despite being extremely tired from an early morning flight, our guide was extremely kind, and she was able to keep everyone entertained and eager to hear more information. The only issue we ran into, was that the tour did not provide a ride back to our hotel. We didn’t see this in the original posting, but later saw it in an email the day before the tour. Our guide was helpful with providing the best info to get back to our hotel. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants more than just surface level information.
Great way to see a...
Amanda S,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great way to see a different part of the iconic Colosseum. Not crowded and much cooler than up top. Also learned and saw a lot on the Palentine Hill. Enjoyed it and would recommend.
Very good.
Marcia H,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The underground Colosseum experience was a once in a lifetime epic experience that should not be missed.
Marina was outstanding!...
Krista O,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Marina was outstanding! The communication before, during was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and kind to our needs. She was our last tour in Rome and wouldn’t have imagined anyone else! 10/10!
See it all, and skip the line! Amazing!
Leslie R,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
What a way to see the Colosseum!!! We learned so much and went to every nook and cranny of the amphitheater. Our guide, Azurra, was so so so knowledgeable. She also gets you around the big groups without delay. Then, she took us all through the Pallantine Hill and Forum. This was the best tour we took in Rome. Also, the driver was right on time, and drove very safe in a beautiful car.