--- 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: 35 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 56 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 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 35 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. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €99 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Prime Tours Roma ## 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... | | 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... | | 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... | ## 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: 2026-09-12 - 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. ## 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 ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#56 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. 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