Colosseum and Roman Forum entrance tickets
COLOSSEUM TICKETS - SKIP the LINE
Includes entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill*
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Availability:
Every Day (except for 25 Deecmber and 1 January)
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Quick Access:
Skip the line to the Colosseum
TICKET BY EMAIL:
get your ticket by email
TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE:
+39 055 2670402
(Mon-Fri 8:30 am -6:30 pm/ Sat-Sun 8:30 am -4:30 pm)
ELECTRONIC
VOUCHER:Voucher on cell phone accepted**
If your booking includes reduced entries (reduced or free tickets) you will need to print the voucher you receive by email and go to the booked ticket office to check the documents of those with reduced or free tickets. All instructions will be printed on your voucher.
WHAT is INCLUDED
One entrance to the Colosseum and one entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill*
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Quick Access to the Colosseum
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Access to the First and Second Tier of the Colosseum
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PDF Guide of the Colosseum with map
WHAT is NOT INCLUDED
Guided tour
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Acces to the Underground Area and the Arena
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Access to the Third, Fourth and Fifth Tier
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Quick Access to the Roman Forum
*IMPORTANT
This ticket gives you the right to enter the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
The ticket is valid for 1 day. The time booked is the entrance time to the Colosseum, printed on the voucher, and must be respected.
The ticket may be used on the same day to visit the other two sites (the Forum and Palatine Hill).
PRICES FOR THIS COMBINATION
Full tariff from € 19,50
Reduced tariff from € 6,00
Free tariff from € 4,00
The price of this offer includes: the entrance ticket with scheduled booking for quick access to the Colosseum, entry to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, the option to book online, and a PDF guide in English to the archeological area with a map.
WHERE
Instructions for entry are printed on the voucher that will be sent by email to confirm booking and vary based on the type of booking.
Piazza del Colosseo - Rome
Metro: Line B Colosseo Stop
Bus: n.75 - 81 - 673 - 175 - 204
Tram: no. 3
COLOSSEUM OPENING HOURS
January 2 to February 15 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
February 16 to March 15 - 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
March 16 to the last Saturday of March - 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Last Sunday of March to August 31 - 8:30 am - 7:15 pm
September 1 to September 30 - 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Last Sunday of October to December 31 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Ticket Office closes 1 hour prior.
Holiday Closure: New Year's Eve and Christmas Day.
TICKETS FOR THE COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM AND PALATINE HILL: PRICES & REDUCTIONS
Full ticket: € 16,00 + € 2,00 reservation fee
Reduced ticket: € 2,00 + € 2,00 reservation fee
Free ticket: € 2,00 reservation fee
Reduced (half)
EU citizens 18-24 years
Free
Chidren: 0-17 years
CANCELLATION
Entry tickets to the Colosseum, once booked, may not be changed in any way or canceled.
Visitors who come after the time printed on the voucher or are no-shows will not have access to the site and will receive no refund, even partial.
Once booked, these tickets cannot be changed. We, therefore, suggest you pay very close attention during the online booking process when choosing the date, time, and type of tickets.
USEFUL INFO
Backpacks, suitcases, or large bags may not be brought in the sites. Animlas non allowed.
The ticket allows you to access to each site only once.
The time given with the booking is for the Colosseum.
You must go through security checks at the metal detectors. The wait for these mandatory procedures cannot be avoided.
Do not forget to bring a valid identification card or valid passport (one per person).
Inside the Colosseum, you can purchase an audio guide for an additional €6. The audio guide is available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and Portuguese. If you want to book a ticket with audio guide and quick access, click here TICKET FOR THE COLOSSEUM WITH AUDIO GUIDE
For safety reasons, the Colosseum can hold a maximum of 3,000 people at a time. This rule may cause delays in entering the site even for booked visitors. As such, the end client's entry to the site at the booked time cannot be guaranteed.
Italy Travels is not responsible for any partial closure of rooms, itinerary changes, cancellations or delays in entry due to force majeure, adverse weather, personnel strikes, or decisions made by the management of the museum or the Superintendency.
Handicapped visitors
Disabled People and one accompanying person enter free and do not need any reservation. Documents attesting disability will be asked at the entrance.
Description of your booking
Your booking to visit the Colosseum gives you access to one of the world's most popular monuments and minimizes your wait at the ticket office.
Book your visit online, choose the date and time of entry to the Colosseum.
