Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional
At a glance
Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional is a 1h – 3h guided experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Tours of Rome. Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,077 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $85.90 per person. Included: Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person), Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional, Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
Highlights
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 3h
- Group
- Small group, up to 24 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Explore the Colosseum with priority access, then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—three of Ancient Rome's most iconic landmarks with one ticket. Choose the experience that suits you best:
Underground & Arena Tour – The Ultimate Experience
Enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum's Underground Chambers and Arena Floor. Discover the hidden passages where gladiators and wild animals prepared before entering the arena.
Arena Floor Tour – Walk Like a Gladiator
Enter through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and step onto the Arena Floor, where epic battles once took place. Experience the Colosseum from its most iconic viewpoint.
Classic Colosseum Tour – Panoramic Views
Explore the Colosseum's upper level and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire amphitheater, the Underground from above, and the Arch of Constantine from the Colosseum Terrace.
What's included
What's included
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Not included
- Guided Tour in the Forum and Palatine
- Private transportation
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 40m
- Walk in the Colosseum Underground Chambers (Optional)
- Walk on the Colosseum Arena (optional)
- Discover Colosseum upper level (optional)
- Enjoy a Colosseum Lower Level Tour
- Discover the secrets of the construction of the Colosseum
- Know about the gladiatorial games -
Stop 2 · 40m
- Walk on Arena Floor where Gladiators fought (optional)
- Enjoy the best view of the Colosseum Undergrounds
- Take the best picture from the Center of the Colosseum
- Discover First Floor of The Colosseum -
Stop 3 · 40m
Your ticket gives you access to time at your own pace of Palatine Hill. (optional)
Get a Guided Tour of Palatine Hill (optional) -
Stop 4 · 40m
Your ticket gives you access to time at your own pace of Roman Forum (optional)
Get a Guide Tour of the Roman Forum (optional)
Meeting point
In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, Lower Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. Please don't go to the Metro Upper Level. Our guide will be waiting for you holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport required. Tickets are nominative and you are kindly invited to provide all the names as on the passport of the visitors attending the tour
- Please provide the full names of all travelers as on the passport 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.
- Tour start time can be subject to changes depending on the availability of the Colosseum Underground Tickets, in case of a Change of the start time; we will send you a private message with the new start time
- All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
- Luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
- Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
- Confirmation with all the details of the tour will be received after Booking the Colosseum underground chambers tickets
- For a quick response you can use iMessage or Whatsapp for texting us, we recommend a cell phone with good coverage
- Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities or bad weather
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed.
- Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour.
- Your Guide will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
- Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
- Passport required
- In the event of flight or train delays, or strikes, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 3h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $85.90 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person); Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional; Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person); Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill; Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Where does it start?
In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, Lower Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. Please don't go to the Metro Upper Level. Our guide will be waiting for you holding a sign that says '' Tours of Rome ''
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 1,077 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
