Undergrounds Areas Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Tour
- 3 hours
- Skip the line
- Free cancellation up to 72h before
- 2 languages
Highlights
Go beyond the usual Colosseum visit on a small-group guided tour with access to the Arena Floor and Underground passages—areas typically closed to most visitors. Stand where gladiators once fought on the Arena Floor, then venture into the Colosseum’s Underground passages to discover the spaces where gladiators and animals were prepared for the spectacles above. Your expert guide will bring ancient Rome to life with fascinating stories of gladiators, emperors, and the dramatic events that took place inside the amphitheater. With exclusive access, expert storytelling, and a small-group setting, this tour offers a deeper look at one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks—ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors.
Inclusions
What's included
- In person tour guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2.88 per person)
- Entrance to the Colosseum with Arena and Undergrounds (valued at €24 per person)
- Headsets
- Entrance to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
What's not
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Main attraction of the tour: Undergrounds, Arena floor, 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum
Roman Forum: the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julius Caesar.
Palatine Hill: Here you can find emperors' houses and a beautiful view on the city.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica, in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Journey Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 21% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1335 of 8352.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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