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title: "Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 475
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 111
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [de, en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 32 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-colosseum-arena-and-underground-tour-with-pick-up/
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# Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #32 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1059 pickup points
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:45, 13:15, 14:45: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Age rule: To ensure the safety and well-being of all our…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1059 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €475 per person for the Classic Version option; other options up to €585
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: CityEyes Private Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Start times: 09:45, 13:15, 14:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.92 from 111 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 109 of 111.

- 5 stars: 104 (94%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise expert guides and the underground visit; unavailable tickets have sometimes meant losing underground access

**Praised:**
- Guides explain the Colosseum and Forum through detailed history and storytelling
- Underground areas offer a different, less crowded view of the Colosseum
- Illustrations help visitors picture how the ruins looked in ancient Rome
- Guides adapt explanations and pace to families and individual needs
- Convenient hotel pickups and efficient navigation through entry queues

**Complaints:**
- Some missed the underground visit when tickets could not be secured
- Some tours ran out of time before the expected Palatine Hill visit

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-04-29 to 2026-08-15); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Version | €475 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Italian, German, Spanish, English | Colosseum & Underground: 3-hour Colosseum tour with Arena and Hypogeum (Underground) including hotel pickup (within Aurelian Walls) Pickup included |
| Luxury Version | €585 / person (for 2+ people) | French, Italian, German, Spanish, English | Luxury version includes: : Colosseum Arena, Underground + Extra 30 minutes to explore Palatine hill and drop-off Pickup included |

## 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.

## Not included

- Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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...
2. **Roman Forum** (1h 30m; admission included) - 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...
3. **Piazza del Colosseo** (pass by, no stop) - 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.
4. **Arch of Constantine** (pass by, no stop) - 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.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:45, 13:15, 14:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1059

## Good to know

- 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.

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €950 | €475 |
| 4 | €1140 | €285 |
| 6 | €1440 | €240 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours start at €4 per person.

## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #32 of 132** | €475 | 3h | 4.92 (111) | private |
| [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared |
| [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared |
| [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared |

Ranked #32 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.

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