VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

5167 reviews

3.5 hours

Max 24

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Enjoy special access entry and a dedicated guide on your VIP tour
  • Lose yourself in the lore of Ancient Rome, and the people who populated it
  • Step back in time and tour the tunnels of the Colosseum Underground
  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Sites Visited
  • Colosseum
  • Colosseum Underground Level
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
  • Arch of Constantine
  • Tour Includes
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Colosseum (VIP Express Access)
  • Special access ticket to Colosseum Underground Level
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)

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Verified Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.8 /5
based on 5167 reviews
Rating summary by category
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Fabulous, comprehensive tour of Ancient Rome. It was great to start in the colosseum underground and move up through the whole space. Our guide was very knowledgeable and brought a book of paintings/representations of what the colosseum was like when it was in use. We continued on to Palatine Hill and the forum. Our guide brought the ruins to life during a very enjoyable stroll. I highly recommend this tour with Walks of Italy!
Lauren · May 20, 2023 · United States · Female · 35 to 44 years
Great
The tour was very informative. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny, and kept us engaged. I would recommend to anyone to do this tour.
Shannon · May 19, 2023 · United States · Female · 45 to 54 years
Excellent
Anna Butterworth is a wonderful tour guide, very informative with a wonderful personality. We thoroughly enjoyed her and the tour.
Mark · May 17, 2023 · United States · Male · 65 to 74 years
Excellent
Stefano was an excellent tour guide!
Laura · May 16, 2023 · United States · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
I took the VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill. The tour guide was informative and answered all of our questions.
Bobbie · May 13, 2023 · United States · Female · 35 to 44 years

Meeting Point

Meeting Point Map ⟶

Meeting Point
Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park. Your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. 

If arriving by metro, please note that there are two entrances/exits for the metro and the Park where we meet is located on the street above the metro station. You will need to take the stairs up from inside the metro station to reach the street above. Exiting the metro on the upper street level, turn to face the Colosseum and then walk to your left 150 meters and you will find the Oppio Caffe on the corner and the entrance to the Colle Oppio Park just opposite.

Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

FAQs

Do we always see the sights in the same order that you have listed in the description?
No. Sometimes the order of our visits change due to logistical issues or your guide make a snap decision to avoid crowds in order to increase the quality of your visit.
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
Does the order of the itinerary on this tour ever change?
Occasionally the sights on this tour are visited in a different order. This happens due to logistical changes and snap decisions made by our guides to avoid crowds and thus improve your visit.
Is there wheelchair access in the Colosseum?
Wheelchair access in the Colosseum is limited at best and non-existent when its crowded. The specific route of this tour does not accomodate wheelchairs (as we have to go up and down stairs). If you use a wheelchair or have impaired mobility and would like to see the Colosseum, please contact our customer service department for private tour options at [email protected]
Does Skip the Line Access mean no waiting?
During busy periods (May - October) there is sometimes a short wait to get inside the Colosseum. This is because the Colosseum has changed its admission policy to ensure that only 3,000 people are allowed within the amphitheater at any given time, meaning much less crowding during busy periods. Although our tickets are pre-booked with Skip the Line access, this may mean a slight delay on entering if capacity has already been reached. It's rare that we have to wait for more than a few minutes but if we do, it's unavoidable.
Are selfie sticks allowed in the Colosseum?
Yes, but please be careful when using them - during the summer months they can be more dangerous than gladiators' weapons.
What if the weather is bad (rain, snow, hail, etc.) on the day of my tour?
Our tours run rain or shine so please dress for the elements. We also ask you to please remember hats and sunscreen if you are taking this tour in the summer as it might be very hot.
Is there anything I should bring/wear on my tour?
Because there is a lot of walking on this tour, we highly recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. There is very little shade at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in particular, so we would recommend bringing a hat and sunscreen in summer and a rain-jacket or umbrella in winter. As there are water fountains with (delicious) drinking water dotted throughout the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, we would highly recommend bringing a bottle that you can refill.
Does the Colosseum ever close without warning?
Unfortunately, Yes. The Colosseum is subject to unforeseen closures due to weather conditions and worker strikes, as well as last minute changes in reservations, all of which are out of Walks of Italy (or any other tour operator's) control. If for any reason we cannot run the tour as described, we will contact you immediately, offering the best alternatives. Depending on the situation this might result in a modification of the itinerary or a change in the tour start time. Our aim is to offer you the highest level of service and in the rare occasion in which circumstances outside of our control mean that you cannot participate in a variation of this tour we will offer you a full refund.
Do I need to bring a photo identification with me?
Yes! This is especially important if you have purchased a student ticket because some sights will check when we arrive.

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