Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up
Overview
Explore the Colosseum and surrounding area on this 3-hour private tour. Experience the emotion of a Roman gladiator as you descend with your private guide below the Colosseum, to the Underground section, where gladiators, prisoners and wild animals prepared to face their fate in the arena above.
Continue discovering the Flavian Amphitheatre by walking through the galleries and imagine yourself as one of the 80.000 spectators watching the games.
Your visit will continue at the Roman Forum, beating heart of the Eternal City.
Walk along the Via Sacra and admire the ruins of temples and ancient palaces.
What's Included
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up from Hotel (if centrally located - within the Aurelian Walls)
What To Expect
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Colosseum
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Piazza del Colosseo (pass by)
Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person).
- Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected).
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls).
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome: Private Colosseum, Arena and Underground Tour with Pick-Up will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance with underground and arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Visit of the Palatine Hill and drop off service (if Luxury Version selected)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Hotel pick up (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls)
- Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with mobility issues or those using a wheelchair
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check
- Large bags and backpacks are not allowed
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Be prepared to climb uneven steps and explore an archaeological site - wear good shoes. Anticipate Rome's intense heat in the summer - you may want to bring a small umbrella to block the sun as well as unexpected, sudden rainfall
- Closed-toe, non-slip shoes are required for safety. Access to the Colosseum may be denied without proper footwear.
- To ensure the safety and well-being of all our guests, every reservation that includes minors (under 18) must be accompanied by at least one adult. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept bookings made exclusively by unaccompanied minors.
