Colosseum Gladiator Arena & Mamertine Prison Tickets

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  • Colosseum Gladiator Arena & Mamertine Prison Tickets
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Experience Highlights

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome with these combined tickets, which allow you to explore the Gladiators’ Arena at the Colosseum, the Mamertine Prison, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.

The starting point is the Mamertine Prison, where you must exchange the voucher you receive upon booking for your Colosseum tickets at the relevant office at least 1 hour before your booked time slot.

The selected time refers to entry to the Arena, so after exchanging your voucher, please ensure you arrive 15 minutes before the indicated time. You can visit the Mamertine Prison either before or after your visit to the Arena, bearing in mind that there is a 15-minute walk between the two sites.

Furthermore, admission to the Colosseum is on a named-ticket basis, so when redeeming your voucher at the Mamertine Prison, you must present a valid form of identification for each person in your party.

  • Discover the Mamertine Prison, where important prisoners of ancient Rome were held.
  • Explore Roman history with a single ticket.
  • Experience the life of the gladiators at the Colosseum.

What’s included

  • Entrance to the Mamertine Prison
  • Entry to the Colosseum Arena in 20-minute time slots
  • Entrance to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill
  • Audio guide

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Step by Step

This special package offers you the chance to discover two of Rome’s most iconic sites in a single day. Begin your adventure at the Mamertine Prison, also known as the Tullianum, the city’s oldest prison. Located in the heart of Rome, this historic prison held illustrious prisoners, including St Peter and St Paul.

The included audio guide will lead you through the underground cells, offering an in-depth insight into the conditions of imprisonment and the historical events that took place at this site.

As well as the Mamertine Prison, you’ll have direct access to the Gladiators’ Arena, the central platform where the fights took place. This exclusive entry allows you to walk on the very same ground trodden by the gladiators, offering a unique perspective of the amphitheatre and its stands.

From the arena, you’ll be able to appreciate the sheer scale and impressive architecture of the Colosseum, whilst imagining the spectacles that once entertained thousands of spectators. You’ll also have access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, rounding off a truly immersive experience of ancient Rome.

Reviews

4.7
· 30 Reviews
  • H
    H.
    5
    If you have little time in Rome, choose this visit because you condense a lot in one tour.
  • V
    V.
    5
    Impressive monument, and this "arena + prison" mode gives it a plus beyond the usual.
  • L
    L.
    5
    Very well organised. The guide made sure that everyone understood, people of different languages.
  • F
    F.
    4
    Repeat travellers to Rome might expect more activities included, but for first timers it's perfect.

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Other Things You Should Know

  • ESTABLISHMENT RULES: https://colosseo.it/sito/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Regolamento-Visitatori-Parco-archeologico-del-Colosseo-2025.pdf
  • Admission price for the Colosseum: €18 for adults (aged 18 and over), €2 for EU citizens (aged 18–25) and free for children (aged 0–17)
  • Due to the historical nature of the sites, some areas may not be accessible to people with reduced mobility.
  • To listen to the audio guide, download the “Vatican&Rome” app from the App Store or Play Store.
  • The tour of the arena lasts 20 minutes.
  • The selected time refers to entry to the Arena.
  • Redeem your vouchers at the Mamertine Prison voucher office at least 1 hour before your chosen time.

Cancellation Policy

This activity cannot be cancelled or refunded.

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