Colosseum, arena and underground
Step onto the arena floor and descend into the passages where gladiators and animals once waited.
Art and history · Colosseo · Rome3 hours · small group, up to 8 guests; private on request · From €160 per person
The experience
The Colosseum reveals a different character below ground. With a licensed guide arranged by our concierge, you enter the hypogeum, the network of corridors, lifts and holding rooms beneath the arena, then stand on the reconstructed arena floor to look up at the tiers as spectators once did. The visit continues through the Roman Forum and up the Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces above the valley. Underground and arena access is sold in limited, timed slots by the archaeological park, so availability is confirmed at booking. Expect uneven ground, stairs and plenty of walking, rewarded by some of the finest views of ancient Rome.
Highlights
- The underground passages of the hypogeum, subject to availability
- Access to the arena floor
- The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- A licensed guide throughout
Included
- Timed tickets for the underground and arena
- Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Licensed guide
- Reservation handled by our concierge
Good to know
- Comfortable shoes recommended; the route includes stairs and uneven paths
- Meeting point near Colosseo metro station
- Changes and cancellations are handled by our concierge
