Arena Access Experience with Audio: Optional Colosseum Entry

Rome, Italy

3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

A visit to Rome’s Colosseum is all the richer when you access its arena floor—standing in the very place where long-ago gladiators battled each other and wild animals. Enter this ancient space and experience its unique views of the ringsides and subterranean fighter-and-animal chambers with this arena-only ticket and audio guide, which immerses you in the stadium's incredible story.

Get the most from the Colosseum with arena entry and an included audio guide
Walk in the steps of gladiators: access an area excluded from regular tours
Prebook to secure your ticket to the popular attraction
Upgrade to add wider Colosseum entry, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

What's Included

ARENA : Valid for one day allowing one-time entry ONLY to the Arena floor at the booked time.
Entry to ongoing exhibitions at Roman Forum–Palatine, Fora & SUPER sites.
Entry ONLY to the Arena inside the Colosseum at the booked time (valued at €18 per person)
ARENA: OPTIONAL COLOSSEUM-Valid 2 days from the first Colosseum entry with Arena at the booked time.
Entry to ongoing exhibitions at Colosseum, Roman Forum–Palatine, Fora & SUPER sites.
Entry to the Arena with Colosseum option at the booked time: valued at €24 per person.
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of this experience covers other services.
Audio Guide App with immersive commentary on Ancient Rome.
Hassle-Free E-Tickets – Delivered via email, no on-site collection needed.
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Private transportation
What specifically not mentioned as included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Colosseum
P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
You do not have to meet anyone. You will be sent the ticket directly along with the audio-guide details.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

IMPORTANT: If your preferred time isn't available, we'll secure the nearest available slot, either just before or after your chosen hour.
Please reach the Colosseum 15 minutes before your booked time.
Your Colosseum Pass will be sent to you 5-6 days before your travel date.
Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Requires verification at the gate.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

3.1

based on 8 reviews

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Not pleased! Bought...

darlene_o, Sep 2024

Not pleased! Bought Colosseum and Arena tickets for my grandson and his friend….when they got there they were told they could go into the Arena only and only for 20 min.!!! They were absolutely taken advantage of. Very disappointing

Tickets to Colosseum

Evgeniy_F, Aug 2024

It wasn't mentioned on the site, that the tickets give permission to enter arena only without 1st and 2nd floor.

Not worth the extra money

Julia_v, Aug 2024

Unfortunately this was a total scam, I could have paid half the price with the official website for exactly the same experience. There was no skip the line perks because we had the first booking of the morning anyway, we paid all that extra money and only got to see the arena, no other part of the Colosseum. Very disappointed

Colosseum arena visit

Anabelle_C, Aug 2024

My husband and I were absolutely amazed at the colosseum. We didn’t want to pay the high prices of guided tours so we did a Rick Steves audio tour, they’re fantastic. Although we really enjoyed the colosseum, this ticket only gives you access to the arena even though somewhere in the fine print is says it also includes the rest of the colosseum and I had verified with a Viator employee before buying. Also, you are limited to 20 minutes in the arena. It wasn’t the end of the world, we had a great time, but if I ever do it again, I would do the normal access to colosseum since they get very close to the arena anyway and you get more views that way.

A must visit site when in Rome

A_K, May 2024

A must for anyone visiting Rome. Access is good, Inside so much to see. Some areas are narrow so you might get jostled a bit. Access is by steps, but there is a lift available if requied for the upper levels.

Colosseum is a must see experience in Roma!

Jeffrey_R, Dec 2023

The arena access was the most memorable. The whole Colosseum experience was really amazing. Viator staff was very helpful and efficient with inquiries and ticket issuance. Thank you!!

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hello Dear Patron, As the year draws to a close we remember the time you took to appreciate our efforts in making your trip memorable. Many of you have traveled with us, and it gives us joy, pure simple joy to have some customers leave a kind review and not forget us. We would like to say a warm 'Thank You' for your patronisation and as we look forward to the new year, we assure you that we will continue to work hard to make your trips memorable and easy. A family and friends filled Compliments of the Season to you and your family and a prosperous, fun and travel filled New Year 2024.