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- Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access
Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access
4.7 (5,389 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Meets at the green kiosk outside Colosseo metro · Operator: TOURIKS
- Private underground: 3 hours, daily at 13:00 or 15:00
- Private on the compared option; shared groups up to 7 or 24
- Offered in: German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:30, 08:45, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- Street-level Colosseo metro exit; yellow Touriks sign
Editor's take
The private underground tour opens the arena floor and regular tiers. TOURIKS runs this 3-hour tour in English at 13:00 or 15:00 daily. The Forum and Palatine visits are guided.
The private UNDERGROUND tour costs €279 with the €24 park ticket included. REGULAR Levels starts at €79 for a 1-hour guided visit to the tiers. The park sells a standard tiers ticket for €18.
Your ticket: the private UNDERGROUND tour at €279 includes the €24 park ticket. Park sales open online 30 days ahead. The tour adds a private guide and headsets. Book it if you want an afternoon tour with the Forum and Palatine guided.
Which option includes the underground, arena or regular tiers?
The 4 options differ in Colosseum access and group size. ARENA options reach the floor alone inside the Colosseum. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 18 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERGROUND: 3h | Private Tour Compared in the list | The underground tour opens the arena floor and regular tiers. A private guide covers the Roman Forum and Palatine in English. Your ticket: the private UNDERGROUND tour at €279 includes the €24 underground ticket. Park sales open online 30 days ahead. | 3 hours Daily at 13:00 or 15:00 | €279 per adult |
| ARENA Floor: 3h | Max 7 people | The Colosseum visit covers the arena floor alone. The Roman Forum and Palatine are guided in English, with up to 7 people. The park alternative is Full Experience Arena at €24, on sale online 7 days ahead. Your ticket: ARENA Floor at €189 for up to 7 people, with the Forum and Palatine guided. | 3 hours Daily at 08:30 / 08:45 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 | €189 per adult |
| ARENA Floor: 3h | Max 24 ppl | The Colosseum visit covers the arena floor alone. The Roman Forum and Palatine are guided in English, with up to 24 people. The park alternative is Full Experience Arena at €24, on sale online 7 days ahead. Your ticket: ARENA Floor at €119 for up to 24 people, with the Forum and Palatine guided. | 3 hours Daily at 08:45 / 09:00 / 09:30 / 10:00 / 10:10 / 10:30 / 10:45 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 14:45 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 | €119 per adult |
| REGULAR Levels: 1h | Max 7 ppl | The regular tiers have a 1-hour guided visit for up to 7 people. The Forum and Palatine follow on your own. The park alternative is the standard tiers ticket at €18, on sale 30 days ahead. Your ticket: REGULAR Levels at €79 for a 1-hour guided visit. | 1 hour Daily at 09:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 / 15:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 | €79 per adult |
Do the ARENA options include the regular Colosseum tiers?
The TOURIKS ARENA options cover only the arena floor inside the Colosseum. The Forum and Palatine visits are guided. The private UNDERGROUND option also opens the regular tiers and underground. Your ticket: private UNDERGROUND at €279 includes the €24 park ticket; park sales open online 30 days ahead.
What's included
Included
- Underground access: ONLY with UNDERGROUND option — NOT included in ARENA or REGULAR.
- Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (€18)
- Arena access: ONLY with ARENA or UNDERGROUND options — NOT included in REGULAR.
- Live expert guide & headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Colosseum entry: either Regular OR Arena OR Underground depending on the option you book (€ 18-24)
Not included
- If you select the REGULAR option, Arena and Underground access are not included.
- If you select the ARENA option, Underground access and the Regular Levels are NOT included.
- Access to the Colosseum Upper Levels (3rd & 4th tiers) is not included
By option: the private UNDERGROUND tour includes Full Experience Underground and Arena at €24. REGULAR Levels covers the first and second tiers. The ARENA options cover the floor alone inside the Colosseum.
What does TOURIKS add to the underground park ticket?
The park sells Full Experience Underground and Arena for €24, or €32 with a park guide. The €24 park ticket lasts 2 days in a row. Park sales open online 30 days ahead.
TOURIKS adds a private guide for the Forum and Palatine. Your ticket: private UNDERGROUND at €279 includes the €24 park ticket.
Meeting point
Meeting point
The meeting point is the green kiosk at street level outside Colosseo metro station. Staff hold a yellow Touriks sign.
Use the downstairs exit of Colosseo on Metro B. Arrive 30 minutes before your start for signup; hotel pickup is not included.
End point
The tour ends at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum, depending on your option.
Itinerary
- Roman Forum 45 min
The private underground route includes 45 minutes in the Roman Forum with a guide. ARENA options also include a guide; REGULAR includes entry for a visit on your own.
- Palatine Hill 45 min
The private underground route includes 45 minutes on the Palatine with your guide. The hill overlooks the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
- Colosseum 60 min
The private UNDERGROUND option reaches the underground and arena floor, plus the regular tiers. The 3rd and 4th tiers are excluded.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 168 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. If TOURIKS cancels because of poor weather, you can take another date or a full refund.
Know before you go
- Give each traveller's name exactly as it appears on their passport or ID, identifying anyone under 18. Each guest needs matching ID at the gates.
- Meet TOURIKS 30 minutes before your tour starts. Late arrivals may lose their place without a refund or a new slot. For underground entry, the park also requires arrival 30 minutes before the booked entry time.
- Security checks apply at both the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Large backpacks and trolleys cannot enter the Colosseum. Glass or metal containers are barred, as are sprays. Knives are forbidden; drones must not be flown.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the walking and steps. High heels and flip-flops are poor choices for this route.
- Children aged 0 to 17 pay €199 on the private underground tour. Adults pay €279, including the €24 park ticket.
- From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The tour's start times do not extend park opening hours.
- A full refund requires cancellation at least 7 full days before departure. Cancellation within 7 days receives no refund.
- The 3rd and 4th tiers are outside every option. ARENA options also leave out the regular tiers and underground.
Reviews
91% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 3,496 reviews on Viator (4.6) and 1,893 on Tripadvisor (4.7), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
From the TOURIKS listing, 30 photos in all.
From the operator
In TOURIKS's own words, from the listing.
Choose the ARENA option for a 3-hour guided experience that takes you onto the Arena Floor and continues through the Roman Forum with your guide. Inside the Colosseum, this option includes the Arena Floor only, not the Regular Levels or Underground. Whichever option you choose, your Colosseum and Roman Forum entry is included.
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