Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

4.5
(54 reviews)

1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment, are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour!
The Colosseum is heavily visited for its famous tiered seating arrangements and the arena floor. Because of that, its underground level remains rarely explored. In this tour, you and your small group will have the occasion to travel down into the monument’s dungeons where gladiators awaited their frightful future and wild animals from the world’s most exotic regions were kept. As you visit these underground chambers, you will see the remains of what were once elevators, trap doors, and cages. Rest assured that our team of experts will be able to handle all of your questions about the ancient Roman Empire, and since this is a semi-private tour, each of our customers will benefit from more time and attention coming from our dedicated guide.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Professional, English speaking guide for the Colosseum
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Palatine Hill and Ancient Rome guided tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide at Via del Colosseo, 31. Our staff members will be waiting next to a blue flag with the "The Ultimate Italy" logo and wearing matching t-shirts.

End point

The tour will conclude inside of the Colosseum.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide at Via del Colosseo, 31. Our check-in staff will be waiting for you next to a blue flag and next to Caffe Roma, under the plate 31 of the street.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment, are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour! The Colosseum is heavily visited for its famous tiered seating arrangements and the arena floor. Because of that, its underground level remains rarely explored. In this tour, you and your small group will have the occasion to travel down into the monument’s dungeons, where gladiators awaited their frightful future and wild animals from the world’s most exotic regions were kept. As you visit these underground chambers, you will see the remains of what were once elevators, trap doors, and cages. Rest assured that our team of experts will be able to handle all of your questions about the ancient Roman Empire, and since this is a semi-private tour, each of our customers will benefit from more time and attention coming from our dedicated guide. While exploring the Colosseum underground, your guide will describe a typical scene in the preparations for a performance.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Explore the Colosseum Gladiator’s Arena and learn about the uses of this impressive building. With this 8-person group, the tour will be more individualized for you.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Tour around the rest of the monument in the shoes of the Roman people. We will provide you with Palatine HIl and Roman Forum tickets with full access at any visitable site and house inside. From the Palatine Hill, admire one of the best views of the city center and snap photos for your vacation album. After, head down the hill to reach the Roman Forum. Arrive at the Roman Forum, the center of life in Ancient Rome, and discover the array of important buildings located here. See the sites where public speeches, elections, criminal trials, and single combat gladiatorial matches took place. You will be able to visit the very restricted sites called SUPPER.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet your guide in Via del Colosseo nr 31, in front of Caffe Roma, above the second floor of the Colosseum metro stop(blue line).
  • 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.
  • Important: Please note that large bags, backpacks, and/or suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum
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