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Rome Underground Tours

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Rome Underground Tours: Discover the Secrets Beneath the Eternal City

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Explore Hidden Catacombs, Ancient Temples, and Mysterious Crypts Below Rome’s Surface

Step into a world few visitors ever see with our Rome Underground Tours. Beneath the iconic streets and piazzas lie centuries of buried history — from early Christian catacombs and pagan temples to forgotten chambers beneath churches and the Colosseum. Led by expert guides, these tours reveal a side of Rome untouched by time. Whether you’re a history lover or a curious explorer, our underground experiences offer an unforgettable journey into the city’s most secret and sacred spaces.

Multilingual & Group-Friendly Experiences

Our Rome Underground Tours are available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, and other languages upon request. We offer options for solo travelers, couples, families, school groups, and private VIP clients.

What You’ll Experience:

  • Access to restricted underground sites with expert guidance
  • Fascinating insight into early Christianity, paganism, and Roman engineering
  • Comfortable transport and flexible start times (for select tours)
  • Small group or private formats for a more intimate experience
  • A unique, off-the-beaten-path perspective on Roman history

Testimonials

Hear From Our Happy Explorers!

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Martin G

A hot visit to the Colosseum!
Had to collect tickets from a shop near to the Colosseum – lady there was most helpful in explaining where we needed to go and to download apps to our phones for the self audio guide (also gave us some free water with the heat!). Found the entrance easy and then enjoyed the tour – only issue was that the GPS signal wasnt great inside so it was difficult to sync the audio guide to what we were looking at. Took a break before doing the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum – we went on a very hot day and it was hard work walking around – make sure you have plenty of water!! Surfaces were very uneven – which is understandble considering its an ancient monument.

Martin G

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
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FamilyOfFive

Amazing place to visit, weak audio guide
Such an amazing place to visit, it’s easy to understand why this is a must see! The sites were fantastic, but the audio tour was too generic. There were some interesting clips, but not enough about what we were looking at when we were at different points and too much generic history. In retrospect we would have got a lot more from a guide, but it was very nice to go at our own pace.

FamilyOfFive

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
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Eva N

Unforgettable experience!
This tour was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, everything was organized, engaging, and informative. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the Colosseum to life with fascinating stories, little-known facts, and a real passion for Ancient Rome.
The skip-the-line access was a huge plus—no waiting around in the hot sun! We also got upgraded for an Arena tour and got to explore areas that aren’t always open to the public, which made the experience feel exclusive and even more special.

Eva N

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
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Poppy B

Very good customer service from Dolly
I was due to travel in August on this holiday however due to operational reasons, the tour may not have run and I was made aware straight away. I dealt with a women called Dolly and she offered me alternative options and we decided to refund the tour which was done promptly. Dolly gave me some brilliant advice and some useful insight to Rome.She was fab!

Poppy B

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Happy woman tourist looking up from map at Rome Colosseum

Tom P

Good day out
Really enjoyed the experience, can’t remember the tour guide’s name but he was very good. Very informative and detailed on the tour which kept me engaged about the history. It wasn’t as busy as usual which was also a pleasant experience. Highly enjoyable, many thanks.

Tom P

Colosseum Arena Guided Night Tour
Happy woman tourist looking up from map at Rome Colosseum

James C

Well worth it

Really well organised and our guide was great. Really informative and engaging. You wasn’t rushed and had a nice flow to it.
Would highly recommend this. Not sure you’d capture everything without the guide.

James C

Colosseum Arena Guided Night Tour

Testimonials

Hear From Our Happy Explorers!

Tour in the City

Martin G

A hot visit to the Colosseum!
Had to collect tickets from a shop near to the Colosseum – lady there was most helpful in explaining where we needed to go and to download apps to our phones for the self audio guide (also gave us some free water with the heat!). Found the entrance easy and then enjoyed the tour – only issue was that the GPS signal wasnt great inside so it was difficult to sync the audio guide to what we were looking at. Took a break before doing the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum – we went on a very hot day and it was hard work walking around – make sure you have plenty of water!! Surfaces were very uneven – which is understandble considering its an ancient monument.

Martin G

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Tour in the City

FamilyOfFive

Amazing place to visit, weak audio guide
Such an amazing place to visit, it’s easy to understand why this is a must see! The sites were fantastic, but the audio tour was too generic. There were some interesting clips, but not enough about what we were looking at when we were at different points and too much generic history. In retrospect we would have got a lot more from a guide, but it was very nice to go at our own pace.

FamilyOfFive

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Tour in the City

Eva N

Unforgettable experience!
This tour was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, everything was organized, engaging, and informative. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history of the Colosseum to life with fascinating stories, little-known facts, and a real passion for Ancient Rome.
The skip-the-line access was a huge plus—no waiting around in the hot sun! We also got upgraded for an Arena tour and got to explore areas that aren’t always open to the public, which made the experience feel exclusive and even more special.

Eva N

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Tour in the City

Poppy B

Very good customer service from Dolly
I was due to travel in August on this holiday however due to operational reasons, the tour may not have run and I was made aware straight away. I dealt with a women called Dolly and she offered me alternative options and we decided to refund the tour which was done promptly. Dolly gave me some brilliant advice and some useful insight to Rome.She was fab!

Poppy B

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Happy woman tourist looking up from map at Rome Colosseum

Tom P

Good day out
Really enjoyed the experience, can’t remember the tour guide’s name but he was very good. Very informative and detailed on the tour which kept me engaged about the history. It wasn’t as busy as usual which was also a pleasant experience. Highly enjoyable, many thanks.

Tom P

Colosseum Arena Guided Night Tour
Happy woman tourist looking up from map at Rome Colosseum

James C

Well worth it

Really well organised and our guide was great. Really informative and engaging. You wasn’t rushed and had a nice flow to it.
Would highly recommend this. Not sure you’d capture everything without the guide.

James C

Colosseum Arena Guided Night Tour

Hear From Our Happy Explorers!

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Our Rome underground tours explore hidden sites beneath the city, such as ancient catacombs, crypts, underground basilicas, and archaeological ruins, guided by an expert storyteller.

Popular stops include the Catacombs of Rome, the Basilica di San Clemente, the Capuchin Crypt, the subterranean areas of Piazza Navona, and the Colosseum Underground.

Yes! We offer Colosseum Underground tours that give you exclusive access to the ancient tunnels, chambers, and gladiator staging areas beneath the arena floor — areas closed to standard ticket holders.

Most Rome underground guided tours last 2–3 hours, but extended itineraries combining multiple sites are also available.

Yes. Many underground sites, including the Colosseum Underground, have limited daily entry slots, so early booking is highly recommended.

Yes, although some areas may be dimly lit or have narrow passages. Our family-friendly underground tours are adapted to be engaging and safe for younger visitors.

Comfortable shoes are essential, as floors can be uneven. Light jackets are recommended — most underground sites remain cool year-round.

Some sites have stairs or restricted access. Let us know in advance, and we can suggest accessible Rome tours or modified itineraries.

Yes. Our Rome underground experiences are available in English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, and other languages on request.

Photography is permitted in many locations, but some sites — such as the Capuchin Crypt — have restrictions. Your guide will inform you on-site.

Yes. Since most sites are indoors or underground, Rome underground tours operate rain or shine.
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