Do underground tours sell out?

Yes. The underground has limited daily capacity (groups of 24 every 15 to 20 minutes) and is the most popular premium Colosseum experience. In summer, slots sell out 1 to 2 weeks ahead. Book as early as possible.

Is the underground accessible for those with mobility issues?

The underground involves narrow corridors and stairs with no elevator access. It is not accessible for wheelchairs or those with significant mobility limitations. The arena floor is reached via a separate route and has similar restrictions.

Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor

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Descend into the hypogeum tunnels and walk the reconstructed arena floor

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Colosseum underground and arena floor

Two-level hypogeum with tunnels, lifts and animal cages
Reconstructed arena floor with gladiator's-eye views
Limited to 24 people per group
Includes Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access

The Colosseum underground (hypogeum) is a two-level network of tunnels, mechanical lifts and animal cages beneath the arena floor. This is where gladiators, prisoners and wild animals waited before being hoisted into the amphitheatre through 36 trap doors. The underground was hidden for nearly 2,000 years under rubble and is now the most exclusive part of the Colosseum to visit.

The arena floor tour walks you onto the reconstructed wooden platform at the centre of the amphitheatre. From here you look up at 50,000 empty seats and down through the floor grates into the underground passages below. Most underground tours include both the hypogeum and the arena floor, plus standard access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Groups are limited to 24 people and sell out well in advance.

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The underground and arena floor portion takes 30 to 45 minutes. The full tour including the Colosseum upper levels, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill runs 3 to 3.5 hours.

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Colosseum Underground Tours 2026

All Colosseum Underground on Sale

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum with Exclusive Arena Floor Guided Tour

Colosseum Underground & Arena Floor Guided Tour

Colosseum underground and arena floor

Frequently asked

How long is the underground tour?

Do underground tours sell out?

Is the underground accessible for those with mobility issues?

Why book Colosseum underground tours with tickadoo?

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Plan your visit

Colosseum underground and arena floor

Frequently asked

How long is the underground tour?

Do underground tours sell out?

Is the underground accessible for those with mobility issues?

Why book Colosseum underground tours with tickadoo?