Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform
Overview
One Tour, Two Perspectives.
Experience the Colosseum at the heart of Ancient Rome with an expert guide.
The Arena Floor is the core of this experience. Step onto the gladiators’ stage and admire the impressive structure of the hypogeum from above, understanding how the underground system powered the ancient games.
Choose how deeply you wish to explore:
Arena Floor Route (Max 12 Guests)
Walk onto the “stage” of the amphitheater and enjoy panoramic views from the center of the Arena.
Underground Extension (Max 7 Guests)
Descend into the restricted tunnels of the hypogeum and discover the engineering behind the games.
Both options include access to the Upper Levels, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Experience the Colosseum not as a monument, but as a living stage of history.
What's Included
- Live Guide
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valued at €24 per person)
- Semi-Private Experience
- Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Gratuities
- Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!
- Access to the Attic
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
We'll finish the tour inside the colosseum!
What To Expect
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Piazza del Colosseo
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5566952P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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.
- Live Guide.
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valued at €24 per person).
- Semi-Private Experience.
- Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour.
- Guided tour of the Colosseum.
- Gratuities.
- Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!.
- Access to the Attic.
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 Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Platform 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
- Live Guide
- Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (valued at €24 per person)
- Semi-Private Experience
- Headset to listen to the live guide while on tour
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Gratuities
- Everything not mentioned on the inclusions!
- Access to the Attic
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
