Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour
Description
Join our Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour to visit the Hypogeum and Arena levels of Rome's iconic monument via restricted, limited access. Explore the subterranean tunnels where gladiators prepared for combat and discover the complex system of corridors, hidden trap doors, and chambers used to house exotic animals. Continue to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to learn about the engineering genius behind this extraordinary structure. Following the Colosseum, you will visit the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide. As one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, these ruins serve as a lasting testament to a civilization that ruled for centuries and whose legacy remains unparalleled.
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Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainments organized in ancient times. Descend to the Underground and discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Descend to the underground, find the original structure from 5th century A.D., and explore all the tunnels and rooms where gladiators were preparing to face the fight. Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions.
The Palatine Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome, where archaeologists found settlements from the 9th century BC. Over time, the Palatine Hill became the most important of the seven Hills, where the Roman Emperors built their Imperial Palaces.
You will finish this amazing experience with a visit to the Roman Forum, one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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.
- Traveler's who fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport at the entrance, or the name on their ID card does not match the name on their booking, will be refused entry to the Colosseum.
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on availability
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- This activity is not recommended for people with motor lag
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Reviews(15)
We had a great time with our tour. Highly recommend!! Our guide was very knowledgeable. It is a must see when in Rome!
Thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your Colosseum Underground and Arena Private Tour. Exploring these exclusive areas is a truly unique experience, and we're delighted that your guide's knowledge helped bring the history of Ancient Rome to life. Thank you for your recommendation. We agree—the Colosseum is a must-see when visiting Rome! We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience soon. Best regards, The Tour in the City Team
The tour was great! Our guide was very friendly, outgoing, and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that your guide made such a positive impression. Our team takes great pride in providing friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable guides, so it's always rewarding to receive feedback like yours. Thank you for choosing us for your Colosseum experience. We hope to welcome you back to Rome again soon! Best regards, The Tour in the City Team
This was an amazing tour. Marta was very knowledgeble and had answers for all our questions. I strongly recommend this tour. Make sure you have comfortable shoes and a water bottle. There are several water fountains throughout and you'll want to stay hydrated.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the Underground section especially informative. Marta will be thrilled to know that her knowledge and passion helped make your experience memorable. She always strives to provide detailed explanations and answer every question, so your kind words mean a lot. Thank you as well for sharing the helpful tip about comfortable shoes and staying hydrated during the visit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rome for another unforgettable experience. Kind regards, TOUR IN THE CITY Team
Evis was very intelligent and informative. She was easy to follow and understand, and she was excited about what she was telling us! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Colosseum Underground and Arena Private Tour. Evis is truly passionate about Roman history, and she always strives to make every visit both engaging and memorable. We will be delighted to share your kind words with her. Knowing that her enthusiasm, knowledge, and clear explanations enhanced your experience will mean a great deal to her. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing to explore Ancient Rome with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience in the future. Kind regards, The Team
This was the most amazing and extensive personalized tour I’ve ever been on. Our guide, Eva, was exceptional. She regaled us with historical and cultural commentary for over three hours straight. Her excitement about the site and history was contagious! This was a perfect tour for anyone who wants an intimate and in depth experience!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are truly delighted to hear that this was one of the most amazing and personalized tours you’ve ever experienced. Providing an in-depth and intimate visit to such an iconic site is exactly what we strive for. Eva will be thrilled to read your kind words. Her passion for history and her enthusiasm for sharing it with guests are what make her tours so special — and we’re so glad her energy and knowledge made the experience unforgettable for you. Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another exclusive experience in the future!
This was an incredible tour to see the Colosseum. Daniel our guide was amazing and our tour was just the five of us which was perfect because we had a lot more ability to have discussions and ask questions and delve deeper. Daniel has a vast knowledge and was eager to share it. Doing this tour gave us access to other parts of the Colosseum that you wouldn’t normally be able to go to without a guide. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone going to the Colosseum especially if you wanted to do the underground!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience at the Colosseum with Daniel. His passion and knowledge truly bring history to life, and we’re glad you enjoyed the intimate setting of a small private group. The underground and arena are indeed special areas, and it makes us very happy to know that visiting them with our guide made your tour even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable Roman experience! Warm regards, Tour in the City
Very informative tour with Alessandra, our guide, very interesting. The visit to the underground is definitely worthwhile, as well as the skip-the-line ticket. We enjoyed going through the gladiatorial gate to access the arena and climb to the first level to get the view of the city dwellers of the time. The visit to Mount Palatine and the Forum are also very interesting, it is very hot! It is a visit full of history that I recommend!
Merci infiniment pour votre message si enthousiaste ! Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié votre visite en compagnie d’Alessandra — c’est une guide passionnée et nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos compliments. La découverte des souterrains, l’entrée par la porte des gladiateurs et la vue depuis le premier niveau du Colisée offrent en effet une immersion unique dans l’histoire romaine, et nous sommes heureux que cela vous ait plu. Vous avez bien fait de profiter aussi du Palatin et du Forum, malgré la chaleur ! Merci encore pour votre recommandation, cela compte beaucoup pour nous. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’un futur séjour à Rome !
Absolutely amazing! We ended up in a private tour after having to reschedule something due to our own error and we are so happy that we did. Marie Grazie, our guide, was a true gem and able to guide us through a busy Colosseum seamlessly. She was quick to anticipate issues and prevented them from affecting our enjoyment. Her historical knowledge base was impressive. Overall the underground tour was very cool and worth the extra expense. But having the private tour with such an amazing guide was the best part. She showed us parts we hadn’t noticed and other tourists just walked by. She spoke about seeing this site as a child- and has very interesting stories to tell. Loved the tour!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your rescheduled tour turned into such a memorable experience. Marie Grazie is indeed a gem, and we’re so glad she was able to make your visit to the Colosseum both seamless and special. Her passion for the site and deep historical knowledge really bring the tour to life—especially when shared through her personal stories. We’re delighted that you found the underground tour worthwhile and that the private format gave you the chance to explore hidden details others may have missed. We hope to welcome you back for more discoveries in the future!
An absolute fantastic tour. We were the only ones with our guide. You spend a little more but I feel like we really got our money and time’s worth. Very exclusive tour.
That's fantastic to hear! It sounds like you had a truly special and personalized experience. It's wonderful that you felt the exclusivity of the tour was well worth the investment of your time and money. Enjoy the rest of your time in Rome!
Was very nice however the tour that visitor arranged they another tour company moved the 11:30 time frame to 10:45 am and even though we arrived by 11:15 the tour guide had us literally RUNNING thru Rome …. Had my children been younger this would not have been possible! We ran and ran chasing out tour guide to get into the colleseum and then the tour guide insisted we were notified via email however reception aboard takes time even though we had cellular service and it seems that the tour company was determined to blame us rather then adhere to the assigned time so for this I caution you to arrive 40 minutes early because they leave on their own time frame! Otherwise was a wonderful inside private experience!
Hi! Thanks so much for your kind words about the inside experience. However, it sounds like there was a significant issue with the tour arrangements made by another company. Could you please clarify which tour company organized the 10:45 am departure? This feedback is important for us to understand what happened.
