Private VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
About this activity
Among the most in-demand access tours in Rome: Step into one of the most exclusive parts of the Colosseum for a fascinating private VIP tour most visitors only dream of!
Highlights
- Enjoy special access entry and a dedicated guide on your VIP private tour.
- Lose yourself in the lore of Ancient Rome, and the people who populated it.
- Step back in time and tour the tunnels of the Colosseum Underground.
- Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Full description
Step into one of the most exclusive parts of the Colosseum for the eye-opening tour most visitors only dream of. You and your private group of up to 6 people will walk in the footsteps of gladiators beneath the Colosseum through a fascinating, true-to-life exhibit that will bring the ancient world to life before your eyes. Your experience of Ancient Rome will be completed with a full tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with your own private guide, where you will learn about the bustling empire that formed one of the founding pillars of western civilization. This special access tour is one of the most exclusive and in-demand Colosseum experiences on the market!
Book now! The Colosseum Underground is Rome's most popular tour.
In the company of your group´s own private expert guide you'll learn about the bloody glory of the gladiators as you tour the tunnels of the Colosseum Underground. Immerse yourself in the space where men and beasts were kept amidst intricate staging machinery as they awaited their chances at victory or death. Most visitors to the Colosseum only get to explore the general access areas up in the stands. But on this once-in-a-lifetime Colosseum underground tour, you'll go beneath the surface of the ancient arena.
An incredible new exhibition, opened by our parent company the Hornblower Group in partnership with the Colosseum Archaeological Park, will lead you along the same path gladiators took as they made their way from their training area out to the arena floor. Complete with fascinating artifacts and stunning digital reproductions that bring ancient history to life, there's no experience like it in Rome.
As you marvel at how incredible the architecture of the Colosseum remains after nearly 2,000 years, your private guide explains the seating plan at the average games - from the emperor's seat to the gentry, peasants and finally, the ladies.
After your extended tour of the Colosseum (including general access areas too), you'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - once the center of politics and commerce in Rome. Here you'll learn about daily life in antiquity's greatest empire, as well as some of the most dramatic events in its momentous history. From the mansions of emperors to the temples of humble hearth goddesses; businesses, monuments, and governmental buildings will come to life as your guide tells vivid stories of the men and women who created this incredible civilization.
These ruins can be hard to interpret on your own, but in your own small private group you'll have intimate access to your guide and plenty of time to ask whatever interests you. There is no more exclusive or entertaining way to step back in time and learn about Ancient Rome.
Book early - the Colosseum underground is the most limited and in-demand tour in Rome, almost always selling out weeks (if not months) in advance.
Please note:
Because of the very special access on this tour all members of your group (including children) are REQUIRED to bring an ID with you. Please don't forget, as this could affect entry, hold up the tour or may result in you having to miss parts.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Due to high demand and restricted access to certain areas of the Colosseum, the entrance time for the Colosseum Underground may be granted between 9:00am and 4:00pm the day of your tour. We will confirm the start time of your tour about 30 days prior to the tour date.
Sites Visited:
Colosseum
Colosseum Underground Level
Roman Forum
Palatine Hill
Arch of Constantine
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide for your private group of up to 6 people
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (Full Experience Plus Underground Areas Ticket €24)
- Headset
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, (Oppio Caffè), Rome, IT
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè) Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park.
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Know before you book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
- The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Heavy rain can compromise the underground area of the Colosseum. On such occasions, the underground may close without notice.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
Know before you go
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- If you cannot join your tour at the last minute (running late, etc), please contact us. We may be able to reschedule your tour with a small amendment fee depending on availability.
- All guests (including children) must bring ID on the day of their tour.
- All guests must pass through security. No weapons or large items will be permitted.
- Only small backpacks and handbags are allowed inside (no bag check).
- The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
- Heavy rain can compromise the underground area of the Colosseum. On such occasions, the underground may close without notice.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to Italy government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
Lara was an excellent tour guide and the whole experience was worth the price.
Amazing Tour!!
A highly recommended experience.
Additional information
- Adult (18+)
- Child (2-17)
- Infant (0-1)