Colosseum Tour: Underground & Arena Access

Unlock the secrets of the Colosseum’s underground chambers and arena with expert guides. Relive ancient Rome’s history in this exclusive tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 10 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Join the expert guide at the specified meeting point.
    Receive a brief overview of the Colosseum’s history and importance.
  • Colosseum - Underground Chambers
    Delve into the exclusive underground area where gladiators and animals awaited their turn in the arena.
    Discover the ancient mechanisms and secret passageways.
    Uncover the…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of the Colosseum
  • Live Guide
  • Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valued at €24 per person)
  • Semi-Private Experience
  • Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!
  • Access to the Attic
Additional Information

One Tour, Two Perspectives.
Discover the Colosseum, the centerpiece of Ancient Rome, with the guidance of an expert.
The Arena Floor is central to this adventure. Stand on the gladiators’ platform and appreciate the remarkable view of the hypogeum from above, gaining insight into how the subterranean system fueled the ancient spectacles.
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Location
Via del Colosseo, 31
Via del Colosseo
our staff will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Roman Guides Panel.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Katiew833
Apr 16, 2026
An excellent tour. - This tour was excellent. The guide was really informative, and made it enjoyable for all ages.
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Eloahu
Apr 16, 2026
Great Tour! - What a great tour! Highly recommend this experience and our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We got hit with torrential reasons towards the end but he handled it as well as he could've, definitely memorable!
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Ashleygv4299gw
Apr 15, 2026
Awesome small group tour - I will absolutely recommend this tour to all my friends and family who visit. Our tour group was small, which we loved! Our tour guide was so incredibly knowledgeable and also hilarious. The underground portion of the tour was an absolute must do!!! Can’t recommend this company enough, others in our group had visited once before and booked with a different company - they said this tour was 10000% better and I can imagine why!
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Ericka_n
Apr 13, 2026
It was a great... - It was a great experience! A must do for the colosseum. The underground tour portion was the most interesting part of the entire tour. I recommend this company. They were prompt and were in constant contact with you up to the day of the event.
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Boardingpass311971
Apr 8, 2026
A guided tour tells you so much more - This was incredibly inciteful - amazing just how clever the Roman engineers were. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and explained so much. We have previously done an above ground self-guided tour. I recommend a guided tour to include the underground section to get a real appreciation of what was achieved and how it all worked. Truly amazing
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Brianbg179pb
Apr 2, 2026
10/10 experience! - Had a wonderful experience! Unfortunately we weren’t able to secure tickets to the underground due to it being Easter week but they still made it extremely memorable and were communicative about the mishap from the second it happened! I would 10/10 recommend this for anyone that wants to know more history about the Colloseum, gladiators and what happened at that historical site.
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Danielle_p
Apr 1, 2026
Great day! - Our guide was awesome. Super friendly, knowledgable, and fun to be around. We had a wonderful experience and would tour with them again.
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Lauriefuller
Mar 31, 2026
Great time at Colosseum - The Colosseum is an amazing place to visit - but the crowds can feel overwhelming so I am really glad we had a tour guide! I had thought I had signed up for the underground tour but in fact had signed up for the arena tour. Our tour guide was terrific and we enjoyed the visit to the colosseum -
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Therese_y
Mar 29, 2026
Phenomenal Colosseum Arena +Underground - We loved our small‑group Colosseum Arena and Underground tour. With only six of us, it felt intimate and immersive. Our guide, Eni, was exceptional—deeply knowledgeable, engaging, and able to bring the Colosseum’s history to life. His English was great and spent over 2.5 hours with us making every moment fascinating. This is a small family business, and the personal touch showed from the start. Communication beforehand from Eni’s wife was warm, clear, and incredibly helpful. The entire experience felt thoughtful, professional, and memorable. We left with a much deeper appreciation for the Colosseum. Highly recommend this tour.
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Joselynec2026
Mar 29, 2026
Amazing tour! - I had an absolutely amazing experience on this tour. Everything was incredibly well organized from start to finish, which made the entire day smooth and stress-free. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to see and learn so much without ever feeling rushed. What truly stood out was how knowledgeable and passionate the guide was. Every stop came with interesting insights, stories, and historical context that made the experience not only enjoyable but also deeply informative. It felt like we were getting a much richer understanding than we ever could on our own. Overall, this tour exceeded my expectations in every way. It was engaging, educational, and perfectly structured. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a well-organized and truly insightful experience.
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From $114
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 10 days before the start of your experience (local time).