Ancient Rome Tour with Colosseum Arena Floor & Catacombs Tours

• Skip-the-line Rome catacombs tour

• Skip-the-line Colosseum Arena Floor tour

• Skip-the-line Roman Forum tour

• A fun, English-speaking guide

• Maximum group size of 10

Please note: Because some of the sites on this small group tour are religious, knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women at all times. This dress code is strictly enforced and should you not comply, you run the risk of missing parts of the tour. We know that Rome gets quite hot during the summertime - please consider bringing a shawl/scarf/sweater with you to cover your knees and shoulders when necessary.

Capuchin Crypts

This crypt contains the skeletal remains of 3,700 bodies believed to be Capuchin friars who were buried by their order between the years 1500 and 1870. At this time, the Roman Catholic Church permitted burial in and under churches. While the facts are bit eerie, it is fascinating to learn the story behind the crypts.

The underground crypt is divided into six chapels: Crypt of the Resurrection, Crypt of the Skulls, Crypt of the Pelvises, Crypt of the Leg Bones and Thigh Bones, and Crypt of the Three Skeletons. Lit only by dim natural light seeping in through cracks and small fluorescent lamps, the crypt walls are elaborately decorated with skeletal remains.

Catacombs of Domitilla

In ancient Roman times, paganism was the main religion at large, and those who practiced Christianity were ostracized and even persecuted. Since cremation was against Christian beliefs, Christians needed an area to bury their dead, while also keeping a low profile, since their religion was technically illegal at the time.

The Rome catacombs were built not only as a burial space but as a safe haven for Christian people to practice their faith in solitude. During your visit, you will see ancient frescoes painted on the underground walls, including a very early version of "The Last Supper." You might also see a live mass happening in a room or two.

Skip-the-Line Colosseum Arena Floor Tour

Taking a Colosseum tour while in Rome is obviously a must, but what makes this visit special? On this ultimate Colosseum visit, you’ll be able to step out onto the Arena Floor where gladiators once fought to their victory (or demise). This privileged-access to the Colosseum also allows you to enter the Flavian Amphitheater through the back door, allowing for a swift and hassle-free entry.

This tour also takes you to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum, where Rome’s most noble citizens mingled and watched the gruesome gladiator matches. After learning about the action-filled rituals of ancient Roman entertainment, it’s time to move onto the Roman Forum.

Ancient Roman Forum

Want to trace the steps of Julius Caesar? Here’s your chance. You can visit the ancient Roman Forum just a short walk from the Colosseum. This is the area that used to serve as ancient Rome’s political hub. Your guide will escort you to the Forum’s main archaeological highlights such as the Arch of Titus and the Roman Senate House while you listen to some of the fascinating stories that bring travelers back to visit these structures over and over.