Rome: Colosseum Underground & Ancient Tour

Explore the Colosseum’s underground, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Uncover ancient secrets, engineering marvels, and tales of struggle on this guided tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Visit Rome’s most iconic monument, the Colosseum, and step back in time as you enter through the Gladiators’ gate. Our official professional guides will share incredible and astonishing stories of gladiator fights, naval battles, and much more. Learn about its construction secrets and admire the ingenious techniques used by Roman architects. But remember, this place holds stories of a darker time – tales of struggle, torture, and sacrifice.
  • Palatine Hill - Immerse yourself in ancient history while exploring the grounds of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
  • Roman Forum - Marvel at the heart of Ancient Rome! The Forum was one of the most important places in the ancient world, where public and social life thrived. Originally conceived for commercial purposes, over the centuries, the Forum became a battleground for political power, marked by intense battles fought through artworks and public buildings, especially during the Republican Age. Discover and learn about all this and more during an enjoyable yet informative walk with our guides.
What's Included
  • Colosseum Arena and Underground guided tour
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour
  • Exclusive small group
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Drink
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

After meeting your guide at the meeting point, the group will make their way to the Palatine Hill and roman Forum. Dive into the heart of ancient Rome, where history comes alive amidst stunning ruins and breathtaking views.

Next, visit the stunning Colosseum, where you’ll hear insights into this remarkable arena, the pride of the Roman Empire.

Learn about its construction secrets and admire the smart techniques Roman architects used. But remember, this place holds stories of a darker time – tales of struggle, torture and sacrifice.

But the journey continues beyond the surface. Descend into the chilling depths of the hypogeum, the underground network where the real action happened. Discover the clever machinery and hidden passages that brought gladiators and animals into the arena. It’s a rare chance to see behind the scenes and appreciate the genius of Ancient Roman engineering.

  • We recommend wearing breathable fabrics and comfortable shoes. Consider wearing sun protection and rain gear based on the season.
  • It is imperative to bring your official ID. Failure to do so may result in denial of entry. Please ensure that minors and adults are indicated correctly.
  • Certain items are prohibited inside the monument for security reasons. This includes weapons, glass, sharp objects, food, or alcoholic drinks.
  • Late arrivals to the meeting point are not guaranteed participation in the activity.
  • The names provided during the reservation process cannot be changed.
  • This activity will proceed regardless of weather conditions.
  • The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum
  • Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Location
Via della Polveriera, 8
Via della Polveriera
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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378joeld
Sep 2, 2024
Amazing tour of the colosseum. Essential to see the underground. - Selenia was amazing, very knowledgeable and keen to make you feel welcome and leave you feeling informed and educated.
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Christine_h
Aug 2, 2024
Worth the price! - Very unique trip to the colosseum. Special access to the underground, skipped lines, etc. our guide Daniel V. Spoke very good English and was able to tell us all about what we were seeing, etc. highly recommend and if you can get Daniel V. Even better!
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Yousrah533
Aug 19, 2023
Amazing experience - The most professional agency in Rome! 1000% recommended!!! I had all of my tours with them and they were all the best.
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217fran_oisb
May 27, 2023
Amazing - Giuseppe excellent 7/5, cultured, well behaved, and funny guide. Made our Day. I highy recommand. :)
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Naledi82
Oct 7, 2022
Lumi is the best ;) - Had the best tour ever with Lumi. She is a juwel! She made it fun, interesting and made sure everyone was alright. Almost always found a shady and quiet spot to tell funny stories about the history of the place. Loved her sarcasm & irony. She is a history teacher, the kids must adore her and never ever be bored. I'd go on any tour with Lumi.
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Ljgreer
Oct 4, 2022
Outstanding tour by Lumi! - The underground aspect was essential in understanding the colosseum. Our tour guide, Lumi, was exceptional!! I learned so much and Lumi was very entertaining and went above and beyond to assist us.
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Doubledoc11
Sep 28, 2022
Underground Colusseum Tour was amazing! - We had a great time visiting the underground colosseum and Roman Forum with Lumi our tour guide who was very informative and funny. She kept the attention of our 13 year old twins who usually get bored with tours and in fact they said this tour was the highlight of our family trip! Lumi was nice enough to let us spend a few extra minutes visiting the Arch depicting Roman victory against Persians in the Forum, even though it wasn’t part of her tour agenda. We loved the tour and would book again , and we would never dare call her Mussolumi! ;)
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Jessibilha
Sep 16, 2022
Alba is the best! - We had Alba as a tour guide. I can’t recommend her enough. She is an archeologist and could answer any questions we had. The time went by so fast because she engaged us in history and made us go back in time.
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Pamela_l
Jun 13, 2024
Awesome Underground - Excellent tour just hard to understand the guide I missed a lot, he was great but the English was not clear and the audio not great.
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Brunobella1
Feb 10, 2023
Poor decision making of tour company - Not happy with the place that gave the tour. We arrived at the coliseum 40 minutes before we were supposed to be there. However we had some difficulty finding the the tour start sight. Finally a nice Italian information guide found the starting spot. He called the place and told them that we were on our way. We arrived 12 minutes before the scheduled time to start the tour and we were told that we were to late to join them! So long story short. We were scheduled for the next available tour. However it wasn’t near what we paid for! The difference was refunded. During our wait for the following tour we watched several people show up just before scheduled time and they were allowed to go on there tour. Having flown across the pacific to see this tour. It was a total let down. The new tour guide was pleasant and very helpful. However I can not recommend using this tour guides company
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