Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
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Rome, Italy
- 1 hour 32 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Go beyond conventional visits and access restricted areas of the Colosseum for a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome. Explore underground spaces where gladiators once prepared, gaining insight not visible from general admission areas. This small-group experience offers a more exclusive and detailed perspective, helping you connect more meaningfully with one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
- Benefit from discovering restricted areas of the Colosseum with a guide
- Experience a more exclusive group setting
- Tailor the tour to your group's interests
- Gain deeper insight into gladiator life
What's Included
- Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide
- Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Via del Colosseo, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet our staff in front of Caffè Roma, located on Via del Colosseo 31. Our team will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Roman Guides sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
End point
- Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The tour ends inside the Colosseum, after the guided visit.
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 Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
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based on 35 reviews
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harry_b, Jul 2026
Very well done tour. We found it very informative and the space was just right. Suggest you do early morning tour if you cannot handle the extreme heat in July.
Rosalie_M, Jun 2026
Book asap, as this is a very limited tour and an essential part of the colleseum tour. It was amazing to get 'backstage pass' experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Underground really does feel like a backstage pass to the Colosseum's hidden world. We're happy it became such a memorable part of your visit.
Lynn_A, Jun 2026
Guide was great. Tour was great. Ruins were one of a kind. Weather in early June was perfect. Absolutely no complaints.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Great weather, great ruins, and a great guide is a hard combination to beat. We're delighted everything came together for such an enjoyable day.
KIM_M, Jun 2026
Eni did a great job giving us all the information and then was kind enough to walk us through the palatine hill ticket line so we were able to skip the line. He was very informative & led at a good pace with my 74 year old mom.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Eni always goes the extra mile for guests, and it's wonderful to hear he helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable for your family. He'll be pleased to read your review.
Sarah_E, Jun 2026
Eni was a fantastic guide with an incredible amount of knowledge. He was able to entertain the adults in the group while also making sure the kids were interested in the tour and fun facts about the Coliseum.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Keeping both adults and children engaged at the same time is no easy task, and Eni has a real talent for it. We're happy the whole group had such a great experience.
Thais_G, May 2026
Great tour! It was so cool learning about the Colosseum. Had a great time and the guide was awesome.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Colosseum never stops fascinating visitors, no matter how many times its story is told. We're glad you had such a great time exploring it with us.
Janet_C, Apr 2026
Our tour guide was excellent- highly recommend the underground tour. We had been to the colosseum but this was hands down the best tour. She was very informative and entertaining.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Returning visitors often tell us the Underground completely changes their understanding of the Colosseum. It's wonderful to hear you felt the same way.
Mark_H, Apr 2026
Prepare to walk and up and down steps extremely old ones!! Tour guide was great and extremely knowledgeable about the Colosseum. You can tell right off this is her career ancient Rome and history of the Colosseum and Im sure alot more. She loves to talk so you got alot out of her is a short period of time.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Underground is full of fascinating details, and having a guide who truly loves the subject makes the experience even more rewarding. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Mark_F, Apr 2026
Interesting tour of the Colosseum. Really loved the underground portion and seeing where the gladiators entered the arena. Eni was a great guide!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Standing where the gladiators once entered the arena is something most visitors never forget. We're happy Eni helped bring that history to life.
Darren_N, Mar 2026
This is the second time I have been to the Colosseum but first to do the underground, and I will say the experience was absolutely worth it. To fully understand the intricate design and history was something not to be missed. Our guide, Arjan, was a walking history book who informed as well as entertained us during our afternoon journey into the days of the gladiators. Fantastic job.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Underground reveals an entirely different side of the Colosseum, and Arjan loves helping visitors uncover those stories. Thank you for your thoughtful review.
Stephen_P, Mar 2026
Our guide was extremely personable and had great knowledge of the colleseum. I would recommend this tour to anyone in Rome!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
A personable guide with a passion for history is exactly what every visitor deserves. Thank you for recommending the tour.
Jeoffrey_D, Jan 2026
It was an eye opener for me. I get to learn about things that typical visitors to the Colosseum don't get to see and experience. Our guide, Giovanni, is very knowledgeable and fun. I also thought after our underground tour, that's it. It turns out I was also given admission ticket to visit the rest of the Colosseum as well as the Roman Forum. Just with I was informed about this earlier because I purchased a separate ticket for Roman Forum so I got double tickets. Since I am already inside the Forum, it makes no sense to pickup the other ticket. Overall the tour is great and informative.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
The Underground reveals a side of the Colosseum that most visitors never get to see. We're happy Giovanni helped make the experience both informative and enjoyable.
David_H, Oct 2025
The guide was excellent. We did the tour of 6 and visited the underground, floor and stands. He had pictures showing and explaining the building and area. It was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Visual aids can make it much easier to imagine how the Colosseum once looked and functioned. We're happy those details helped bring the site to life.
LaVonne_G, Oct 2025
Our underground tour with Said was the highlight of our trip! We’ve done six tours so far, but his energy, passion, and humor stood out from them all. He made history fun and fascinating, and you could tell he genuinely cares about what he does. Thank you, Said, for making our day unforgettable — you’re amazing!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Making history both entertaining and memorable is exactly what Said loves to do. He'll be thrilled to hear your tour was the highlight of your trip.
Alexia_B, Oct 2025
I am so glad I was able to book a spot on this tour of the Colosseum with Prime Dia Tours. My tour guide, Said, was so informative and entertaining. I honestly felt like we got much more of a personalized experience in comparison to all the large tour groups we saw. Said was so accommodating and helpful. His knowledge and presentation of the history behind the Colosseum kept me engaged and laughing the whole experience. If you happen to get a spot, you won’t regret it!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
A smaller group allows for a much more personal experience, and it sounds like Said made the most of every moment. We're delighted you enjoyed both the history and the laughs.
John_O, Oct 2025
Great tour, engaging and fun tour guide and great group! Said was awesome and very knowledgeable. Thank you
Response from Host, Jun 2026
A great group and a passionate guide always make for a memorable experience. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
Steven_R, Sep 2025
Said was wonderfully engaging and knowledgable! He was also a master at navigating the colosseum’s chaotic crowd; we were so thankful for his guidance. The group size was perfect: 3 sets of couples! The tour included underground, arena, and everything else we could have wanted. I don’t feel like we missed out on anything. Would 100% recommend this tour, especially Said, to anyone who wants to experience the underground and arena!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Navigating the Colosseum crowds is an art in itself, and Said has a real talent for making the experience feel effortless. We're happy you enjoyed every part of the tour.
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