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
3 hours felt way too long...
3 hours felt way too long for the amount you see and pay and there is no skip the line for palatine hill even for your groups. Compared to other tours we have done this is not worth it. You don’t see/experience much more inside the arena compared to being outside it. Our guide also, whilst full of knowledge, didn’t bring it to life for us and kept repeating information about three times for everything. Wouldn’t do it again.
Best guide!
Our guide was amazing! Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Just wish we got more of the Colosseum. More a form with a splash of colosseum.
Mario is an exceptional...
Mario is an exceptional guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a fabulous personality. He is able to impart his knowledge of history with a flare of humor. High praise for the tour with Mario!
Highly Recommended Tour - 10/10
We were recommended this tour by a friend and it did not disappoint! From start to finish our guide was amazing and truly brought the ruins to life. As we were walking through certain areas, our guide would pull out an illustration of what the area would have looked like in its prime which really enhanced our appreciation and understanding of where we were.
Excellent tour guide and tour
From clear directions about where to meet, to uncrowded access to the Colosseum arena, to deeply knowledgeable and entertainingly presented information we could not have got a better tour and tour guide, Manola.