Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 1
Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 2
Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 3
Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 4
Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 5
Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour - Image 6

Photo 1 / 6

Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Rome

8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Colosseum’s underground tunnels and Arena Floor with an expert guide, then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace.

About this tour

Step beneath the Colosseum’s towering arches and enter the hidden world where gladiators and wild animals once waited before the games. On this Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour, a licensed expert guide leads a small group of up to 7 guests through the monument’s restricted underground passages and onto the Arena Floor, where the spectacle once unfolded.

Hear how the ancient games were prepared as you explore the tunnels and underground chambers. After the guided visit, continue at your own pace with admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Wander among the Forum’s ruins and take in views from Palatine Hill, traditionally associated with Rome’s founding. The small-group format offers a more personal way to experience the Colosseum, while the included tickets let you explore two neighboring archaeological sites independently.

Bring valid identification that matches the name used for each booking, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Book your Rome Gladiators Underground Exclusive Tour to see the Colosseum from below and walk onto its legendary Arena Floor.

Highlights

  • Descend into the Colosseum’s restricted underground tunnels
  • Stand on the Arena Floor where gladiators once fought
  • Hear stories of the games from a licensed expert guide
  • Explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace

What's included

Included

  • Professional local expert guide
  • Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, without a guided tour
  • Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
  • Colosseum Underground admission ticket (€24 per person)

Not included

  • Tips
  • Attic level access

Ratings on each provider

The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.

Important information

  • Bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking; ID is required for every visitor
  • Provide the full names of all travelers when booking or entry may be denied
  • Wear light, comfortable footwear suitable for walking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
Show 4 more
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • The experience requires good weather; if canceled, you will be offered another date or a full refund

Frequently asked questions

What is included in the tour?

The tour includes a licensed expert guide and admission to the Colosseum Underground, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. The Forum and Palatine Hill are unguided.

How large is the group?

The group is limited to 7 guests.

What identification do I need?

Every visitor must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided at booking. Full names are required when booking.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

Where is the meeting office?

The office is at Via del Cardello 31. From Cavour metro station, turn right onto Via Cavour, continue toward Via dei Fori Imperiali, then turn left onto Via del Cardello.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 8 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Rome
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 40% in Rome means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Rome by this score.

Provider rating distribution in Rome

How many tours in Rome have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.

  • Viator

from US$397.22

on Viator

Check availability