Visit The Colosseum Underground For A Once In A Lifetime Experience!

[@Romewise]

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[@craigbhill]

I love the thoroughness of the steps it takes to make the reservation, how long it takes to tour both the arena and underground, and the specifics of the self-tour of the Palatine Hill and Forum. ALSO the weather note, something never mentioned by video guides to folks interested in visiting these sites, only to arrive in the high tourist season of July-Aug when the heat is wilting, knowing because of this video not to try to do it all in a day, but plan for two. Elyssa covers all the bases of preparation for the Colosseum and Forum, an important feature of her videos. A tour guide after my own heart. Much appreciated!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so so much, Craig, for watching my video and for your every kind comments.I'm very grateful that you notice my efforts to be thorough and to bring you a quality video! Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!

[@craigbhill]

@@Romewise I want more, Elyssa ~~~ Craig

[@Romewise]

@@craigbhill Great! I've got lots in store....stay tuned!

[@ericgoldstein8863]

Thank you so much Elyssa for taking the time to make these videos. It's really comforting, in the midst of this pandemic, to be able to get out--even if just virtually--through your videos.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoy my vidoes and I hope you can come back to Rome and visit soon!

[@LiseShehan]

Thank you for such wonderful videos! My spouse and I are visiting in late October and early November, 2024, and your information is invaluable.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you find my videos helpful - have a great visit this November!

[@sallysobstory7694]

Thank you for this video. I was in Italy Sept ' 23 and tooked this tour. It brought a lot of good memories. I was smiling all thru out the vib. Thank you.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisamichael3566]

Thank You for All your information, can't wait to visit Rome next year. Will be keeping up on your videos.

[@Romewise]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@heathercrocker5736]

Thanks so much for this video! Looking forward to finally get to Rome after 2 cancelled trips. This will definitely be part of the itinerary:)

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot for watching and for letting me know you enjoyed the video! I am glad you are able to make it to Rome finally!

[@Iamsegesest]

Your videos are wonderful.. Thank you for the subtitles! Very informative.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! I am so grateful for your comments.

[@Iamsegesest]

@@Romewise We Thank you! Whenever I miss Rome I watch your wonderful videos and smile. You always capture the best of it 👏👏💐 PS. In the future , would it be possible for you to capture More palazzo/museum interiors if possible please 🙏

[@cherry-vz5kx]

Another great video Elyssa.Keep them coming.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so so much! I am so glad you enjoy my videos!

[@davidmarshall1094]

Elyssa, thank you for your videos. Very helpful.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!

[@mihaelabutuc5687]

Thank you for your work. Plenty of useful information

[@Romewise]

Glad it was helpful!

[@georgiamccann4187]

Great video. I always wanted to visit but thanks to your video I get to see it.Thanks for sharing.

[@Romewise]

Thank you! I hope you will get to visit too.

[@honiaazizi421]

Thank you so much for your very helpful video

[@Romewise]

Glad it was helpful!

[@honiaazizi421]

@@Romewise Will it be easy to navigate on our own or you believe we should hire a tour guide? Planning to visit Colosseum, underground, arena, Roman forum and Palatine with my kid. Thank you

[@Romewise]

@@honiaazizi421 I am a big believer in guided tours, especially when it's your first time visiting. There is so much history and a lot to see, and a good guide can focus on the most interesting things and also help you pace.

[@honiaazizi421]

@@Romewise Do you happen to know anyone by any chance? Based on your videos, these are the sights I would like to visit: Santi Cosma e Damiano - Free to enter, €1 per person to visit the original church in the lower level Santi Apostoli - Free to enter Santuario Madonna Dell Archetto (Open 18:00 to 19:00) - Smallest in Rome - Her eyes moved and cried Saint Peter in Chains (has michelangelo statue of moses) Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli e del Martiri (Last Michelangelo's ceiling work - used to be a bath ruin - Gregory calendar, suns location) - Beautiful Santa Maria della Vittoria San Bernardo alle Terme (circular churt, part of baths of diocletian) San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane (makes the most of the smaller spaces, visit inside and the coy) Palazzo Barberini (two staircases) - Free Capuchin Crypt (bones of monks on the wall) Palazzo Zuccari (House of the mosters) on your way up to the top of Spanish Steps

[@Romewise]

@@honiaazizi421 Yes, I recommend you start here. They have excellent guides and can help you put together the tour you want: livtours.com/destinations/rome-tours?af_code=7QLR30Q

[@leonardmargulies6532]

wonderfully done Elyssa. Looks like the Colosseum merits another visit.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! Yes it definitely warrants another visit. I never get tired of it!

