Private VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

In the company of a local expert guide your private group will learn about the bloody glory of the gladiators as you tour the tunnels of the Colosseum Underground. Immerse yourself in the space where men and beasts were kept amidst intricate staging machinery as they awaited their chances at victory or death.

Most visitors to the Colosseum only get to explore the general access areas up in the stands. But on this once-in-a-lifetime VIP Colosseum underground tour, you'll go beneath the surface of the ancient arena. An incredible new exhibition, opened by our parent company the Hornblower Group in partnership with the Colosseum Archaeological Park, will lead you along the same path gladiators took as they made their way from their training area out to the arena floor. Complete with fascinating artifacts and stunning digital reproductions that bring ancient history to life, there's no experience like it in Rome.

As your group marvels at how incredible the architecture of the Colosseum remains after nearly 2,000 years, your private guide explains the seating plan at the average games - from the emperor's seat to the gentry, peasants and finally, the ladies.

After your extended tour of the Colosseum (including general access areas too), you'll head over to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - once the center of politics and commerce in Rome. Here you'll learn about daily life in antiquity's greatest empire, as well as some of the most dramatic events in its momentous history. From the mansions of emperors to the temples of humble hearth goddesses; businesses, monuments, and governmental buildings will come to life as your guide tells vivid stories of the men and women who created this incredible civilization.

These ruins can be hard to interpret on your own, but with a private group of no more than 6 people you'll have intimate access to your guide and plenty of time to ask whatever interests you. There is no more exclusive or entertaining way to step back in time and learn about Ancient Rome.

Book early - the Colosseum underground is the most limited and in-demand tour in Rome, almost always selling out weeks (if not months) in advance.

*Please Note: Due to high demand and restricted access to certain areas of the Colosseum, the entrance time for the Colosseum Underground may be granted between 9:00am and 4:00pm the day of your tour. We will confirm the start time of your tour about 30 days prior to the tour date.*

*The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and match the names on their ID. The Colosseum requires all guests (including children) to present government ID at the time of entry. Therefore any guest that does not submit their name in advance of the tour, or who does not bring their ID to the meeting point, will be refused participation without refund.*

*This tour is fully refundable up to 4 days prior to the event. Within 4 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.*

*Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.*