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Ancient Rome Private 3-Hour Tour with Colosseum Underground Chambers, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Ancient Rome Private 3-Hour Tour with Colosseum Underground Chambers, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

by Tours of Rome

3 hours
Rome
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3 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
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All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This private 3-hour tour focuses on the Colosseum and surrounding ancient Roman sites. It begins with access to the Colosseum's underground chambers, where wild animals were once kept, followed by a walk on the arena floor where gladiators fought. The tour also includes visits to the Colosseum's first and second floors, which are normally open to visitors. After exploring the Colosseum, the guide leads the group to Palatine Hill, the historic residence of Roman emperors, for a 30-minute walk. The final stop is the Roman Forum, where the main political, religious, and financial activities of ancient Rome took place, also visited for about 30 minutes. Tickets include the Colosseum arena and underground entrance fees and guided tours of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Note that the underground chambers visit is conducted as part of a small group led by a local archaeologist due to site restrictions. The tour order may vary, starting either at ancient Rome sites or the Colosseum. The operator provides tickets and meets guests at the designated meeting point holding a sign. A valid government-issued ID matching the booking name is required for entry. Large luggage and prohibited items such as flammable sprays and weapons are not allowed inside the Colosseum. In case underground access is unavailable, the tour offers a partial refund or cancellation. Rain may restrict underground walking, limiting visitors to the arena floor viewing. Communication with the operator is recommended via mobile phone or messaging apps for any updates.

Highlights

Private Colosseum tour including underground chambers and arena floor
Visit Palatine Hill where Roman emperors lived
Guided tour of the Roman Forum archaeological area
Includes Colosseum arena and underground entrance tickets
Tour lasts approximately 3 hours
Tickets provided by guide at meeting point

What's included

Reservation fee for the Colosseum (worth €2 per person)
Tour of the Colosseum Arena including First and Second Floors
Tickets must be issued in the full name of each visitor
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Note: Colosseum fees listed above; remaining price covers additional services
Tour of the Colosseum Underground areas
Colosseum entry ticket including arena access (worth €24 per person)

What's not included

Valid photo ID (passport or driver’s license) required
Private transportation is not included

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

The private tour includes a 2-hour visit covering the underground chambers, the arena floor, and the upper levels of the Colosseum. Visitors see the areas where animals were kept and walk on the arena where gladiators fought.

120 min

2

Palatine Hill

A 30-minute walk takes place on Palatine Hill, the historic site where Roman emperors lived.

30 min

3

Roman Forum

The tour concludes with a 30-minute visit to the Roman Forum, the center of political, religious, and financial life in ancient Rome.

30 min

Meeting point

In front of COLOSSEO METRO Station, LOWER Level Exit, nearby the Newsstand and across the road from COLOSSEUM, Piazza del Colosseo 22, Roma 00184. PLEASE DON'T GO TO THE UPPER LEVEL

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional info

1–6 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Tickets are nominative and require providing full names of all visitors.
Full traveler names must be provided when booking or entry may be denied.
Start times may change depending on Colosseum Underground ticket availability; changes will be communicated privately.
Luggage and large backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
Flammable sprays, selfie sticks, knives, guns, or cutters are prohibited inside the Colosseum.
The underground chambers visit is conducted in a group led by a local Colosseum archaeologist due to site restrictions.
Tour confirmation with details will be sent after booking underground chamber tickets.
The tour may begin with ancient Rome sites before moving to the Colosseum, finishing with the archaeologist guide on the third tier.
Alternatively, the tour may start at the Colosseum and end at the Roman Forum with the private guide.
If underground tickets are unavailable, a standard Colosseum tour without underground access will be offered with a partial refund or cancellation and full refund.
Specific start times for underground chamber tours are sent by email as per Colosseum scheduling.
The Colosseum third level and terrace are not open to the public.
Having a mobile phone for communication during the tour is recommended.
Texting via iMessage, Whatsapp, or Viber is available for quick contact.
Emergency phone contact: +393246968498.
In case of heavy rain, walking inside the underground chambers may be impossible; visitors will have 45 minutes on the arena floor viewing underground sections.
All participants must bring valid government-issued photo ID matching the booking name.
Pets and service dogs are not allowed on the tour.
Entry tickets are given by the guide at the meeting point.
The guide will hold a sign labeled 'TOURS OF ROME' at the meeting point.
Each traveler must present a valid ID matching the booking name for Colosseum and Roman Forum entry.
Total
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