--- title: "Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 99 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 38 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 51 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-guided-tour-underground-or-arena-small-group/ --- # Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group **Guidekin's take:** A small group Colosseum tour with a choice of underground, arena floor or the underground at night when the monument is lit, with a 4.97 rating across 38 reviews. Guide and headsets are included at €99 per person, with Forum and Palatine access on the daytime tiers only. Pickup, food and tips are not included. In our comparison: #51 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the Colosseum with a guided tour designed for small groups and choose the experience that best suits you. Depending on the option selected, you can explore the Colosseum basement, walk on the reconstruction of the Arena, or experience a fascinating evening visit to the basement, when the monument is illuminated and the atmosphere becomes even more suggestive. During the visit the Guide will tell the story of the most famous amphitheatre in the world, explaining how gladiators, animals and sets took part in the shows of ancient Rome. With the Underground Experience option you will discover the hidden corridors under the arena and the complex mechanisms used during the games. On the Arena Floor tour, you can see the Colosseum from a unique perspective, right where gladiators fought. At the end of the day tours you can continue the visit independently of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Note: Forum and Palatine are not included in the Underground by Night option. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet our staff in front of Caffè Roma, - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €99 · max 7 from €149 - 11 start times: between 09:30 and 19:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €59: ages 1 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person for the Colosseum Arena Floor Tour option; other options up to €169 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Prime Tours Roma - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €99 · max 7 from €149 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11 start times between 09:30 and 19:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.97 from 38 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 38. - 5 stars: 37 (97%) - 4 stars: 1 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides and underground access; some bought duplicate Forum tickets because the included entry was unclear **Praised:** - Knowledgeable, engaging guides explain the history with humour and answer questions - Underground visits add historical context even for travellers who have visited before - Small groups allow questions and more personal attention - Clear booking communication reassures travellers before the tour - Images help visitors picture how the Colosseum looked and worked **Complaints:** - Unclear information about included Roman Forum entry leads some to buy unnecessary extra tickets Written by Guidekin from the 36 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-08-11 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Colosseum Arena Floor Tour | €99 / person | English | Colosseum Arena Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the arena, where gladiators fought, and learn about the history of Roman shows Small Group – Max 12: Small group tour for up to 12 participants for a more immersive visit of the Colosseum. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum • Access to the Colosseum and guided tour • Exploration of the internal areas of the Colosseum Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early. • Valid ID required for entry. • Security checks mandatory. • Underground not included. | | Colosseum Underground Guided | €149 / person | English | Underground Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum basement and access to the arena where gladiators and animals waited before the games. Small Group – Max 7 Guests: Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive Guide experience. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction to the Colosseum • Access to the basement • Arena Floor • Exploration of interior areas Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early. • Valid ID required for entry. • Security checks mandatory. | | Colosseum Underground By Night | €169 / person | English | Underground Night Tour: Discover the Colosseum in the evening on a guided tour of the amphitheatre’s basement and explore hidden corridors beneath the arena. Small Group (Max 7 Guests): Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive experience and better interaction with the Guide. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum • Access to the Colosseum basement • Exploration of underground corridors Important Information: Please arrive 15 minutes early. Valid ID required for entry. Security checks mandatory. Forum and Palatine not included. | ## What's included - Headsets to clearly hear the guide - Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected) - Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only) - Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide ## Not included - Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option) - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Anything not mentioned in the inclusions ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza del Colosseo** (1h) - After the meeting point you will have the tour guide to enter the colosseum. 2. **Colosseum** (30m; admission included) - You will have your guided tour with the guide of the colosseum. 3. **Palatine Hill** (1m; admission included) - Self Guided Portion 4. **Roman Forum** (1m) - Self Guided Portion ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11 start times between 09:30 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Meet our staff in front of Caffè Roma, located on Via del Colosseo 31. Our team will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Roman Guides sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJi2O1ubZhLxMRqUr9NAtx-rk Ends: The tour ends inside the Colosseum, after the guided visit. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 132** | €99 | 2h | 4.97 (38) | varies by option | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #51 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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