The Official Colosseum Dungeons & Palatine Hill Tour

Meet your guide in central Rome and enjoy panoramic views of some of the most well-preserved parts of the Colosseum.

Learn how the Romans built such a colossal monument while skipping the long lines to step inside the largest amphitheater ever built. Your guide recounts stories of epic battles between gladiators and wild beasts while giving you behind-the-scenes access to Colosseum sights.

This tour offers exclusive access to the underground areas where you explore the tunnels and rooms where gladiators prepared for battle before stepping out onto the arena floor where the mighty gladiators once stood.

You also get the opportunity to explore the Palatine Hill area—which boasts great photo opportunities—and see the Roman Forum too.

Underground tours of Rome’s Colosseum are among the most popular tours in Rome and often fill up, so book early to avoid disappointment.

• Skip the long tickets lines at Rome’s Colosseum with priority access
• Venture deep into the dungeons with a guided tour
• Hear stories about gladiator games and fights with wild beasts
• Get access to restricted areas not included in standard admission

Instead of spending hours in line at the Colosseum, one of Rome’s busiest sights, bypass crowds with this skip-the-line tour that leaves you time to explore the city’s other popular landmarks. Enjoy special, behind-the-scenes access many visitors don’t get to as your guide takes you deep into the dungeons of the Colosseum and onto the arena floor to see where gladiators used to battle. Access great photo opportunities from Palatine Hill, and see the Roman Forum too.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Meet your guide at the office in Via del Colosseo nr 24, above the second floor of the Colosseum metro stop(blue line). Just around the corner from the Caffè Roma.
The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 15 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security
The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is comfortable clothing
The Colosseum tour will last approximately 1.5 hours.
The Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tour will also last approximately 1.5 hours
Please provide an active phone number during the booking process in order to be contacted about last minute changing.
Pets are not allowed inside the venue
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Please note that from August 6th, 2021, all public museums in Italy will require all visitors above the age of 12 years old to show a valid ID and certification proving that you have either: Been vaccinated with an approved vaccine (Pfizer-BioNtech, Astrazeneca, Johnson & Johnson and Moderna) Been tested (PCR or antigen) with a negative result within the last 48hrs; Recovered from COVID-19, attested by a PCR or antigen test result, at least 15 days and no more than six months old;
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers