Colosseum Underground All Access Tour with Ancient Rome
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Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Rome – A VIP Colosseum Experience Dare to go where few have ventured! Explore the Colosseum’s restricted underground, where eerie tunnels, dungeons, and the Arena Floor echo with gladiator battles. Then, ascend to the 1st and 2nd levels for breathtaking views of this legendary amphitheater. Walk in the footsteps of emperors on Palatine Hill, the mythical birthplace of Rome, and take in panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Finally, step into the heart of ancient civilization at the Roman Forum. Stroll the Via Sacra, stand before the Temple of Saturn, and marvel at the Arch of Titus, surrounded by ruins that shaped an empire. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an unforgettable journey through time Don’t just visit history—experience it. Book now!
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Discover the Colosseum like never before with access to its most restricted areas. Explore the underground chambers, where gladiators and animals awaited their fate, and walk through the hidden tunnels that powered Rome’s epic spectacles. Step onto the Arena Floor, standing where warriors once battled, and take in breathtaking views of the amphitheater. Continue your journey to the 1st and 2nd levels, where spectators once gathered, offering stunning panoramic views and deep historical insights. Tour Highlights: Underground Access – Explore tunnels, dungeons & chambers. Arena Floor Experience – Stand where gladiators fought. 1st & 2nd Level Exploration – Enjoy panoramic views. Expert Guided Tour – Led by historians & archaeologists. Small- to Mid-Sized Groups (14 guests) – Engaging & comfortable.
Continue your journey through ancient Rome with a guided tour of Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of the Eternal City. Following your Colosseum tour, ascend to one of Rome’s seven hills, where emperors and aristocrats built their grand palaces. Walk among the ruins of imperial residences, temples, and gardens, while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Discover the myth of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers said to have founded Rome, and learn how Palatine Hill became the heart of Rome’s elite society. With expert historical insights from your guide, this tour offers a fascinating look into Rome’s imperial past. Tour Highlights: Explore Ancient Palaces – Visit the remains of imperial residences. Stunning Views – Overlook the Roman Forum & Circus Maximus. Myth & History – Learn about Rome’s legendary origins.
Conclude your journey through ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum, the political, social, and religious heart of the Roman Empire. Following your Palatine Hill tour, descend into the ruins of temples, basilicas, and government buildings that once shaped the course of history. Walk along the Via Sacra, the main street of ancient Rome, where victorious generals once paraded after battle. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus, and the Curia (Senate House) while your expert guide brings the Forum’s vibrant past to life. From political debates to grand celebrations, this tour offers a fascinating glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome. Tour Highlights: Explore Ancient Ruins – Walk through temples, arches, and government sites. Via Sacra Walk – Follow the path of Roman triumphs. Political & Social Insights – Learn how the Forum shaped Roman history.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers who can't walk for more than 2 hours.
Reviews(48)
First was told to meet at a certain location pinpointed on Google Maps and look for someone holding a yellow flag with a T on it Person was not in that spot but in another not far away (there are a bunch of tour companies meeting people so the exact spot is important) - the person had a closed yellow umbrella in their backpack. Called the company and tried to connect via chat - nothing. Luckily the tour guide called me and I found them. It you say you will be holding a yellow flag with a black T on it - please do that. Paid almost $300 for a tour of the coliseum along with the underground. Found out when got there that they could not guarantee the underground - and of course our tickets did not work to get in there. Had to purchase a separate ticket to get in and totally missed the underground. Was given a partial refund of $120.72. The tour guide also said they asked the tour company to contact us the night before and let us know this could be the case. Had I known this, would have cancelled completely, gotten up earlier and tried on my own to get the underground. Had that not worked - I still would have paid the same 18 euros to get in - but would have been there much earlier in the day - when it was cooler.
This tour deserves 0⭐️ Horrible experience all around! Our original tour was scheduled for 2:30 pm. It was then changed to 8:30 am a few days ago resulting in us having to cancel all of our morning plans in order to accommodate the new time. I sent the tour operator several messages but never received a response, including a message to let them know we were running 4 minutes late this morning. When we arrived, I was worried we had been left behind because I could not locate our tour provider (“yellow flag with a black T”.) lt turns out they were 15 minutes late in arriving. A quick response to our message would have been extremely helpful in this case. Then we were sent with a tour guide to begin our tour at 9:15. She began by letting us know that there was a possibility our tickets may be cancelled and we would be denied entry. As soon as I heard that, I realized she was preparing us for the inevitable because they hadn’t secured our tickets despite the fact we booked this tour months ago. She then told our group to purchase individual tickets on site and that she would still give us the tour. While our group waited in line to purchase new tickets, she returned to let us know our tour was canceled. What a waste of a morning in Rome.
We went all over the colosseum and saw way more than we thought we would. Manuela was the best guide I’ve ever had!
We paid for a guided tour of the underground and historic sites. Due to restrictions on the number of guide tickets, our guide did not accompany us in the underground area so we had no context or explanation of what we were seeing. She tried to explain what we saw from upstairs but with a lack of context, it didn't help. Outside at the rest of the sites, we were quite rushed to meet her timeline. Half the group left at that point. We would have been better of at our own pace with an audio guide.
Not good at all. Who ever viator partnered with must not have been a viable company. We got to the meeting place and followed the tour guide to the gate for entry to learn they cancelled our tour. I was not happy.
We were not able to get into the colosseum or forum at all and had to cancel the whole tour and they did refund us everything. The tour operator is not a licensed reseller and they had our names on a specific blacklist to not admit
While our tour guide was exceptional, we expected to have the underground included and more of the Forum but we just had the arena and palatine Hill. Supposedly there was a notice of the 'change' but no such email was sent. There is also supposed to be a partial refund, but no such refund yet.
I booked this especially because i wanted to see underground. But it got cancelled the day before. I was notified via WhatsApp and was asked to request a refund. I haven't got my refund yet. Upon contacting them multiple times, the tour company has asked me to contact viator now. Frustrating.!!! Not sure if I will receive it or not. Also, the tour was supposed to start at 1pm and I reached at the location 30 min before like I was asked..the tour guide was late.!! Waited 40.min under the sun for her to show up. I suggest booking from.thw official website
We started 2 hours later than we booked. That was frustrating as the lines later in the day were long. Giovanni was very knowledgeable in Roman history and provided us with a ton of information. Going underground was great with no crowds.
We had an “English” guide but she was very hard to understand with a heavy accent and sing songy voice. To make it worse the microphone was often not clear and had static in part due to how she had it clipped on her. She wasn’t nice to many of the people on our tour.
