Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover secrets of the Colosseum that you’d never learn if you explored the landmark by yourself on this small-group tour, which ensures you get your fair share of your guide’s attention. Gain access to the arena floor or opt for the underground experience (with an even smaller group) that heads down into tunnels and chambers where gladiators prepared for battle. Both options include access to the upper levels, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
- Soak up the incredible Colosseum views you won’t get anywhere else
- Walk the same path as the Roman gladiators
- Don’t miss a word thanks to the headset provided
- Both options include independent access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
What's Included
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valued at €24 per person)
- Live Guide
- Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour
- Semi-Private Experience
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Gratuities
- Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!
- Access to the Attic
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
our staff will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Roman Guides Panel.
End point
- Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
We'll finish the tour inside the colosseum!
Itinerary
1
Piazza del Colosseo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Colosseum
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Palatine Hill
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
4
Roman Forum
1 minute • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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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
4.9
based on 279 reviews
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The coleseum is incredible, definitely worth the visit. Our guide Andrea?
Was very knowledgeable and had answered all our questions. I just wish we had more access to the site.
This tour was fantastic and our guide Andrea was very knowledgeable! Would recommend this to anyone traveling to Rome. Going in early November was still busy but was manageable and the weather was great.
The description for the tour said Underground/Floor. However, this was just the floor. I received an email warning me that it was just the floor, as if they knew the title was deceptive. I asked about it and they said there was an option. However, if the underground is sold out, there is no option and no explanation.
The guide liked her job, it seems, which made the tour better. Though, we had to listen closely because my old ears had a hard time with the thick accent - a beautiful accent, for sure.
I’d do it again with the same guide, was great from the minute we checked in.
A fantastic guide of just 7 for an in depth tour of the underground Colosseum. Your skips the line, and there is time for taking photos. Loved this tour!!
Great experience! Tour guide knew a lot and answered many questions. Not a huge group so very easy to follow.
Great tour. Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Loved that it was a small group. Guide took the time to answer everyone's questions and had pictures of what certain places looked like in the past
Our tour leader, Eni, was very friendly, engaging, and knowledgeable. He provided us with very interesting facts and historical context about the Colosseum. Highly recommended.
This was FABULOUS! It’s a lots of amazing history and stunning views!!! Marco was incredibly kind and funny and informative! He always gave us moments for photos and each part of the tour he would make the history interesting!!
My first time in Italy for my girlfriend's birthday, and I always dreamed of seeing the colosseum. Realda made our small group feel at ease and then imbued us with fun knowledge as we immersed ourselves in ancient Rome.
So very highly recommend! My GF asked for a lunch suggestion at the end, and Realda said Miscele e Fuoco. We went there afterwards, and then she showed up there too like 20 minutes later! :))
So happy with this experience - will remember it forever!
Our tour guide was great! He was very passionate about the history and even gave us a full tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. He was very friendly and funny during the tour and offered to take lots of pictures of people. 100% recommend!
The experience was very good. Syed was very passionate about his work. His entusiasmo is impressive. Very Good tour! Keep it up!
Eni was incredible. We ended up with a private tour with him and he was so knowledgeable about absolutely everything, we could tell he has a passion for what he does! The tour was amazing and covered everything except the top tier of the Colosseum. Eni took the time to go over everything, answered every question, and was so patient and helpful. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour!!
Our family loved the Colosseum tour! Eni was a very fun and knowledgeable guide. He gave the tour, shared fun facts, took pictures of us, and had a few jokes. There were some changes to our reservations- the underground portion had to get cancelled at the last minute, but Eni and Roman Guides were very accommodating and got us the partial refund in a timely manner. We took other tours and this was one of the best!
The underground tour was very interesting and our guide was excellent. We enjoy the entire experience.
Highly recommend the Underground Tour!! Our tour guide (the owner of the company) came with a background in civil engineering. He’s knowledge & the information he relayed to us gave a wonderful insight as to how things were built & are still standing today. One of the highlights was the hologram showing the gladiators walking through the entrance heading to the arena. The correlation of modern day sports teams to the life of a gladiator & their owners was interesting. We not only got to tour the underground, but also the arena platform & higher levels. One of the best tours of our trip!!!
Our guide was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed and would recommend this tour very highly. It was a small group which we appreciated. We have had tours with more than 25 people and it was not as good as this one that had a smaller group.
Giovanni was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide! We appreciated his fun approach and great information that was new to us. He was very helpful in adapting the tour when weather changed and we were still able to see everything. Thank you!
