Home » Tours » Colosseum Night Tours » Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
← See all Colosseum Night Tours

Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group

4.9 (18 reviews)
2 hours
From $117
USD per person
Check Availability
You'll complete your booking on Viator, our preferred partner
Duration: 2 hours
Shared tour
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Offered in: en
Look for this symbol on Viator, to use your own currency (incl. USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, and more.)

About This Tour

Discover the Colosseum with a guided tour designed for small groups and choose the experience that best suits you.

Depending on the option selected, you can explore the Colosseum basement, walk on the reconstruction of the Arena, or experience a fascinating evening visit to the basement, when the monument is illuminated and the atmosphere becomes even more suggestive.

During the visit the Guide will tell the story of the most famous amphitheatre in the world, explaining how gladiators, animals and sets took part in the shows of ancient Rome.

With the Underground Experience option you will discover the hidden corridors under the arena and the complex mechanisms used during the games. On the Arena Floor tour, you can see the Colosseum from a unique perspective, right where gladiators fought.

At the end of the day tours you can continue the visit independently of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.

Note: Forum and Palatine are not included in the Underground by Night option.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Headsets to clearly hear the guide
  • Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
  • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
  • Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide

✗ Not Included

  • Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Itinerary

1
Stop
Meeting with the Guide near the Colosseum for a brief introduction to the history of the most famous amphitheater in the world. You will find out when it was built, which emperors promoted its construction and which shows took place inside it.
2
Stop
Colosseum dungeons (depending on the selected option)

Go down to the Colosseum basement, the area where gladiators and animals were prepared before the shows. During the visit you will discover the hidden corridors and the complex mechanisms used in antiquity to lift sets and protagonists of the games.
3
Stop
3. Arena of the Colosseum

Access the reconstruction of the arena and see the Colosseum from a unique perspective. Here the Guide will tell the stories of gladiators and shows that entertained thousands of spectators in ancient Rome.
4
Stop
Top level and exposure

Continue your visit inside the Colosseum by exploring the exhibition areas and upper levels, where exhibits and illustrative panels tell the story and engineering of this extraordinary monument.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Colosseum Underground By Night

Underground Night Tour: Discover the Colosseum in the evening on a guided tour of the amphitheatre’s basement and explore hidden corridors beneath the arena.
Small Group (Max 7 Guests): Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive experience and better interaction with the Guide.
Duration: 2 hours
Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum
• Access to the Colosseum basement
• Exploration of underground corridors

Important Information: Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Valid ID required for entry.
Security checks mandatory.
Forum and Palatine not included.

Colosseum Underground Guided

Underground Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum basement and access to the arena where gladiators and animals waited before the games.
Small Group – Max 7 Guests: Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive Guide experience.
Duration: 2 hours
Itinerary: • Introduction to the Colosseum
• Access to the basement
• Arena Floor
• Exploration of interior areas
Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early.
• Valid ID required for entry.
• Security checks mandatory.

Colosseum Arena Floor Tour

Colosseum Arena Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the arena, where gladiators fought, and learn about the history of Roman shows
Small Group – Max 12: Small group tour for up to 12 participants for a more immersive visit of the Colosseum.
Duration: 2 hours
Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum
• Access to the Colosseum and guided tour
• Exploration of the internal areas of the Colosseum
Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early.
• Valid ID required for entry.
• Security checks mandatory.
• Underground not included.

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 🐕 Service animals allowed
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 💪 Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Scroll to Top
Check Availability for this tour