Sunbeams Through Ancient Grates: The Best Time of Day to Experience the Colosseum Underground Without Heat or Crowds
What if the most awe-inspiring part of the Colosseum is the part no one ever notices? Colosseum Underground Tour Immerse yourself in the history of the gladiators by venturing below the Colosseum's arena floor into the tunnels of the Colosseum, past the lifts that would have brought the lions to the fight and more. This tour of the Colosseum's underground is accompanied by an English, French, German or Portuguese-speaking guide. Your ticket includes entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. The duration is 3 - 3.5 hours. The price is approx €89 per person. Instant booking and free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance. First Morning Slots: Low Humidity, Quiet Tunnels and Sharper Light Light Conditions Sunbeams cut through the grates in the arena floor and fall across the Colosseum underground tunnels below. The light is crispest early on, so bring your phone camera. Air and Comfort Humidity stays lower before midday. Once temperatures climb, the shafts get wa...