--- title: Undergrounds Areas Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 33 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 89 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/undergrounds-areas-colosseum-and-roman-forum-small-group-tour/ --- # Undergrounds Areas Colosseum and Roman Forum Small Group Tour **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 (table below). ## Overview Go beyond the usual Colosseum visit on a small-group guided tour with access to the Arena Floor and Underground passages—areas typically closed to most visitors. Stand where gladiators once fought on the Arena Floor, then venture into the Colosseum’s Underground passages to discover the spaces where gladiators and animals were prepared for the spectacles above. Your expert guide will bring ancient Rome to life with fascinating stories of gladiators, emperors, and the dramatic events that took place inside the amphitheater. With exclusive access, expert storytelling, and a small-group setting, this tour offers a deeper look at one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks—ideal for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is in the square in… - 7 start times: between 10:30 and 15:00 - Children from €220: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.64/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Journey Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.64 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 33. - 5 stars: 27 (82%) - 4 stars: 2 (6%) - 3 stars: 3 (9%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (3%) ## 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 Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | | 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 Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Main attraction of the tour: Undergrounds, Arena floor, 1st and 2nd level of the Colosseum 2. **Roman Forum** (45m; admission included) - : the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julius Caesar. 3. **Palatine Hill** (45m; admission included) - : Here you can find emperors' houses and a beautiful view on the city. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 12:15, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 (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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-fCxerRhLxMROMS98ae109U ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - 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. Booking asks for: dates of birth, passport details ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #89 of 132** | €230 | 3h | 4.64 (33) | shared | | [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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/colosseum-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/undergrounds-areas-colosseum-and-roman-forum-small-group-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md