--- title: Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 480 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 190 languages: [en, it] rank_in_category: 34 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-13 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-underground-private-tour-with-palatine-hill-forum/ --- # Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum **Guidekin's take:** A private guide into the underground and onto the arena floor, then the Forum where Caesar was killed and the Palatine for the view, with a 5 rating across 50 reviews. Entry and reservation fee are included at €480 per person, transfers and food are not. Heavy rain can close the underground without notice. ## Overview Relax as you experience the world's most iconic amphitheater on this Colosseum Underground private tour. You'll enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you hear the secrets of Ancient Rome. Enjoy touring to the Roman Forum and the restricted-access Colosseum Underground and Arena. Join your private guide for a tour of the Roman Forum's evocative ruins, and hear the tales of power and betrayal; here, Julius Caesar was assassinated. From the Palatine Hill, enjoy a spectacular view of Rome, as you tour the former palaces of Ancient Rome's Emperors. Continue to the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor like you are a gladiator, before descending to Rome's underworld. In the Colosseum Underground, discover how the men and wild animals prepared for the brutal gladiatorial games. Your expert guide knows everything there is to know about the brutal blood sports the Ancient Romans loved. Get close to Ancient history on this Colosseum Underground private tour. ## Key facts - Price: from €480 per person - Duration: 3h 10m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: RomaExperience Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person - Headsets for groups of 6 or more - Full tour from an expert guide - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Language: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese. - Entrance Fee ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up and return - Food and drink ## Itinerary 1. **Roman Forum** (1h 5m) - Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum. 2. **Palatine Hill** (1h 5m) - Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles. 3. **Colosseum** (50m) - Experience all the drama of the Colosseum, the world's most iconic amphitheater. Head underground to discover how men and beasts prepared for the fierce gladiatorial battles. Enjoy a walking tour of the amphitheater to see how mighty it is for yourself. 4. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you'll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome's first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats. 5. **Arco di Settimio Severo** (pass by, no stop) - See one of the best-preserved Roman Victory Arches in the world. 6. **Arco di Tito** (pass by, no stop) - See the victory arch which inspired the design of the Arc de Triomphe. 7. **Via Sacra** (pass by, no stop) - Once Ancient Rome's main street, the Via Sacra runs from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum. 8. **Basilica Aemilia** (pass by, no stop) - One of the greatest Basilicas of secular Ancient Rome. 9. **Tempio di Antonino e Faustina** (pass by, no stop) - See the beautiful Ancient Roman Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, which was converted into a church in the 7th century. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:45, 13:30 - 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 In front of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. - A maximum of 6 people per booking - If it rains heavily the Colosseum may close the Underground Section without notice. in this case your guide will further explore other sections of the Colosseum and archaeological site. - Please note that sprays are not allowed inside the Colosseum. - NB: We will be able to confirm the underground section one month prior to the tour. In the event we are unable to secure tickets to the underground section we will offer a special entrance to the Tiberian House in the Forum. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#34 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. [german-colosseum-and-roman-forum](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) — 4.98 (682) 3. 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