Small-Group Tour: Colosseum Underground

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For 1,700 years, the Colosseum Underground was closed to the public: not anymore. Join this Colosseum Underground tour and enjoy skip-the-line admission and exclusive access to the restricted Colosseum Underground and Arena.  

First, join your expert guide for a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. See the glorious ruins of the Roman Empire in the Roman Forum; our expert guide will paint a picture of life as it was here all those years ago. Climb the Palatine Hill and step out on an amazing view of Rome in this former home of Emperors. 

Into the Colosseum, and step out on the Arena floor — as the gladiators did, 2,000 years ago. Discover the bloodiest battles in this iconic amphitheater’s history, where over 400,000 men were killed.

After the Arena, it’s time to go underground. Descend to the Colosseum Underground, where gladiators prepared for their thrilling games, and where wild animals were kept before they fought in the Arena.

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Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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For 1,700 years, the Colosseum Underground was closed to the public: not anymore. Join this Colosseum Underground tour and enjoy skip-the-line admission and exclusive access to the restricted Colosseum Underground and Arena.  

First, join your expert guide for a tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. See the glorious ruins of the Roman Empire in the Roman Forum; our expert guide will paint a picture of life as it was here all those years ago. Climb the Palatine Hill and step out on an amazing view of Rome in this former home of Emperors. 

Into the Colosseum, and step out on the Arena floor — as the gladiators did, 2,000 years ago. Discover the bloodiest battles in this iconic amphitheater’s history, where over 400,000 men were killed.

After the Arena, it’s time to go underground. Descend to the Colosseum Underground, where gladiators prepared for their thrilling games, and where wild animals were kept before they fought in the Arena.

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Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome’s Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Arco di Costantino, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy

As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you’ll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome’s first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats.

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Experience all the drama of the Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheater. Head underground to discover how men and beasts prepared for the fierce gladiatorial battles. Enjoy a walking tour of the amphitheater to see how mighty it is for yourself.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes



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