The Path of Gladiators. Underground Exclusive Tour

Rome, Italy

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Tour Rome’s underground and walk the paths of past gladiators on this exclusive tour. Walk through the hypogeum where gladiators and animals awaited their turn in the arena, then step onto the historic arena floor to take in views and imagine the roar of the crowd. Continue the visit with access to the Colosseum’s upper levels, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum to uncover even more secrets of ancient Rome.

Explore the Colosseum’s underground hypogeum with a local guide
Stand on the Arena floor where gladiators fought and crowds roared
Independently explore Palatine Hill, the birthplace of ancient Rome
Wander the Roman Forum ruins at your own pace with included entry

What's Included

Professional, local, expert guide
Colosseum ticket underground (valued at €24 per person which is included in the price of the tour)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Entry/Admission - Colosseum Underground
Entry/Admission - Foro Romano Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill (no guided the tour)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Tips
Attico acces level

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
To reach our office easily, take the metro to Cavour station, exit, and turn right onto Via Cavour, then continue straight down toward Via dei Fori Imperiali. The second street on the left side is Via del Cardello, and the third shop is our office, nr 31.

End point

Roman Forum
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ID (identity card, passport, driving license) IS REQUIRED FOR ALL THE VISITORS.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in being denied entry to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. 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 archeological area. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
For your comfort, we advise wearing light and comfortable footwear suitable for walking.
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.

Reviews

5.0

based on 7 reviews

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Experiencing The world of The Gladiator

Avi_F, Apr 2026

I have visited The Colosseum several times before. This was by far the most interesting and enjoyable tour! You feel like you have gone back in time to the era of the gladiators with all of the wild animals! The mechanisms that the Romans used to create a bigger Wow effect ! Giovani was my tour guide and he was exceptional!!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled this tour stood out from your other Colosseum visits. The underground mechanisms, trap doors, and animal lifts really do feel like stepping back into the gladiator era, and Giovanni will be over the moon to hear your feedback. He loves sharing those "wow effect" details the Romans engineered. We're so glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you again in Rome for another deep dive into history!

Pay extra for this...

Shelly_H, Oct 2025

Pay extra for this experience. Fascinating facts and interesting history of the colosseum. Not like the movies

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We're glad you enjoyed your experience! The Colosseum is an incredible place with a rich and fascinating history. Our guides always try to bring the facts of the Roman World very close to who comes to visit the Eternal City. We hope to see you again in Rome soon! Thank you for choosing us!

The BEST tour we did in Italy!!

Sarah_M, Sep 2025

This underground exclusive tour was ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE and the best tour we did in Italy!! Easy meeting spot for tour, exclusive underground guided access, access to the main stage arena and access to the top levels! Giovanni was our tour guide and I couldn’t rate him high enough! Giovanni was a wealth of knowledge, explained everything in detail, had excellent English, a fantastic personality and witty humour! Honestly he was what made this tour the best!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much! We're thrilled that the underground tour was incredible for you! Giovanni is truly an exceptional guide, with his vast knowledge, excellent english, and fantastic personality. His sense of humor and ability to explain everything in detail makes the tours qunique. It was a pleasure having him as your guide! We hope to see you again in Rome soon on other tours!

Giovanni was an amazing...

Fernando_E, Aug 2025

Giovanni was an amazing guide, very insightful and interactive tour! I recommend it to any traveler, including solo.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for the great thoughts! We're happy to hear that Giovanni made a great impression as a guide! His interactive approach and ability to make the tour engaging and interesting are essential for us. We agree that the tour is suitable for all types of travelers, including solo travelers. We hope to see you again soon in Rome!

Excellent private tour

Nicole_G, Jul 2025

We ended up doing a private tour with Giovanni, and I can't recommend it enough!! Easy to understand, very personable, funny and had tons of information. He offered to take family photos for us as well. Tour was right on time and lasted roughly 2hr30mins.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your enthusiastic review! We're happy to hear that Giovanni made a great impression as a guide, with his engaging personality, sense of humor, and extensive knowledge. His offering to take family photos was a truly thoughtful touch! We pride ourselves on offering punctual and well-organized tours, and we're happy you enjoyed the length and quality of the tour. Thank you for sharing your experience!

Amazing experience

Megan_H, May 2025

Booking was simple. The communication was the best I’ve ever had from a tour group. There was a last minute scheduling change and we were informed every step of the way. Giovanni was an incredible and knowledgeable guide and funny too! This was my boyfriend’s favorite part of our entire trip throughout Italy. Take the tour and request Giovanni!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with us! Effective and transparent communication is key for us, especially in the event of unexpected events. Giovanni is truly an exceptional guide, and we are happy that he made such a good impression on you! Thank you for the enthusiastic review and for requesting Giovanni as your guide - we look forward to welcoming you back to Rome!

Colosseum Tour - Fabulous

Shelley_R, May 2025

Giovanni was an excellent tour guide! Very informative and personable. He gave us time to take pictures and really see and experience the Colosseum thoroughly.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much! We are so happy to hear that Giovanni made a great impression as a tour guide! The Colosseum is an incredible place and having a knowledgeable and friendly guide like Giovanni can really make a difference in your experience. We hope to see you again in Rome soon!