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Offered in: English
Overview
Visit a lesser-known part of Rome’s Colosseum on a walking tour of ancient Roman sites that includes access to the underground Colosseum. Learn about life in the ancient city as you walk through the below-ground area where gladiators waited for battle, then continue to the arena and third tier for views across the enormous structure. Keep exploring Roman history in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where you see temples, arches, and landmarks from the Roman Republic and Empire.
- Ancient Rome tour with skip-the-line access
- Visit limited-access parts of the Colosseum
- Tour the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Step into the ancient world on a history tour
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Make your way to the designated meeting point in Rome for your tour, and then follow your guide into a limited-access area below the Colosseum. Retrace the footsteps of Roman gladiators as your guide shares stories and facts from the city’s history; from the Colosseum underground, continue to the arena and the third level, perfect for snapping interior photos of the Colosseum.
After time at Colosseum, continue to the adjacent Roman Forum, following the Via Sacra that was ancient Rome’s main street. This was the city’s main religious and political center, and see the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Arch of Constantine.
Walk as far as Palatine Hill, the most ancient part of Rome, where the guide shares the story of the city’s mythical founders, Romulus and Remus.
This half-day ancient Rome tour concludes back at the original starting location.
After time at Colosseum, continue to the adjacent Roman Forum, following the Via Sacra that was ancient Rome’s main street. This was the city’s main religious and political center, and see the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Arch of Constantine.
Walk as far as Palatine Hill, the most ancient part of Rome, where the guide shares the story of the city’s mythical founders, Romulus and Remus.
This half-day ancient Rome tour concludes back at the original starting location.
Itinerary
Experience all the drama of the Colosseum, the world's most iconic amphitheater. Head underground to discover how men and beasts prepared for the fierce gladiatorial battles. Enjoy a walking tour of the amphitheater to see how mighty it is for yourself.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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- "It's a lot of walking so make sure you wear comfortable shoes!" See review
- "Be prepared for a lot of walking on uneven surfaces." See review
- "The underground tour of the Colosseum is a must-do, and absolutely worth it." See review
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