Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena Floor & Ancient Rome: VIP Experience
Rome, Italy
Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena Floor & Ancient Rome: VIP Experience
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore the Colosseum from top to bottom on this in-depth, half-day walking tour. Descend into the lowest levels of the world-renowned arena with exclusive underground access, and learn about the ancient stage machinery that made combat possible. Then, head to the Roman Forum for a look at well-preserved ruins, plus a panoramic view of Rome from Palatine Hill.
- Follow in the footsteps of ancient fighters as you descend stage-level
- Learn about the turbulent politics of imperial Rome with in-depth history lessons
- Access to the Colosseum's underground
- All fees and tickets are included
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
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
4.8
based on 81 reviews
Barbara_S, Aug 2024
My guide Eugenia was very knowledgeable. She gave good insight into what various archeological theories there were.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
It's great to know you enjoyed learning about the various archaeological theories. We look forward to welcoming you on another Through Eternity tour soon!
James_P, Jul 2024
Our guide was Marta and was extremely knowledgeable and well prepared! We were able to see all the areas we wanted.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad you were able to see all the areas you wanted to explore. We look forward to helping you explore on another Through Eternity tour soon!
Sherry_W, Jul 2024
Our guide was very friendly and informative. We really enjoyed getting to know the Colessum from the inside.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
You definitely made the right choice to explore not just the outside but the inside of the Colosseum as well—when in Rome! We look forward to welcoming you on another Through Eternity adventure soon!
Deana_R, Jul 2024
Amazing guide Anna!! So knowledgeable and comprehensive!! Ended up a private tour. We felt like celebrities skipping every line and being escorted underneath. Was so super cool and worth it!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Skipping the lines and getting escorted underneath really does add a VIP touch—just like being celebrities! We're glad you found it enjoyable.
Aaron_A, Apr 2024
What a great tour. Getting to see the underground passages ways was fascinating. Our tour guide Siriki was fantastic as well....interesting and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely a great tour, a little pricey but worth it if you are interested in seeing the underbelly of the colosseum.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience on the underground tour!
We’re thrilled to hear that you found the underground passageways fascinating and that Siriki's knowledge and interesting commentary added to your enjoyment. We appreciate your understanding of the cost and are glad you found it worth it to explore the Colosseum’s hidden depths.
We hope to see you again for another amazing adventure with Through Eternity!
Kelly_G, Mar 2024
Tour was great for our family. Very interactive and fun for teenagers. Visiting Pompeii was an incredible experience
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
We’re delighted to hear that the tour was great for your family and kept the teenagers engaged and having fun. Visiting Pompeii is indeed an incredible experience, and we're glad you all enjoyed it.
We hope to welcome you back for another fantastic tour with Through Eternity!
Moria_B, Mar 2024
Seeing the colosseum come to life in the underground chambers was amazing. Our tour guide Eugenia was full of facts and had pictures of what the stage would have looked like during the time. An experience we will never forget!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a great review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your Colosseum Underground Tour and that you found Eugenia to be a great tour guide. We look forward to welcoming you again in Italy or anywhere else you'd like to explore!
Mary_H, Oct 2023
This personal tour with Emma was completely amazing. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. This was a life long dream come true to see this amazing structure and delve into its history!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Many thanks for the amazing review. We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed our Private Colosseum Underground Tour. Ensuring our clients have the best experience possible is our top priority. Thank you again for your feedback, it was a pleasure being part of your journey in the Eternal City of Rome!
Alan_N, Oct 2023
Guia was a phenomenal guide. Her knowledge, pleasant personality, and pace is great! This was my 2nd time in the colosseum and I learned so much more about it from her. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello Alan, thank you for the terrific review. Guia is a phenomenal guide indeed and we are happy that you think so too. Our guides are indeed mostly Master's graduates of Art History and Archeology as we aim to give our clients the most authentic experience. Thank you for choosing our company and we can't wait to welcome you back with us in the future!
Gary_G, Oct 2023
Enrica was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable. She was able to manage us and the timing of everything very well. This tour was excellent and we were able to experience many things that most people don't have access to. Thanks Enrica!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Ciao Gary, thank you for your great review and acknowledgement of what a wonderful guide Enrica is. Thank you again for your positive review and don't hesitate to contact us if you are looking for more destinations to explore!
Dave_L, Sep 2023
This was by far the highlight of my European vacation! Lorenzo, our tour guide was amazing and so knowledgeable, not only did he include so many facts that were unknown to us, but he was also so accommodating for our next tour in Pompei. I can’t say enough nice things about him and this incredible experience, visiting underneath one of the greatest monuments mankind has ever made. Thank you
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hello Dave, thank you for the wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that your tour with us was the highlight of your trip. Our company takes pride in creating exceptional and memorable experiences for our clients. Lorenzo is an excellent guide and we very lucky to have him with us. He will be happy to hear your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again in Italy or anywhere else you'd like to explore!
Nicholas_G, Sep 2023
Absolutely wonderful tour! Our guide was well prepared and incredibly knowledgeable. There's just so much to see and our guide had information on just about everything. The private tour was well worth it as some groups can be huge.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour with us. We love nothing more than to create amazing and memorable experiences for our clients and we are just thrilled to hear your great feedback. The private tour gives the opportunity to our clients to have a more personalised and unique experience and we are glad you found that is was well worth it. Thank you as well for being a delightful client and we can't wait to welcome you back with us in Italy or any of our other European destinations!
