Colosseum Underground Tour

• Enjoy a skip-the-line and hassle-free access to one of the most mysterious areas of the old Flavian Amphitheatre with the Rome Colosseum Underground tour tickets.

• Indulge in a guided tour of the Underground of the magnificent Colosseum in Rome, which used to be a restricted area here until recently.

• Get a chance to see the areas where fearsome animals and gladiators used to battle it out during this one of a kind Colosseum Underground tour.

• Enjoy discovering the remnants of animal cages, old wooden elevators or even gladiator rooms as you take part in this tour and visit the “Gate of Death”.

• Soak in panoramic 360-degree views of this magnificent amphitheatre during your visit.

• Listen to your guide tell the stories of the brave gladiators, as you walk past the first and second floors of the Colosseum, through the alleys that are hidden below the Gladiator arenas.

• Marvel at the structure of the Colosseum and its Underground, which is an amazing example of the craftsmanship and architecture of the ancient Roman eras.

Availing a Colosseum Underground tour is a great way to learn about the rich history of this area. The construction of the Colosseum began between AD 70 to AD 72, under the rule of Emperor Vespasian. The construction was completed in AD 80. However, it is important to note that the Underground, also known as the Hypogeum, was not part of the original structure of the Colosseum, and was later added to it by Emperor Domitian.

It took almost 10 years after the inauguration of the arena, to complete the construction of the Underground of the Colosseum. Upon its completion, the Colosseum Underground featured a system of tunnels, along with two major corridors. This is the very space that was used to hold animals, and gladiators, which were used to wait before their fights. The Underground also featured 80 vertical shafts. The Underground was reconstructed at least 12 times throughout history, and included numerous elevators and hydraulic mechanisms as well.