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Rome: Guided Tour of the Colosseum Underground

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Explore Rome's most famous pieces of architecture first-hand with a guided tour of the Colosseum Underground, Roman Forum, and the Arena.
◆ Palatine Hill ◆ Colosseum Arena Floor ◆ Rione Monti ◆ Rome ◆ Colosseum Underground ◆ Roman Forum ◆ Lazio ◆ Southern Europe ◆ Basilica of Maxentius ◆ Colosseum ◆ Tempio della Pace, Roman Forum ◆ Central Italy ◆ Italy ◆ Celio, Rome ◆ Europe ◆

Description

Rome: Guided Tour of the Colosseum Underground

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the most iconic symbol of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum. Explore the least viewed parts of this monument, including the Underground, Arena Floor, and Roman Forum. Hear the history and stories from your guide and get the full Roman experience. Meet your guide and lead to the restricted areas of the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor and hear the legends of the gladiators that once fought for their lives. Gain true perspective of what it might've been like for those that were chosen for this gory game. Walk through the Gate of Death, where defeated gladiators and animals were carried away, and learn ancient secrets from the past. Take in panoramic views of the Amphitheater, with plenty of space to move around and take pictures. Explore the Colosseum Dungeons to find out more about the monument’s bloody history. Imagine walking through the tunnels where animals and slaves were stored, a place where gladiators awaited their frightful fate. Get the full picture of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Learn of the many historical and civic events that occurred here and how this place decided the fate of Europe for many centuries.

What's included

  • The journey includes the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, descending into its fascinating underground chambers—an area once hidden from public view. Here, beneath the arena floor, you’ll discover the complex network of tunnels, lifts, and holding cells where gladiators prepared for combat and wild animals awaited their dramatic entrance. This behind-the-scenes perspective reveals the engineering brilliance and theatrical spectacle that defined Roman entertainment. Together, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum Underground create a deeply immersive experience, transforming ancient stones into powerful stories of glory, drama, and human ambition. For history lovers and curious travelers alike, this captivating journey through Rome’s past is an unmissable step back in time.
  • This expertly guided experience invites you to step into the very heart of ancient Rome, where political ambition, religious devotion, and daily life once shaped the destiny of an empire.

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Highlights

  • Shudder as you walk through the Gate of Death and onto the Arena Floor
  • Marvel at the surrounding Amphitheatre and feel the magnitutde of the monument
  • Explore the behind-the-scenes Colosseum scenario in the monument’s chambers
  • Get the full picture of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum
  • Step into the Colosseum Dungeons and imagine the fear felt by slaves and animals

Additional Information

  • Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM)
  • Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali.
  • Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “Italy with family” t-shirts.
  • Full names as on your documents must be provided on the moment of the booking.
  • Please bring your ID or a copy of your ID, otherwise, entry will be denied
  • If you book separately from your friends or partner, you may not be placed in the same group—even if you select the same time slot. We recommend making a single reservation for everyone in your traveling group.
  • Please provide the correct names of all travelers during booking as name changes are not permitted after booking.
  • The order of the tour is subject to change!

Reviews

1057 Reviews
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GetYourGuide traveler - Sweden () Apr/10/2026 13:18:05

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Hunter - United States () Apr/10/2026 09:45:02

Enza Broccoli was an amazing guide, super knowledgeable about everything forum and colosseum related. Also amazing to skip the huge line!

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GetYourGuide traveler - Australia () Apr/10/2026 05:40:11

Fabulous😊. Our tour guide Maya was extremely knowledgable and made our tour fun and personalised.

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Lisa - Canada () Apr/10/2026 04:12:45

Be prepared for ridiculous delays!!! We booked a tour of the Colloseum including underground and the Roman Forum for 11am. After numerous delays, we finally started our Colloseum tour at 1:15pm, and the Roman Forum at 3pm. Guides were good, but not worth the price we paid. Find an audio guide online and buy your own entrance ticket. Save yourself hundreds of dollars and headaches.

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany () Apr/08/2026 09:28:35

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Marc - France () Apr/07/2026 21:25:19

Everything from start to end was good! It's a long tour (>3h) and worth it.

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GetYourGuide traveler - Mexico () Apr/07/2026 14:44:41

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Anthony - United States () Apr/07/2026 11:40:37

Great Tour with a very knowledgeable guide! Experience for the underground tour of the Colosseum was fantastic and a new way to experience the underground areas with exposure to things that you don't get to see from the normal self tours. Our guide was willing to take pictures for us and get the best views to make sure that our experience was unmatched to any previous tours that we have taken of the Colosseum!

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