Does anyone know of or has been on a Colosseum tour that includes all of the following three: the underground, arena floor and top tiers 3,4,&5? I have only been able to find tours with 2 out of the 3. We are traveling to Rome in May 2019. Thanks for any help.
Posted by
CA, USA
266 posts
Not that this is helpful, but I have never seen any with all three. I do remember reading that the top tiers are not really worth bothering with.
Posted by
189 posts
When we were there I booked the underground tour. We started out underground, went up to the platform on the floor of the Colosseum, then up to an upper level. We had a great guide and the view looking down into the Colosseum and out toward the Forum was great. Don't remember how I picked the tour, may have been from Rick's guide.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
15800 posts
I haven't done it but I think this is the tour you want:
According to this page, a tour which includes the Underground AND Belvedere would include all 3 areas:
https://www.coopculture.it/en/colosseo-e-shop.cfm
"3. underground and belvedere
two proposals to visit the undergrounds of the colosseum, which allows to go down in the core of the most famous and visited ancient monument in the world, or to go up to the third, fourth and fifth ring to enjoy the wonderful overview from above of the entire cavea and of the colosseum valley.
the visit path to the undergrounds includes:
the access to the arena floor
the undergrounds
first floor
overlook on colosseum square from the valadier terrace
visit duration:75 minutes (this is JUST for the underground)
the visit path to the colosseum belvedere includes:
third order terrace (uncovered area) – overlook on the arena and on via dei fori imperiali from the arcade with the balustrade
“penthouse” terrace (uncovered area)– 360° overlook of the colosseum
covered ambulacrum
first floor
visit duration: 75 minutes" (this is JUST for the Belvedere)
I would assume that the combo tour (first link) of BOTH Underground and Belvedere (Panoramic) include all of the areas listed.