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Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up

4.9(112 reviews)Rome, ItalyOperated by CityEyes Private Tours
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Explore the Colosseum and surrounding area on this 3-hour private tour. Experience the emotion of a Roman gladiator as you descend with your private guide below the Colosseum, to the Underground section, where gladiators, prisoners and wild animals prepared to face their fate in the arena above. Continue discovering the Flavian Amphitheatre by walking through the galleries and imagine yourself as one of the 80.000 spectators watching the games. Your visit will continue at the Roman Forum, beating heart of the Eternal City. Walk along the Via Sacra and admire the ruins of temples and ancient palaces.

What to expect

3 hours4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Colosseum

    Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184, Italy

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    Visiting the Colosseum is a common thing to do while in Rome, but with us, we will bring you to special access areas that not everyone has the privilege of seeing, include the Colosseum underground and the Colosseum Arena floor. Descend into the depths of the Colosseum Underground, where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fuelled emotions of the famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly-requested tours. You'll then proceed to walk onto the exclusive access area of the Colosseum Arena Floor. Here, you'll be explained further of the going ons during the peak years of the amphitheatre, how the Roman Emperors used to act and where they used to sit. You will then get a taste of how the view was for the luckier spectators from the 1st tier.

  2. Roman Forum

    Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Rome, 00186, Italy

    1 hour 30 minAdmission included

    Walk a short distance to the entrance of the Roman Forum and discover the ruins of the political center of Ancient Rome. Your private tour guide will help you understand how this place looked in its heyday and explain the beautiful ruins that remain to this day. Among the many places of interest within the forum is the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgins.

  3. Piazza del Colosseo

    Rome, 00184, Italy

    Pass by

    You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past.

  4. Arch of Constantine

    Via di San Gregorio, Rome, 00186, Italy

    Pass by

    Admire the view of the most important Triumphal Arch of Rome dedicated to the Famous Emperor Costantine. This Arch represents a turning point of the Roman History and Art, a dividing line between the rise of the Christians and the decline of the Roman Empire.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations1,059

The operator lists 1,059 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Cloud 7 Hotel RomaVia Di Pietra 82, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • The Inn at the Spanish Steps Exclusive Collection - Condotti Luxury SuitesVia Dei Condotti 48, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel Primus RomaVia Giovanni Dda Empoli 111 --- 113, Rome, 154, Italy
  • San Pietro Rooms 84Via dei Gracchi, 84, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Hotel MaalotVia delle Muratte, 77, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel Domus TerminiVia Giovanni Amendola 77, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Saint SuitesVia Etruria, 42, Rome, 00183, Italy
  • Sophie's Choice 2 a San PietroViale Giulio Cesare 95, Scala A, Piano 5, Int. 18, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • Royal Palace Luxury - Piazza Di SpagnaVia delle Carrozze, 36, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel Madison RomaVia Marsala 60, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Positano 2Via Magenta 13, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Radisson Collection Hotel, Roma AnticaVia Delle Botteghe Oscure, 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Affittacamere TicheVia Milazzo, 4, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • The K Boutique HotelLargo Visconti Venosta 228, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Prestige Portamaggiore HotelVia Ettore Perrone 111, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • BePlace Holy See3 Via dei Cavalleggeri, Rome, 00165, Italy
  • Hotel MascagniVia Vittorio Veneto E. Orlando 90, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Esposizione Luxury RomeVia Nazionale 66, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotiday Roma BorgheseVia Salaria, 241, Rome, 00199, Italy
  • Alius And Freerome HotelVia Nazionale 243, Genzano di Roma, 00184, Italy
  • The LevelVia di Torre Argentina, 44, Pantheon, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel La PlacePiazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina 35, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Vertex SuiteVia Principe Amedeo 85, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel MaximusVia Firenze, 12, Central Station, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Casa Santa SofiaPiazza della Madonna Dei Monti 3, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • TriplyRooms Collection - NazionaleVia Nazionale, 18, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Rome MontiPiazza Dell' Esquilino 1, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Experimental RomaVia Ludovisi 46, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Hotel LussemburgoVia Bixio 70, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Alex SquareVia Palestro 88, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Il Campo MarzioVia di Campo Marzio 46, Rome, 00186, Italy
  • Hotel Urbana, a Tribute Portfolio HotelVia Urbana 166-167, Rome, 00184, Italy
  • Hotel EsposizioneVia Nazionale, 66-69, Rome, 184, Italy
  • Gust house NinfaVia Milazzo, 4, Roma, Rome, 00185, Italy
  • Hotel Delle CivetteVia Alessandro Torlonia, 6, Rome, 00161, Italy
  • THE STEPS Hotel - by Eitch CollectionVia Delle Carrozze, 92, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Romantic Vatican RomeViale Bastioni Ddi Michelangelo 55a, Rome, 00192, Italy
  • The Inn at the Spanish Steps Luxury Collection - Bocca di Leone 63 Luxury SuitesVia Bocca di Leone, 63, Rome, 00187, Italy
  • Seven Kings Villas by HostandVia Casalmonferrato,13bis, Rome, 00182, Italy
  • Giorgio B&BVia Vittorio Arminjon 5, Rome, 00195, Italy
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pick up from Hotel (if centrally located - within the Aurelian Walls)

Redemption

• Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum • Please be aware that a valid ID is required at the entrance

What's included

Included

  • Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected)
  • Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Not included

  • Food and drinks

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (0–99)

Additional information

  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair
  • 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.
  • Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check
  • Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
  • Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
  • To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.

Languages

Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Rome
Product code
20163P24

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.9/ 5112 reviews
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Ratings aggregated from Viator (63) and Tripadvisor (49).

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