The New Areas of the Colosseum: What It's Really Like

The New Areas of the Colosseum: What It’s Really Like

October 21, 2010 4 Comments

I wrote an article for the Guardian's travel section, published today, on what it's like to take one of the first tours of the Colosseum's newly-unveiled hypogeum, third floor and arena. You can check the story out here.

And some more photos, because, well, why not. (Top and bottom: the third levels of the Colosseum; middle: the hypogeum).

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Amanda

A travel journalist and Rome insider, I'm the author of the Revealed Rome website and of the Revealed Rome Handbook — now available in both print and e-book editions.

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Carole Baker says:

March 21, 2011 at 5:00 pm

Im trying to book the underground tour. I’ve called the number, dialed 0 then 3 but still don’t get anywhere. HELP!!!!!!!!

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Amanda says:

March 21, 2011 at 5:12 pm

Hi Carole,

Could you be clearer about what the problem is? Is it just that nobody is picking up? You might be calling when the office is not open. Remember that Italy is currently 5 hours later than the East Coast!

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Jess says:

August 18, 2011 at 4:30 pm

Hi Amanda, I just wanted to make sure if you can help clarify. I just called and had to prepay for my underground tour and said I have a Roma pass. Unfortunately, the morning tours are booked so I reserved for the 12:40pm. Can I visit palatino & roman forum with my Roma pass before I go for the colosseo tour?
Also, it cost 19 euros for 2 for
VISITA SINGOLI SOTTERRANEI INGLESE
I wanted to thank you so much for the tips you’ve provided. It was very helpful and I also bought Skype credits to call them from my iPhone which I was also able to use towards reserving for borghese gallery.

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Amanda says:

August 19, 2011 at 11:01 am

Hi Jess, I’m happy to help! Yes, you can visit the Palatine and Forum with your Roma Pass before going into the Colosseum. It’s all counted as one site, and it’s up to you when you use each one of the 3 entrances included (Palatine, Forum, and Colosseum). As long as you don’t go into the Colosseum as well, you’re fine :).

Enjoy!!!

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