Overview
The Colosseum’s underground, the hypogeum where gladiators and animals waited, is included in the “Full Experience Underground and Arena” ticket, subject to availability. It costs €24 (€32 with an educational tour) and gives you 90 minutes inside the Colosseum.
Official tickets are sold on ticketing.colosseo.it, the Colosseum Archaeological Park’s own ticket office. Sales open 30 days before the visit, the entry time is mandatory and the ticket carries your name.
At a glance
| Do you need a permit or reservation? | Nominal timed ticket (Full Experience) |
|---|---|
| Cost | €24 |
| How to get it | Count back 30 days from your visit: that is when the date goes on sale. |
| When it opens | Rolling window · On sale 30 days ahead |
| All-inclusive alternative | None we can recommend: no tour we checked includes this access, so the official channel is the way in. |
| Official rules | ticketing.colosseo.it Full Experience Underground and Arena: ticket and fares (colosseo.it) Opening times and tickets (colosseo.it) |
How the permit works
- 1Count back 30 days from your visit: that is when the date goes on sale.
- 2Choose the “Full Experience Underground and Arena” ticket (€24), or the version with an educational tour (€32).
- 3Book on ticketing.colosseo.it; the underground is included subject to availability.
- 4Bring ID; tickets are named and checked at security.
- 5Arrive 30 minutes early for the airport-style entrance queue.
Required documents
- Photo ID matching the lead booker
- Mobile or printed ticket
- Tour confirmation with your time slot
Insider tips
- Set a reminder 30 days before your date: that is when the underground slots for it go on sale.
- A standard arena-floor ticket is a strong backup if the hypogeum is gone.
- Early-morning and late-afternoon tours dodge the midday heat and crowds.
Sold-out alternatives
If your dates are gone, these get you a comparable experience.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the underground on my own?
Yes. The Full Experience ticket includes the underground, subject to availability, without a guided tour; a version with an educational tour costs €32.
When do tickets open?
30 days before the visit, on ticketing.colosseo.it.
Is the arena floor included?
Yes: the ticket is called Full Experience Underground and Arena; the underground part is subject to availability on your date.