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Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up

4.9 Excellent 111 reviews
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3h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

The private underground tour with hotel pickup built in: a Blue Badge guide takes you below the arena where gladiators and animals waited, then onto the floor and through the Forum, with the Palatine on the luxury version. Underground and arena entry is included at €475 per person. Uneven steps throughout, so not one for mobility issues.

From the guide

Explore the Colosseum and surrounding area on this 3-hour private tour. Experience the emotion of a Roman gladiator as you descend with your private guide below the Colosseum, to the Underground section, where gladiators, prisoners and wild animals prepared to face their fate in the arena above.
Continue discovering the Flavian Amphitheatre by walking through the galleries and imagine yourself as one of the 80.000 spectators watching the games.
Your visit will continue at the Roman Forum, beating heart of the Eternal City.
Walk along the Via Sacra and admire the ruins of temples and ancient palaces.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Classic Version

from €475 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, Italian, German, Spanish, English

Colosseum & Underground: 3-hour Colosseum tour with Arena and Hypogeum (Underground) including hotel pickup (within Aurelian Walls)

What this option includes

Pickup included

Luxury Version

from €585 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: French, Italian, German, Spanish, English

Luxury version includes: : Colosseum Arena, Underground + Extra 30 minutes to explore Palatine hill and drop-off

What this option includes

Pickup included

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 09:45, 13:15, 14:45
Scheduled through October 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 09:45, 13:15, 14:45. Scheduled through October 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected)
Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
Visiting the Colosseum is a common thing to do while in Rome, but with us, we will bring you to special access areas that not everyone has the privilege of seeing, include the Colosseum underground and the Colosseum Arena floor. Descend into the depths of the Colosseum Underground, where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fuelled emotions of the famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly-requested tours. You'll then proceed to walk onto the exclusive access area of the Colosseum Arena Floor. Here, you'll be explained further of the going ons during the peak years of the amphitheatre, how the Roman Emperors used to act and where they used to sit. You will then get a taste of how the view was for the luckier spectators from the 1st tier.
1h 30m
Admission included
Roman Forum Stop 2
Walk a short distance to the entrance of the Roman Forum and discover the ruins of the political center of Ancient Rome. Your private tour guide will help you understand how this place looked in its heyday and explain the beautiful ruins that remain to this day. Among the many places of interest within the forum is the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
1h 30m
Admission included
Piazza del Colosseo Stop 3
You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past.
Pass by
Arch of Constantine Stop 4
Admire the view of the most important Triumphal Arch of Rome dedicated to the Famous Emperor Costantine. This Arch represents a turning point of the Roman History and Art, a dividing line between the rise of the Christians and the decline of the Roman Empire.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick up from Hotel (if centrally located - within the Aurelian Walls)

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair
  • 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.
  • Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check
  • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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