Overview
Step into the heart of ancient Rome with our Private Colosseum Underground Tour! Unlock the secrets of the world’s most iconic amphitheater as your expert guide takes you deep beneath the Colosseum’s iconic structure. Gain exclusive access to the underground chambers, where gladiators once prepared for battle and wild animals were kept in waiting for their fateful arena entrance.
Explore the arena floor and the first level, where you’ll stand in the very spots where history's most dramatic and brutal spectacles took place. Discover the groundbreaking engineering techniques that allowed this monumental structure to survive the test of time and hear the fascinating stories of its builders.
But the adventure doesn’t end there! After delving into the Colosseum’s captivating history, your private tour continues to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, offering you a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Romans and stunning panoramic views of the Eternal City.
What's Included
- Arena floor
- Palatine Hill
- Roman Forum
- Exclusive access into the underground area
- Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €24 per person)
- All fees and taxes
- Professional licensed guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Meeting Location
Via del Cardello
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Every customer (adult / children) is required to carry a valid ID that matches the full name on the ticket, or the entry will be refused. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance.
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- In case of late arrival, no show or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- Please inform the activity provider if you have mobility concerns.
- The exact time at which you will enter the underground varies on each tour date.
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Underground Private Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-190366P114
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- Arena floor.
- Palatine Hill.
- Roman Forum.
- Exclusive access into the underground area.
- Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €24 per person).
- All fees and taxes.
- Professional licensed guide.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum Underground Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Every customer (adult / children) is required to carry a valid ID that matches the full name on the ticket, or the entry will be refused. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance.
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- In case of late arrival, no show or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- Please inform the activity provider if you have mobility concerns.
- The exact time at which you will enter the underground varies on each tour date.
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum Underground Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Arena floor
- Palatine Hill
- Roman Forum
- Exclusive access into the underground area
- Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €24 per person)
- All fees and taxes
- Professional licensed guide
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Every customer (adult / children) is required to carry a valid ID that matches the full name on the ticket, or the entry will be refused. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance.
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- In case of late arrival, no show or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- Please inform the activity provider if you have mobility concerns.
- The exact time at which you will enter the underground varies on each tour date.
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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