Colosseum Underground Arena and Upper Ring including Ancient Rome Tour

Sightseeing  :  Italy  :  Latium And Rome  :  Rome  :  Ancient Rome Tours

No visit to Rome would be complete without visiting the Colosseum but why settle for the average experience. It will be an exclusive Colosseum tour away from the crowds as you gain access to areas which are closed and off limits to the general public. Descend into the underground area beneath the arena and then climb, climb, climb to the upper 3rd ring with breathtaking views.This tour offers an incredibly privileged experience previously only open to archaeologists and academics. Now with our exclusive tour you pass through creaking gates and the unlocking of padlocks and chains to see behind the scenes. Descend into the lowest levels and walk the passageways and secret corridors once populated with deadly Gladiators, ferocious animals and terrified criminals. Walk onto the arena and witness things from the perspective of the gladiators who fought and died on the sand for the glory of the crowd and then climb to the restricted upper 3rd level which offers panoramic views over the Colosseum and Rome. Also included is the accompanying visit to the ruins of the Ancient Forum and the Palatine Hill.

Only a small number of people a day are allowed to see these areas and being such a unique tourist experience demand is very high. By limiting access to these special areas, you have the opportunity to leave behind the crowds and the noise and enormous groups to have a much more intimate connection to this monument. The tour with our professional guides will bring history alive as you see graffiti left behind by ancient spectators, see the remains of the elevators which transported animals, scenery and gladiators above to their deaths and finally to the upper ring where slaves and women were seated.