[@TheWiznips]

I can’t thank you enough! I was stressing about visiting the underground and tickets and everything literally. But now I know what to do. You are amazing!

[@Romewise]

Glad I could help! However, since I made that video, I am hearing a lot from people about how hard it is to get these tickets. Book as far in advance as you can!

[@IDPYouTube]

Ciao! Roughly how much in advance is it nest to book? Thanks!

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! This is an older video that I filmed right when they opened this visit. Since I made this video, I've made several newer ones. You might want to start here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfVZoh6eLCsqas Basically, to book the Underground, you should try to book as far in advance as possible. However, CoopCulture only releases tickets up to 30 days in advance. You can learn more about this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npKaZ2irnLV1j8k

[@JB-ev8lt]

I've spent many hours trying to find Colosseum tickets that include priority access, underground, and arena. The one in the description doesn't mention priority access. And as for the official ticket website, I've checked it daily and there are never any tickets available regardless of the date. Any other options?

[@Romewise]

Since I made this video, I made a newer one to address this issue of the difficulty in getting tickets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfVZoh6eLCsqas

[@parastoosaedi7598]

how long in advance can i buy the tickets. I was looking at August 3rd and it wasn't showing any availability for me.

[@Romewise]

Yes unfortunately, the ticket situation is quite problematic right now. There are not enough to go around and there is huge demand. On top of that, the entity that sells tickets for the Colosseum, CoopCulture, has an expired contract and so they are just showing availability for the very immediate future. Many tour and ticket agencies sell tickets for later dates because they count on being able to get them later. I recommend these resellers for a better chance at getting these tickets: www.tiqets.com/en/colosseum-tickets-l145769/?partner=romewise&campaign=yt-ug www.getyourguide.com/rome-l33/rome-colosseum-underground-arena-with-skip-the-line-entry-t417594/?partner_id=2BCZLYU&placement=%22other%22&cmp=yt-ug Hope that helps! Elyssa

[@약사라NYC]

Thank you for the amazing video! Love it so much! Be there in a week from NYC 😉❤️

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much!

[@eatcake2024]

Hi Elyssa, Thanks so much for this video, it gives me thrill! 🤩 For how long they allow you to stay inside the colosseum?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! As for the underground, you can only stay there when accompanied by Colosseum staff during your visit. But after that, you can explore the main levels of the Colosseum and stay as long as you like until closing.

[@eatcake2024]

@ Thanks for your response

[@muratbilen5249]

Hello, thank you for the information. I have a question. I will be in Rome next month and I would like to buy this full experience ticket. My question is when I checked the website mentioned, I only see tickets. I have heard it is very useful to have audio guide to experience Colosseum and ruins better to understand things better. Is the ticket includes audioguide? Or do I need to buy seperately from the website?

[@Romewise]

Yes the Full Experience is still available but they are not releasing tickets only for the immediate future. So if you don't see availability, keep checking back. None of these tickets includes audioguide. You can easily purchase an audioguide on site.

[@muratbilen5249]

@@Romewise I see. Thank you for the update. I guess we will have to just get the full experience with the arena ones this time. Maybe on the next trip we will. Regarding audioguides we have been searching some info regarding that. My only concern is would the line of buying audio guide is the same as the people buying tickets last minute? I heard and also watched your videos regarding colosseum and it seems chaotic to wait. Or can you buy it seperately from a different place like where they deliver the audio guides?

[@Romewise]

@@muratbilen5249 It's not too chaotic to buy the audio guides once you are inside. Just go in normally and ask where the booth is for getting the audio guide. DOn't worry, it's quite simple!

[@muratbilen5249]

@@Romewise Thank you so much for your answer. I am a bit relieved. I thought you buy the audio guides outside with the same queue as buying tickets. We just bought our full experience tickets with access to arena and super sites. We are very excited for it.

[@Romewise]

@@muratbilen5249 Each site has their own audio guide. So when you enter the Colosseum, you can buy that audio guide inside. When you enter the Roman Forum, you can buy a separate audio guide for that if you want.

[@mbtadhl]

Great job !!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!

[@gigisinternationalkitchen6094]

Great video. Can we purchase skip the line tickets through the colosseum official website?

