Small-Group Tour: Colosseum Underground

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Roman Forum, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 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: 2 hours

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Included

Full tour from an expert guide
Small-group tour of max 12 (max 24 in the Colosseum)
Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
Entry/Admission - Colosseum

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and return
Food and drink

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
NB: You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour, if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
Infant price applies with the minimum of one adult
Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly. The terrain is uneven with stairs and uphill paths.
Water fountains available on site
Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen
For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage shall be screened; all objects (including mobile phones) must be put in the bag/backpack or in the tray for X-ray screening
Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by security
Group size limited to 12 people in the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill. 24 people in the Colosseum
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
Please note that sprays are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

70%

Reviews

4.9

193

Robert H

5 | 2019-09-23

We met our guide and immediately started with an educational tour of the Palestine Hill and other ruins. Along the way our guide answered everything related to the ruins as well as other questions. We had a separate guide for the Colosseum tour... We never waited in any lines and had access to restricted areas. I would do this tour again.

sandisp1

5 | 2019-08-20

Fantastic tour guide. So knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend this to others. Loved the small group - which turned out to be private as the other party didn't show.

Arnab B

5 | 2019-08-05

We took this tour from Roma experience tours . The guide was one of the best I have seen . Thoroughly knowledgable and guided us with passion . 4 hours of immersion in history and every major detail was explained. In the colosseum we went inside the arena , the underground tunnels , the cages where the animals were kept and the galleries. Would highly recommend if you are looking for a quality tour .

Megan R

5 | 2019-07-03

Fabulous tour, excellent guide, not just colosseum but also palatine hill. Thoroughly recommend this one.

Thomas R

3 | 2019-07-03

Although our guide lacked any enthusiasm for this marvelous site, it's a 'must see'. I think we would have been better off and more informed had we done a self guided audio tour. Far too many long breaks and not much info outside of the basics. The site was fabulous, the tour was not.

robert m

5 | 2019-07-03

Excellent tour that skipped lines and took you onto the Colosseum arena floor and then down under the arena, amazing to see. The tour continued all over the Colosseum and onto Palatine Hills and Forum. Guide very knowledgeable and entertaining throughout the tour.

greatsailor2

5 | 2018-10-11

This tour gave me history and learned a lot from it. On top of it, our tour guide mixed it with humorto make it entertaining. The ruins of the Roman Forum and treading along the cobblestone path of the Palatine Hill made me think of the movies I used to watch, but now, I was actually on it. Incredible feeling while cruising the ancient path of the Roman Empire.

James R

5 | 2018-07-29

AWESOME!!! Was able to view the Colosseum main level and the underground. Seeing the underground tunnels and the areas where the animals and gladiators were housed was amazing. Gives you a new perspective on how things were back then. The Coloseum is a masterpiece and I highly recommend that you do the underground tour!

Susan G

5 | 2018-07-29

It was an excellent tour with excellent and very knowledgeable guides who spoke perfect English.We had two different guides, one for the top of the Colosseum and the other one for the inner/lower part. It broke up the tour a little because my kids (8 and 12 years old) started getting a little restless. While we were in the top part of the Colosseum there was also a third person who ensured nobody got left behind. All of us had our individual headset to hear our guide speak which was perfect!

David S

5 | 2018-07-10

We only booked one guided tour on our recent two-week trip to Italy, and it was this one. Our goal was to have access tot he Colosseum Underground, but we got so much more from the tour than just that. Our guide, Francesca, was engaged the entire four hours with the group as we explored the Forum and Colosseum. She answered questions and kept everyone's interest going, without letting anybody monopolize the group's time or her focus. She brought an excellent perspective and her passion for the subject matter was on obvious display. Booking a long tour like this is a costly investment in both time and money -- but we were very glad we did.

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