Pula Arena (Pula Amphitheatre) Tours and Tickets

Q: What is the Pula Arena, and why is it famous?

Pula Arena is an ancient Roman amphitheater famous for being one of the best–preserved ancient landmarks in Croatia. When viewed from the air, the arena dominates the skyline of Pula. It is considered one of the largest Roman arenas still standing.

Q: Can visitors explore the interior of the Pula Arena, and are guided tours available?

Yes, visitors can pay to enter the Pula Arena and walk around the amphitheater’s interior. The arena does not provide guided tours, but private walking tours of the area often include a stop. To learn more about the arena, read the information in the exhibits or purchase an audio guide.

Q: What events or performances are held at the Pula Arena?

The Pula Arena hosts many events, including concerts, opera, and ballet. Each summer, the arena hosts the Pula Film Festiva and the Spectacvla Antiqva event, which recreates gladiatorial fights. In its current state, the arena has a capacity of 5,000.

Q: Is photography allowed inside the Pula Arena?

Yes, visitors may take photos and videos while inside the Pula Arena. Commercial photography and recordings are prohibited without advanced permission. Many people find that they can still take good–quality photos of the arena from the outside without paying to go inside.

Q: Is the Pula Arena wheelchair accessible?

Much of the Pula Arena is not accessible to people in wheelchairs, with barrier-free access limited to the museum area underground. Visitors with disabilities can obtain discounted tickets and receive one free companion ticket. Many staircases outside the arena lead up the hill behind it, presenting further mobility challenges.

Q: Are there any facilities such as restrooms or cafes inside the Pula Arena?

Yes, there are restrooms at the Pula Arena for visitors to use. There is no café or restaurant on-site, but you will find various cafés in the streets surrounding the arena and a selection of fast-food shops along the streets leading to the historical center of Pula.

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What are people saying about Pula Arena (Pula Amphitheatre)

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Sini, our guide, was exceptional, highly knowledgeable, personable, and a great historian. Having a dedicated guide for Q&A was a fantastic investment of time and value, and the perfect way to start our Pula trip. Highly recommended!!

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Heather_W, Mar 2026

Beautiful but Marathon Ending Area

I wish someone would have warned ticket holders on that day that there was a marathon ending here. Weren’t able to see everything and there was loud music and tents being set up inside the coliseum. Other than that, beautiful spot.

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Henry_H, Nov 2025

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Mary_J, Nov 2025

Great family tour of Pula

This was such a great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable! He taught us so much about the history of Pula. We saw everything we wanted to see! And ended at The Fortress which was also our list of things to do in Pula. He was very kind and wish we could take him to the rest of Croatia with us.

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Clive_P, Aug 2025

Excellent day trip round ancient Istrian sites, with delicious food included.

This was an excellent day trip to Pila and Poreč, led by our knowledgeable guide Gorga. Our highlight was visiting the Amphitheatre at Pula, but all the Roman sites in these two cities were really interesting to see and to learn all about. Lunch at the Familija Ferlin Agroturizam restaurant was a real bonus as well, with a chance to try homemade, traditional pastas, sauces and soups. We highly recommend this tour!

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Walking tour of historic Pula hit all the highlights and left us time to explore the city on our own afterward. 1.5 hours allowed us to visit Roman ruins, the shopping district, food market, and remains of Croatia’s warring history. We did not enter any sites or buildings including the Arena. The guide was friendly and informative, and kept my teens’ interest. Thank you, Jane, for a great recommendation.