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Undergrounds Areas Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Tour

4.6 · 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 88% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Journey Tours 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
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Arena floor and the underground passages in a small group with an in person guide, then the Forum and the Palatine, in English or Spanish.

Underground and arena entry, reservation fee and headsets are included at €230 per person, pickup and tips are not. Tickets are non refundable and names must match passports to the letter.

In our comparison: #89 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

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

Reviews

4.6
33 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 29 of 33

Star breakdown of all 33 ratings

5 stars
27 · 82%
4 stars
2 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 9%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 3%

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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 (halfway, near the Roman Forum entrance). Our staff will be wearing a light blue vest with our logos. Please arrive 15 minutes early—late arrivals cannot join the tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Journey Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 note that THE NAMES YOU PROVIDE HAVE TO MATCH THE IDS OR PASSPORTS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS (including children), or the Colosseum will deny entry — and don’t forget to bring valid ID for everyone which is necessary to enter. No nick names nor missing or wrong name and/or last name are admitted by the Coloseum management. Don't hesitate to contact us if you need support with this matter.

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

  • Children from €220 ages 0 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, passport details

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 · #89 of 132€2303h4.64 (33)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 #89 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

From €230 per adult · English Guided Tour