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Best Colosseum Underground Tours

The classics of ancient Rome.

The 10 most popular Colosseum underground tours. Two levels of brick passages beneath the arena. Gladiator cells, lift shafts, animal pens. Special-ticket access only, small groups.

10 Best Colosseum Underground Tours

Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Meeting at Via dei Fori Imperiali: first friction, then smooth sailing

1.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

3-hour guided Colosseum tour with Underground access, arena floor, and Forum/Palatine Hill. Skip the worst crowds with headsets.

“The tour was excellent. We loved learning more about the history of the colosseum and our guide was very knowledgeable. But holy cow! The Roman Forum tour was amazing! Our guide - woman with a name starting with an M - was seriously the best guide we have ever had. Her knowledge and sense of…”

12,691 reviews3 hoursFrom $160by The Ultimate Italy

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Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum - Choosing Arena Floor vs Underground Access (And What Each One Feels Like)

2.Expert Guided Tour of Colosseum Arena OR Underground, and Forum

★ 4.5

Small-group guided tour of the Colosseum with underground or arena access, then the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with headsets.

“It’s a lot of walking but worth every step. So much information by our tour guide bogdan- I believe that is his correct name, much fun and great tour experience loved every moment”

5,041 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $107.63by TOURIKS

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Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour - Restricted tunnels and dungeons: What you’ll see in the 45-minute underground segment

3.Rome: Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

★ 4.7

Small-group guided Colosseum tour with restricted underground and arena floor, then full access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

“What an AMAZING tour and local tour guide! EXTREMELY knowledgeable and passionate about Italy and the Colosseum. I’m so happy we decided to do the underground access because it was SO SO worth it. We stayed 3 weeks in Italy and this was a highlight of our trip and the experience was incredible.”

4,844 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $105by The Ultimate Italy

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Rome: Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum Tour

Rome: Colosseum Underground, Arena & Forum Tour - A 3-Hour Plan That Connects Games to Everyday Roman Life

Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour - Roman Forum stop: from rubble back to power and daily life

5.Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

★ 4.5

Guided Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum tour with arena access, headsets, and Palatine Hill views. About 3 hours in English.

“Great tour with guide Teddy in Feb 26. Small group c8 people with underground experience, colloseum arena floor and first floor, roman forum and palatine Hill. Even in February off season there were queues ,so having the skip the line was brilliant. Having a guide really brings out the history and details you just wouldnt…”

2,590 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $74.82by The Ultimate Italy

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Ancient Rome: Colosseum Underground Group Tour

Ancient Rome: Colosseum Underground Group Tour - Gladiator Routes, Caged Animals, and the Meaning of the Lower Level

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour - Arena Floor Views: Sand, Machinery, and the Shock of Scale

7.Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour

★ 4.7

VIP access to the Colosseum Hypogeum and arena floor, plus the Roman Forum and Palatine, in a small English-speaking group.

“Giorgio was an amazing ambassador of Rome’s Colosseum!! He was so knowledgeable and insightful into how the ancient relic was built, operated, and used. He truly brought the Colosseum to life for us!! As much as the Colosseum is not to be missed… Giorgio is NOT to be missed!!!!”

1,002 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $94by ROME WITH SILVIA

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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour - Underground chambers: cages, corridors, and how the spectacle worked

8.Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

★ 4.5

Walk the Colosseum underground and arena floor, then use your Forum and Palatine Hill tickets to explore at your own pace.

“The guide was very educated and well prepared for the tour. He managed to keep our attention all the way to the end, but he wanted to share so many information with us, so he was speaking too fast. The short video about the Colosseum could also include film about the way the games were…”

996 reviewsFrom $104.22by TOURS OF ROME

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Rome: Colosseum Tour with Underground and Arena Floor Access

Rome: Colosseum Tour with Underground and Arena Floor Access - The Colosseum arena floor walk: where the vibe changes fast

9.Rome: Colosseum Tour with Underground and Arena Floor Access

★ 4.7

Skip the line at the Colosseum with underground and arena floor access, plus Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entry for 2 days.

“This particular guided tour and access were great! Our guide was very informative, entertaining and friendly. We ended up being a small group of three and it was an amazing experience!”

789 reviewsFrom $112.15by Discover Rome Tours

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Rome: Exclusive Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum Tour

Rome: Exclusive Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum Tour - The 3-hour rhythm: how the tour actually moves

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