Private Colosseum Underground Tour Full experience

Rome, Italy

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5+ bookings last month.

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Offered in: English

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Overview

See ancient Roman sites that most visitors miss on this private tour in the heart of the Eternal City. Go below the Colosseum to the underground chambers where gladiators prepared for battle, plus the arena stage and first and second levels with unparalleled views. Then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, accessing areas typically closed to the public.

Choice of morning and afternoon tour timings lets you organize your day with ease
Enjoy your private guide's undivided attention, with plenty of time for questions
Get guaranteed entry to three must-see Roman sites with this guided experience
Admission tickets are included, saving you the hassle of booking your own

What's Included

Private guided tour of the Colosseum Underground, Arena Stage, and first and second levels
Access to restricted areas of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Expert, English-speaking guide
Colosseum and Arena entrance ticket valued at €24 per person.
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Access to Colosseum Upper Level
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities for the guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Caffè Roma
Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet us in front of Caffe roma upper level metro station look at our representative holding our sign | ITALY ROMAN TOURS.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All names for all participants are required to reserve your named tickets
Passport/ID are required even copy for all participants at the day of experience to show for security staff to validate with booked tickets to let you get in
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Great family tour

Renee_T, Apr 2026

Sandra was great and truly was excited to share her knowledge. The underground tour was fantastic and the kids really enjoyed seeing so much

Do this tour while in Rome!

Darryl_D, Mar 2026

Awesome tour. Highly recommend going on this tour and requesting Marcello V!! He was very knowledgeable and so enthusiastic he made the tour amazing.

Fantastic

Curt_K, Sep 2025

Only way to go skip the lines see areas others don’t guide very accommodating you get what you pay for what an experience

Delightful tour—a memorable experience

Kirsten_K, Aug 2025

We had a private tour with Marcello. He was an excellent guide who clearly loves sharing his extensive knowledge of Roman history, the Coliseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum. We had access to areas not available to the general public which enhanced our tour making it truly memorable.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thanks for your amazing words, hope to see you next time on other experience

Marcello was by far the...

Kendal_F, Jul 2025

Marcello was by far the best tour guide I have ever had. He curated the perfect tour the encompassed all major aspects of the colosseum and Palatine hill. What stood out most about my private tour was Marcello’s attention to detail. He was communicating facts throughout the tour that would only be known by an expert guide like Marcello. It was such a pleasure to experience one of the most iconic pieces of history. If I were to come back to Rome I would 100% request this tour all over again and request that Marcello be my tour guide. It goes without saying that passion creates an experience that will last a lifetime, and Marcello’s passion for the history of the colosseum is what made the tour so phenomenal. It was an honor to have experienced this tour by Marcello’s side.