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Colosseum Underground and Dungeons Special Access Walking Tour

4.2 (16)
Rome, IT
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Colosseum Underground and Dungeons Special Access Walking Tour

4.2 (16)
Rome, IT
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Experience the awe-inspiring Colosseum in a way that few get to witness. With limited access to the Underground and Dungeons, this exclusive tour is highly sought after and sells out daily. Immerse yourself in the history and grandeur of this iconic monument as your certified guide takes you below the Arena Floor. Explore the cages where animals were kept, walk through the tunnels where gladiators prepared for battle, and even see a working replica of the elevator that released the animals onto the arena. And that's not all! After your Colosseum adventure, your guide will take you to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of emperors and discover the heart of Ancient Rome. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to uncover the hidden depths of the Colosseum and explore the ancient ruins of Rome. Book now and make history come alive!

About this experience

  • Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-12 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Restricted access to Colosseum Underground and Dungeons
  • Opportunity to explore the Arena Floor
  • Chance to see the cages and tunnels of the Colosseum
  • Walking tour of Palatine Hill with stunning views
  • Guided visit to the Roman Forum and ancient city center
  • Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Headsets for groups when appropriate
  • €24-34 entry ticket to sites
  • Access to the Arena Floor and Underground Areas
  • Expert Certified Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drink
  • Transport to/from meeting point.

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Introduction

Are you ready to step back in time and discover the secrets of ancient Rome? Look no further than the Colosseum Underground and Dungeons Special Access Walking Tour. This highly sought-after tour offers a truly special experience, allowing you to explore the hidden depths of the Colosseum that are usually off-limits to the general public.

What to expect?

During this 180-minute tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the underground chambers and dungeons of the Colosseum, where prisoners and animals were once held. Imagine walking in the footsteps of gladiators as you explore the tunnels where they awaited their battles. You'll even have the chance to see a working replica of the elevator that brought the lions onto the arena floor. But that's not all! Your guide will also take you to the iconic Arena Floor, where you can feel like a gladiator in battle, and then to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, offering breathtaking views and fascinating historical insights.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the rich history of Ancient Rome. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this experience will leave you in awe of the incredible engineering and grandeur of the Colosseum. It's suitable for individuals, couples, families, and groups of up to 18 people.

Why book this?

With limited access and small group sizes, this tour offers an exclusive opportunity to explore parts of the Colosseum that most visitors never get to see. Your knowledgeable and certified guide will bring the history of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome to life, sharing captivating stories and insights along the way. This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows you to truly connect with the past, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Good to know

Please note that the meeting point for this tour will be confirmed by the tour operator. It is essential to follow their instructions and not go directly to the Colosseum. The tour includes visits to the Colosseum Underground and Dungeons, the Arena Floor, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Be prepared for some walking and wear comfortable shoes. Don't forget to bring a camera to capture the stunning views and ancient ruins.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced the Colosseum Underground and Dungeons Special Access Walking Tour rave about the unique insights and behind-the-scenes access it offers. They praise the knowledgeable guides who bring history to life and the breathtaking views from the Arena Floor and Palatine Hill. Visitors recommend booking this tour in advance as it tends to sell out quickly. Prepare to be amazed by the incredible history and beauty of Rome's iconic Colosseum.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Colosseum

You will enter the incredible Colosseum Arena and follow your guide into the special, restricted access Underground and Dungeons as well as the Arena Floor. Go below the stage level of the Colosseum where the animals and prisoners were kept. The tunnels where the gladiators would await their battles, as well as where the coordinator of the games would orchestrate the day's events. You will even see a replica of a working elevator that brought the lions to the stage floor to surprise the victims fighting above. Rise with your guide from the depths of the dungeons to the stage of the Arena Floor where you can feel like a gladiator in battle. From here you will continue to rise into the spectator area to get the best views in the arena! This exclusive access is only for those lucky enough to book this tour!

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Palatine Hill

Walk in the footsteps of emperors as you climb the Palatine Hill where they lived. Gaze around at the beauty of the ruins of ancient palaces and the views only the emperors of Rome were lucky enough to have. As you walk through these palatial royal homes, you can see the marble flooring, archeological sites and even a private stadium for Emperor Domitian. Your guide will take you through the beautifully maintained Farnese gardens, where this noble family revived the Palatine Hill in the Renaissance. Walking among the plants, and nymphaeum, you will get breathtaking views of the Forum below.

