Colosseum Tour: Underground & Arena Access

Unlock the secrets of the Colosseum’s underground chambers and arena with expert guides. Relive ancient Rome’s history in this exclusive tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 10 days
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Join the expert guide at the specified meeting point.
    Receive a brief overview of the Colosseum’s history and importance.
  • Colosseum - Underground Chambers
    Delve into the exclusive underground area where gladiators and animals awaited their battles.
    Learn about the ancient mechanisms and secret passageways.
    Uncover the mysteries…
What's Included
  • Live Guide
  • Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Ticket Entrance To All Super sites
  • Tickets to the Colosseum Underground chambers, the Arena Platform, the exhibit and upper level
  • Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!
  • Access to the Attic
Additional Information

Discover the Colosseum with Roman Guides: authentic, exclusive, and leisurely. Choose your adventure:
Underground Experience (Max 6): Descend beneath the arena into the secret chambers where gladiators once waited, then ascend to the arena floor and explore the Colosseum stands with our passionate and knowledgeable guide.
**Arena Exclusive with…

Location
Via del Colosseo, 31
Via del Colosseo
our staff will be waiting at the meeting point holding a Roman Guides Panel.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Saledad
Nov 6, 2025
Definitely worth it! - Underground and arena floor tour. Booked via TripAdvisor, no problems. Definitely worth paying the extra for a small (6 people) group, rather than an impersonal larger group. Knowledgeable, informative and really friendly guide. Ticket included access to the various areas on Palatine Hill. Queues skipped, saving time in the heat. Would use Roman Guides again.
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C3823wkflorinc
Nov 6, 2025
Standing Where Gladiators Once Waited - Being underground felt like standing inside a heartbeat from another era. Eni described the machinery that lifted animals and fighters into the arena with such energy that everyone leaned closer to listen. I’d been cautious about booking after reading of possible tour delays, but there were none. Everything was punctual and professional. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s stepping into history.
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Jasonhq3769on
Nov 5, 2025
Great Colosseum tour - Great tour, fun and informative. We really enjoyed the underneath Colosseum details, helped paint a picture of what it was like.
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672kalebw
Nov 5, 2025
Laughs and Legends With Friends - Our group of friends didn’t think a history tour could be this fun. Eni cracked jokes, told dramatic tales, and kept us all captivated. The underground level was eerie but fascinating, and the arena floor view was unforgettable. We booked despite mixed online feedback and were thrilled we did. It was perfectly organized and far more engaging than expected. We left sweaty, happy, and full of respect for ancient engineers.
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Manuel
Nov 3, 2025
Best Way to See the Colosseum!! - Guide was excellent. Extremely knowledgeable and very patient with answering questions. If you’re going to see the colosseum, this is the way to go!!
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Jaironr687
Nov 3, 2025
A Couple’s Journey Through History’s Shadows - We expected a quick visit, but it turned into one of the most emotional moments of our trip. The tunnels felt ancient and alive. Eni guided us with such sensitivity, letting the silence and space tell their own stories. We’d hesitated to book after reading about unpredictable tours, but it went exactly as promised. Standing together on the arena floor, surrounded by echoes of history, was pure magic.
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Diegobs4270xc
Nov 2, 2025
Family Memories Beneath Ancient Arches - We took our two children, and they couldn’t stop asking questions. Eni answered every one with patience and humor, turning a history lesson into an adventure. Seeing the underground lifts and animal cages was fascinating for them—and for us. We were a little anxious because of reviews about scheduling, but everything worked out seamlessly. It’s rare to find something that excites both adults and kids equally, but this tour did just that.
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972jaidenm
Nov 1, 2025
Into the Depths of Rome’s Greatest Stage - I’ve toured many ancient sites, but nothing compares to stepping under the Colosseum. The air is cooler, the stone walls whisper. Eni’s explanations balanced precision and passion, making the entire place come alive. We’d read a few worrying comments about late cancellations, but our tour started right on time and was run perfectly. When we stood on the arena floor at the end, sunlight hitting the ruins above us, everyone went silent. A breathtaking experience.
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104josielc
Oct 31, 2025
A Family’s Perfect Glimpse of Ancient Life - We booked this for our last day in Rome, and it couldn’t have been better. The kids were fascinated by the pulleys and lifts, and Eni made sure they understood everything without making it feel like a classroom. His sense of humor kept them engaged. We saw reviews online about cancellations but had none of that trouble. Everything ran smoothly. Standing as a family on the arena floor, imagining the cheers of ancient crowds, gave us chills.
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Charmaine_v
Oct 30, 2025
Highly recommended - Fabulous tour, full of facts and interesting perspectives. It was fun, relaxing, interactive, personable, inclusive and smooth lots of in-depth knowledge. It was very relatable to modern day society and presented on how our cultures were so similar. English was excellent and clear with the ability to speak a variety of other languages clearly, making it very inclusive.
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 10 days before the start of your experience (local time).