Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the Colosseum like never before by exploring the depths of its dungeons and underground level! With an expert guide and a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill as well, this tour is sure to be a completely unique experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
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.
• The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
• There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
• Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
• Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
• There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
• Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
• No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
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 itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
What To Expect
Colosseum
An amazing and breathtaking opportunity awaits on this Colosseum Underground Experience! Follow your licensed tour guide to explore what lies beneath the Colosseum floor. Get an up-close view and an in-depth knowledge of what was really going on during the many spectacles that took place on the Colosseum’s arena stage. Your guide will describe the intense gladiator battles that took place in front of the bloodthirsty crowd as well as detail the many uses of the Colosseum after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Roman Forum
The most ancient part of Rome awaits you in the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Explore the palaces of the emperors and follow in the footsteps of everyday citizens as your guide brings life to the ancient architecture that surrounds you. Learn of the legendary life of Julius Caesar as you pass by his altar before making your way to the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Options
Special Underground Access
What‘s Included
Professional tour guide with headsets and audio system
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access
Entrance to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Hotel pickup/dropoff
Food and beverages
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour for 7 people but 16 on the tour
Starkreality1,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We booked a tour for 7 people, yet were on one for 16!! Tour guide showed up 15mins late, another 5 mins sorting out ear pieces. We were then late for the underground and almost missed our alloted slot. Everything was very rushed at this point, some people with mobility issues left behind. On a positive the tour guide was pretty good and the colloseum is amazing. Someine needs to address many of the issues raised.
Rome Colleseum/Roman Forum
483dawnl,Jun 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I booked this tour about four month in advance because we only had two days in Rome before a cruise. We were scheduled for the 10;30 tour that would last about 3 hours. The night before I get a text message that they need to move us to 3:00 which really interferred with other plans. I rearranged the other activities so we wouldnt miss it. When I asked to please keep the 10:30 the receptionist was quite short saying its 3:00 or we needed to cancel. The guide was very informative and the Roman Forum and Colleseum were amazing but he didnt have patience for our group. Along with my family members there were probably 17 or more others in the group about 25 all together. He had little patience for any questions and he yelled a few times at the people in our group to keep up and stop asking questions. Everytime he yelled we all heard it on our earphones it was very unprofessional. The Forum was very busy that day and it was hard to keep up because other groups kept walking in front and he didnt wait for everyone to catch up. I loved the history of it all but wish they guide had more patience for the group he was showing around.
Great Rome experience
DavidF1304SM,May 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, the underground visit to the Colosseum was amazing. Amanda, our tour guide was great fun and very knowledgeable.
Colosseum underground tour.
nigelt980,Mar 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb tour. Vasco the guide provided great history of the areas and was friendly with a good amount of humour. He seemed to enjoy his work. The 3 hours of the tour flew by. Thanks, Nigel.
Not semi private - tour good nonetheless
Missfinedining78,Feb 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00BEWARE BOOKING SEMI PRIVATE - it isn’t! 26 people on our tour of underground colosseum. Guide was ok, but difficult to understand and our small tour it certainly was not. Offered a refund of the difference but nothing received.
Great Experience
Don H,Jan 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the spectacular views and history that our guide provided. The Colosseum is definitely a sight to see and experience. Everything was as advertised on this tour we really enjoyed both the main tour and the underground portion.
Great tour!
LGRomagnoli,Jan 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How can I get started? Everything was better than I expected! Rome is full of history and this tour gives us a deep dive into centuries of history! Walking through the underground of the Colosseum was exciting! Knowing that we were in the same place where the gladiators walked is simply incredible. Our guide, Humie, gave us all the information we wanted (and more!). I really recommend this tour!
Great experience!
Hannah R,Aug 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was a great tour guide! World of knowledge on Ancient Rome!! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the region.
Best Tour Ever
774whitneyf,Jul 31, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best Tour. Exceeded my expectations. Scott is knowledgeable and funny! Highly recommend! Underground Colosseum tour is worth it!
Silvia - the best
CAC1962,Jul 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour. We really appreciated Silvia’s energy knowledge and humour. The underground was a treat and informed the whole colosseum experience.
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