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Step into the world beneath the arena—where Rome’s greatest spectacles were prepared away from the crowd. With a licensed guide and a semi-private group, enter the Colosseum Underground and explore the hidden corridors, chambers, and “backstage” spaces that powered the games.
Your guide will bring the Hypogeum to life: the logistics of the shows, the engineering, and the human stories behind the empire’s most iconic monument. You’ll also see key areas of the Colosseum to understand how the Underground connected to what happened above.
At the end of the guided experience, the tour finishes in front of the Colosseum. From here, enjoy the freedom to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own, using the included entry tickets within 24 hours.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point: Via del Colosseo 31-D, on the corner with “Café Roma”. Look for our staff with a Roman Guides flag or clipboard. We kindly ask you to arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
The guided tour ends in front of the Colosseum. From there, guests can continue their journey independently with entry tickets to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, valid for use up to 24 hours after the tour.
Ticket Redemption Point
Via del Colosseo, 31
Itinerary
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1Largo Gaetana Agnesi
Your tour begins at the meeting point near Caffè Roma, where you’ll enjoy a panoramic introduction to the Colosseum. Meet our staff, receive your tickets and headsets, and get ready for an intimate experience designed to avoid the crowds of standard group tours.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Colosseum
Underground Option: Descend into the hidden dungeons beneath the Arena. Explore the tunnels where gladiators prepared for combat and wild animals were kept before being lifted onto the stage of history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Colosseum
Arena Option - Step onto the Arena platform for a rare perspective of the amphitheater. Stand where gladiators once fought and imagine the roar of 50,000 spectators above you.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Colosseum
Colosseum: Continue to the ground and first levels with your guide. From here, admire sweeping views and discover stories of emperors, gladiators, executions, and spectacles that defined Roman power. After the guided portion ends, receive your individual tickets to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace. Explore temples, arches, and palaces where Roman history and politics once unfolded.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The full names and the ages of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
- You must pass a metal detector security check for the Colosseum
- Your guide will lead the whole group, so you access and exit the monuments as a group.
- The Experience Include Tickets of the Monument
- The entrance ticket fee to the archeological sites is 24€. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, reservations fees and other tour amenities
- This tour operates in all weather conditions.
- We kindly ask you to arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in
- Meeting point: Via del Colosseo 31/D, on the corner with “Café Roma”. Look for the “Roman Guides" flag. We kindly ask you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to ensure a smooth check-in.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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