Discover the fascinating history of the Colosseum and travel underground to explore its dungeons with a local expert guide. Enjoy special access to the Colosseum Underground level before delving into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Discover the underground dungeons of the Colosseum
Explore the most important details of the Colosseum
Go back in time as you wander through the Roman Forum
Visit the Palatine Hill and stroll past the ruins of the imperial palaces
All of Ancient Rome will be brought to life by an expert guide
Skip-the-line ticket to the Colosseum Underground
Entrance to the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Licensed professional tour guide
Individual headsets to hear the guide
Experience the magic and mystery that lies below the Colosseum during this Underground and Ancient City tour. The underground dungeons of the Colosseum, the layers of history in the Roman Forum, and the lofty heights of the Palatine Hill will be experienced like never before with the expertise of a professional guide.
Learn the history of the Colosseum’s many spectacles held on the arena floor as your guide describes the incredible amount of work needed to operate the underground elevators and trap doors - hundreds of men working in unison to surprise and entertain the roaring crowds above.
Follow the path up the Palatine Hill to find breathtaking views of Rome’s skyline before venturing down into the heart of Ancient Rome, the Roman Forum. Listen to the stories of everyday life in the Roman Empire as your guide leads you past ancient temples and broken columns.
Hotel pickup/dropoff
Food and beverages
Gratuities (optional)
Exploring the underground chambers of the Colosseum was an experience like no other! Being able to see where the gladiators prepared for battle and learning about the engineering marvels of ancient Rome was absolutely fascinating. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared insights that you just wouldn't get from a regular visit. The tour also covered the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, rounding out a perfect day of exploring Rome's ancient history. This tour is a must-do for anyone looking to delve deeper into the secrets of the Colosseum!
The underground tour of the Colosseum was the highlight of our trip to Rome. It’s one thing to see the Colosseum from above, but being able to go below the arena and see the intricate network of tunnels and chambers was truly amazing. Our guide brought the history to life with vivid stories and detailed explanations. We also loved exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which provided a comprehensive view of ancient Roman life. This tour is worth every minute, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rome.
Exploring the underground chambers of the Colosseum was an experience like no other! Being able to see where the gladiators prepared for battle and learning about the engineering marvels of ancient Rome was absolutely fascinating. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and shared insights that you just wouldn't get from a regular visit. The tour also covered the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, rounding out a perfect day of exploring Rome's ancient history. This tour is a must-do for anyone looking to delve deeper into the secrets of the Colosseum!
The underground tour of the Colosseum was the highlight of our trip to Rome. It’s one thing to see the Colosseum from above, but being able to go below the arena and see the intricate network of tunnels and chambers was truly amazing. Our guide brought the history to life with vivid stories and detailed explanations. We also loved exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which provided a comprehensive view of ancient Roman life. This tour is worth every minute, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rome.