Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
Overview
Discover the Colosseum with a guided tour designed for small groups and choose the experience that best suits you.
Depending on the option selected, you can explore the Colosseum basement, walk on the reconstruction of the Arena, or experience a fascinating evening visit to the basement, when the monument is illuminated and the atmosphere becomes even more suggestive.
During the visit the Guide will tell the story of the most famous amphitheatre in the world, explaining how gladiators, animals and sets took part in the shows of ancient Rome.
With the Underground Experience option you will discover the hidden corridors under the arena and the complex mechanisms used during the games. On the Arena Floor tour, you can see the Colosseum from a unique perspective, right where gladiators fought.
At the end of the day tours you can continue the visit independently of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
Note: Forum and Palatine are not included in the Underground by Night option.
What's Included
- Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
- Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Meeting Location
Via del Colosseo
31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Celio
00184 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
The tour ends inside the Colosseum, after the guided visit.
What To Expect
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Piazza del Colosseo
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-326972P5
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- Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected).
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only).
- Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide.
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide.
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option).
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Gratuities.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
The minimum age to participate is 1. 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group 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.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
- Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide
- Headsets to clearly hear the guide
- Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
