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Ticket booking for tours of the Colosseum, including underground areas and the third tier
Recent years have seen a lot of work going on at the Colosseum (attention will now move to the exterior), and, as of October 2010 the newly re-opened subterranean areas as well as the third anello - (tier, level, storey) are, finally, able to be visited (exclusively) as part of a guided tour, schedule permitting. Read on below for further information and booking details.
The underground - ipogei, hypogeum - areas are what made possible the long and spectacular days of the Colosseum in all their gore and glory - the subterranean backstage, as it were, where slaves worked, animals (read lions, tigers, hyenas and bears) were stored and gladiators rested, ate and offered up their prayers. They were completely filled in during the 5th century AD and as a result show a remarkable state of preservation.
The upper tier, the terzo anello sits at 33 metres high and offers unprecedented views for the visitor, both of the immense interior of the Colosseum as well as out across Rome, ancient and modern. Underground and above-ground, not for decades has it been possible for the visitor to achieve such a full sense of the scale and spectacular that is the Roman Colosseum.
1. Dungeons & upper level tour, 3 hours
This tour lasts 3 hours and includes the Colosseum dungeons and upper levels as well as a guided visit to the Roman Forum. We also offer this as a private tour if you would like to organise a visit for just you and your private group - click here for details of these private tours, otherwise continue down the page to check the calendar for the 3 hour group tours.
2. Dungeons & upper level tour, approximately 2 hour tour
This tour includes the Colosseum dungeons and upper levels but does not include a guided visit to the Roman Forum - your voucher will cover entrance to the Palatine Hill area and the Roman Forum, just that you need to visit by yourself. This shorter tour may be ordered by clicking on the 'Book Colosseum dungeon/upper level tour >>' button further down the page.
All tours are in English, have a maximum group size of 25 people and include the 'standard' Colosseum tour. A visit to the upper levels is not recommended for the elderly, nor for those of reduced mobility or with heart problems, or pregnant women.
We've also been told that the underground areas will not be visited in case of heavy rain as they tend to flood, but there will be no refunds as your guide will, nonetheless, be giving a full explanation and history of the subterranean zones. Hmm.
(Do remember that dates are in European (day-month-year) format.)
*** Please be aware that it's possible the dungeons may not be able to be visited. Recent flash flooding in Rome meant that the underground areas of the Colosseum were closed and as yet there is no firm news on when they'll reopen - we expected it to be days, not weeks, and the authorities will give us no hard information. It's usually the case that when something changes we'll be given just a few hours notice and with this in mind we are still taking bookings for these tours, given that the upper levels are open and the dungeons may be open. We do not offer refunds if the underground areas are closed (for security reasons or due to flooding after heavy rain). Your guide will, nonetheless, give a full explanation and history of the subterranean zones.
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Simply select the ideal date for your visit by clicking on the calendar to the left. Once you've selected a date click on the green booking button link that will appear underneath the calendar. Further down the page we'll also show you other tickets or tours that are available on or near the date you've selected, one or more of which may be of interest to you. |
HOW YOU'LL GET YOUR TICKETS:
To reserve your tickets for these Colosseum tours, just fill out the booking form, supply us with credit card details, and we'll do the rest. There will be no charge whatsoever until we confirm your reservation. We'll then point you to our secure page, where you can print out your entry voucher. Print it out, take it with you and present it at the pre-arranged meeting point. As simple as that!
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