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Rome: Colosseum Underground 3.5-Hour Guided Tour

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Activity provider:Roma Experience Tours
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Rome: Colosseum Underground 3.5-Hour Guided Tour

Activity provider:Roma Experience Tours
4.8  / 5
36 reviews

From US$ 339.63 per person

Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire and skip the lines to the main monuments of Ancient Rome on a 3.5-hour tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Learn about the lives of the emperors of the Roman Republic, and more.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Skip the long lines
  • Learn about everyday life and the political intrigues of the Roman Empire
  • Access the underground hypogeum to see how the lions were hoisted to arena level
  • See the magnificent Arch of Constantine built after the emperor's armies defeated the pagans
  • Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors along the Via Sacra
Full description
Access the dark heart of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome, and hear stories about gladiators, the roar of the lions, and the crowds that cheered them on in the Roman Republic’s most famous arena. Meet your guide before going inside the Flavian Amphitheatre. Once inside, your guide will bring to life the bloodthirsty spectacles that saw gladiators battle with beasts brought from beneath the arena through spectacular feats of engineering. See a newly constructed timber elevator, recreated by experts, that demonstrates how the Romans hoisted animals up to the arena level. Originally, there were 28 of these elevators in the Colosseum, each powered by 8 slaves. See the altar where Caesar was cremated, and visit the Temple of the Vestal Virgins where the virgins tended the eternal flame to ensure the fortune and glory of Rome. Admire the Senate building, where key decisions that influenced the course of history took place. Visit the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Arch of Constantine, built to commemorate the emperor’s victory over the pagans, and the moment when Christianity became the religion of the Empire. Hear the story of the she-wolf that nursed the twin founders of Rome (Romulus and Remus) on Palatine Hill. Stand in the oldest part of Rome, and discover why it was later favored by Rome’s richest and most powerful families.
Includes
  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Your Guide will be waiting for you 10 minutes before Start Time at Via Labicana 125 - Outside in front of Hotel Palazzo Manfredi.

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Backpacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Sprays or Aerosols

Know before you go

  • Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the Arena will not be visited on this tour until further notice. The Gladiator’s Gate access will be replaced by the standard underground entrance.
  • Please note that backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside the Colosseum, and there is no cloakroom service at the site.
  • Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security checkpoint. Liquids/sprays are prohibited from entering, as well as knives and weapons of self-defence.
  • This walking tour is only available in English.
  • Please carry a valid form of photo ID with you: copy or photo of original document is allowed.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes. Bring a hat and water bottles you can refill in the fountains along the way.
  • This tour is not suitable for those with walking difficulties.

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4.8 /5

based on 36 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
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This was the best. I had my husband, 16 year old daughter and 11 year old son. We all walked away with a positive experience. So much history to learn about. Out guide was an archeologist! Could it get any better? She kept it fun and at a comfortable pace. 5 stars!

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July 13, 2023

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Jennifer – United StatesVerified booking

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One of my number one dreams was to visit Rome and see the Colosseum, and this tour made that dream a reality in the best way possible. Our tour guide Claudio was so nice, knowledgeable, spoke great English and made the experience a fun one. The content of the tour was honestly fantastic and an absolute must for anyone interesting in history or culture, especially from this era. The size of the group was also great (6 total), making the experience that much better.

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August 19, 2019

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Jonathan Verified booking

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We loved the tour for all its majesty, however Elena was amazing. She was more than knowledgeable, seemed to genuinely care about all in the group, and was fun. This was by far the highlight of our trip to Roma. The instructions were easy and all telephone numbers worked and were answered immediately. I would recommend this tour company, this tour, and especially Signora Elena.

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June 18, 2019

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