Rome Colosseum & Catacomb Underground Tours, Transfer & EntryPass
Overview
EXCLUSIVE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM & CATACOMBS UNDERGROUND FULL-DAY GUIDED TOUR WITH OPTIONAL TRANSFER BY GOLF CART OR MINIVAN
Return in time with our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for amazing views, then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum with your expert guide in art and archaeology.
After the Colosseum tour, take a break before continuing toward the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way.
Choose between a panoramic golf cart transfer through Rome’s historic streets or a comfortable air-conditioned minivan transfer.
A self-audio-guided option of the Colosseum and Roman Forum tour is also available for travelers who prefer to explore at their own pace before joining the Catacombs experience.
Descend into a fascinating network of underground tunnels, rich in frescoes, crypts, mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs.
End of the tour, transfer back to the meeting point.
What's Included
- Transfer (Round Trip) to the Catacombs by minivan or Golf Car
- Catacombs and Colosseum tickets, including Colosseum (€18 ticket + €2 reservation fee per person)
- Guided or self-audio-guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (depending on option selected)
- Underground Catacombs small Group Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Appia Antica Archaeological Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Circo Massimo (pass by)
Terme di Caracalla (pass by)
Arch of Constantine
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Terme di Caracalla (pass by)
Circo Massimo (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for travelers with walking impairments
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- 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.
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary.
- 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.
- Discount for children is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security check, please insert any object (including mobile phone) in your bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, large backpacks, camping sets, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- Medium and small size backpacks can be taken inside the Colosseum, which will be X-ray checked, or opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- 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 this case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for travelers with walking impairment.
- Transpostation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional driver (not a guide).
- In the Catacombs, temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately.
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public.
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path.
- It is strictly forbidden to remove any object and/or material!
- You are not allowed to eat inside the monuments! You can carry a water bottle.
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- 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.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- For any communication, the staff has no responsibility in case of wrong or inactive phone number. Any change (date and/or time) must be notified and confirmed to have insurance coverage.
- Please inform us in advance of any disabilities or special requirements so that we can ensure the best possible experience. Kindly communicate any relevant details to our team via email at [email protected]."
- The duration of the tour might be different depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-20905P160
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- Transfer (Round Trip) to the Catacombs by minivan or Golf Car.
- Catacombs and Colosseum tickets, including Colosseum (€18 ticket + €2 reservation fee per person).
- Guided or self-audio-guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (depending on option selected).
- Underground Catacombs small Group Guided tour.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
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 Rome Colosseum & Catacomb Underground Tours, Transfer & EntryPass is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for travelers with walking impairments
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Colosseum & Catacomb Underground Tours, Transfer & EntryPass 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
- Transfer (Round Trip) to the Catacombs by minivan or Golf Car
- Catacombs and Colosseum tickets, including Colosseum (€18 ticket + €2 reservation fee per person)
- Guided or self-audio-guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (depending on option selected)
- Underground Catacombs small Group Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not accessible for walker users
- Not recommended for travelers with walking impairments
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- 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.
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary.
- 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.
- Discount for children is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once. This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- To facilitate the security check, please insert any object (including mobile phone) in your bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, large backpacks, camping sets, bulky bags and luggage / trolley.
- Medium and small size backpacks can be taken inside the Colosseum, which will be X-ray checked, or opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- 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 this case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for travelers with walking impairment.
- Transpostation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional driver (not a guide).
- In the Catacombs, temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately.
- No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public.
- It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path.
- It is strictly forbidden to remove any object and/or material!
- You are not allowed to eat inside the monuments! You can carry a water bottle.
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- 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.
- Pets are not allowed.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- For any communication, the staff has no responsibility in case of wrong or inactive phone number. Any change (date and/or time) must be notified and confirmed to have insurance coverage.
- Please inform us in advance of any disabilities or special requirements so that we can ensure the best possible experience. Kindly communicate any relevant details to our team via email at [email protected]."
- The duration of the tour might be different depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
