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When in Rome don't miss our tour of the Colosseum's underground tunnels! Marvel at ancient stage machinery capable of amazing special effects and mechanical elevators centuries ahead of their time; …More
When in Rome don't miss our tour of the Colosseum's underground tunnels!

Marvel at ancient stage machinery capable of amazing special effects and mechanical elevators centuries ahead of their time; learn about the series of trapdoors and incredibly complex system of underground tunnels below the arena that made the Colosseum's spectacles possible.

These were amongst the ingenious inventions which helped ensure the incredible popularity of the games that we will see on our walking tour. Alongside our expert guides, learn how the gladiator games unfolded as we walk onto the arena floor and how their rituals of violence were conceived as Imperial propaganda capable of unifying the incredibly diverse populations, languages, and cultures of the Roman Empire.

The majority of guides who lead this tour for us are themselves, archaeologists, ready to answer all of your questions about the amazing ancient ruins you will visit – they’ll also take you to spectacular viewpoints, allowing you to take incredible photos of the ancient city.