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This is a small and intimate group walking tour of no more than 12 people.
Beneath modern Rome lies an entire hidden world waiting to be discovered. Join us as we explore the underground layers of the Eternal City, where ancient history still survives beneath today’s streets.
We’ll begin at the new Colosseum metro station, transformed into a fascinating “museum-station” after incredible archaeological discoveries were uncovered during construction. Here, we’ll learn about ancient water wells and daily life in Rome nearly 2,000 years ago.
Next, we’ll visit the site of the ancient gladiator training school beside the Colosseum, where fighters once lived and prepared for battle just steps from the arena.
Finally, we’ll descend beneath the Basilica of San Clemente, one of Rome’s oldest churches. Layer by layer, we’ll uncover a hidden medieval church, an ancient Roman temple, and even an underground stream still flowing beneath the city today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will hold a sign with "Live Virtual Guide".
Itinerary
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1
We’ll explore the new Colosseum "Museum-Station". But instead of catching a train, we’ll uncover the story of ancient water wells and the everyday life that once revolved around them 2,000 years ago.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Colosseum (Pass by)
We will learn about this 2000-year old entertainment venue and the favorite shows of the ancient Romans: the Gladiator fights. We will stay outside the Colosseum.
Admission ticket free -
2Ludus Magnus
This is the only gladiator training center still visible today, where gladiators lived and trained before fighting in the Colosseum.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Basilica of San Clemente
Here we’ll start a journey to the center of the earth. We’ll enter the basilica of San Clemente, one of the most ancient churches in Rome, and we’ll descend through the layers of history. As we walk down we’ll find a hidden church from the XII century, then an ancient Roman temple and below that, an ancient river still flowing today below the modern city!
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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