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
Small group tour highly recommend
We thoroughly enjoyed the small group tour which made the experience more personable. Our local guide Morena was amazing and extremely knowledgable as she was a history and art teacher. Highly recommend this tour
Fantastic
Francesca our guide was fantastic. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made it great. Highly recommend this tour.
Amazing
Mario was outstanding! One of the best guides very kind and knowledgeable !!
If the weather is HOT...
If the weather is HOT dress for it comfortable shoes are a must And there is a medal detector so don't bring a Swiss Army knife. You will lose it
Tour NOT as Captioned on Ticket - Read the Fine Print
Do not ever trust this company, their wording or ticket descriptions! Booked a 3 hour tour for 6 of the Colosseum in Rome with the title "Roman Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena Floor OR Underground" and paid ~$230 per person. (there were other much cheaper options BTW) We had all already been to the Arena Floor and Forum, but were excited to experience the underground through Viator because of past positive tour experiences with them. Well, read the fine print is basically what I was just told by phone, because way down in the Tour Description, buried in the middle of the ticket fine print, it does say (No Underground), It's a very misleading sales tactic, and I'm sure I am not the only person to have been burned by this one. As a happy, repeat customer of ViaTor for years now, I have to say that I am more than disappointed and I will not be using them in the future.