You will receive an email with a copy of your online order and then only later your ticket. If you order after 6:00 pm in the evening (Rome time), you must wait for the next morning to receive your ticket or our message which will inform you when you will receive the ticket.
If you booked tickets only for adults at full price, you will receive an electronic voucher that you can show at the Colosseum turnstiles and enter directly. If your booking includes reduced entries (reduced or free tickets) you will need to print the voucher you receive by email and go to the booked ticket office to check the documents of those with reduced or free tickets.
All instructions will be printed on your voucher.
FAQ
Which ticket offices are for the whole Colosseum area?
There are three ticket offices: one for the Colosseum, one for the Roman Forum, and one for the Arch of Titus. All entry instructions are printed on the voucher.
How long does it take to visit the Colosseum?
One hour is enough to visit the Colosseum area. If you also want to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill (access to these two sites is included in the Colosseum ticket), consider taking a half day. Once inside the Colosseum, you can stay inside until it closes.
How long is the line for visitors without reservations for the Colosseum?
It can depend on the day and the season, but the line for people without reservation is usually hours long.
Can photos or videos be taken inside the Colosseum?
Yes, they may, but only for personal use and without professional cameras. Photos and videos cannot be disseminated for professional use.
Until what age are tickets free of charge for the Colosseum?
From 0 to 18, tickets are free of charge but must be reserved as under-18 tickets. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can we eat inside the Colosseum?
No, you cannot eat inside the Colosseum and there is no café or bar inside.
What can I see with ordinary Colosseum ticket?
With an ordinary, skip-the-line Colosseum ticket, you may visit the first and second tier and the internal corridors. You may not access the underground area, the upper tiers, from the third to the fifth tiers, or the Arena. The Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill may be visited with the same ticket in the same day.
Does the Colosseum entrance ticket also give access to other areas?
Yes, it also gives access to the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill on the same day.
Can I visit the Roman Forum first and then the Colosseum?
If you have a reserved ticket, you must enter the Colosseum, checking in at least 15 minutes before your reserved time. After visiting the Colosseum, you may also visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with the same ticket in the same day. The other two sites are generally less crowded.
Does the entrance ticket to the Colosseum include temporary exhibitions?
If there are temporary exhibitions inside the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the ticket you reserved is valid to visit them as well.
Do I need to print the Colosseum voucher?
No, digital vouchers are accepted.
From which entrance should I enter?
You may enter into the monument through the main entrance of the Colosseum through the gate reserved to individual visitors with skip-the-line, reserved tickets. All instructions you need are fully detailed on the voucher/ticket you receive by email. Please read instructions attentively.
Are there discounts for families at the Colosseum?
No, there are not.
Do I pre-pay the Colosseum, skip-the-line tickets?
Yes, the tickets are paid in advance.
Is there a separate entrance for people with reservations at the Colosseum?
Yes, there is an entrance only for visitors with reservation.
What is the Colosseum Open Ticket?
The Colosseum Open Ticket is a solution that allows the visitor to arrive at the Colosseum without a precise scheduled entrance time. This entrance is allowed only in the afternoon, at any time after 2:00 pm. If the Colosseum is completely full at that time, (more than 3,000 visitors inside, which is the Colosseum’s maximum capacity), you will need to wait for some visitors to leave the monument.
Can I access the Underground Area of the Colosseum with the ordinary entrance ticket?
No, you may not. The Underground Area can only be accessed by booking a special guided tour.
Do people over 65 years old have any reduced prices to the Colosseum?
No, they must reserve the full price ticket.
Do teachers have reduced prices to the Colosseum?
European Union State teachers can reserve the reduced price tickets. EU University Teachers of Architecture, Conservation of Cultural Heritage, Archaeology or Art History can enter reserving a free ticket, the same ticket for those under 18 years old.
Do journalists have free entrance to the Colosseum?
Journalists in the Italian National Register or any other journalist from a foreign country, exclusively for work purposes and showing a valid document proving their professional qualifications, have free entrance if they go directly at the entrance and stand in line. If they wish to avoid the line, they can select the under -8 price ticket on our site.
Can I pay for the tickets I buy online by bank transfer?
Yes, making sure that the date of the visit is not too close, as the bank transfer may take 2/3 days to arrive. Please consider that during high season, Colosseum availability may change frequently and can be sold out in a short time. Your reservation is only processed when the bank transfer has arrived in the agency’s bank account.
If I cannot print the Colosseum voucher, can I get it at my hotel?
