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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

4.6  / 5
745 reviews
Activity provider:TOURS OF ROME
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Rome: Ancient History and Colosseum Underground Tour

Activity provider:TOURS OF ROME
4.6  / 5
745 reviews

From US$ 159.89 per person

Enjoy a walking tour of the Colosseum's underground chambers. Discover where the Romans caged wild animals, walk on the arena floor where the gladiators fought and visit the Roman Forum to see the center of ancient Roman life.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 3 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Private or small groups available

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the Colosseum's underground chambers
  • Feel like a Gladiator and walk on the arena floor
  • Discover the Colosseum's first and second tier
  • Visit the Roman Forum and see one of the most important archaeological sites
Full description

Discover the monument that has become a symbol of Rome, the Colosseum. Learn about its rich history and hear tales of gladiators, slaves, and ferocious animals from your guide.

Start your day of discovery by meeting your guide outside the Colosseum at your selected departure time. Enjoy the opportunity to explore all the areas of the Colosseum and gain exclusive access to the site's off-limits areas.

Walk through the underground chambers and see the secret passages of the Gladiators. Also, discover where wild animals were caged and transported to the Arena's main level.

After your tour of the Colosseum, explore the heart of the ancient city for about one hour with your guide. Discover the Forum, the area that witnessed the birth and development of Roman civilization. Witness the remains of ancient temples and some of the most ancient places of worship

Includes
  • Guided small-group tour
  • Colosseum skip-the-ticket-line tickets
  • Colosseum underground tickets
  • Roman Forum guided tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card for children
  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • All customers are required to carry a valid form of ID
  • Please provide all the names of the visitors attending the tour
  • The tour start time is subject to change, in the case of a changed start time the local provider will send a message with the new start time
  • Luggage and big backpacks are not allowed inside the Colosseum
  • The tour itinerary is subject to changes in case of restrictions by local authorities
  • Pets and service dogs are not allowed
  • Entry tickets will be provided by your guide on the day of the tour

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 745 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5
  • Service
    4.5/5
  • Organization
    4.2/5

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We did this tour after our underground tour was cancelled. We had a wonderful guide who had so much knowledge and passion. She was wonderful and patient with my boys who were 11 and 14 as well as always stopping for photo opportunities and explaining this in the shade!

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August 3, 2023

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Luisa – AustraliaVerified booking

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The colosseum tour was good. Our original tour was canceled due to overbooking and this was a replacement tour. We did not get to go on the underground portion of the tour. The history is intriguing and our guide was very good. It is very hot-in July so be prepared for long lines and heat, even with a guide.

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July 9, 2023

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Amy – United StatesVerified booking

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We'd specifically booked the underground tour but for some unknown reason had to make do with a tour of the Forum and a surface tour of the Colleseum. The whole experience was amazing even if it was chaotic as it was so busy and very hot. A fascinating step back in time and we'll worth the price

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July 6, 2023

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Clive – United KingdomVerified booking

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