moderate
2–3 hours
Moderate physical ability required due to walking and stairs
Discover the secrets of ancient Rome with an exclusive VIP tour of the Colosseum's underground and Roman Forum. Walk where gladiators once fought and learn stories that shaped history.
4 hrs
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Colosseum's hidden underground and the historic Roman Forum. With exclusive access to restricted areas, you'll experience the amphitheater from a gladiator's perspective and explore the heart of ancient Rome, where pivotal events unfolded. This tour promises a captivating glimpse into history like never before.
4 hours
Visit previously inaccessible areas of the Colosseum on this Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum tour. Our extra-special access will take you to places where visitors with a regular ticket are not allowed. Follow your expert, licensed guide as you explore the iconic amphitheater and venture through its underground passageways to reach areas that haven't been seen since antiquity.
Your Colosseum Underground tour starts from the Gladiator's Gate: we will step right onto the Arena Floor from where we will enjoy a view of the entire arena from a Gladiator's point of view. Next, the VIP gates will be unlocked just for our group to reach the Underground section.
Your comprehensive tour of ancient Rome doesn't stop here. After exploring the Colosseum, we'll cross over into the Roman Forum, approaching from the ancient city's main artery: the Via Sacra (the Sacred Road). The Roman Forum was the epicenter of the political and cultural goings-on of the Roman Empire. This is the spot where Julius Caesar was cremated, where Mark Anthony gave his infamous funerary speech, and where the beautiful and mysterious vestal virgins worked day and night to keep the flame burning for the Goddess Vestal at the temple.
Inclusions: English speaking guide and VIP tickets with access to the underground
Secure your spot early, as access to restricted areas is limited and popular.
Expect to walk and stand for extended periods within uneven ruins and underground tunnels.
Capture stunning views from the underground chambers and panoramic forum vistas.
Guides share rich stories; engaging fully enhances the experience.
The Colosseum was completed in 80 AD and was the largest amphitheater of its time, hosting gladiatorial games and public spectacles.
Tour proceeds support preservation efforts of these ancient monuments, ensuring they remain accessible and protected for future generations.
Necessary for navigating uneven surfaces and stairs.
Keeps essentials close without hindering movement.
Protects you from sun exposure during outdoor parts of the tour.
springsummer specific
Stay hydrated as you walk through historical ruins.