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Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group

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Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group
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Description

Discover the Colosseum with a guided tour designed for small groups and choose the experience that best suits you. Depending on the option selected, you can explore the Colosseum basement, walk on the reconstruction of the Arena, or experience a fascinating evening visit to the basement, when the monument is illuminated and the atmosphere becomes even more suggestive. During the visit the Guide will tell the story of the most famous amphitheatre in the world, explaining how gladiators, animals and sets took part in the shows of ancient Rome. With the Underground Experience option you will discover the hidden corridors under the arena and the complex mechanisms used during the games. On the Arena Floor tour, you can see the Colosseum from a unique perspective, right where gladiators fought. At the end of the day tours you can continue the visit independently of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Note: Forum and Palatine are not included in the Underground by Night option.

Tour Options

Colosseum Arena Floor Tour
  • Colosseum Arena Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum with access to the arena, where gladiators fought, and learn about the history of Roman shows Small Group – Max 12: Small group tour for up to 12 participants for a more immersive visit of the Colosseum. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum • Access to the Colosseum and guided tour • Exploration of the internal areas of the Colosseum Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early. • Valid ID required for entry. • Security checks mandatory. • Underground not included.
Colosseum Underground Guided
  • Underground Tour: Guided tour of the Colosseum basement and access to the arena where gladiators and animals waited before the games. Small Group – Max 7 Guests: Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive Guide experience. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction to the Colosseum • Access to the basement • Arena Floor • Exploration of interior areas Important Information: • Please arrive 15 minutes early. • Valid ID required for entry. • Security checks mandatory.
Colosseum Underground By Night
  • Underground Night Tour: Discover the Colosseum in the evening on a guided tour of the amphitheatre’s basement and explore hidden corridors beneath the arena. Small Group (Max 7 Guests): Small group of up to 7 participants for a more immersive experience and better interaction with the Guide. Duration: 2 hours Itinerary: • Introduction near the Colosseum • Access to the Colosseum basement • Exploration of underground corridors Important Information: Please arrive 15 minutes early. Valid ID required for entry. Security checks mandatory. Forum and Palatine not included.

Itinerary

Admission included15 min

Meeting with the Guide near the Colosseum for a brief introduction to the history of the most famous amphitheater in the world. You will find out when it was built, which emperors promoted its construction and which shows took place inside it.

Admission included30 min

Colosseum dungeons (depending on the selected option) Go down to the Colosseum basement, the area where gladiators and animals were prepared before the shows. During the visit you will discover the hidden corridors and the complex mechanisms used in antiquity to lift sets and protagonists of the games.

Admission included30 min

3. Arena of the Colosseum Access the reconstruction of the arena and see the Colosseum from a unique perspective. Here the Guide will tell the stories of gladiators and shows that entertained thousands of spectators in ancient Rome.

Admission included20 min

Top level and exposure Continue your visit inside the Colosseum by exploring the exhibition areas and upper levels, where exhibits and illustrative panels tell the story and engineering of this extraordinary monument.

Highlights

Headsets to clearly hear the guide
Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide

What's included

Included
Headsets to clearly hear the guide
Access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena floor (depending on the option selected)
Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (for daytime options only)
Guided visit of the Colosseum with a licensed professional guide
Not included
Access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (not included in the Underground by Night option)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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