Colosseum Underground & Arena Exclusive Private Tour & ENTRY PASS
Overview
Join our Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour to visit the Hypogeum and Arena levels of Rome's iconic monument via restricted, limited access. Explore the subterranean tunnels where gladiators prepared for combat and discover the complex system of corridors, hidden trap doors, and chambers used to house exotic animals.
Continue to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to learn about the engineering genius behind this extraordinary structure. Following the Colosseum, you will visit the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide. As one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, these ruins serve as a lasting testament to a civilization that ruled for centuries and whose legacy remains unparalleled.
What's Included
- Colosseum entrance ticket with underground and arena acces 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
- Palatine and Roman Forum entrance tickets valid for 24 hours
- Professional Tour Guide Service for 3 hours
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting Location
Via Labicana
96, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Via della Salara Vecchia
5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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.
- Traveler's who fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport at the entrance, or the name on their ID card does not match the name on their booking, will be refused entry to the Colosseum.
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on availability
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- This activity is not recommended for people with motor lag
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
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- Colosseum entrance ticket with underground and arena acces 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.
- Palatine and Roman Forum entrance tickets valid for 24 hours.
- Professional Tour Guide Service for 3 hours.
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Transportation to/from attractions.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colosseum Underground & Arena Exclusive Private Tour & ENTRY PASS is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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 Underground & Arena Exclusive Private Tour & ENTRY PASS 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 underground and arena acces 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
- Palatine and Roman Forum entrance tickets valid for 24 hours
- Professional Tour Guide Service for 3 hours
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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.
- Traveler's who fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport at the entrance, or the name on their ID card does not match the name on their booking, will be refused entry to the Colosseum.
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on availability
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- This activity is not recommended for people with motor lag
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
