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Colosseum Underground Tour – Special access guided tour to Gladiator’s Arena, First-Second Floor and Underground

Colosseum Underground Tour – Special access guided tour to Gladiator’s Arena, First-Second Floor and Underground

Get skip-the-line access to Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor with small tour group

Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

12

3 hours

€96.00

Our Colosseum Underground Tour gives you a special entrance to this iconic monument with a small tour group, not more than 12 people. Discover the fascinating facts on gladiators’ combat and backstage area by the professional local guide. You won’t miss a single fact on this tour.

Tour Details

Tour Itinerary

GROUP SIZE:

20 people (maximum)

MEETING POINT:

Via del Monte Oppio, 10

TOUR GUIDE:

Expert local English-spoken Guide

TOUR DURATION:

3 Hours

MEETING TIME:

25 minutes before

STARTING TIME:

Traveler can choose their convenient time

Main Tour Attractions: Colosseum Underground Tour

Explore those secret tunnels where only a few tourists have gone before. Our skip-the-line access is the best option for those who want to visit the backstage area without getting stuck in a queue. With us step back in time by entering this biggest amphitheater through Gladiator’s footsteps and explore the Arena Floor first.

 

First Stop: Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor

Step into the Colosseum first with the Arena Floor. This is the place where millions of bloodshed incidents happened in the past. Get a real sense of what life was like in those gladiators’ time. Standing in the center of the Arena Floor you might still hear the fear and roar of crowds.

Stepping beneath this retractable floor and exploring backstage where gladiators waited before fights. Hear their glorious stories from the professional local tour guide as you navigate every tunnel here. This behind the scene area will take you back to those gladiators’ times.

 

First and Second Floor of Colosseum

This tour also included the first and second-tier visits. Let your expert guide take you to those levels. From these parts, you will get a stunning view of the whole Gladiator’s Arena. While sitting here taking photos you can learn those brutal stories from your tour guide.

 

Second Stop: Palatine Hill (Only Ticket)

Next stop of your Colosseum tour is Palatine Hill, where you will get only the access ticket. No guided tour is available. Without dealing with the crowd, with our access ticket explore Palatine Hill on your own, where Romulus and Remus build this ancient city. During the republican era, many temples and houses were built here. Visiting here, you will be going to learn stories about the Italian Renaissance and noble Roman families.

 

Third stop: Roman Forum (Only Ticket)

Last stop you can take on this tour is the Roman Forum. To visit the Roman Forum you will get the access ticket from us, not the guided tour. Visiting here, you will learn about the political intrigues that occurred in Roman ancient times and get a full introduction to Roman political and social life. Many archeological beauties are lying here which you can enjoy with our access ticket.

 

Tour Overview

On this exclusive Colosseum underground tour, you will now get access to the historic Roman icons to the fullest, which are usually closed to the public. This tour includes the Underground chambers, Gladiator’s Arena, and Entrance. Guided by the footsteps of Gladiators, you will be shared some unknown facts about their life and this ancient city’s history.


 

After an extensive visit to Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor, now our guided service will guide you to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Experiencing those ancient sites simply gives you an out-of-the-box experience which can not be gained by reading a history book or watching a video.

 

Peek through behind the curtain: Colosseum Underground

With this Colosseum underground tour take privileged access to explore the sections that are not available for the general public. Get inside the Roman Colosseum through the Arena Floor which has hosted many gladiators games and animal hunts.

The Underground space also known as Hypogeum, was not constructed with this Amphitheater. Later Emperor Domitian built it. It features a series of tunnels with two major corridors. This space was used by the Gladiators and animals before the fight.

This underground space went through several constructions at different times. Given the popularity of this place, this sight only can be explored with a professional & licensed tour guide service.

Starting with the Arena Floor to the third level of the Colosseum, opt for some stunning views and exclusive pictures.

 

First and Second level of Colosseum

The first and second-floor tour of the Colosseum will allow you to see the historic edifice up close. The Colosseum’s artistic intricacy evolved from the bottom to the top.

The Colosseum houses a museum on the second level which exhibits a collection of artifacts unearthed by archaeologists. From this vantage point, you can view the sitting area, which was organized according to Roman social class. The chairs are 40 cm broad and composed of travertine stone.

 

About the Roman Forum

A centre of the political and religious life of Ancient Rome. Around 4.5 million tourists visit this place every year. Close to Colosseum and Palatine Hill, it is a sprawling labyrinth of Rome’s ancient ruins. A visit to the Roman Forum gives you insights into the political and social beliefs of ancient Romans. A walk through this archeological park with our entrance ticket transported you back in time and you can see the city through the eyes of Ancient Romans.

 

About The Palatine Hill

Palatine Hill, the most famous of Rome’s seven hills, was considered a desirable neighborhood and home to emperors and aristocrats. It is now the most extensive archaeological site where the ruins of Flavian palace and stadium of Domitian can be found. It is worth a visit to see those beautiful ancient houses of Augustus and Livia and the frescos that were preserved for centuries. Guided tour is not available here but a ticket to visit this site is available.

Highlights

  • Not worry about the lines and crowds and get a special entrance to the Colosseum Underground.

  • Get to know about the mesmerizing and mysterious Colosseum underground, where only a few people got a chance to visit.

  • Get the amazing view of the original Arena Floor, explored by only a few.

  • Visit the first and second tiers of the Colosseum.

  • Explore the Roman Forum with our ticket, an influential place of once political and cultural events.

  • Explore the Arch of Constantine and learn about the senate-house where once toga-clad elites decide the Roman Empire fate.

  • Listen to the mesmerizing stories of the Temple of Vestal Virgins.

  • Listen to Roman tales of betrayal, love, and eternal characters at the Colosseum.

  • Enjoy a panoramic view from Palatine Hill with our ticket.

  • With a professional tour guide, learn about the culture, laws, and traditions of Ancient Rome only at the Colosseum.

What is included

  • Special access to Colosseum

  • Enter to Colosseum via ‘Gladiator’s Gate’

  • Exclusive access to the Colosseum Underground

  • Special access to the Colosseum Arena Floor

  • Expert, English-speaking professional guide, available only at Colosseum tour

  • Ticket to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

  • Audio headsets so you don’t miss a single detail

  • Group of 20 people per group (maximum)

What is not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Food/Beverage

  • Guided tour at Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

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