[@Romewise]

Thank you! I'd normally say yes, but they are VERY hard to come by right now as there is huge demand and a very small supply. If you don't find availability on the Colosseum official website, you can try a ticket reseller or a tour. I recommend: www.tiqets.com/en/colosseum-tickets-l145769/?partner=romewise&campaign=yt-ug www.getyourguide.com/rome-l33/rome-colosseum-underground-arena-with-skip-the-line-entry-t417594/?partner_id=2BCZLYU&placement=%22other%22&cmp=yt-ug Hope that helps! Elyssa

[@Petra44YT]

Thank you for sharing this! I don't have the time (or money) to go to Rome right now, but this is pretty impressive and I definitely need to plan a visit.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad if the video inspired you to visit Rome!

[@patricialazzara4106]

these are fantastic videos, thank you so much!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!

[@deborahpondermance2795]

Thank you for another really informative video! I can see that tons of work has been done in the Colosseo since I was there last.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! Yes, they have been doing a lot of work on it and they still are! There is always something new to see.

[@erinhames]

Your videos are so helpful for planning our trip! How many days in advance do the Colosseum tickets go on sale? I tried to buy some for a summer trip and the days are not 'clickable' - neither red nor green. I can't find anything on the website that explains the timeline of when the tickets are released. Again, thank you so much for explaining things so clearly.

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot for watching and sorry for my late reply! There is an issue right now with the Colosseum ticketing site and they are unable to show / sell tickets more than 2 weeks in advance. I hope this will be sorted out soon but in the meantime you have two options - wait and just keep refreshing the CoopCulture website, or buy tickets through a reseller, as they will be sure to get them later when they become available. I hope that helps!

[@mmatteucig]

Thank you for your knowledge and insight!/

[@Romewise]

Thanks for your kind comments!

[@laurenlucas13]

I’ve just tried booking thins on the official website for November but there doesn’t seem any dates available for November. Do they only release them so many dates ahead? I hope it’s open on November

[@Romewise]

Yes, they are releasing tickets only for the following few weeks at a time. Just keep checking back!

[@TheMarcodiator]

Looks like it's time to visit the Colosseum again! ;)

[@rosso7neri]

Hi Elyssa! Thank you for your videos! We want to visit the underground but for our trip dates its sold out, except for the night. Would you recommend us doing the night underground tour and then booking seperately a day tour to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (this will likely include a basic Colosseum your too)? Many thanks and greetings from Austria.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for watching my videos. If you can snag tickets to the night visit, you will love it! You also get to visit the underground, and it's very quiet and peaceful at night - i.e. not crowded at all! Then yes, I'd get the separate Roman Forum Super Pass which only gives access to the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, but it does include all the SUPER sites. You can read more about this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJerm3mGqsZqjZI Have a great time!

[@JesusPalomino-o8r]

I got on rome wise to book the " Colosseum Underground All-Access Tou w/Roman Forum" and it wouldnt let me add a ticket for a child. My son is 3 and will also go, Is he free? is he considered an adult ticket or are kids at age 3 not allowed to go?

[@Romewise]

Yes, he can go in and it's free entry for him. You can see the answer here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmPRqaeVl9x8qMU

[@jacintocosta]

great video! does this ticket also includes the guide fee? thanks!

[@Romewise]

Thanks! The main ticket gets you a Colosseum staff person who accompanies you but does not guide you. You can ALSO book a guide but that is an additional cost.

[@jocelynchen2485]

Hi Elyssa, how to I purchase the kids full experience tickets (with the tour or without), I only find the kids free ticket option under standard tickets category. May I reserve the standard tickets for the kids, and let them join me with the full experience tour? Many Thanks.

[@Romewise]

Hello Jocelyn, the way to get kids' tickets has changed. Now, you must purchase your own tickets and then on the day of your visit, you go to the Colosseum, and pick up your kids' free tickets there. There are ticket booths along the wall just outside the Colosseum and you can get them there. If they are teenagers, be prepared to show proof they are under 18.

[@PedroRamirez23769]

Thanks for the video Elyssa. I am planning to go to Rome from San Francisco by the end the August, can I buy the tour tickets from America? Also I don’t find the website that you describe . Help me please . Thank ypu

[@Romewise]

Hi Pedro and thanks for watching my video. Yes, you can buy your tickets online. Here is my page all about this, and you will find links there to buy your tickets and tours: www.romewise.com/rome-colosseum-underground-tour-tickets.html

[@mikes360]

Hi Elyssa, thank you for the fantastic videos you are putting out. I was going to ask your opinion on if you would recommend booking this direct via coopculture or via a third party that includes a speaker to talk to you as you walk around? I noticed there is information points on the way anyway so maybe booking direct is ok?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your kind words! If you book with CoopCulture, you can either book just a guide who takes you around without much explanation, or a guided tour. If you book with a third party, you will get a more complete tour, so it depends on what kind of visit you want and also your budget, as you'll pay more with an outside company +tour.