Very informative tour guide, had lots of chances to take lots of pictures from different areas during the tour. Definitely worth the time and money. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Photo stops are built into how our guides work, so nobody has to rush past the good spots. Glad that came across, Robert. Thanks for writing.
Excellent tour with the right level of explanation of Roman history and the Colosseum. This is my second time visiting and I would recommend the Arena floor tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Pitching the history so it holds up for someone who has been before is the tricky part, so this is good to hear. Thank you, Tricia.
Our guide Eni was amazing! He was so knowledgeable about the colosseum. The whole tour was great. He used a book during the tour that had pictures of what the colosseum used to look like - very helpful. You will love it!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Eni carries that book everywhere, and it earns its place every time. He'll be pleased you noticed, Connie. Thank you.
Very informative but fun. Guide was amazing she was full if fun facts that brought the experience to life.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Michael, glad it worked out. I'll pass this along to your guide, she'll be pleased to hear it.
My fiancé and I took a small group tour of the underground with Alex. The group was a perfect size - 11 people, I believe. The underground is limited to something like 200 people/day so book this one early! We’re lucky we got a spot. This is the best way to see the Colosseum from (literally) the ground up. Even though there was a lightning storm, it didn’t stop us from having an amazing time. Thank you, Alex!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Josh. Glad the storm didn't spoil it. Alex will be pleased to read this.
We had a great experience from beginning to the end. A little bit of rain did not stop us. Alex entertained us while also giving us a great history of the Colosseum.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Alex will be thrilled to see this. Thanks for touring with us!
Rea was our tour guide and she did a fabulous job! You could tell she had a passion for the art/history of Rome. She was informative, easy to understand, and allowed time for questions. She also takes great pictures for you when you need someone to take a photo for you!!! My husband and I learned a lot and had a great time!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Rea's passion for Roman art and history is completely real, and we're so glad it came through for you and your husband.
We'll make sure she sees this. Thanks for touring with us!
Totally spectacular! I was amazed by the information provided and all that we got to see. The presenter was very knowledgeable and was very respectful and professional. I much enjoyed that the group was not that large so we could better stay together and see everything. He also shared a website with other tours that he provides. If I was staying more days in Italy, I surely would be looking for those tours the he hosts. It was worth the cost for what you got in return!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Chris! Keeping groups small is a deliberate choice on our part — it costs us a bit more, but it's the only way everyone actually gets to see and hear everything, so it's great to know you felt the difference. Glad the tour was worth it, and we hope to show you more of Rome next time you're in Italy!
Where do I start? Firstly, thank you Sayed for being an awesome tour guide! He was knowledgeable, fun and enthusiastic. The colosseum has been on my bucket list forever and I finally crossed it off. But the important thing is doing it properly which was what the tour was all about. Sayed gave us plenty of history and stories (just the right amount and not too much) which enhanced the whole experience. Being in the tour also gave “VIP” access and it was well worth it despite the hefty costs. Will definitely recommend this tour to everyone who wants the underground access because trying to get those tickets on your own is practically impossible (like winning a lottery). Thanks again Sayed for the great experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Amphitheatre indeed, Said would approve of that correction. Crossing it off the list properly with the underground included is exactly how it should be done, and he'll be thrilled to read this.
The tour was wonderful. Very informative and our tour guide moved us through the crowds with ease. I don’t think I’d visit with a guide.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Aarin! Steering a group through Colosseum crowds without losing the thread is a skill our guides take pride in. We hope to show you more of Rome.
Alex was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and funny. He also gave great tips. He made the whole process simple and fun
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Alex always sneaks in a few good tips along with the history, and he keeps things easy. Thanks for the five stars, Sarah.
Top notch tour! The underground is a MUST!! Sayeed was incredible. Super knowledgeable and friendly. He showed that he cared about teaching us about the history while still fun and engaging. definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you, Jonathan! Said genuinely cares about people leaving with something learned, and it's great that came through underground.
Alex was a wonderful tour guide. The small group option was fabulous as we could hear him clearly and the interaction amongst the group was great throughout the tour. Alex was knowledgeable, good-humored and personable. He told us fascinating stories about the history of the Colosseum. We had a terrific time and learned so many interesting facts. Top-notch tour and tour guide!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Shannon! Hearing the guide properly and actually chatting with the group is the whole reason we keep numbers low, and Alex makes the most of it.
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