Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum Tour

Explore the Colosseum's Underground and see where Gladiators waited to face their Fate in the Arena above

Focus

What makes this tour Special

Gain rare access to the Colosseum’s Underground, exploring the tunnels and chambers where gladiators and wild animals prepared for battle.

Step onto the Arena Floor, standing where epic battles took place, and take in the breathtaking views of the Colosseum from this exclusive vantage point.

Walk through the Roman Forum, the political and cultural heart of Ancient Rome, uncovering the ruins of temples, basilicas, and imperial landmarks with your private guide.

What to Expect

PRIVATE TOUR

Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only

DURATION

3 hours

START TIME

09:00 - 12:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 15:00

TRANSFER

Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included

KID FRIENDLY

This tour is suitable for kids of all ages

ENTRANCE TICKETS

Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!

GENERIC INFORMATION

There is a moderate amount of walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes!

What's Included

Blue badge certified private tour guide
Pick up from centrally located hotels (within Aurelian Walls)
Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Not Included/ Optional Extras

Drop Off to your hotel/accommodation (available upon request)
Extras

Sites you’ll visit

Colosseum
Colosseum's Arena Floor
Colosseum Underground
Roman Forum

Colosseum

One of the new wonders of the modern world is also the largest ever Amphitheatre constructed during Ancient times was built with Volcanic rock mixed with brick and held an estimated 50-80 thousand people. It was a real hub of entertainment in central Rome, with regular shows, animal hunts and gladiatorial battles. Races were not held within the Colosseum due to the nearby Circo Massimo race track.
Colosseum's Arena Floor

Access to the Arena floor is closed off to public by a small gate and is accessible with an internal Colosseum guide. The Arena floor offers views of the underground foundations below and the privilege to walk where Gladiators and wild beasts once fought to the death.
Colosseum Underground

Descend into the depths of the Hypogeum (the Colosseum's Undergrounds), where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fueled emotions of Ancient Rome’s famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly-requested tours.
Roman Forum

The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.

Tour description

Unlock the secrets of Ancient Rome with this private tour, granting you special access to the Colosseum’s Underground and Arena Floor, two of the most sought-after areas of the monument. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and spectators as your expert private guide unveils the untold stories of this legendary amphitheater.

Your journey begins in the Colosseum Underground, a restricted-access area where only a select few visitors are allowed each day. Explore the labyrinth of tunnels, hidden chambers, and animal cages where gladiators and wild beasts awaited their fate before stepping into the spotlight. With your guide, uncover the engineering marvels that powered the Colosseum’s spectacular shows, from the underground lifts to the trapdoors that created dramatic entrances.

Next, step onto the Arena Floor, standing exactly where the battles took place. From this privileged vantage point, take in awe-inspiring views of the Colosseum, imagining the roar of 50,000 spectators watching history unfold.

Your experience continues in the Roman Forum, the heart of political, religious, and commercial life in Ancient Rome. Stroll along the Via Sacra, admire the remains of grand temples, and learn about the daily life of Romans in the empire’s most important gathering place.

This private tour offers an unparalleled experience, combining rare underground access, breathtaking arena views, and a deep dive into Rome’s ancient history. Perfect for those seeking a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Colosseum, this tour ensures an intimate, immersive, and unforgettable journey into the past.

Useful information

Not available to wheelchairs

Limited Access for wheelchair users on this itinerary (contact us to customize your experience)

Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.

Please ensure you bring a valid photo ID or passport. Colosseum staff will perform checks, and access may be denied if the names on the tickets do not match the identification provided.

For security reasons all visitors are screened at the entrance and bags are checked with metal detectors and opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.

It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and trolleys to the sites. (only small or medium flat bags). Tripods are not allowed.

Full Refund Cancellation Policy

Eyes of Rome has two policies with full refund terms.
The policies are included and non-optional.

Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.

Enhance your Experience

Teatro Marcello and Largo Argentina

Reveal the ancient secrets you won’t find at the Forum with this extension! Walk through the Teatro Marcello, conceived by Caesar and built by Augustus, which certainly served as the blue-print for the later and more famous Colosseum. Then visit the Jewish Ghetto and end in the Area Sacra of Largo Argentina where you will learn about Julius Caesar's dramatic final moments. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Baths of Caracalla

One of the few places you can still see an ancient structure’s full height – you’ll be transported to the 3rd century as you walk among this vast bath complex. You'll see where slaves loaded ancient furnaces to heat the water for the different pools of this amazingly still intact spa. You'll see mosaics that still decorate the pool floors, and even a game board used by bath visitors to pass the time while they soaked in the warm water. An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested. ** Please note admission tickets are not included and will be purchased on site.

