Guided Tours

Colosseum Underground, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Underground, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Start: 2024-12-27T12:30:00
End: 2024-12-27T16:00:00
Location: Rome

Group of tourists on a Colosseum Underground Guided Tour in Rome, exploring the historical Gladiator Arena

Tour guide leading a group in the Colosseum Underground, Rome, highlighting unique access to the Gladiator Arena

Tour guide leading a group through the Colosseum Underground, with views of Palatine Hill & Roman Forum, on a guided tour in Rome

Underground archway of the Colosseum in Rome, showcasing ancient Roman architecture.

Experience the Colosseum like never before! Explore the underground dungeons and witness ancient Rome's iconic sites with an expert guide.

Highlights

Unlock the Colosseum's secrets with a special access tour of its dungeons, arena, and underground "backstage", walking beside a guide.
Study the underground area of the Colosseum where men fought animals with their bare hands as your guide tells you the ins and outs of the Roman Forum.
Step into huge halls in elaborate mansions at Palatine Hill and imagine the lavish life of ancient nobles, living at the zenith of Roman glory.
Tune into every word of how Rome was born in English or Spanish.
Fun fact: The Colosseum was used for more than gladiatorial contests. It hosted dramas, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and even public executions.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
Expert English, Portuguese, French, Italian, or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Special access to the Colosseum Arena & Underground
Access to the Colosseum tier 1 & 2
Access to Colosseum Museum
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum (optional)
Headsets

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Kristen

3/5

Nov, 2024

The Colosseum Underground access itself was great, however the guide was late and a bit difficult to understand. He was very knowledgable though. We paid for the Colosseum Underground, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour which began at 2:40pm (the only time offered on our day).....but nowhere did it state that both the Palatine Hill and The Roman Forum would be CLOSED by the time the Colosseum tour was over so we'd have to go a different day! We were only in Rome for the day, so lost the opportunity to see those sights.....really disappointed.

Laura

5/5

Nov, 2024

Hearing about the history and experiencing a look at events that took place so very long ago. Our guide, Julia, was very knowledgeable and pleasant and we enjoyed our time with her.

Andrea

5/5

Nov, 2024

The guide was fantastic-very informative, we just really enjoyed it. You can't beat a great guided tour to get the history and a sense of what you are looking at

Susan

5/5

Nov, 2024

We purchased our tickets online weeks ahead and it was so easy. Our guide was extrordinary. He was an older man and an archiologist who had been worked at a dig site there at the Roamn Forum years earlier. I wrote his mane down and now I can't find it. He was the most incredibly informative and fun guide. Our experience was fantastic!!! I would highly recomend this to everyone. I think we logged about 15,000 steps over 6 hours for the Colisseum/Palatine Hill/Roamn Forum. So amazing. Bring your camera, good walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and water bottle & snacks to keep you energized!

Beate

5/5

Nov, 2024

The perfect organization and the very competent, friendly guide! A great experience! We would do it again at any time.

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Your experience

Secrets hidden underground

Unravel the secrets of the Colosseum on this exclusive underground tour. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators as you explore the backstage area where fighters prepared for battle. Listen to stories of how men and animals were stocked in these narrow passages for entertainment as you step into trapdoors and old dungeons. Following the steps of the gladiators, take the gate to the stadium of death and stand in the arena where over 400,000 people and a million wild animals died fighting the infamous gladiator battles. For a better perspective, walk along the tiers of the amphitheater where 80,000 nobles and common men united over cries of blood. Your expert guide, fluent in English or Spanish, will transport you back in time with tales of bravery, bloodshed, and public spectacle. With headsets provided, you won't miss a word.

From the forum to the hill

Venture further into Rome's fascinating past as you stroll through the Roman Forum, once a hub of political, commercial, and judicial life. Stroll along the Via Sacra, the path that victorious legionnaires once trod, flanked by ancient markets, temples, and baths. Following this, trek to the Palatine Hill, where you will marvel at the remnants of grand villas and hear the captivating tale of Rome's fabled founders, Romulus and Remus.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Large bags and luggage are not allowed as there is no cloak room service.

Accessibility

This experience is not suitable for wheelchairs, prams, strollers, and people with mobility issues.

Additional information

All guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry for maximum safety. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.
Access to the underground is restricted to the general public. Be sure to book ahead to guarantee your spot!

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.