Most popular tours and activities from Rome with Silvia
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Rome: Colosseum Underground and Arena Tour Small group
Your VIP Colosseum underground tour begins with the Hypogeum. The Hypogeum is a suggestive place, with narrow corridors and large blocks of travertine, where gladiators waited for the moment of glory. As you wander deep into its dungeons, you will almost hear the air resonate with their fierce battle cries, and the growls and roars of the animals, tired, hungry, ready to feast on their prey. Gaze in the dim light of those narrow cells and feel the evocative atmosphere of history. During the tour, you will admire fragments of the original floor, the ancient drainage system, the rooms where gladiators waited to fight, the animal cages, and a reconstruction of an ancient elevator which, anchored to a system of trapdoors above, connected the underground and the Arena floor. Visit the central sand-covered wooden platform where the fights took place (“arena” was the Latin word for ‘sand’). After visiting the underground chambers, the tour will continue on the ARENA FLOOR, one of the most suggestive points of view to admire the massive structure of the Colosseum. Then, you will reach the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. Here, the panoramic terraces will give you an excellent opportunity to take more stunning photos and admire the monument from a privileged position. Learn more about its history, the bloody games it hosted, and loads of anecdotes and curiosities. Your tour will then lead you on a journey through history, visiting the area of the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill. There is no more exclusive or entertaining way to step back in time and immerse yourself in Ancient Rome’s history.
2 hours and 30 minutes
moderate
From$211
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Colosseum Arena Floor guided tour - Special Access through the Gladiator's Gate
Enjoy the most exclusive area of the Colosseum, where most visitors cannot access: the COLOSSEUM ARENA FLOOR. You will stand on the central sand-covered wooden platform where the fights took place (‘arena’ was the Latin word for ‘sand’). Access through the special Gladiator's Gate, used to carry away the dead bodies of gladiators and animals. So be sure to have your camera ready to take amazing pictures on the Colosseum. Learn more about its history, the bloody games it hosted, and loads of anecdotes and curiosities. For example, why is the Colosseum called Colosseum?After visiting the Arena floor, the tour will continue on the FIRST AND SECOND TIERS of the Colosseum. Here, the PANORAMIC TERRACES will give you an excellent opportunity to take more stunning photos and admire the monument from a privileged position.Finally you will access the archaeological area of the ROMAN FORUM and PALATINE HILL, to step back in time and immerse yourself in Ancient Rome’s history.
2 hours and 30 minutes
45
Vatican Evening guided tour with Sistine Chapel
Step into one of the most iconic cultural landmarks in the world, home to some of the greatest artistic treasures of the Renaissance, immersing yourself in over 2,000 years of art, culture, and spirituality.With fewer crowds during the evening hours, you'll explore this vast collection in a more peaceful and intimate setting.Explore the Raphael Rooms, admire the fascinating Gallery of Maps, and discover ancient sculptures and artifacts from around the world.At the heart of the experience is the Sistine Chapel, one of the most spiritually and artistically significant sites in Vatican Museums. Renowned for Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring frescoes, it’s a place of profound beauty and deep reverence.Your local guide will provide detailed insights before entry, allowing you to fully appreciate the significance and symbolism of every masterpiece.With exclusive evening access, you’ll experience the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel in a quieter, more intimate setting.