VIP Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor – Extra Small Group

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore ancient Rome in greater depth on this small-group tour designed for travelers who want more than a surface-level visit. Instead of sticking to standard viewing areas, access restricted sections of the Colosseum—from the underground chambers where gladiators once prepared, up to the Arena Floor and upper seating levels. Continue through to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore temples and imperial palaces.

Check off three historic sites without juggling multiple bookings
Hear your guide loud and clear with an included audio headset
Enjoy the intimate feel of a small-group tour
Learn more than you would on your own with a guided tour

What's Included

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance and Guide Service
Special Access to Underground and Arena Restricted Areas
Licensed Guide
Audio Equipment to hear the guide clearly
Meet and Greet on site
Assistance from the Office

Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Food and Drink
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via della Polveriera, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
You’ll mee our coordinators in via della Polveriera 8. About 100m from the Colosseum Make your way to the terrace ABOVE the Colosseum Metro Station, you'll find a pedestrian bridge to crosses above the road. The office is located on the otherside about 50m up the street.

End point

Palatine Hill
Via di S. Gregorio, 30, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Ticket Redemption Point

Via della Polveriera, 13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate

Comfortable shoes are recommended
ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharped objects, alcohol, spray
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6

based on 46 reviews

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Kathryn_S, Jul 2025

This tour was amazing! If you get a chance at these tickets take them and run! The tour guide was amazing! The way she talked was like she was just as excited to see it as you and like it was her first time seeing it too. She knew the answer to every question and was very informative. Seeing the tunnel the gladiators walked through and all the underground chambers were amazing. You won’t be disappointed with this tour!

Easy, Educational, Worth Every Penny

Dylan_R, Aug 2022

The tour guide spoke clearly and was extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture. Actually getting to the tour location was easy and well-explained, and the company running it (Crown Tours I believe) was helpful, professional, and fun. Actually being able to go inside and under the structure was miles better than last time I was here when we simply walked around the public levels. Would do again

Not what was promised

Anne_L, Apr 2022

The tour I booked was called VIP Extra Small Group Colosseum Underground, Arena & Roman Forum Full Experience-in the description, it said a guide and six guests. The tour was in two parts, with two different guides. The underground portion had an “extra small group” of 22 people. We then made our way back to the meeting point where a different guide took us to the Forum and Palatine Hill. This “extra small group” was 25 people. I booked a tour with six and a guide, and got 22 and 25…..unacceptable. The guide for the underground was great, the other one was just okay. Extremely disappointed in this booking.

Nefasta a no haber podido realizarlo tour en español

Juan_E, Aug 2022

Reservamos visita al coliseo con guia en español, en nuestra reserva lo pone perfectamente y en dirección se equivocaron y tuvimos que ir con un grupo con guía en inglés cosa que no entendimos nada, menos mal que Federico el guía intentó describirnos algunas cosas en español. El guía Federico se porto genial. La oficina no nos dieron otra solución nada más que hacer el tour en inglés o no hacer el tour.

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