Colosseum Underground Guided Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Meeting Point Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Colosseum with an official guide
02 Access the underground level and arena floor
03 Learn where gladiators waited before combat
04 See areas not available to regular ticket holders
05 Hear how Roman engineers built the monument
06 Discover reconstructions of ancient arena machinery
07 Includes admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Step inside the Colosseum with an official guide and explore beyond the standard visitor route on this immersive underground tour. Descend into the tunnels beneath the arena floor, where gladiators once waited and wild animals were held before entering the spectacle above.

As you walk through one of Rome’s most iconic monuments, learn how the amphitheater was engineered, how its machinery created dramatic effects for the games, and how the Colosseum has endured through the centuries. Your ticket also includes admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to continue discovering the world of ancient Rome at your own pace.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Colosseum's underground tunnels and the arena floor!

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Meeting Point 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Access to the Underground and Arena Floor areas of the Colosseum
Maximum group size of 24 people or fewer
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.

What's Not Included

Shared Group Tour of Maximum 24 people, not private or semi private tour

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not suitable for pets
Not stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
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.
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Meeting Point: At the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B). The exact spot is between Caffè Roma and the SOS sign. Just look for the staff, and you’ll easily spot us there!
ID Requirement: Having an ID card, passport, or a copy of your ID on your phone is MANDATORY for all participants. Please ensure that you bring your photo ID with you. These tickets are nominative, meaning they are assigned to specific travelers. The ticket office staff will verify your ID at the entrance. If there is a mismatch with your identity document, access to the Colosseum will not be allowed, and no refund will be issued.
Access to Sites: The Colosseum requires you to enter at the time shown on your ticket. With the same ticket, you will also have access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill anytime during their opening hours.
For more details on operating hours and ticketing, please visit the official website:
Please note that these tickets are nominative for each traveler. Ticket office staff will verify ID/Passports in entrance. In case of mismatch with the identity document, access to the Colosseum will not be allowed, nor will any refund be guaranteed.
Please note: This experience includes the Colosseum ticket (valued at €22 per person) and reservation fee (valued at €2 per person). The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.