Baths of Diocletian

The Baths of Diocletian are one of the four sites of the National Roman Museum. The magnificent structure of the bath, the largest in Ancient Rome, was built between the years 298 and 306 A.D. As well as holding the traditional pools of water at various temperatures (calidarium, frigidarium and tepidarium), the bath also included a central hall, an open-air swimming pool and many other rooms which were put to various uses. Today, the bath is taken up mainly by the Museum of Epigraphy which collects and conserves written texts on various themes from the eighth century B.C. to the fourth century A.D.

Capitoline Museums

Visit the Capitoline Museums, the first public museum in the world. It houses a collection of art and archaeological museums in Piazza del Campidoglio, on top of the Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy. Pope Sixtus IV was responsible for the creation of the Musei Capitolini's nucleus when in 1471 with the help of Michelangelo in 1536 and executed over a period of more than 400 years. The museums' collection has grown to include a large number of ancient Roman statues, inscriptions, and other artifacts; a collection of medieval and Renaissance art; and collections of jewels, coins, and other items.

Carcere Mamertino

Carcere Mamertino is the most ancient prison in Rome, where the Apostles St. Paul and St. Peter were imprisoned for 9 months and where, according to legend, they miraculously made water appear to baptize the guardians.

Circus Maximus

As you walk around the enormous elliptical Circus Maximus, you will travel back in time to the earliest days of Rome. You will almost hear the spectators as you stand where over 100,000 Romans celebrated the public games. Travel back even further to when the first Etruscan king Romulus once celebrated victory over the Sabines in this famous spot. This is a great addition to a Colosseum/Roman Forum tour! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Extra Hour

Give yourself the freedom to take it easy- add an extra hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra hour ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

Vittoriano

See the magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Monument overlooking Piazza Venezia and then climb to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the Forum.

Kid-Friendly

Request a Kid-friendly Tour Guide at no extra cost.

Pantheon

The Pantheon, this 2nd century tribute to All Gods and famed engineering marvel, has intrigued for ages - let your personal guide bring you back to the days of the emperors and gods when you visit this one-of-a-kind monument.

Religious Perspective

Request for a Tour Guide with a strong religious background at no extra cost. Your experience will be rich in spirituality.

Smile & Tour

Request for a funny and entertaining Tour Guide. Your laughs come at no extra cost.

St. Clemente Basilica's Underground

Visit one of the most famous churches in Rome, St. Clemente with its mysterious undergrounds. Admire the spectacular mosaics and frescoes and discover its excavations ! Entrance tickets will be purchased on site.

St. Peter in Chains - Michelangelo's Moses

Do not miss one of the most famous statues ever carved by Michelangelo - The Moses. This masterpiece is located in the church of St. Peter's in chains just a few steps away from the Colosseum.

Trajan's Market and Forum

See the world’s first shopping mall in Trajan’s 2nd century “new” Roman Forum. See how history was recorded on the triumphal column, which documents the most important battles as well as marks the original height of the hill that was cleared to make way for the new construction. This marvel of Roman engineering will surprise and delight.

The Mouth of Truth

See the Bocca della Verità (Mouth of Truth) and the Secret Keyhole of the Knights of Malta. Relive the moment from Roman Holiday by putting your hand into the Mouth of Truth and see if it bites you! Next, you'll be delighted to peek through the keyhole and see the secret garden around the view of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica! An extra fee will apply if transportation is requested.

Archaeological guide

Choose this option if your interest focuses on Archeology the most and we'll be happy to assign a professional archeologist to your tour (upon availability).

Palatine Hill

From the Forum you will take a pleasant stroll to Palatine Hill, where Rome is thought to have originated. Walk among its beautiful hills and gardens and explore the Domus Augustus - Villa of Augustus - the partially excavated palace of Augustus and successive emperors. Your guide will discuss the legendary cave of Palatine Hill where, as myth has it, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who nurtured them through infancy.

Headsets

Add headsets to your tour to improve your party's comfort.

Extra 30 Minutes

Add an extra 1/2 hour to your tour. With a private guide, you set the pace! If you prefer to spend some extra time to learn more, see more, take more photos, or if you have a large group, adding an extra 30 minutes ensures a leisurely tour without rushing to fit everything you want to see into the normal 3 hours.

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