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Roman Forum

As you descend from the Palatine Hill, you will enter the Roman Forum. This ancient city center from the times of the Roman Kings in the 7th century BC comes alive again for you as your guide takes you into the heart of Ancient Rome. Walk down the Via Sacra on your way past the Basilica of Maxentius, the Temple and House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Julius Caesar and even the Senate House. Ask your guide questions in order to paint the picture of the buildings as they were in Ancient Rome.

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Reviews

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4.2 (16)

rosiecG7635RF

I was so looking forward to this tour!! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable!! I found it fascinating how they elevated the animals to the upper arena floor. It still amazes me, that this building is centuries old, and still standing. The bus took us almost the entire distance to the tour office, very easy walk from the stop. The kids in the office are very efficient and friendly. Loved the leather goods shop around the corner😉 All in all, we will always use this company, when visiting. Everyone speaks English, which is a plus. Thank you do very much❤❤

Tourist67843370933

Mircea was an excellent guide huge knowledge of Roman history and very witty and engaging, there was issues with access to the Colosseum the day we went but he swiftly picked up on the problem and rerouted so no time lost at all , the group was small as promised so everything ran well , highly recommend this company

Sharon_P

What a great tour. Not only did we get into the basement area of the colosseum, we saw the palaces and forum area. Angela did a great job of bringing the entire area life so that it all made sense. She was very easy to understand, enthusiastic about the stories and a joy to be around.

Miriam_G

Did not see much of the forum in 2 hrs spend to much time standing and talking did not see the palatine hill as well would have been better to do this on my own. Only seen a portion of the colluseum.

Kelly_B

Booked way in advance for what I wanted to see and one week before my tour they cancelled the underground. Missed Palatine Hill which was included due to getting to the coliseum tour portion.

Carolyn_B

Very disappointed. Booked through Viator who booked through Roman Vacations who booked through Show Me Italy. We booked 6 months in advance. A month prior we were contacted by Roman to say they couldn’t get the “underground” portion from the Colosseum. A month later they let us know they got them back. The day before our tour we got a reminder email from “Roman” about the tour with the meeting point and a link to get there. We walked the 20 mins only to find out that they had changed the meeting point and had “supposedly” texted us about it. Now we were late and had to practically run another 20 mins to the other meeting point. We arrived at “Shoe Me Italy “ tours who I guess Roman had booked through. Luckily they left 15 mins late so we made it. One person in our party walked with a cane after a surgery and this extra 40 mins of rushing were not good. As such he had to sit out a lot of the tour. Our first guide for the Forum was great however the second guide for the Colosseum was an archeologist. She was Italian and did speak English however she spoke so fast it was very hard to understand what she was saying with her accent. Also the headsets kept cutting it so we missed a lot. We had taken this underground Colosseum before and had a much better experience and better details.

Anonymous

Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. and the tour was well-organized. I highly recommend seeing the underground area when visiting the Colosseum.

Meylin_G

This tour was canceled and no one notified us. We were walking to meeting point and I called to verify exact location. That’s when I was informed. We were on a cruise and got off ship before we needed to and paid for a private driver, to make sure we wouldn’t be late. Left our bags at our hotel and rushed to the colosseum. It was QUITE DISAPPOINTING! Note: when you pay this company, they don’t actually have the tickets. They still have to buy them. So they have your money. Then it takes about a week to get it back after you ASK for it. Will see how long it really takes. Luckily, we were able to jump in with a tour guide and get inside. But it wasn’t what we were looking forward to and a huge disappointment because this was supposed to be the exclamation point at the end of our trip with our son.

Jillian_L

Guide was very knowledgeable however guiide didn’t take this group through the forum ruins and explain this area which was very disappointing

Phillip_S

Lorenzo the guide and Luca the archeologist were excellent teachers full of excitement, passion, and a wealth of knowledge. We felt as though we had a front row seat to a master class in Roman history. I didn't care about the Coliseum before, but I do now!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-26 18:47
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