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Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour
About This Tour
Join our Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour to visit the Hypogeum and Arena levels of Rome's iconic monument via restricted, limited access. Explore the subterranean tunnels where gladiators prepared for combat and discover the complex system of corridors, hidden trap doors, and chambers used to house exotic animals.
Continue to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to learn about the engineering genius behind this extraordinary structure. Following the Colosseum, you will visit the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide. As one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, these ruins serve as a lasting testament to a civilization that ruled for centuries and whose legacy remains unparalleled.
Continue to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum to learn about the engineering genius behind this extraordinary structure. Following the Colosseum, you will visit the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your guide. As one of the largest archaeological areas in the world, these ruins serve as a lasting testament to a civilization that ruled for centuries and whose legacy remains unparalleled.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional Tour Guide Service for 3 hours
- Colosseum entrance ticket with underground and arena acces valued at €24 per person
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Palatine and Roman Forum entrance tickets valid for 24 hours
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
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Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainments organized in ancient times. Descend to the Underground and discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum.
Descend to the underground, find the original structure from 5th century A.D., and explore all the tunnels and rooms where gladiators were preparing to face the fight. Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions.
Descend to the underground, find the original structure from 5th century A.D., and explore all the tunnels and rooms where gladiators were preparing to face the fight. Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions.
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The Palatine Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome, where archaeologists found settlements from the 9th century BC. Over time, the Palatine Hill became the most important of the seven Hills, where the Roman Emperors built their Imperial Palaces.
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You will finish this amazing experience with a visit to the Roman Forum, one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Traveler's who fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport at the entrance, or the name on their ID card does not match the name on their booking, will be refused entry to the Colosseum.
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on availability
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- This activity is not recommended for people with motor lag
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.