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Experience the Colosseum like never before! Explore the underground dungeons and witness ancient Rome's iconic sites with an expert guide.
Highlights
Highlights
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Unlock the Colosseum's secrets with a special access tour of its dungeons, arena, and underground "backstage", walking beside a guide.
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At Roman Forum, as you walk along the Via Sacra passing historic markets, temples, and courthouses, your guide will paint vivid details of this bustling city.
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Step into huge halls in elaborate mansions of Palatine Hill and imagine the lavish life of ancient nobles, living at the zenith of Roman glory.
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Tune into every word of how of how Rome was born in English or Spanish. Or choose the express option for a quick tour of the Colosseum!
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Fun fact: The Colosseum was used for more than just gladiatorial contests. It hosted dramas, mock sea battles, animal hunts, and even public executions.
Inclusions
Inclusions
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3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum (optional)
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1-hour express guided tour of Colosseum (optional)
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Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
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Special access to the Colosseum Arena & Underground
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Access to the Colosseum tier 1 and 2
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Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
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Headsets
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Reviews
Reviews
Lucinda
Aug, 2024
Mrs.
Aug, 2024
Vinicius
Jul, 2024
Dheeane
Jul, 2024
Michael
Jul, 2024
Your experience
Your experience
Secrets hidden underground
Unravel the secrets of the Colosseum on this exclusive underground tour. Walk in the footsteps of gladiators as you explore the backstage area where fighters prepared for battle. Listen to stories of how men and animals were stocked in these narrow passages for entertainment as you step into trapdoors and old dungeons. Following the steps of the gladiators, take the gate to the stadium of death and stand in the arena where over 400,000 people and a million wild animals died fighting the infamous gladiator battles. For a better perspective, walk along the tiers of the amphitheater where 80,000 nobles and common men united over cries of blood. Your expert guide, fluent in English or Spanish, will transport you back in time with tales of bravery, bloodshed, and public spectacle. With headsets provided, you won't miss a word.
From the forum to the hill
Venture further into Rome's fascinating past as you stroll through the Roman Forum, once a hub of political, commercial, and judicial life. Stroll along the Via Sacra, the path that victorious legionnaires once trod, flanked by ancient markets, temples, and baths. Following this, trek to the Palatine Hill, where you will marvel at the remnants of grand villas and hear the captivating tale of Rome's fabled founders, Romulus and Remus.
Short on time? No worries, you can now pick the express tour and dive into the most interesting stories of the Colosseum for an hour.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- Please make sure to carry a valid ID card as you won't be able to access this tour without it.
What's not allowed
- Large bags and luggage are not allowed as there is no cloak room service.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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