Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Guided Tour
- Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the experience starts.
- Arena Floor access
- Colosseum entrance ticket
- Guided access to the Arena and Underground areas
- Underground access
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Headset for groups, when required by site regulations
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
- Arena Floor access
- Colosseum entrance ticket
- Guided access to the Arena and Underground areas
- Underground access
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Headset for groups, when required by site regulations
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Meet your guide near the Colosseum and step into the world of Ancient Rome on a guided experience through the Colosseum’s Arena and Underground levels.
Enter the Colosseum and explore the Arena Floor, where gladiators once faced thousands of spectators. Your expert guide will share fascinating stories about gladiatorial combat, Roman spectacles, emperors, and everyday life in Ancient Rome.
Continue below the Arena Floor into the Underground levels, where gladiators, animals, and stage equipment were prepared before the games. Discover the corridors, chambers, and mechanisms that helped create the spectacular events held inside the amphitheater.
Learn how Roman engineers used lifts, trapdoors, and complex systems to bring people and animals into the Arena and create dramatic spectacles for the crowds.
Throughout the experience, your guide will explain the history and architecture of the Colosseum while bringing its ancient stories to life.
After exploring the Arena and Underground, enjoy views of the surrounding Colosseum and discover how this extraordinary monument became one of the most enduring symbols of Ancient Rome.
- Discover where gladiators and animals were prepared for the Roman games
- Explore the Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor with an expert guide
- Hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and Roman games from your guide
- Learn how Roman engineers used lifts, trapdoors, and complex systems
- See the Colosseum from the perspective of ancient spectators
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- A valid passport or government-issued photo ID may be required for entry
- All visitors must pass security screening before entering the Colosseum
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Large bags, suitcases, and prohibited items are not permitted inside the Colosseum
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time
- The name on the booking must match the identification document presented when required by the venue
- The tour involves walking, standing, and stairs
