The Colosseum Undergrounds and Gladiator Arena Private Tour
Overview
Step beyond the usual Colosseum visit and descend into its extraordinary underground levels, where gladiators and wild animals once waited before entering the arena. Explore the hidden corridors, chambers and ancient mechanisms that brought Rome’s most spectacular shows to life, while your expert private guide reveals the stories, secrets and engineering behind this iconic monument.
Your journey through Ancient Rome continues along the Via Sacra and into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of the Empire’s political, religious and commercial life.
Limited to a maximum of five/six participants, this private experience offers a more personal and engaging way to discover the Colosseum and the fascinating world that existed beneath its arena.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Private licensed tour guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Rome
Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Colosseum
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Private tour.
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Private licensed tour guide.
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Colosseum Undergrounds and Gladiator Arena Private Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Colosseum Undergrounds and Gladiator Arena Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Private licensed tour guide
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
