Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional
Overview
Explore the Colosseum with priority access, then continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—three of Ancient Rome's most iconic landmarks with one ticket. Choose the experience that suits you best:
Underground & Arena Tour – The Ultimate Experience
Enjoy exclusive access to the Colosseum's Underground Chambers and Arena Floor. Discover the hidden passages where gladiators and wild animals prepared before entering the arena.
Arena Floor Tour – Walk Like a Gladiator
Enter through the legendary Gladiator's Gate and step onto the Arena Floor, where epic battles once took place. Experience the Colosseum from its most iconic viewpoint.
Classic Colosseum Tour – Panoramic Views
Explore the Colosseum's upper level and enjoy breathtaking views of the entire amphitheater, the Underground from above, and the Arch of Constantine from the Colosseum Terrace.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Private transportation
- Guided Tour in the Forum and Palatine
Meeting Location
Piazza del Colosseo
21, 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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Colosseum
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Colosseum
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport required. Tickets are nominative and you are kindly invited to provide all the names as on the passport of the visitors attending the tour
- Please provide the full names of all travelers as on the passport 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.
- Tour start time can be subject to changes depending on the availability of the Colosseum Underground Tickets, in case of a Change of the start time; we will send you a private message with the new start time
- All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
- Luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
- Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
- Confirmation with all the details of the tour will be received after Booking the Colosseum underground chambers tickets
- For a quick response you can use iMessage or Whatsapp for texting us, we recommend a cell phone with good coverage
- Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities or bad weather
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed.
- Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour.
- Your Guide will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
- Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
- Passport required
- In the event of flight or train delays, or strikes, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person).
- Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Private transportation.
- Guided Tour in the Forum and Palatine.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional is as follows:
- 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 Ancient Rome and Colosseum Guided Tour with Undergrounds Optional will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum Undergrounds & Gladiator's Arena Tour Optional
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Private transportation
- Guided Tour in the Forum and Palatine
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport required. Tickets are nominative and you are kindly invited to provide all the names as on the passport of the visitors attending the tour
- Please provide the full names of all travelers as on the passport 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.
- Tour start time can be subject to changes depending on the availability of the Colosseum Underground Tickets, in case of a Change of the start time; we will send you a private message with the new start time
- All Tours run on time, Please be sure to arrive to the Meeting point Early
- Luggage and big backpack are not allowed inside the Colosseum
- Flammable Sprays, Selfie sticks, knifes or any kind of guns or cutters even with license can not enter the Colosseum
- Confirmation with all the details of the tour will be received after Booking the Colosseum underground chambers tickets
- For a quick response you can use iMessage or Whatsapp for texting us, we recommend a cell phone with good coverage
- Tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities or bad weather
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Pets and service dogs are not allowed.
- Entry Tickets will be provided by our guide the day of the tour.
- Your Guide will be waiting for you holding a Sign saying TOURS OF ROME in the Meeting point.
- Not Wheelchair nor Stroller accessibile
- Passport required
- In the event of flight or train delays, or strikes, the activity cannot be rescheduled, and no refunds will be provided.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
