Get a gladiator’s-eye view of the Colosseum with a skip-the-line tour. Go backstage with your guide to off-limit areas, like the underground level where gladiators would wait to head out into battle. Visit the Palatine Hill & Roman Forum.
Colosseum Underground: Priority Access Guided Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Get exclusive access to the underground corridors of the Colosseum
- Walk along the Via Sacra of the Roman Forum
- Enjoy panoramic views from Palatine Hill
- Discover where the gladiators prepared for their fights and caged animals were kept
- Take a comprehensive tour of all levels of the Colosseum
Description
Begin your tour of Rome’s most iconic monument with Skip-the-Line access directly through the Gladiator’s Gate. Once the main exit for defeated contenders, this special entrance leads you directly to the parts of the Colosseum most tourists don’t get to see.
Your first stop is the Colosseum Underground – the backstage area where gladiators prepared for battle. Here, your expert, English-speaking guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to let you imagine the space as it once was. Scenery and caged wild animals stood ready to be hoisted into the arena by ingenious pulleys. You’ll practically feel the gladiators’ tense anticipation and hear the roar of the blood-thirsty crowd.
Then, you will venture out onto where the spectators would watch the bloody battles that once took place in the Colosseum.
The next stop on the tour takes you back to the very beginning. The Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to find the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy a spectacular preview of your next destination: The Roman Forum.
The Forum and the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, were the heart of Ancient Rome. All of Roman life could be found in this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins.
Included / Excluded
- Guide
- Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Colosseum
- Access to the arena floor and underground tunnels
- Skip-the-line access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Includes Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena and Underground (24€)
- Headsets
- • Gratuities
- • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Start / End Locations
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. Your name on the ID card should match the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
- Large bags or suitcases will not be permitted and there are no cloakroom facilities for storage
- Security performs random identity checks carried out by Colosseum staff. Please make sure you carry an ID or Passport with you to ensure you will be able to enter the venue
- • Large bags or suitcases will not be permitted in the Colosseum or Roman Forum, and there are no cloakrooms for storage
- • Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
- • We may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues
- • Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- • Gratuities for your guide/driver that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Cancellation
No cancellation
Options and Pricing
| Colosseum Underground with Roman Forum & Gladiator Arena | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (15 - 99 years) | $104.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed,
No ticket amendments are permitted after purchase.
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures.
Not wheelchair accessible.
About operator:
Created for travel enthusiasts with inquisitive minds, City Wonders is a global tour operator specializing in exclusive and expert tours throughout Italy, France, Spain and the UK. Its intimate tours and day trips invite travelers to go beyond sightseeing, bringing the wonders of each destination to life through behind-the-scene experiences. All City Wonders tours are guided by local experts that know the ins and outs of their city.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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