Colosseum Underground & Forum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Colosseum's hidden underground chambers
- Stand on the ancient arena floor
- Wander through the Roman Forum's historic ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill with panoramic city views
- Skip the lines and save time
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Expert guided tour of Colosseum Underground or Arena
- Access to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Skip-the-line entry to all sites
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Photography is allowed, but tripods and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the sites.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks at the entrance.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- IMPORTANT: Please provide the full names of all travellers (specifying who is younger than 18). Missing/wrong information may result in denied entry.
- Please make sure to provide the names exactly as they appear on the ID or passport.
- Each participant will be asked to present a valid passport or ID card, at the entrance of Roman Forum / Colosseum, that matches the name provided at the time of booking.
- You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable.
- A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
- This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed.
Traveler reviews
An American in Rome
The tour guide was excellent. He was informative and knowledgeable regarding the Colosseum, not an easy accomplishment considering the ruins are 2000 years old.
Coliseum in Rome
Absolutely amazing. Our host provided essential information about the tour to the point I could feel what the gladiators must have experienced. The grounds outside of the coliseum are amazing as well. The staff is very organized and have the many visitors moving and engaging like clockwork, but you don’t feel rushed. My husband is a lover of American football and was astonished at the similarities of Roman coliseum and football, meanwhile my surprise trip to him was for him to enjoy and to show how it all ties together. Amazing trip
A history lesson in real life
First, let me say that it was very easy to find our group. They gave us perfect instructions and a person was waiting there with a placard, so we were sure to be in the right place. So important. Our Guide, and I’m not 100% sure of her name. It might have been Sylvia, was excellent. Lovely woman with glasses. I hope that explains her. She first took us to the forum and explained everything about what went on there and gave us incredible insight into the Roman political life, and the lives of the people who lived there. She had books with pictures of what the ruine looked like originally so that we could see exactly what the remains represented. She told us all about their lives as though she had been there. She was so incredibly familiar with the material. She had a great sense of humor, too, and answered all questions thoroughly. We did a lot of walking, and this woman had inexhaustible energy! She literally explained things about the trees and the landscape. It was amazing. We went to the Colosseum and got right in, and she explained what the lives of the gladiators were like. Where the spectators sat, what the wives of the Senate did with the gladiators, which was to have coffee, of course. She dispelled many of the myths that we saw in movies. It was a hot day and she kept the tour moving perfectly. It was really one of the highlights of our trip to Rome and one that we will not forget. Well worth the money if you want to experience Roman political life, and the history of Rome.
Wonderful Experience
The whole experience was just fantastic. From the communication prior to entry, to accessing the group. Our tour guide Patrick was phenomenal. Informative and humorous, he made the afternoon a wonderful experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Rome
Great tour - highly recommend!
Mario was awesome! So glad we booked this tour and got to hear the history and explanation of everything we were seeing. The tour covered a lot but was engaging the entire time.