Small-Group Ancient Rome & Colosseum Underground Tour Colosseum Underground 3-Hour Afternoon Tour
ID: GYG199201-O-316150
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a walking tour of the Colosseum's underground chambers. Discover where the Romans caged wild animals, walk on the arena floor where the gladiators fought and visit the Roman Forum to see the center of ancient Roman life.
Start your day of discovery by meeting your guide outside the Colosseum at your selected departure time. Discover the site that over the centuries has become the symbol of the city. Learn about the Colosseum's rich history and from your informative guide, hear tales of gladiators, slaves, and ferocious animals.
For approximately 2-hours you will get the opportunity to explore all the areas of the Colosseum and gain exclusive access to the sites off-limits areas. Walk through the underground chambers and see the secret passages of the Gladiators. Also, discover where wild animals were caged and transported to the Arena's main level.
After your tour of the Colosseum, explore the heart of the ancient city for about one hour with your guide. Discover the Forum, the area that witnessed the birth and development of Roman civilization. Witness the remains of ancient temples and some of the most ancient places of worship
Highlights
- Experience the Colosseum's underground chambers
- Feel like a Gladiator and walk on the arena floor
- Discover the Colosseum's first and second tier
- Visit the Roman Forum and see one of the most important archaeological sites
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the Arena will not be visited on this tour until further notice. The Gladiator’s Gate access will be replaced by the standard underground entrance
• A valid ID card or a copy of it (or a scanned picture of your ID card or passport) is required to get inside the Colosseum
• Having a mobile phone in case contact needs to be made is highly recommended
• No flammable sprays or perfumes are allowed inside
• The exact start time of the tour will be communicated via email and by SMS after booking the necessary tickets
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Colosseo Metro station ground level main subway exit, near the souvenir kiosk across the road from the Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 22, Rome
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
