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Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum gallery 9

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Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum

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Product code 8305P17

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5.0 rating from 51 reviews3 hours 10 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

Dates

Oct 12, 2026 to Oct 9, 2027

Start times

9:45 AM, 1:30 PM

Travelers

Adult ages 0-99

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Private Colosseum Underground

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Duration

3 hours 10 minutes

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English, Italian

Confirmation

Instant

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Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Europe/Rome

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Colosseum Underground Private Tour with Palatine Hill & Forum

5.0(51 reviews)

Product code 8305P17

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Duration

3 hours 10 minutes

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English, Italian

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Meeting point

Meeting point provided

Time zone

Europe/Rome

Why Travelers Love This

5.0 rating from 51 reviews3 hours 10 minutesMobile ticketsPickup details available

Relax as you experience the world's most iconic amphitheater on this Colosseum Underground private tour. You'll enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide as you hear the secrets of Ancient Rome. Enjoy touring to the Roman Forum and the restricted-access Colosseum Underground and Arena. Join your private guide for a tour of the Roman Forum's evocative ruins, and hear the tales of power and betrayal; here, Julius Caesar was assassinated. From the Palatine Hill, enjoy a spectacular view of Rome, as you tour the former palaces of Ancient Rome's Emperors. Continue to the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor like you are a gladiator, before descending to Rome's underworld. In the Colosseum Underground, discover how the men and wild animals prepared for the brutal gladiatorial games. Your expert guide knows everything there is to know about the brutal blood sports the Ancient Romans loved. Get close to Ancient history on this Colosseum Underground private tour.

Overview

What's Included

Included

Other

Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person

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Headsets for groups of 6 or more

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Full tour from an expert guide

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Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

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Language: English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, German, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese.

Other

Entrance Fee

Not included

Fees

Gratuities

Other

Hotel pick-up and return

Other

Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi

Pickup details

• Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before the start time indicated on your voucher. Start time indicates the time your tour begins; please be there 5 minutes before to check-in with your guide. • Please carry a valid form of ID with you. • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 10-15 minutes to clear security. • Backpacks and large bags are not allowed to enter inside the Colosseum, please note that there is no cloakroom at the site. • Customers will be asked for their personal information (first/last name and date of birth) in order to enter the limited access areas of the Colosseum. Refusal of entry might follow if provided incorrectly. • Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. We encourage those with mobility problems to let us know at the time of booking, in order to allow the guide to prepare a suitable itinerary. This tour lasts 4 hours and the usual itinerary involves a fair amount of walking, including some stairs and uphill paths. • It is possible to bring in refillable empty bottles, as the water springing from the fountains on the path is drinkable.

Itinerary

Standard3 hours 10 minutes

Stop 1

1 hour 5 minutesAdmission included

Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.

Stop 2

1 hour 5 minutesAdmission included

Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.

Stop 3

50 minutesAdmission included

Experience all the drama of the Colosseum, the world's most iconic amphitheater. Head underground to discover how men and beasts prepared for the fierce gladiatorial battles. Enjoy a walking tour of the amphitheater to see how mighty it is for yourself.

Pass by stop 4

As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you'll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome's first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats.

Pass by stop 5

See one of the best-preserved Roman Victory Arches in the world.

Pass by stop 6

See the victory arch which inspired the design of the Arc de Triomphe.

Pass by stop 7

Once Ancient Rome's main street, the Via Sacra runs from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum.

Pass by stop 8

One of the greatest Basilicas of secular Ancient Rome.

Pass by stop 9

See the beautiful Ancient Roman Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, which was converted into a church in the 7th century.

Additional Info

Public Transportation Nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Physical Medium

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Other

Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Other

Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Other

A maximum of 6 people per booking

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If it rains heavily the Colosseum may close the Underground Section without notice. in this case your guide will further explore other sections of the Colosseum and archaeological site.

Other

Please note that sprays are not allowed inside the Colosseum.

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NB: We will be able to confirm the underground section one month prior to the tour. In the event we are unable to secure tickets to the underground section we will offer a special entrance to the Tiberian House in the Forum.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Policy type

All Sales Final

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Refund eligibility

0% refundable 0+ days before

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