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Rome: Colosseum Underground and Celio's Secret Lakes VIP Tour
Product code 20163P122
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From EUR 590
Dates
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2027
Start times
9:45 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 10-70
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Rome: Colosseum Underground and Celio's Secret Lakes VIP Tour
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Rome
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From
From EUR 590
Rome: Colosseum Underground and Celio's Secret Lakes VIP Tour
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Europe/Rome
Why Travelers Love This
Descend into the Colosseum Underground with your private guide, exploring the tunnels and chambers where gladiators prepared for battle and wild beasts awaited their dramatic entrance into the arena. Step beyond the ordinary with an exclusive, fully private visit to Celio’s underground lakes. Only you, your guide, and a professional speleologist will explore this hidden world of ancient quarries and glistening subterranean waters. Experience Rome like a VIP, with seamless logistics, expert storytelling, and access to two of the most elusive and breathtaking underground sites in the Eternal City.
Overview
Descend into the Colosseum Underground with your private guide, exploring the tunnels and chambers where gladiators prepared for battle and wild beasts awaited their dramatic entrance into the arena. Step beyond the ordinary with an exclusive, fully private visit to Celio’s underground lakes. Only you, your guide, and a professional speleologist will explore this hidden world of ancient quarries and glistening subterranean waters. Experience Rome like a VIP, with seamless logistics, expert storytelling, and access to two of the most elusive and breathtaking underground sites in the Eternal City.
What's Included
Included
Security Helmets
Official Speleologist
Celio's Underground Lakes and Caves Private Opening
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum Underground Entrance Fees
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Blue Badge Certified Private Tour Guide
Colosseum entrance with underground access (valued at €24 per person)
Not included
Flashlights
Shoes
Visit to the Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Step beyond the ordinary and descend into the hidden depths of the Colosseum Underground, where the secrets of the gladiators, wild beasts, and ancient engineering come to life. Accompanied by your private guide, walk through the shadowy tunnels where Rome’s most legendary battles were prepared. Stand under the original arena floor, where the roar of the crowd once echoed, and uncover the intricate network of passageways that allowed for the seamless execution of grand spectacles. As you explore, your guide will share gripping stories of the gladiators’ fate, the ingenious mechanisms used to elevate wild animals into the arena, and the hidden world that made these bloody games possible.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Leaving the Colosseum behind, follow your private guide to one of Rome’s most exclusive hidden sites, accessible only to a select few. Beneath the Temple of Claudius on the Celian Hill lies a vast network of ancient quarries, where time has stood still for centuries. In total privacy, with only your guide and a professional speleologist, descend into this subterranean world, where emerald-green lakes shimmer in the darkness. The silence is absolute—no crowds, no other visitors—just you and the awe-inspiring beauty of this forgotten place. Learn about the quarry’s origins, its role in ancient Rome, and the natural phenomenon that created these hidden waters.
Additional Info
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Health Other
Not suitable for people with mobility issues
Health Other
Not suitable for people who suffer from claustrophobia and/or anxiety
Health Other
Not suitable for people older than 70 y.o. and younger than 10 y.o.
Health Other
Please remember to wear gripped shoes on the day of the tour. If appropriate shoes will be missing, access to the Celio Underground Caves will be denied
Health Other
Please remember to bring a flashlight (mobile phone flashes are not allowed) on the day of the tour. If a proper flashlight will be missing, access to the Celio Underground Caves will be denied.
Health Other
Please ensure you bring valid photo ID or passports. Colosseum staff will perform checks, and access may be denied if the names on the tickets do not match the identification provided.
Health Other
Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
Health Other
It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and trolleys to the sites. (only small or medium flat bags). Tripods are not allowed.
Health Other
To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
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