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Colosseum Arena Tour Premium Access to Explore Gladiator Gate
Duration
1 hour 15 minutes
Language
English
Not all Colosseum secrets are accessible with this tour. Visiting the Colosseum underground requires a licensed guide and a special reservation.
Highlights:
- Colosseum ARENA Gladiator Gate
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
Includes:
- Premium access to Gladiator Gate Arena
- Skip-the-Line Tickets to Colosseum
- Access to the premium level
- Professional Colosseum Guide
Not included:
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Audio guide request
- Access to the Third, Fourth and Fifth Tier
- Tips
Please note: Minimum age of participants is 6 yo. Child's price - kindly consider that this Exclusive tour is very requested and the availability is not flexible with time and date. This means that once your order is submitted, you should wait for the confirmation email that your reservation is confirmed with your selected time and date. You should also be flexible in accepting variations of the tour starting time. Online availability is usually up-to-date, but in rare cases, availability changes can happen in a few seconds and your first choice may not be confirmed. The tour starting time will be communicated via email or WhatsApp with available time slots. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This option is for a 75-minute tour of the Colosseum with access to the ARENA section. This tour does not include a guided tour of the Roman Forum or a visit to Palatine Hill. N.B: This Colosseum ARENA tour, once booked, is not to be Refundable or canceled. Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security checkpoint. Please expect to wait 15-20 minutes to clear security. Must meet 20 minutes before the original tour confirmation time. Refunds will not be issued if the activity is missed due to late or non-arrival.
Not all Colosseum secrets are accessible with this tour. Visiting the Colosseum ARENA Gladiator Gate Arena requires a licensed guide and a special reservation.
But you are in luck! Our tour of the ARENA of the Colosseum offers a full experience. It kicks off in the dungeons of this mighty amphitheater with an exploration of the mysterious. This is where the gladiators prepared for the impossible fights ahead; where caged lions and tigers waited before entering the arena through trap doors.
The animals werent the only ones who fought for their lives. There were also rooms for gladiators. The Ludus Magnus, a door closed now was connected to the gladiator barracks. Then they would enter from Porta Triumphalis gate to the arena with wooden elevators. They also got medical treatment after the fights since they didnt want them all to die each time.
But you are in luck! Our tour of the ARENA of the Colosseum offers a full experience. It kicks off in the dungeons of this mighty amphitheater with an exploration of the mysterious. This is where the gladiators prepared for the impossible fights ahead; where caged lions and tigers waited before entering the arena through trap doors.
The animals werent the only ones who fought for their lives. There were also rooms for gladiators. The Ludus Magnus, a door closed now was connected to the gladiator barracks. Then they would enter from Porta Triumphalis gate to the arena with wooden elevators. They also got medical treatment after the fights since they didnt want them all to die each time.
Itinerary:
"Hypogeum is the substructure of the Colosseum. It was built approximately 10 years after the inauguration of the Colosseum by Domitian. Because the Colosseum had housed naval battles before, it was built later. The structure was built in masonry and included a system of tunnels with two major corridors. There were rooms without windows and air circulation which made the work of hundreds of slaves more challenging. the slaves were the staff that kept the hungry wild animals there lifted them with winches to the arena. The animals werent the only ones who fought for their lives. There were also rooms for gladiators. The Ludus Magnus, a door closed now was connected to the gladiator barracks. There they were trained and prepared for the flights. Then they would enter from Porta Triumphalis gate to the arena with wooden elevators. They also got medical treatment after the fights since they didnt want them all to die each time.
After the Colosseum tour ends, you'll experience the essential center of Ancient Rome: the Roman Forum. Listen to your guide on how the Roman emperors ruled their empires from this place with political, cultural, and religious influence. Don't forget to take all the pictures you want before finishing this informative-guided tour. You simply cannot miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the most historical monument in Rome, the Colosseum.
And not to forget, you will also get to discover the great Palatine Hill where Rome was founded by Romulus approximately three thousand years ago. And the guide will make sure to give you a clear understanding of the remnants of the famous monuments of Palatine Hill. Don't forget to take all the pictures you want before finishing this informative-guided tour. You simply cannot miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience to visit the most historical monument in Rome, the Colosseum.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable
MD Alex
With GetExperience since 2022
Meeting point
Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
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