Colosseum Underground or Arena Private Tour
Overview
Live the legend of ancient Rome with the Gladiator’s Arena Tour, your chance to walk in the footsteps of history’s fiercest warriors. Enter the Colosseum through the exclusive Gladiator’s Gate and step directly onto the arena floor, where epic battles once thrilled 50,000 spectators. With expert guides bringing every stone to life, you’ll explore the underground chambers(only if you select the Underground option), discover the secrets of the games, and experience the Colosseum from the center stage. This isn’t just a visit, it’s your moment in the arena. Book now and relive the glory of Rome!
What's Included
- Colosseum Underground Exclusive Access (if Underground option selected)
- Colosseum Gladiator's Arena Entrance Fee and tour
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance Fee( no guided tour)
- Transportation
- Food
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Meeting Location
Via dei Fori Imperiali
25, 00184 Roma RM, 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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Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “How is Italy” t-shirts.
- 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.
- All participants MUST bring an id or a photo of it. It is mandatory requested by the monument in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 30 minutes from your selected time.
- Purchasing the guided tour, you are acknowledging and consenting that the Colosseum Underground admission fee is 24 € for adults, along with a 2 € booking fee, and free entry for children under 18. The remaining amount covers professional licensed tour guide along with other services, headsets, booking fees, and tour amenities. The tour operator provides transparency and is looking to ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, enabling you to fully appreciate the value of the guided tour.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- Colosseum Underground Exclusive Access (if Underground option selected).
- Colosseum Gladiator's Arena Entrance Fee and tour.
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly.
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance Fee( no guided tour).
- Transportation.
- Food.
- Gratuities.
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Colosseum Underground or 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 Colosseum Underground or 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
- Colosseum Underground Exclusive Access (if Underground option selected)
- Colosseum Gladiator's Arena Entrance Fee and tour
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance Fee( no guided tour)
- Transportation
- Food
- Gratuities
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
- Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “How is Italy” t-shirts.
- 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.
- All participants MUST bring an id or a photo of it. It is mandatory requested by the monument in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 30 minutes from your selected time.
- Purchasing the guided tour, you are acknowledging and consenting that the Colosseum Underground admission fee is 24 € for adults, along with a 2 € booking fee, and free entry for children under 18. The remaining amount covers professional licensed tour guide along with other services, headsets, booking fees, and tour amenities. The tour operator provides transparency and is looking to ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, enabling you to fully appreciate the value of the guided tour.