[@dianeleach9097]

Oh Thank you Elyssa!! Im so grateful...to see the brick patterns, the small arches..where possibly men leant against, maybe praying, crying, in deep thought... I bet the energies felt alot different underground! Do they do underground tours at night? That I would like to do! Do you know if things were found underground? ONE THING!! Where can I buy that mask from you are wearing? The Roman one?

[@Romewise]

Hello Diane and thanks as always for your kind words and support. Yes, as of July 18, they are beginning night visits to the Colosseum, and these will include a visit to the Hypogeum (underground) as well. The mask I am wearing is a Romewise mask. You can find it in my shop. There is a link in the description. If you get one, I hope you enjoy it!

[@longlivejah4608]

Where’s all the stairs and seats to the colosseum!?

[@Romewise]

They are long gone after all these centuries.

[@gdhalla]

Great video. I thought you could only get the underground tour with a guide and it was not something you could do unaccompanied. Has this changed?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much. Yes, this has changed. Now, when you book with Coopculture, you can book just an accompanied visit, as we did, or you can book a guided tour. And of course you can also book a tour with an outside agency. The visit that is unguided, but accompanied, is 22 Euros.

[@keiichisnightcore4186]

Hey Elyssa. I'm visiting Rome on the 25th of July and you're videos are super helpful. They really helped me organize my trip! I really wanted to visit the underground but our tickets got cancelled due to G20 preparations so since there are no available tickets for July we got a full experience ticket but for the arena only.It was a shame because we really wanted to see it but not that big of a problem.Love your positive energy ! Keep making those videos they are super interesting and easy to watch!

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you enjoy my videos and find them easy to watch and helpful. That's the idea! Sorry to hear you were not able to visit the underground but I think you will still really enjoy the visit to the arena and also to the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill. Have a great trip to Rome!

[@fiorella3470]

Hi, I am trying to book via copculture site and doesn't let me add the tickets (full undergroung), the day I choose are available few spots, but when I add the tickets, always appears as empty bag. :(

[@Romewise]

I'm not sure why you are having this problem. I would suggest to keep trying, to try using a different browser, or if none of that works, to write to CoopCulture. You can also book via an outside tour or ticketing agency, although it will cost a bit more. Hope you get it worked out!

[@fiorella3470]

@@Romewise thank you so much, you were right!, trying other browser was the solution, only i couldn't have the English tour, I will practice my italian :)

[@Romewise]

@@fiorella3470 Glad it worked out! Enjoy the visit!

[@karterlandon]

Does the underground smell, like of mildew or mold?

[@Romewise]

No not at all. It's actually more open than "underground", so there is chance for odors to accumulate.

[@shenminchue8880]

Great video & thanks for sharing! Are the 4th and 5th upper levels of the Colosseum re-opened to the public already? During my 2019 visit, I bought the then " full experience " ticket which covered the hypogeum, arena, and 3rd/4th/5th levels of the belvedere. On the actual day, they told us that the 4th and 5th levels were closed until further notice.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. The 3rd level is open, however the 4th and 5th levels have been closed to visitors for a couple of years and they will likely not reopen very soon. They determined that there was some structural damage that made these levels unsafe and they are working on fixing that, but there is no scheduled date yet that they may reopen. For now, we will just have to be continue enjoying the first 3 levels, plus the newly opened underground. But you can be sure that when they do reopen the upper levels, I will make a new video for you guys!

[@shenminchue8880]

@@Romewise Yes, I would certainly look forward to your videos if the 4th & 5th levels are reopened!

[@galileogervacio41]

Thank you

[@Romewise]

Thank you for watching!

[@VesaJay]

Well I do like the 2 day thing because I too have gone in July its definitely a lot, it's really hot walking around the forum. There is no shade like Pompeii no where to hide from the sun haha. But this is something I would definitely want to do!

[@Romewise]

It's true, in summer it can be very hot and there is very little shade at the Colosseum. You will find shade at the Palatine Hill, so it's best to visit the Colosseum in morning or late afternoon, and the Palatine Hill in the middle of the day.

