--- title: Colosseum restricted areas and Undergrounds Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 65 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] guidekin_pick: Underground, all three guided rank_in_category: 89 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-restricted-areas-and-undergrounds-group-tour/ --- # Colosseum restricted areas and Undergrounds Group Tour **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. ## Overview 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! ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 65 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Italy Wonders SRLS ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | English Guided Tour | €230 / person | English | English 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... | | Spanish Guided Tour | €230 / person | Spanish | Spanish 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... | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - The first stop of your tour will the Colosseum. Here you will visit the Arena stage, the Dungeons, first and second level of the monument! You will have the chance to visit some part of Colosseum not usually open to public 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - : the ancient down town where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julio Cesar 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - : here you can find emperor’s houses and a beautiful view on the city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity - The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded - Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed - Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in - Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code - Late arrivals will not be refunded - In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours - All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions - Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass. - By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions - 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. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#89 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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