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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

4.7  / 53978 reviews
Activity provider:The Ultimate Italy
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Guided tour
Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour
Activity provider:The Ultimate Italy
4.7  / 53978 reviews
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Embark on a guided tour of the Colosseum with skip-the-line tickets and access to the arena, underground, second tier, and more. Experience Roman history and walk in the footsteps of gladiators.

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

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Via del Colosseo, 31

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    Colosseum Underground

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

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    Colosseum Arena Floor

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (30 minutes)

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    Colosseum

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (15 minutes)

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    Roman Forum

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Enjoy this tour that will give you access to the Colosseum underground and arena
  • Visit the most famous monument in the world at your own pace
  • See the most restrictive Colosseum areas, open only for a small group at a time

Full description

Dive into the wonders of Roman history with an immersive tour through the Colosseum's different sections with skip-the-line tickets. Enter the arena, underground chambers, ground floor, and more to learn about the Romans and the gladiators on a guided tour. After meeting your guide, you will be able to take some beautiful wide-angle and panoramic photos of the Colosseum and the surrounding areas before the tour begins. Visit the underground chambers and hear stories of the gladiators and wild animals that were kept there. Explore the ground floor level and the second tier, while your guide recreates the past with stories of epic battles, painting a vivid picture and bringing the site to life. Learn about the types of games and ferocious battles that the Romans enjoyed most. See where the emperor would be perched, high above the arena floor, ready to decide the fate of another gladiator as he stood before a roaring Roman crowd.  You will also spend 1-hour to see the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Allow your guide to point out the best places to capture the perfect picture as you tour the circumference of the Colosseum.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Colosseum
  • Access to the underground
  • Access to arena
  • Access to the ground floor
  • Access to the second tier
  • Access to the exhibition
  • Headsets to hear your guide clearly
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

You will meet your guide in Via del Colosseo nr 31, in front of Caffe Roma, above the second floor of the Colosseum metro stop (blue line).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card, copy accepted

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Backpacks
  • Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Entrance is strictly limited so you must arrive early. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded
  • The Colosseum portion of the tour will last approximately 1 hour
  • The Roman Forum & Palatine Hill part of the tour will also last approximately 1 hour
  • Please be advised that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure. This could also influence the smooth running of the tour, especially on national holidays and events

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 3978 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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jennifer September 10, 2018  – Verified booking
Buenos Dias, Our guide I believe was Stephanie. She was extremely knowledgeable and pleasant. She really kept the group engaged and was patient with answering everyone's questions. I would recommend this tour and guide. I also would like to add that the staff in the office went over and above to make sure our Vatican & Sistine Chapel reservation was secured as I was unable to get into my email while in Europe. They researched and provided printed copy of our confirmation which was not part of the Colosseum tour. Their taking extra initiative with our problem allowed us to see this other amazing Rome historical site.
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Amie July 29, 2018  – Verified booking
Manuel did an amazing job on our tour of the coliseum and Palestine. He was able to tell the stories in a way that was engaging and made you want to pay attention despite the heat. His knowledge of the history there and passion for the Roman people was very evident! One of our family favorites! Thank you
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Dave July 22, 2018  – Verified booking
We found that all SAY skip the line, but not all deliver. The one delivered booth times we used them. They ran a little behind schedule but I think that was because of the care they have groups before us. I will look for the Get Your Guide company anywhere I go.
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