[@Hoakaloa]

I had read about the opening and was waiting for your video tour! I hope you did not feel like a dead gladiator upon exiting. And, yes, I can imagine if one takes the time to think about what it must have been like for the gladiators and animals down there...scary and horrifying. Grazie for another informative and well made video. Am hoping to visit Roma in 2023. Stay safe, healthy and please keep making videos. Someday, these videos might be the only environmentally responsible way to "travel." Oh, I guess we're already at the day or way past the day. Sigh.

[@Romewise]

Thank you for your kind comments. I'm so glad to know you were looking forward to my video about this site. I have a vivid imagination and every time I visit a site in Rome, I can't help but put myself there, as it might have been once. I hope you can come back to Rome when you want to!

[@JupiterZebra]

Hi Elyssa! My husband and I are leaving this Saturday for Rome and we have been watching many of your videos over the past few weeks! One question we have: currently we have full experience tickets with an Italian tour. Unfortunately, we don't speak Italian. If we can't score tickets for the English tour, we planned to just buy an official audio guide and use it with Rick Steves' app. Today, I noticed there's an official Parco Colosseo app that offers free audio guides, numbered 1-6 (arena and above) and 101-106 (underground). I see 104, 105, 106 appeared in this video of yours. Based on your experience, do these 12 tracks cover the full audioguide locations inside the Colosseum? If so, we will just use the app (which is so much easier to use with Airpods).

[@Romewise]

Thank you for letting me know you enjoy my videos! First of all, if you have a tour booked, you can't just leave the tour. It's not possible to visit the underground on your own and wander around. However, I have heard from many visitors that they book the Italian tour because they can't get the English tour and sometimes it can happen that the guide realizes that most people on the tour do not speak Italian, and sometimes either offer the tour in English or at least offer some of the information in English (if they do have italian speakers on the tour, they have to give it in Italian, but if they have time, and are so inclined, they could offer some info in English also.) I would suggest using the Parco Colosseo app's guides also. However, I have never used it to visit the Colosseum so do not know if it covers everything, but I would imagine it does. I'd suggest downloading the guides and bringing them with you, but just realize you can't go on your own through the underground.

[@HeyyImChuyy]

Coop culture doesn’t let me select any dates :(

[@Romewise]

Yes it's become very difficult to get these tickets since I made this video. Here is a newer video with more advice about how to get Colosseum tickets: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfVZoh6eLCsqas Hope that helps!

[@SweetandWays]

another nice video

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much!

[@pattabhiramiyer3545]

Wow ❤️

[@Romewise]

Thank you!

[@leyahruizdeloreto6420]

Awed ❤

[@dorarita1]

Unfortunately they closed for individuals. Nowadays you have to book it months before to go with a group.DO NOT GO THERE AND BUY THE NORMAL ENTRANCE TICKET! Because you won't have access to this floor. Only with a tour leader you can go.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for your comments. It's true it's impossible to purchase any tickets on site now. All tickets must be purchased in advance. The individual tickets are indeed available, however, due to extreme demand and short supply, it's often hard to find those tickets. I have an updated video all about Colosseum tickets in which I talk about this. I'm sorry you were not able to get the ticket you wanted. Thanks again for taking the time to comment about your experience.

[@azwris]

Υπόγειον = Υπό την Γη (below the Earth)

[@Romewise]

Σας ευχαριστώ

[@azwris]

@Romewise Oh, what a pleasant surprise! Παρακαλώ! Καλή Πρωτοχρονιά! Thank you for your nice videos!

[@DigitalconversationsAustralia]

Dont book with these guys. We booked the underground tour in teh AM and they moved it 4 hours later which we cannot do as we leave Rome. they refuse to refund us. So be warned!! they dont care about customers (but happy to take your money). Absolutely terrible experience!!!

[@Romewise]

That's terrible! Whoever you booked with should have offered you the option of moving the time or the option of refunding your money. Did you book with Get YourGuide, Viator, TripAdvisor, or a similar company? Or did you book directly with a specific tour company? I would escalate this and make sure they refund your money. I would suggest you also take it up with your credit card company. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience in Rome and specifically with this tour. I hope you can resolve this and at least get your money back.

[@robert2628]

This Chick never showed The Coliseum. She just talked 😡

[@Romewise]

Thank you for your constructive comments.

[@edthodujamalkoyajamal4155]

What crap. Should keep camera a- while while shooting. If not, the viewers will be in a quandary of what they are looking at. It seems blurry and quick paced shots. Get me.

[@Romewise]

Thank you for your constructive comment.