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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the Colosseum Underground on this walking tour of the Ancient City. Learn the rich history of the monument with a fun and knowledgeable guide. The tour will descend to the Underground of the Colosseum and explore the various tunnels and chambers. Gladiators used these tunnels to enter the arena from their training area in the Ludus Magnus. Exotic and dangerous animals were kept in underground chambers and would be released onto the arena floor to surprise the gladiators in the middle of battle.
Explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum and be sure to enjoy the breathtaking views of the Ancient City from the 2nd floor balcony.
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
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.
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.
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Professional tour guide and headsets
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Private transportation
Colosseum
Get Exclusive priority access to the restricted underground level of the Colosseum! Don’t miss out on this small group, skip the line entry, with an official guide. You’ll experience the Colosseum at its finest.
Foro Romano
Follow in the footsteps of the ancient Romans as your guide leads your through the Roman Forum. Visit the Temple of Julius Caesar and walk among the broken columns as you guide describes the glory of the Roman Empire. You will get an up-close view of the Arch of Titus as well as the House of the Vestal Virgins.
Small group: Max 7 people
249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Christina Y,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
Magda was amazing and so knowledgeable. She got us in and out of the crowds and knew the best place for photos.
Janet M,
Sep 29, 2024
- Viator
Humi was a good guide. Lots of interesting facts and history shared. Good pace. Wished we could have had the underground part of the tour but it was changed. Viatour handled it well though with a partial refund. Worth going in a tour group even if just to skip the lines.
Ronda E,
Jul 6, 2024
- Viator
The underground tour was excellent and we had an exceptional tour guide who was very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
Diane K,
Apr 22, 2024
- Viator
Magda was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and a good storyteller. Unfortunately, her audio transmitter ran out of battery in the middle of the tour and we lost out on the excellent information she was trying to provide. Hence the 4-star rating . Recommend that all participants check their battery level before leaving on the tour. That was disappointing. Otherwise, the tour was excellent.
Jennifer E,
Apr 6, 2024
- Viator
Went to the destination meeting place 1/2 hr before required. Was informed our trip time was changed from 10:30am to 2:25 pm . Had not been informed via call or text of this change. Local guide service said to contact company for refund which was due to not our fault. Refund was refused by the company!!! Very disappointed as we scheduled this many months before our trip and now we are out the money!!! Do not use this company!!!
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