Colosseum Underground & Roman Forum Tour
Focus
What makes this tour Special
What to Expect
PRIVATE TOUR
Enjoy your tour with your own private tour expert at your party's disposal only
DURATION
3 hours
START TIME
09:00 - 12:00 - 12:30 - 14:00 - 15:00
TRANSFER
Meet&Greet at your hotel/accomodation. Transfer to the tour site included
KID FRIENDLY
This tour is suitable for kids of all ages
ENTRANCE TICKETS
Entrance tickets are included! Enjoy your tour!
GENERIC INFORMATION
There is a moderate amount of walking involved so please wear comfortable shoes!
- Blue badge certified private tour guide
- Underground, Colosseum and Roman Forum Entrance Fees
- Colosseum Underground visit
- One Way Transfer from your hotel/accomodation to the tour site
- Drop Off back to your hotel/accomodation after the tour (available upon request)
- Extras
Sites you’ll visit
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Colosseum
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Colosseum's Arena Floor
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Underground
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Roman Forum
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One of the new wonders of the modern world is also the largest ever Amphitheatre constructed during Ancient times was built with Volcanic rock mixed with brick and held an estimated 50-80 thousand people. It was a real hub of entertainment in central Rome, with regular shows, animal hunts and gladiatorial battles. Races were not held within the Colosseum due to the nearby Circo Massimo race track.
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Access to the Arena floor is closed off to public by a small gate and is accessible with an internal Colosseum guide. The Arena floor offers views of the underground foundations below and the privilege to walk where Gladiators and wild beasts once fought to the death.
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Descend into the depths of the Hypogeum (the Colosseum's Undergrounds), where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fueled emotions of Ancient Rome’s famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly-requested tours. During this part of the tour only, you and your private guide will join a small group led by an official Undergrounds guide.
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The political and business centre of ancient Rome, the warn away paths are covered in history. This is where the citizens came to listen to speeches, to meet the senators or to see people like Julius Caesar or Cicero. The ruins tell a story, and it is the story of Rome and its politics, with the likes of the ancient Curia (the Senate) that is still visible, but also with the impressive marble columns of temples which were erected for the first time in V century BC.
Tour description
Descend into the depths of the Hypogeum (Colosseum's Underground), where Roman gladiators, prisoners and wild animals were prepared to enter the arena and fight for their lives. Feel the adrenaline-fuelled emotions of Ancient Rome’s famous games. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to enter one of Rome’s most exclusive and highly-requested locations.
Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles.
At the Imperial Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. End your tour on top of the Palatine Hill where you can enjoy a stunning overview on this wonderful archaeological area.
Useful information
- Not available to wheelchairs
- For security reasons all the visitors shall be screened and bags must be checked with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection.
- It is not possible to bring large bags or backpacks, as well as bulky bags and suitcases into the sites. (only small or medium flat bags)
- Bring your ID or passport (especially for minors)
Full Refund Cancellation Policy
The policies are included and non-optional.
- Dolce Vita policy is applied on all Standard Bookings placed more than 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms up to 72 hours from the date of the event for any reason. To apply for a refund including where your tour is cancelled or changed by Eyes of Rome®, please contact our customer service team at info@eyesofrome.com.
- Peace of Mind policy is applied on Selected Bookings and on all Bookings placed within 72 hours from the date of the event. We provide all our customers with Refundable Terms so if you are unable to attend your booking due to unforeseen circumstances outside of your control you may be entitled to a refund - please see our full set of Refundable Terms and Conditions here. To apply for a refund, please find the instructions on how to apply in the booking confirmation email you received after payment.