Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour
Colosseum Arena Floor & Gladiator’s Gate, Underground of St. Clement’s, Roman Forum.
Private Transportation
to the Colosseum
Pick-up at your hotel
If in Rome city center
Skip-the-line tickets
Professional Guides
Duration about 3 hours
Kids pay half price!
Why Choose Our Underground Rome Tour Instead of the Colosseum Underground Tour?
Our Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour is a private, in-depth experience designed for travelers who want to explore ancient Rome beyond the standard itineraries.
This tour combines the Colosseum Arena Floor, the Roman Forum, and a true underground site beneath modern Rome, offering a broader and more meaningful alternative to the traditional Colosseum Underground Tour.
With expert guidance and skip-the-line access, this underground Rome tour reveals both the visible and hidden layers of the Eternal City.
Many visitors believe that entering the Colosseum’s underground tunnels is the only way to fully understand the monument.
In reality, this Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour offers a more complete and flexible experience.
From the Arena Floor, you can clearly observe the Colosseum’s hypogeum from above, understanding how lifts, tunnels, and machinery worked—without the limitations, crowds, and higher costs of restricted underground access.
In addition, this tour takes you far deeper beneath Rome at the Basilica of Saint Clement’s, where you will walk through original Roman structures preserved below the modern city.
Combined with the Roman Forum, this itinerary offers a wider perspective on ancient Rome than the standard Colosseum Underground Tour.
Included in the Price:
- Pick-up at your hotel (if located in the city center)
- Private transportation to the tour starting point
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Professional, Private Guides
Sights included
Colosseum Arena
- Skip-the-line entrance
- Arena
- Gladiator’s Gate
Roman Forum
- Temple of Julius Caesar, via Sacra
- Temple of Saturn, Temple of Vesta
- Arches of Titus & Septimius Severus
Underground of St. Clement's
- Unique Underground sites
- Temple of Mythra
- Beutiful Frescoes
1. A True Underground Experience: The Basilica of San Clemente
Your Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour begins beneath the Basilica of Saint Clement’s, one of Rome’s most remarkable and least-known archaeological sites.
Descending below the present-day church, you will travel through different phases of Rome’s history.
The current 12th-century basilica preserves beautiful medieval mosaics, while beneath it lies a 4th-century church with early Christian frescoes.
Going even deeper, you will reach a 1st-century Roman complex, including a temple of Mithra, an underground spring, and the remains of the ancient Roman mint.
Here, you truly walk through Rome’s underground past, touching original walls and standing inside spaces that have remained hidden for centuries.
This section defines the tour as a genuine underground Rome tour, far beyond what is offered by the Colosseum’s tunnels.
2. The Colosseum Arena Floor
After St. Clement’s, the tour continues to the Colosseum, the most recognizable monument of Ancient Rome.
With special access to the Arena Floor, you will step onto the reconstructed stage where gladiators once fought before thousands of spectators.
From the arena, you will have a clear view into the hypogeum, the underground system of corridors, lifts, and chambers that powered the games.
Your guide will explain how the spectacles were organized, who the gladiators really were, and how animals, scenery, and fighters appeared suddenly on the arena floor.
You will also learn about Roman engineering techniques and how such a massive structure was built and managed with remarkable efficiency.
Outside the Colosseum, you will see the remains of the Ludus Magnus, the main gladiatorial training school, completing the story of the gladiators’ world.
3. The Roman Forum: The Heart of Ancient Rome
The final stop of your Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour is the Roman Forum, once the political, religious, and social center of the Roman world.
Walking among temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches, you will discover where laws were passed, speeches were delivered, and public ceremonies took place.
Your guide will point out key monuments such as the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Temple of Vesta, the Senate House, the Arch of Titus, and many other iconic remains.
Here, the stories of emperors, senators, and ordinary citizens come together, offering the perfect conclusion to your journey through Ancient Rome.
Why Choose Our Underground Rome & Colosseum Arena Tour
Tailored Experience:
Our Colosseum Arena Tour is customized to your interests, offering a deeper and more enriching exploration of Ancient Rome.
Expert, Private Guides:
Your personal guide will share captivating stories and provide insights into the history, culture, and legacy of Rome’s most famous landmarks.
Skip the Lines:
Enjoy fast-track access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and other sites, avoiding long lines and making the most of your time in Rome.
Flexible Pace:
Whether you want to spend more time at the Colosseum or ask detailed questions, our private tour gives you the flexibility to explore at your own pace.
Tour Itinerary
Book Your Underground Rome & Colosseum Arena Tour Today!
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the Underground Rome Tour of a lifetime.
Skip the crowded group tours and enjoy an intimate, personalized experience of Rome’s most famous landmarks. With the expertise of our professional guides, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome and leave with unforgettable memories of your visit.
Book now your Underground Rome & Colosseum Arena Tour and step back in time to explore the heart of the Eternal City!
IMPORTANT INFO!
You MUST bring an ID, a passport or a driver’s license to enter the sights.
Included in the Price:
- Pick-up at your hotel (if located in the city center)
- Private transportation to the tour starting point
- Skip-the-line tickets
- Professional, Private Guides
Tour Price
Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour
Underground of St. Clement's, Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum-
Private Transportation
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Pick-up at your hotel
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Skip-the-line tickets
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Professional Guides
69€
for additional adult
34€
for additional kid
Watch a short video about St. Clement’s Basilica and its underground layers
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Underground Rome and Colosseum Arena Tour
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