Just last year, the Colosseum opened up both its hypogeum and its top tier: the area beneath the arena and the highest level spectators would cheer on the games below. Those who have been rave that it’s the only way to really feel the ancient games come to life! You'll explore this wonderful terrace, as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, too. Bonus: Other tour companies offering this tour just put you on the Colosseum’s own upper level tour, meaning no quality control for guides and a big group. With us, you get to stay with your Walks of Italy guide… and keep your small group of 12!
Sights included:
- Colosseum
- Colosseum's
underground dungeon area - NOTE: Due to recent flooding the underground section of the Colosseum remains closed to the public. For security reasons, no groups or tour operators can access this section until the restoration works are completed. As soon as it re-opens this tour will include the underground section for no extra charge.
- Colosseum's Third Tier (top level)
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View of the arena
- Arch of Constantine
- Palatine Hill
- Via Sacra
- Roman Forum
Why take this tour?
- Unlike other tourists, get the best view by visiting the Colosseum's highest level, only opened recently and for a very limited time!
- Other tour companies drop you off with a Colosseum guide and a group of 25—with us, you get to keep your own guide, and your 12 person max group size!
- Don’t worry about bookings or lines—we take care of everything for you
- Feel the Colosseum and the ancient forum come to life through your guide’s hair-raising stories and funny anecdotes
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Tour description:
With our exclusive top tier Colosseum tour, don’t be one of the crowd. Get to go where few tourists have gone before: to the top level of the Colosseum, closed for decades and only recently opened with access restricted to a select few tours. You'll see spectacular views of both ancient and modern Rome as your guide tells the story of Rome's most iconic monument, in a much more intimate setting away from the crowds of the lower levels...
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NOTE: There may be other available running days for this tour that are not listed on the web site due to very limited remaining spaces. If this tour is not bookable on your chosen date, please see the morning version of the tour here or email us at info@walksofitaly.com to request availability. In the rare chance that the tour booking exceeds the acceptable tour capacity, we will contact you as soon as possible with a full refund.
The Colosseum is subject to closures due to rain (flooding), assembly meetings, strikes or other factors. The Colosseum administration is usually aware of this and informs us the day before or of a given closure. Please provide us with detailed contact information in the event that we need to reach you to reschedule your tour.
Currently, the Colosseum underground section is closed to ALL groups and tour operators until further notice. Please check back frequently or follow us on Twitter for the latest updates.
The Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites that are neither wheelchair nor stroller friendly. Those with walking disabilities are encouraged to book a private tour rather than a group tour to allow the guide to adapt the route to their particular requirements. Please contact us at info@walksofitaly.com for suitable alternatives.
NOTE for Private Tours: Private tours can be organized upon request and pending reservation availability. Please send your request to info@walksofitaly.com. When sending your request, please provide us with the exact number of participants (age included) and the date and time of interest. If you are flexible with your tour start time/day, it would be best if you could let us know the different times you could possibly take the tour, in order of preference.
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Price includes: Privileged Entrance Tickets & Reservation Fees for the Colosseum and Roman Forum, including special access to the Colosseum's Top Tier. If you have a Roma Pass, notify your guide at the start of the tour. At the end of the tour, the guide will call our office and we will refund the ticket price difference to your credit card.
