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How to stand on the Colosseum arena floor

Published 4 days ago • 1 min read

​Inside the Colosseum​

HOW TO VISIT THE ARENA FLOOR

This Week:

One of the most common questions I get about visiting the Colosseum is how to get out onto the arena floor. It's where gladiators fought, animals popped up through trap doors, and prisoners met their end. Standing on it gives you a completely different sense of the place.

Here's how to book this visit, what's included, and what to do if tickets are sold out.

Book it 30 days out

Tickets to the arena release 30 days in advance on Parco Colosseo, the official site, and they go quickly.

​The Full Experience ticket is €24 and covers the Colosseum, the arena, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, and the Imperial Forums for 48 hours. All tickets are nominative now, so your name is on the ticket and you'll need photo ID at entry.

A Tour I Trust for Arena Access

If you can't find tickets on the official site, or you just don't want to deal with the booking system, a tour is your best route in.

The Colosseum Arena Floor Tour from Walks of Italy takes you through the Gladiator's Gate onto the floor, then around the upper levels, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Three hours, small group, and they handle the tickets for you.

If walking out onto the arena floor is on your Rome list, book early. Read my full guide here for current ticket prices, accessibility info, and exactly which option fits your trip.

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