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Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Private Guided Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy the most exclusive and suggestive areas of the Colosseum, where gladiators waited for the moment of glory. Visit the Underground and walk into its tunnels: you will almost hear the air resonate with their fierce battle cries, and the growls of the hungry animals ready to feast on their prey. Gaze in the dim light of those narrow cells and feel the pull of ancient history.
And finally enjoy the Arena floor, the central sand-covered wooden platform where the fights took place. Take amazing photos from the panoramic terrace.
Live an unforgettable experience, immersing yourself in the glorious past of the Eternal City with a private tour.

What's Included

  • Arena Floor Entrance Fee
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance Fee
  • Headsets
  • The guides will be happy to accept tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Largo della Salara Vecchia
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

What To Expect

Colosseum

Enjoy the most exclusive areas of the Colosseum, where most visitors cannot access. Visit the Amphitheater’s restricted areas, the “Hypogeum” (or Underground level).The Hypogeum is a suggestive place, with narrow corridors and large blocks of travertine, where gladiators waited for the moment of glory. As you wander deep into its tunnels, you will almost hear the air resonate with their fierce battle cries, and the growls of the hungry animals ready to feast on their prey.The underground Colosseum was the behind-the-scenes of the deadly spectacles of the Flavian Amphitheatre. You will admire fragments of the original floor, the ancient drainage system, the rooms where gladiators waited to fight, the animals cages. You will see the reconstruction of an ancient lift which, anchored to a system of trapdoors above, connected the underground with the Arena floor, the central sand-covered wooden platform where the fights took place (‘arena’ was the Latin word for ‘sand’).
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Colosseum

With this VIP TOUR you will also access in the center stage of the Arena floor, the central sand-covered wooden platform where the fights took place (‘arena’ was the Latin word for ‘sand’). Access through the special Gladiator's Gate and have your camera ready to take amazing pictures on the Colosseum.After visiting the underground chambers and the Arena floor, the tour will continue on the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. Here, the panoramic terraces will give you an excellent opportunity to take more stunning photos and admire the monument from a privileged position. Learn more about its history, the bloody games it hosted, and loads of anecdotes and curiosities. For example, why is the Colosseum called Colosseum?
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Your tour will then lead you on a journey through history, visiting the area of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. The Roman Forum was the political, administrative and social heart of Rome, today one of the most extraordinary archaeological areas, where the illustrious past of the city echoes in the suggestive ruins of its ancient monuments.Explore the public spaces, sacred temples and market areas where the daily life of the Romans unfolded. Admire the the Basilicas in the Roman Forum where the great administrative trials took place and the great orators made their famous speeches. Walk along the Sacred Way where the religious processions paraded; pause in the Temple of Vesta where the Vestal Virgins guarded the sacred fire of the city and kept it alight. History has never been so alive!
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Finish your journey through history among the majestic ruins of the Palatine Hill, where Romulus is said to have founded the city in 753 B.C. You will discover the glorious past of Rome, the life of Mark Antony, Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the luxurious residences of Roman emperors and their daily life. There is no more exclusive or entertaining way to step back in time and immerse yourself in Ancient Rome’s history.Don’t miss this unique sightseeing experience in Rome! Book your VIP Colosseum Underground Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill now! The tour has limited availability.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Private Guided Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • Arena Floor Entrance Fee
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Entrance Fee
  • Headsets
  • Colosseum Underground Entrance Fee
  • Guided Tour with a local official Guide
  • Guided tour of the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill
  • Guided tour of the Colosseum
  • The guides will be happy to accept tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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