Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access with Audio Guide
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Head to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and immerse yourself in Ancient Rome’s wonders with optional digital audio guides.
Delve into the ancient way of living with fast-track access to Rome’s most iconic landmarks, the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Uncover religion, art, politics, and social life at the Palatine Hill, Temple of Saturn, and Arch of Septimius Severus with an engaging audio guide.
Explore the gory details of what happened at the Colosseum. With a simple upgrade, walk into the arena where gladiators shed blood for glory.
Opt to watch a 25-minute multimedia video or check out the highest security jail, Mamertine Prison, where Saint Peter spent his last days.
Did you know? The Neronian Cryptoporticus is a hidden 130-meter-long underground passage that once connected Palatine Hill to the Colosseum.
Timed/ hosted entry to the Colosseum (as per option selected)
Access to tiers 1 and 2 of Colosseum
Access to Colosseum Museum
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Digital audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese (optional)
Special access to the Colosseum Arena (optional)
Entry to Mamertine Prison (optional)
Multimedia video (optional)
City walking tour (optional)
Live guide
Access to the Colosseum underground or upper floors
These tickets can’t be cancelled or rescheduled.
The glory of the Colosseum
The Colosseum is one of Italy’s most popular destinations. Believed to have been constructed as a gift from the ancient emperors to the Roman people, this grand outdoor amphitheater once served as an epicenter for entertainment, hosting various public spectacles and games. A stage for gladiator fights, often including animals, the Colosseum has quite a bloody past. Step back in time, marvel at the impressive architecture, and walk the floor of the greatest arena known to mankind.
Marvel at the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Your Colosseum ticket also includes entry to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Head to the Roman Forum and travel back in time as you walk along the same paths as the ancient Romans did. You’ll get a chance to witness popular sites including the Temple of Antoninus Pius, Temple of Castor and Pollux, Temple of Saturn, Arch of Septimius Severus, and much more.
Palatine Hill offers one of the best views of the city. Here, the lush Farnese Gardens offer a peaceful escape from the crowds. Relax amidst manicured terraces, statues, and panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Once considered the most desirable neighborhood in Rome, Palatine Hill lives on as an extensive archaeological site and was the chosen spot for Emperors to build their homes. To enhance your experience, you can step into the walls of the Mamertine Prison with a ticket upgrade, and learn about the foes of Rome once imprisoned here.
With plenty of ticket options, you can personalize your tour to include bits that interest you the most. Get exclusive access to the arena or add a multimedia video to your tour. You can also opt to finish off your day with a visit to the Mamertine prison.
What to bring
- Bring along your ID card.
What’s not allowed
You will be denied entry if you do not carry a valid ID or passport with you and present it at the time of entry if requested.
Note that the following are not allowed on this tour: Large backpacks, and luggage.
No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.
Additional information
After booking the ticket, you’ll receive information on how to download the digital audio guide app on your smartphone.
Families with children will be escorted to the entrance of the Roman Forum
The mandatory security check can take 30 min or more. To make the security checks quicker, please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.
Please note that entry to the Colosseum is free on the first Sunday of the month, just beware of the crowds!
Please note that timed priority entry is only available at the Colosseum, but the tickets for the Forum and Palatine will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
You might be given a time slot 30 minutes earlier or up to 2 hours later than the one you picked, depending on what’s available.
The tickets for the Palatine and Forum will remain valid for an additional 24 hours after the Colosseum entry time selected during booking.
Note that there are 2 entrances: one for the Colosseum, and another for the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill (combined). You may enter each entrance ONLY ONCE and not re-enter.
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.