Underground, all three guided in our Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours comparison.
Trade-off: Full refund requires three days' notice.
Last checked: September 13, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A small group into the parts most tickets never reach: the underground where gladiators and beasts waited, then the arena floor, then the Forum and the Palatine, in English or Spanish. Underground and arena entry, reservation fee and headsets are included at €230 per person. Tickets are non refundable and names must match passports exactly.
Our Colosseum Tour of the restricted areas will make you feel like a real Gladiator!
Step back in time joined by a small group of people and an entertaining expert guide as you access the restricted areas of the Colosseum.
See the amazing Dungeons, the restricted area, where gladiators along with kept beasts used to wait for their fights!
After it, step onto the Arena where the celebrities of Ancient Roman times, the Gladiators, used to fight to entertain emperors and cheering crows.
Take the opportunity to learn the secrets of the Colosseum with this unique guided experience!
This tour runs daily, departing at 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.
The meeting point is in the square in front of the Santi Cosma and Damiano Basilica in Via dei Fori Imperiali 1. You will find our staff wearing a light blue vest with our logos. You will see our staff in Italy Wonders uniforms. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
| 3+ days | Full refund |
| 0-3 days | No refund |