Tour in Rome

group of tourists walking inside the Colosseum with ancient stone walls and arches in sunlight
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4.6(1,526)
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per person
Museums & Culture
Rome

Colosseum, Arena, Underground, Forum & Palatine Hill + Guided Tour

At a Glance

Type
Museums & Culture
Rating
4.6/5 (1526)
Price
From $137/person
Meeting Point
Piazza del Colosseo, 1
Fitness
Moderate - participants s...

Highlights

  • Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime tour and go behind the scenes with your expert guide

Tour Details

This tour is for no more than 24 people, which will make the tour highly intimate, but fun at the same time. Exclusivity, privacy, and entertainment, are the words that perfectly describe the experience provided by this tour! The Colosseum is heavily visited for its famous tiered seating arrangements and the arena floor. Because of that, its underground level remains rarely explored.

In this tour, you and your small group will have the occasion to travel down into the monument’s dungeons where gladiators awaited their frightful future and wild animals from the world’s most exotic regions were kept. As you visit these underground chambers, you will see the remains of what were once elevators, trap doors, and cages You'll get spectacular 360º views over the Colosseum from here, and see it from the same perspective as the gladiators – minus the tigers!

What Makes This Tour Special

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore areas rarely seen by the public, including the underground chambers where gladiators awaited their fate. The small group size enhances the experience, allowing for personalized attention from the guide.
  • Access to the underground chambers of the Colosseum, providing insight into the life of gladiators and the mechanics of the games.
  • Small group size of no more than 24 people for a more intimate and engaging experience.
  • Expert guide leading the tour, sharing in-depth historical context and fun anecdotes.
  • Spectacular panoramic views from the arena floor, offering a gladiator's perspective of the Colosseum.
  • Combination of visits to the Forum and Palatine Hill, enriching the understanding of Ancient Rome.

Historical Background

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, was commissioned in AD 70-80 by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles, hosting thousands of spectators in its prime.

What's Included

  • Entry to the Colosseum
  • Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Admission to Arena Floor
  • Admission to Underground
  • Guided tour of the Colosseum, Underground and Arena
  • Headset to hear the guide

Is This Tour Worth It?

This museums & culture activity is highly rated at 4.6/5 across 1526 reviews, priced from $137 per person.

Best For

Families
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 4.6/5
  • +6 items included
  • +Well-reviewed: 1526 ratings
  • +Booked through Tiqets

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires moderate - participants should be able to walk and stand for extended periods, and navigate uneven surfaces. fitness level

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