Colosseum Underground Private Tour
Colosseum Underground Private Tour
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Step into the heart of ancient Rome with our Private Colosseum Underground Tour! Unlock the secrets of the world’s most iconic amphitheater as your expert guide takes you deep beneath the Colosseum’s iconic structure. Gain exclusive access to the underground chambers, where gladiators once prepared for battle and wild animals were kept in waiting for their fateful arena entrance.
Explore the arena floor and the first level, where you’ll stand in the very spots where history's most dramatic and brutal spectacles took place. Discover the groundbreaking engineering techniques that allowed this monumental structure to survive the test of time and hear the fascinating stories of its builders.
But the adventure doesn’t end there! After delving into the Colosseum’s captivating history, your private tour continues to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, offering you a glimpse into the daily life of ancient Romans and stunning panoramic views of the Eternal City.
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Exclusive access into the underground area
- Arena floor
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Professional licensed guide
- All fees and taxes
- Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy (valued at €24 per person)
- Entry/Admission - Colosseum
- Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
- Entry/Admission - Foro Romano
What's not included- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Start:
- Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, ItalyFrom the Metro station Colosseo, turn right on Via del Fori Imperiali and go straight to the first traffic light, then turn right on Via Cavour and turn left on the 2nd street, Via del Cardello. You will find the meeting point on Via del Cardello, 31.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 190366P114- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- PLEASE NOTE: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, the booking won’t be confirmed. Every customer (adult / children) is required to carry a valid ID that matches the full name on the ticket, or the entry will be refused. Name changes and cancellations are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance.
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites.
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- In case of late arrival, no show or cancellation beyond the limits indicated in the cancellation policy by the customer, a refund is not foreseen.
- Please inform the activity provider if you have mobility concerns.
- The exact time at which you will enter the underground varies on each tour date.
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ access.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 190366P114
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- Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, ItalyFrom the Metro station Colosseo, turn right on Via del Fori Imperiali and go straight to the first traffic light, then turn right on Via Cavour and turn left on the 2nd street, Via del Cardello. You will find the meeting point on Via del Cardello, 31.
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