Seda_A, Aug 2023
It was very interesting to learn about history of Ancient Rome and see the ruined part of colonialism. Our guid was very knowledgeable and answered our questions perfectly and passionately
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao Seda! We're so happy to hear your kind words about your experience discovering the Colosseum with us! Grazie mille for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated. Please come back and see us again soon! A presto!
James_H, Aug 2023
The tour was very informative. Amanda was very thorough with her tour and shared her extensive knowledge. The underground seemed a bit rushed but that had more to do with the coliseum staff and not tour guide. Our tour guide even recommended a fabulous lunch spot and even joined us.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao James! And grazie mille for taking the time to leave a review about your time at the Colosseum with Amanda! She will be thrilled to know how much you enjoyed your time with her and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Please come back and visit us soon! A presto, Amanda
Eileen_A, Aug 2023
The experience was great! Our guide was amazing. The entire itinerary was just one of the best. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao Eileen! Grazie mille for taking the time to leave a review about your time exploring the Colosseum with us! We're just delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your guide. Please do come back and visit us again soon. A presto! Amanda
SHARON_A, Aug 2023
The underground and 3 levels
how it was explained in detail and the video of the gladiator walking to battle
The information the guide was great experience
MADELEINE_S, Jul 2023
Our guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. She went into detail about what we were looking at and gave excellent recommendations for other things to do while we are visiting the city. 10/10 experience and would absolutely recommend to anybody unsure about spending the money.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao Madelei! Grazie mille for your review! We're so happy your enjoyed your experience at the Colosseum and Ancient City so much that you would recommend to others! Please come back and visit us again soon! A presto! Amanda
greggzi, Jul 2023
Truly a spectacular tour and the guide (Siriki) was the best we had during a trip full of tours throughout Italy. The visit to the underground was a special experience and one that will be remembered for a long time.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao Gregg! Grazie mille for your review! It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed your time at the Colosseum with Siriki and how memorable our guide was able to make the experience for you! We hope to welcome you again and create more memories in Rome or one of our other incredible destinations. Thanks again! Amanda
Amanda_W, Jul 2023
We had an amazing tour with Guia, despite the struggle of the Roman heat, she kept us engaged and brought both the Roman Forum and the Colosseum to life with her stories, facts and pictures of life in ancient Rome. We were so fortunate to get tickets to the underground tour and absolutely loved the experience. There was very minimal queuing (only needed for security checks) and Guia guided us in and through each site with expertise. She was very patient whenever we needed stops for the kids. Would highly recommend touring with Guia!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Ciao Amanda! Grazie mille for taking the time to leave feedback on your tour with Guia! We're so happy you and your family enjoyed your time with her exploring the Colosseum and the rest of the Ancient City! Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back to Rome or one of our other locations soon! Thanks again and best regards, Amanda
Jacob_B, Jun 2023
Would definitely recommend the Colosseum underground tour, it was absolutely fascinating. Thomas our guide was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. He managed to bring the whole Colosseum to life.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Jacob,
Thank you for your wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Thomas. The Colosseum is definitely a site to tick off your bucket list! Going into the underground section really allows you to learn about how the Colosseum functioned. We hope to see you in Rome again soon!
Sara_S, Jun 2023
Fantastic tour! Our guide Erturk was, by far, the best guide I could imagine. He is a true historian conveying not just facts, but context. He did so in an organized way that both entertained and amazed. He is a gifted teacher. Our tour originally was scheduled for 9:15. Several days before our scheduled tour the company called and said the tour could not start until 1:30, the time assigned to us by the colosseum ticket office. . This conflicted with another scheduled tour we had planned at 4:15. They worked with us to schedule the tour earlier, at 11:30 starting with the forum and palatine hill, so that we could do both. Excellent customer support. The entire tour was fantastic. The arena floor was the family’s favorite site.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Dear Sara,
Thank you for your view and kind words about Erturk, we have passed these on! We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed the tour and hope to see you again soon!
Natasha_R, May 2023
Amazing guided tour. We were able to go underground the colosseum and have the experience of seen where gladiators were. Amazing!
Response from Host, May 2023
Hello! Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review! Having access to the Underground levels of the Colosseum is truly an incredible experience and we're so glad that you chose to experience it with us! We hope to have you back with us again in the future!
Until then!
Sarah
Maris, May 2023
Amazing experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much. We got to see the underground where the animals and gladiators stayed that other tours do not include. Definitely worth it!
Response from Host, May 2023
Hi Maris! Thanks so much for your review! Exploring the underground levels of the Colosseum is a unique experience that most tours don't include, so we're so delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour and your guide! Please reach out to us again if you come back to Rome, or any other destination you are keen on travelling to!
Thank you!
Sarah
katy_l, Apr 2023
One of the best tours I have EVER taken!! This tour guide was so informed, personable and made my family and I feel so comfortable! I can’t recommend her enough, we absolutely loved her!!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hello Katy, many thanks for your amazing review!! We truly do everything we can to ensure that everyone who books with us has the best experience possible and we're so happy to hear that you have. Thank you for being a fantastic client and we look forward to having you with us on your next trip to Italy!
Athina
Susie, Apr 2023
We hit the jackpot with Siriki! Outstanding, informative, professional tour of greatest sites in Rome. Siriki was the best guide, exceeded our expectations. His pace was perfect for us and he navigated us through an amazing adventure. The underground area of the colosseum is a must and our private tour was the perfect way to experience this epic ancient structure. Highly recommended, thank you Siriki!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hello Susie, thank you very much for taking the time to write such a great review! Siriki is a phenomenal guide and we're so pleased that you think that too.
Thank you for letting us be a part of your trip in the Eternal City and we look forward to having you back with us in the future!
Athina
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