Sure. Anyway digital voucher are welcome.
Do I need to make a reservation for a school trip to the Colosseum?
Yes, in this case, you should send an e-mail with all details and requests to our reservation office. The e-mail address is: info@ticketsrome.com.
Once the voucher has been issued, can I change the date and/or time of my visit to the Colosseum?
No. Once the voucher has been issued, it may no longer be modified. This is a museum rule. For this reason, we suggest you pay attention during the reservation procedure and make sure you have chosen the correct date and entrance time.
May the reservation to the Colosseum be canceled?
The reservation to the Colosseum cannot be canceled. If the ticket is not used, no refund will be given, even if medical certificates are presented.
Is there luggage storage at the Colosseum?
No, there isn’t.
Can I enter the Colosseum with a stroller?
No, you may not.
Can I enter the Colosseum with my dog?
No, you may not. Only service dogs are allowed. In these cases, we ask you to send an e-mail before you submit an on-line reservation as specific authorization must be asked in advance.
Can I bring liquids inside the Colosseum?
No. For security reasons, you may not enter the Colosseum with plastic or glass bottles, alcoholic beverages, or spray cans.
Is there an elevator at the Colosseum?
The ground floor of the Colosseum is accessible to disabled visitors and the first floor is accessible by elevators.
Is the Colosseum accessible for visitors in wheelchairs?
Yes. There are special entrances but the entire monument is not accessible. The Roman Forum is partly accessible.
Are there wheelchairs available at the Colosseum?
Two wheelchairs are available at the Colosseum, one for the ground floor and one for the first floor. Their availability cannot be guaranteed, and they cannot be reserved in advance.
Does the person accompanying the disabled person have to pay? Does s/he have to reserve?
Both the disabled person and their accompanying person can go directly to the ticket office with the disability certification and do not need to reserve a skip-the-line ticket.
Can I book a guide service at the Colosseum?
Yes, guided tours and tours with private guides can be booked. Please have a look at our guided tour offers here, COLOSSEUM GUIDED TOURS (https://www.ticketsrome.com/en/colosseum-tickets-on-line)
How much does a guided tour of the Colosseum cost?
Rates depend on the type of the tour you reserve, the duration, and the itinerary.
How much is a tour with a private guide of the Colosseum?
A private tour of the Colosseum for two people in English starts at € 240.00. Price may change depending on the season, the language, and the number of the visitors. Special extra charges are added if the tour takes place during the night or on holiday dates. For any other info, we suggest you visit our site www.ticketsrome.com or write an email to info@ticketsrome.com.
The Colosseum the worldwide symbol of Roman power
The Colosseum
Rome’s greatest amphitheatre was commissioned by the Emperor Vespasian in AD 72 on the marshy site of a lake in the grouns of Nero’s palace, the Domus Aurea. Deadly gladiatorial combats and wild animal fights were staged free of charge by the emperor and wealthy citizens for public viewing.
The Colosseum aws built to a practical design, with its 80 arched entrances allowing easy access to 55,000 spectators, but it is also a building of great beauty. The drawing here shows how it looked at the time of its opening in AD 80. It was one of several similar amphitheatres built in the Roman Empire, and some survive at El Djem in North Africa, Nimes and Arles in France, and Verona in northern Italy. Despite being damaged over the years by neglect and theft, it remains a majestic sight.
HOW FIGHTS WERE STAGED IN THE ARENA
The emperors held shows here which often began with animals performing circus tricks. Then on came the gladiators, who fought each other to the death. When one was killed, attendants dressed as Charon, the mythical ferryman of the dead, carried his body off on a stretcher, and sand was raked over the blood ready for the next bout. A badly wounded gladiator would surrender his fate to the crowd. The “thumbs up” sign from the emperor meant he could live, “thumbs down” that he die, and the victor became an instant hero. Animals were brought here from as far away as North Africa and the Middle East. The games held in AD 248 to mark the thousandth anniversary of Rome’s founding saw the death of a host of lions, elephants, hippos, zebras and elks.
How to choose the correct ticket for Archaeological museums in Rome
Half price ticket: for 18-24 year olds from the European Union with documents.
Free ticket (reservation only)
Kids and children under 18 (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Identity document is required.
Teachers pay full price tickets. Only Italian teachers can benefit from free tickets.
Disabled people and one accompanying person enter free and do not need any reservation. Documents attesting disability will be asked at the entrance.
