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This complete Colosseum tour includes a special entrance in the underground, arena floor and the first level of the amphitheater. The first stop of our tour is the Colosseum Underground, organised with a central tunnel and other minor tunnels, where gladiators got ready for the combats and romans used an old elevator to bring the animals and the gladiators on the Arena Floor. Visiting the dungeons is fundamental to understand the engineering of the romans. The tour will continue with the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This complete Colosseum tour includes a special entrance in the underground, arena floor and the first level of the amphitheater. The first stop of our tour is the Colosseum Underground, organised with a central tunnel and other minor tunnels, where gladiators got ready for the combats and romans used an old elevator to bring the animals and the gladiators on the Arena Floor. Visiting the dungeons is fundamental to understand the engineering of the romans. The tour will continue with the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
The first stop of the tour is the Colosseum Underground or “The Dungeons”. Used for keeping slaves and animals, the Hypogeum featured 2 levels and an entire network of tunnels. This is where gladiators and wild animals awaited their gruesome fate. You will explore this behind the scenes area together with your professional licensed guide.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
Between the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus, is the Palatine Hill. This awe-inspiring area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins and unparalleled views was where Romulus was said to have founded Rome in 753 B.C. This is also where Rome’s emperors lived in opulent luxury. Once one of ancient Rome’s most exclusive neighborhoods, the Palatine Hill is still an amazing place.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Your private guide will take you to the Roman Forum, which is full of incredible ruins. The Roman Forum is the former site of downtown ancient Rome. Visit some of the most famous Roman Forum buildings, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, the Temple of Vesta and the Roman Senate House. Relive ancient history as you walk down the same roads taken by famous Roman Emperors and philosophers.
Duration: 1 hour