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Colosseum restricted areas and Undergrounds Group Tour

4.7 · 65 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Italy Wonders SRLS Skip the line Likely to sell out
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #84 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
English Guided TourThe page priceEnglishEnglish Guided Tour: Undergrounds with Arena floor Colosseum tour, with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Undergrounds, Arena floor, 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill€230
Spanish Guided TourSpanishSpanish Guided Tour: Undergrounds with Arena floor Colosseum tour, with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Spanish Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes Included attractions: Undergrounds, Arena floor, 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill€230

Children from €220 (ages 0 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €24 per person
  • Entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2.88 per person)
  • Headsets
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance to the Colosseum with Arena and Dungeons
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Reviews

4.7
65 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 61 of 65

Star breakdown of all 65 ratings

5 stars
59 · 91%
4 stars
2 · 3%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 2%
1 star
3 · 5%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and storytelling; some missed the underground visit after late cancellations or changes.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Lively storytelling that helps visitors picture ancient Roman life
  • Guides who welcome questions and give thorough answers
  • The chance to explore the Colosseum's underground areas

Complaints

  • Late cancellations or booking changes left some travellers without the underground visit

Written by Guidekin from the 34 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (22 June 2018 to 7 December 2025). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Italy Wonders SRLS; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €220 ages 0 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #84 of 132€2303h4.74 (65)shared
Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour€1293h4.99 (1367)shared
German Colosseum and Roman Forum€993h4.98 (686)shared
Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People€1493h4.94 (3890)shared

Ranked #84 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 132 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

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