Colosseum Underground Tour: Private Exploration of Gladiator Arena and Historical Landmarks
4.9
50 Ratings
Rome
Embark on a private 3-hour tour of the Colosseum and its underground section. Experience the thrill of a Roman gladiator and explore the historical landmarks of the Roman Forum. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Colosseum - While a trip to the Colosseum is a typical activity for those in Rome, our tour offers exclusive access to areas not commonly available to the public, such as the Colosseum underground and the Colosseum Arena floor.
Explore the Colosseum Underground, the area where gladiators, captives, and wild beasts were once readied for the life-or-death battles in the arena. Experience the intense atmosphere of the historic contests. This is a unique chance to be part of one of Rome’s most sought-after tours. For this segment, you and your personal guide will be part of a select group led by an official guide of the Undergrounds.
Next, you will step onto the Colosseum Arena Floor, an area with restricted access. Here, you’ll learn more about the events that took place during the amphitheater’s golden age, the behavior of the Roman Emperors, and their preferred seating areas. Experience the perspective of the more fortunate spectators from the first tier.
- Roman Forum - A brief stroll takes you to the Roman Forum, the hub of political life in ancient Rome. With the assistance of your private guide, envision the grandeur of the past and delve into the significance of the remaining ruins. Notable sites within the forum include the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
- Piazza del Colosseo - Your path to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum will take you through this historic square. The view you encounter is virtually unchanged from what the Romans would have seen centuries ago.
- Arch of Constantine - Take in the sight of Rome’s most significant Triumphal Arch, erected in honor of the renowned Emperor Constantine.
The Arch marks a pivotal moment in Roman history and art, symbolizing the transition from the pagan Roman Empire to the rise of Christianity.
What's Included
- Reservation fees included
- Private Walking Tour
- Exclusive underground access in a small group with Internal Colosseum Guide
- Palatine Hill visit and drop off service with Luxury Version
- Skip-the-line entry tickets
- Tour with Professional Licensed Blue Badge Guide
- Hotel pickup in a sanitized vehicle (for centrally located hotels within Aurelian Walls)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
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.
- 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
- During the Underground part of the tour only, you will join a small group in English or Italian led by the official Undergrounds guide
- 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.
- 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
Location
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nami_b
May 4, 2024
Marco and the colosseum - Marco was our tour guide and he was AMAZING!!! Marco knows so much and is passionate about the history of his city. He explained everything very well and was a delight to just talk to. I wish he could be my guide for all my tours.
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Preston_m
May 1, 2024
Luigi incredible Guide - Luigi our tour guide absolutely brought the Colosseum and the Forum to life and made it very very very special. While every moment and each experience from the underground to the lifts to the gladiators to the senators and senate and the triumphant arches there was very special, he made every moment that much more special. Most incredible Guide we’ve ever had.
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Janice_c
Apr 14, 2024
Maria, out tour guide was... - Maria, out tour guide was fantastic. She knew everything about the Colosseum and Rome. She was so excited about all the history that she made us excited. She even showed us the forum which was not in the tour package. It was so fun!!
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101spider101
Jan 9, 2024
I learned - Maria was very knowledgeable and explained everything in Great detail. I would highly recommend her.
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Matthew_w
Nov 13, 2023
A must do - This tour was worth every penny. If you know nothing about roman culture or the colosseum this is the tour for you. I had a crash course in history completed by a true professional.
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David_n
Nov 10, 2023
Highly Recommended - This was definitely worth the money. Had an awesome time seeing some hidden areas of the Coliseum as well as an extensive tour of the Roman Forum. If you could get Azzurra then I think you’ve hit the jackpot. She was the best and took great care of us.
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Jasmin_w
Oct 15, 2023
Great tour guide with kids - Katie was an incredible guide with so much knowledge of everything we encountered. The black van was very nice for traveling. We booked for Sunday and unfortunately the coliseum overbooked the underground portion (due to an issue with bots) so they quickly accommodated us by changing our activity to Tuesday. Thankful it all worked out because underground is a really cool viewpoint. No upper tier viewing available since COVID due to renovations.
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Hdavid_v
Oct 15, 2023
Luigi was the Best! - Luigi was the perfect tour guide. Being an archaeologist and having dug in the area provided great insight. His enthusiasm added to joy of the tour, really making it come to life. Super friendly and accommodating, would definitely recommend. Though it is expensive, worth it!
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Q1637dhjonathanm
Aug 19, 2023
A wonderful experience - Eyes of Rome was recommended by our hotel, and we were not disappointed. Hotel transfer was on-time, friendly and comfortable. Our guide Rosalba was extremely knowledgable and engaging, and really understood how to pace the visit - not too rushed and not too slow. She provided a lot of interesting insights that were not covered by the guidebooks. Highly recommend the underground package - extremely few visitors at a time are allowed into the underground area (our group was less then 15) - you feel like your exploring the ruins alone, and frankly its the most interesting aspect of the coloseum - absolutely worth the extra money.
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Mohammed_a
Apr 16, 2024
Retelling the story of ancient Rome! - We enjoyed our tour with Ms Laura, the archaeologist. She was knowledgable and told us alot about the area and the architects. The Arena underground and the Forum was new experience for us, however we did not have the time to visit the Palatine Hill (which we paid for).
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