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Join our Colosseum Underground and Arena Exclusive Private Tour and visit the Hypogeum and the Arena levels of Rome's iconic monument with special, extremely limited access. Explore the Colosseum's secret tunnels beneath the arena where the famous Roman Gladiators prepared for their gladiatorial shows. Discover the system of corridors, hidden trap doors, chambers, and cages where they held exotic animals before letting them into the arena.
Continue on the 1st and 2nd levels of the Colosseum, and hear about the amazing engineering genius of the Romans who built this extraordinary monument.
After the Colosseum, you will continue to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with your tour guide. One of the largest archaeological areas in the world, the ruins of Ancient Rome still stand reminding us of a civilization that ruled the world for centuries, and their fame still has not faded.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is in front of the "Oppio Caffe" on Via delle Terme di Tito on the corner of Via Nicola Salvi. The guide will have a signboard reporting your name.
Itinerary
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1
Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainments organized in ancient times. Descend to the Underground and discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Descend to the underground, find the original structure from 5th century A.D., and explore all the tunnels and rooms where gladiators were preparing to face the fight. Your tour guide will be at disposal to answer all of your questions.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Palatine Hill is one of the seven hills of Rome, where archaeologists found settlements from the 9th century BC. Over time, the Palatine Hill became the most important of the seven Hills, where the Roman Emperors built their Imperial Palaces.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
You will finish this amazing experience with a visit to the Roman Forum, one of the largest and most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entrance is strictly limited, for this reason all travelers must arrive punctual at the meeting point. Anyone who arrives after their time slot cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Traveler's who fail to provide a valid ID card or Passport at the entrance, or the name in thei ID card does not match the name on their booking, will be refused entry to the Colosseum.
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary depending on availability
- Discounts for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: glass bottles and containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- This activity is not recommended for people with motor lag
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience 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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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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