Colosseum Underground: Guided Tour

By Jamshed V Rajan October 23, 2025

Backstage Rome: lifts, cages, trapdoors, real “special effects.”

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Guided hypogeum + arena floor access.

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Buy only from official channels

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Hypogeum slot = timed. Stay inside: ~90 minutes.

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Go morning… or go at night.

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Emperor’s gate, arena walk, hoists & lifts.

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Small bags only; airport-style checks.

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Groups up to 25; radios over 10 people.

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At-a-glance: Hypogeum tour

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