The Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour costs $228 per person and lasts 1.5 to 2.5 hours. A guide takes you into the hypogeum, the tunnels and chambers under the arena where gladiators and animals waited, then onto the arena floor. The tour continues through the Colosseum's 1st and 2nd levels and ends on Palatine Hill. Tours run in English, Spanish, German and Romanian, in small or private groups. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
underground-tour- Duration
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours
- Starts
- The listing shows the times for your date
- Meeting point
- Not published on the listing; the exact spot comes with your booking
- Price
- $228 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English, Spanish, German, Romanian
- Group size
- Small group or private options
- Accessibility
- Walking on uneven surfaces. The operator says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users. Luggage and large bags are not allowed.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund; reserve now and pay later
Included
- ✓ Professional guide
- ✓ Guided tour of the Colosseum underground (hypogeum)
- ✓ Access to the Colosseum arena floor
- ✓ Entry to the Colosseum's 1st and 2nd levels
- ✓ Guided visit of Palatine Hill and its ruins
- ✓ Stories about gladiators, emperors and ancient Rome
Not included
- ✗ Areas not included in the ticket option you select
- ✗ Food and drinks
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Transportation to and from the meeting point
- ✗ Personal expenses and souvenirs
What the underground and arena floor show you
The hypogeum is the network of tunnels and chambers under the arena. Gladiators, performers and animals waited there before they were moved up into the show. Walking through it shows you how the games were staged, not just where the crowd sat. On the arena floor, you stand on the ground where the fights took place and look up at the stands.
Price compared with the official Full Experience ticket
The official Underground & Arena Full Experience ticket costs €24 ($28) plus a €2 ($2.30) reservation fee. It is released 30 days before the visit date and often sells out within minutes. This tour costs $228 per person and adds a guide and Palatine Hill. It is a second way in when the official release is sold out.
Want a closer look? Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour, from $228 See timesThe Colosseum levels and Palatine Hill
After the underground and the arena, the guide takes you through the Colosseum's 1st and 2nd levels, where the crowds sat. The tour ends on Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome, with the ruins of imperial palaces and views over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus. The guide tells the legend of Romulus and Remus there. Entry to the Roman Forum itself is not on the included list.
Short on time? Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour, from $228 See timesWalking, booking and cancellation
Expect uneven surfaces, and wear comfortable shoes. The operator says the tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, and luggage and large bags are not allowed. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Ready to compare prices? Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour, from $228 See timesWho this suits
Book this if the underground and the arena floor are the reason you are visiting the Colosseum. It is the one product on this site built around them. If you only want the standard levels, the Forum and Palatine Hill, the $57 guided tour or the $23 audio-guide ticket costs much less.
Want a closer look? Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour, from $228 See times| Ticket | Price | Areas | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| This tour (partner) | $228 | Underground, arena floor, Colosseum 1st and 2nd levels, Palatine Hill | Yes |
| Official Underground & Arena Full Experience | €24 ($28) + €2 ($2.30) fee | Underground and arena floor (released 30 days ahead) | No |
| Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour (partner) | $57 | Colosseum (+ optional arena), Roman Forum, Palatine Hill; no underground | Yes |
Who should not book this
- Visitors who only want the standard levels: the guided tour or the audio-guide ticket costs less
- People with mobility impairments or wheelchair users
- Anyone who wants to walk through the Roman Forum on the same tour
-
Rome: Exclusive Colosseum Arena or Underground & Forum Tour
$122lower-priced if you want the arena or the underground, not both, plus a guided Roman Forum visit
-
Rome: Exclusive Colosseum Underground and Arena Guided Tour
$343adds a guided Roman Forum visit to the underground, arena floor and Palatine Hill
How to book
Pick a date, time and language. You can reserve now and pay later, so book early if your dates are set. Dollar prices on this page are converted from euros at the ECB rate on 17 September 2026; the partner charges in euros, so your card's rate decides the final amount. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Why not book the official underground ticket myself?
You can. The official ticket costs €24 ($28) plus a €2 ($2.30) fee, but it is released 30 days before the visit date and often sells out within minutes. This guided tour is another way in if you miss that release.
How long is the Colosseum underground tour?
1.5 to 2.5 hours, including the Colosseum's 1st and 2nd levels and Palatine Hill, according to the listing.
Is the underground tour physically demanding?
It involves walking on uneven surfaces, and the operator says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users.
Does it include the Roman Forum?
No. The tour ends on Palatine Hill, which overlooks the Forum, but Forum entry is not on the included list.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and you can reserve now and pay later.
Sources