Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum with Underground and Arena – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Explore all levels of the Colosseum, understanding the history and construction of this ancient building in Rome, with skip-the-entry tickets included. Get entry into areas that are closed to other ticket holders, including the underground and arena levels.

Follow your local guide to all levels of the Colosseum, from the underground which operated as a backstage area for the games that took place, to the arena floor, where you will follow in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought here.

Then head to the upper levels, where you can enjoy the view from where the bloodthirsty mob of Rome sat for the spectacles. Relive the bloody gladiator games and animal hunts that took place in this amphitheater.

Listen as your guide explains the political scene that inspired its construction, offering a glimpse into the significance of the location and what stood there before. Learn how it was built with materials that have withstood almost 2 millennia, and understand why it deteriorated in the Middle Ages.

Discover the diverse gladiator types, animal battles, and naval contests hosted within this remarkable structure. Dispelling popular myths, leave the tour with a genuine understanding and appreciation of the Colosseum’s rich history.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Experience awe as the Colosseum’s grandeur transports you to ancient Rome
Get access to exclusive areas, from the underground floor to the upper levels
Explore a network of tunnels and cells beneath the floor of the main arena
Learn about the political context that inspired the Colosseum’s construction
Uncover the story of the ancient amphitheater’s evolution through the ages

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