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Colosseum and Underground Rome Private Tour
Learn all about Ancient Rome with a visit to the famous Colosseum and the lesser known amazing undergrounds of St. Clemente’s Basilica, for an alternative Colosseum private tour.
Itinerary Highlights
- Colosseum: Enter this iconic amphitheater using pre-booked access.
- Ludus Magnus: Walk past the Gladiator Training School for a look at where the legendary fighters prepared for the arena.
- Basilica of San Clemente (Underground): Descend through three layers of history beneath the modern church.
Why book this tour
- Expert Guide: Be led by a private archaeologist or Ancient Rome expert, ensuring a deep, knowledgeable and engaging exploration of the sites.
- Unique Underground Access: Go beyond the typical itinerary to explore the layers of history beneath the Basilica of San Clemente, descending through Roman houses, a Mithraic temple and an early Christian church.
- Colosseum Foundation: Begin at the mind-blowing Colosseum with pre-booked entry, understanding its monumental importance to Roman civilization.
- 3-Hour Immersive Journey: Spend a full three hours uncovering the hidden, multi-layered treasures of Ancient Rome, providing an unforgettable, comprehensive experience.
Description
If you are looking for a private Colosseum tour with a slightly different itinerary to the norm, why not choose our Colosseum and Underground Rome private tour? With this 3-hour walking tour you will be assigned an engaging private guide who is an archaeologist or expert in Ancient Rome. Together with your private guide you will visit the incredible and impressive archaeological sites of Underground Rome.
As this is a Colosseum tour, you will meet your enthusiastic guide at the mind-blowing ancient amphitheater to start your private tour. You will enter inside using pre-booked access as your private guide explains the uses of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome and the prominent place it held in the everyday life of people from all social backgrounds.
Next you can continue to learn about the gladiators as you walk up to the Ludus Magnus Gladiator Arena, where the gladiators used to train.
Next you will reach the underground portion of your tour, as your guide leads you inside St Clemente’s Basilica. Built on three levels, with undergrounds dating back to the 1st century (an ancient Roman house), 2nd century (a Pagan school dedicated to the god Mithra) and 4th century (an Early Christian Basilica), St Clemente’s Basilica is truly unique. On the ground level, you will visit the present basilica where you can admire stunning golden mosaics. Your Colosseum and Underground Rome Private tour will be a wonderful way to explore the treasures of Ancient Rome and its history, all the time in the safe hands of an entertaining and knowledgeable guide.
Things to know before the tour
- When accessing the monument the Colosseum visitors will be asked to pass security checks, even when entering with pre-booked access.
- This tour runs in different weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tickets are nominative: we kindly ask you to provide names and surnames at the time of booking
- Please bring your iD document or a copy for accessing the Colosseum, it is requested for children too.
- Wear comfortable shoes – uneven terrain and steps throughout
- Back bags are allowed inside the Colosseum if very small in size; shoulder bags or handbags are permitted if regular size.
- Please make sure you do not have pointed big umbrellas and knives of any sizes with you. Liquids are allowed but only if in plastic bottles. Remember that you can refill your containers in the fountains inside the Colosseum.
- Bring water and sun protection, especially in summer
- Photography welcome – but no tripods or drones
- San Clemente Basilica is a church and as such, it is necessary to cover knees and shoulders to enter
Some of the areas included (Palatine Hill) are not wheelchair accessible: please contact us if you need to customize your tour
Important information
Please note: tickets are nominative so you will be required to provide your names at the time of booking.
We need the full names of all the participants because the Colosseum entrance tickets are nominative. All the participants will have their own ticket with the full name on, they are not transferrable and cannot be changed nor refunded. You will need your IDs (minors and infants included) because they will be checked by the Colosseum guards at the entrance. If you don’t bring your IDs or if the names don’t match, you will be denied access. You don’t need the physical ID, even a copy or a picture is fine as long as it’s well visible.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy for Private Tours
Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.
Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.
No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.
Meeting point
Included
- 3 hours with an official private guide
- Pre-booked access (euros 18)
- Headsets if more than 7 people
- Tickets to San Clemente Basilica
Excluded
Tips
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French or German
Duration
3 hours
Level
Easy
Access
Limited accessibility
Audio
Private Tour
Dates and departures
Everyday except on the first Sunday of the month, Christmas day and New years' Eve.
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
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You Will See
San Clemente Basilica
Colosseum
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