Rome: Express Small-Group Colosseum Tour w/ Arena or Underground

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Rome, Italy

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1 to 7 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Unlock the Colosseum your way — fast, flexible, and unforgettable. This experience is built for travelers who want the real story of Ancient Rome with options to fit every schedule and style.

1️⃣ Express Small-Group Tour (60 min)
Quick yet powerful: A guided visit to the Colosseum (no Arena access) with licensed guide, skip-the-line entry, and self-guided access to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. Perfect for families, cruise guests, or last-minute planners.

2️⃣ Arena Semi-Private (90 min)
Step directly onto the Arena Floor through the Gladiator’s Gate in a small group (max 7). Includes guided Colosseum access, priority entry, and flexibility for independent Forum & Palatine exploration.

3️⃣ Underground Private Tour (3 hrs)
Our most exclusive option. Explore all levels of the Colosseum — including the Underground and Arena — with a dedicated licensed guide. Available for advance bookings only. Ideal for travelers who want full access, depth, and privacy.

What's Included

Personalized support team
Entry access to the Colosseum (Arena/Underground/General, based on selection)
Licensed professional tour guide (1h, 1.5h or 3h based on selected option)
Self-guided entry to Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (where applicable)
Access to Belvedere or upper tiers
Hotel pickup or drop-off (unless pre-arranged for private groups)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza del Colosseo

Please Meet us at the exit of colosseum metro lower level near SOS Sign and Green Kiosk Important: This is a rigid meeting point, depending on the option you chose. We will contact you in advance to confirm all necessary details through our communication team.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Colosseum

    If you select the Express Colosseum option,your guided tour will start at the Colosseum entrance and cover the official visitor-accessible areas. You'll be guided through the most iconic parts of this ancient monument while hearing real stories of emperors, architecture, and Roman life. After the 60-minute Colosseum experience, continue on your own to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill using your included access (valid up to 24 hours before or after your Colosseum visit). You can start from any official gate: Arch of Titus, Largo della Salara Vecchia, via del Tulliano, via San Gregorio, or Piazza Madonna di Loreto.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Colosseum

    If you choose the option: Underground Private Tour (3h) Explore every hidden level of the Colosseum with a private guide, from the underground tunnels to the Arena floor. This is a premium experience designed for VIPs, families, and true history lovers. Includes a 30-minute private photo session outside the Colosseum. Extremely limited: Only 12 spots available per month. Advance reservation required.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Colosseum

    If you choose this option – Full Experience Arena | Express Guided Tour + Self-Guided Forum & Palatine: Enjoy direct access to the Colosseum Arena Floor, where your expert guide will take you back in time during a powerful 90-minute express tour. Walk through the Gladiators’ Gate and stand on the Arena where the ancient fights took place — storytelling, monuments, and emotional insights await. After the guided portion ends, you’ll continue at your own pace with access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, including the Imperial Forums, panoramic viewpoints, and the birthplace of Rome’s emperors. Includes a 30-minute private photo session outside the Colosseum .

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Colosseum

    If you choose the option: Private Photographer + Entry Access Capture your Roman experience with a 30-minute private photo walk outside the Colosseum, then enjoy hosted access to explore the inside of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own time.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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