Entrance times
The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine are open every day at these times:
Every day until SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
- Colosseum: 8:30 AM - 7:15 PM
- Roman Forum - Palatine Hill: 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM
Last admission: 6:15 PM
October 1st to 24th: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (last admission 4:30 PM)
Roman Forum - Palatine Hill opens at 9:00 AM
Access to the Colosseum is only possible at the time selected during booking, and we recommend arriving at the entrance 15 minutes early. of the chosen time.
Ticket information
There are these types of ticket:
It includes an entrance to the Colosseum, at the time chosen during the purchase phase, with access to the first and second order (without the arena floor) and an entrance to the Roman Forum - Palatine Hill, without time limits.
Maximum time at the Colosseum: 75 min.
Maximum time at the Colosseum: 20 min.
Full Experience - Arena: also allows access to the Colosseum arena
Full Experience - Arena and Underground: includes access to the arena and a guided tour of about an hour in the underground of the Colosseum
Full Experience - Attic: includes a visit to the third level with the panoramic elevator and, from there, to the Colosseum Attic
Maximum time at the Colosseum: 90 minutes
Tickets are nominative and will contain the visitor's personal data.
We recommend to show up at the entrance keeping an identification document in sight in order to avoid queues.
Free tickets must be booked online
For those who purchase a reduced or free ticket, it need to showan identity document certifying the reduction or free admission
For all more info, please, check the FAQ or contact us to info@il-colosseo.it
Information for groups and schools
GROUPS
Groups of up to 25 people are admitted and reservation is mandatory linked to an access time.
Guides or escorts who, in the exercise of their function, accompany a group of more than 9 visitors, must obligatorily use the radio system (which must be their property).
For visits to the Underground the radios are always mandatory.
SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL GROUPS
School groups, if made up of 9 or more people (including the guide), must also use radio guides, which must be their property.
The maximum number of participants in a school group is 30 people, (including guides and chaperones) and booking is mandatory.
For EU schools booking is free
For non-EU schools booking is free only for children under 18, while students over 18 book their entrance fee.
General informations
If these times are not met, entry to the Colosseum will no longer be possible, and the ticket can only be used to access the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill (if not already used).
The maximum time you can stay inside the Colosseum is 75 minutes with a standard ticket and 90 minutes with a Full Experience ticket.
Small dogs (weighing less than 10 kg) are also permitted in the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill, but only in a suitable carrier.
The Colosseum for Disabled Visitors
Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill is free for people with disabilities and one companion. The 24-hour Standard ticket can be purchased online or directly at the ticket office by presenting a disability certificate. Colosseum Full Experience Arena & Underground tickets, however, must be booked online and then collected at the ticket office.
There are three wheelchairs available at the Colosseum, at the reception and security office, and five wheelchairs at the main entrances to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Furthermore, at the Colosseum, an elevator connects the first and second levels, while the underground level is connected by a freight elevator.
At the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, there is an elevator at the entrance to the Salara Vecchia, an elevator at the Curia Julia, and a lift platform at the Arch of Titus. The Palatine Museum is served by an elevator and two stairlifts.
The Colosseum for children
Entrance to the Colosseum is free for all children under 18 (timed entry must be booked online) but to discover the secrets and history of the Colosseum in a fun and original way the best thing is to take part in tours designed specifically for children and families.
They are engaging experiences that combine education with emotion, led by expert guides specialized in involving both children and adults.
From the epic tales of the gladiators to the grandeur of the Colosseum, every moment is dedicated to discovery and wonder with interactive stories and quizzes that bring history to life.
Tour Booking
Tourist Cards
Roma Pass Card
The Roma Pass is the capital's tourist-cultural card that offers tourists:
(For holders of the Roma Pass, the reservation for entry to the Colosseum is mandatory and costs € 2)
Book here
Rome Super Pass with public transport
This is the card that allows access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum-Palatine and the Vatican, as well as the use of public transport for 3 days. It therefore includes:
Book here
Rome Tourist Card
This is the pass that allows access to the most important attractions in Rome: the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. In fact, the Roma Torist Card includes:
(Tickets and instructions arrive directly by e-mail)
Book here
Rome Explorer Pass by Go City
This pass provides access to over 40 landmarks, guided tours, and food tours. You can choose to enter 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 attractions, and the pass is valid for 30 days after first use.
Includes access to:
Book here
The Colosseum free
The following are entitled to free entry to the Colosseum (directly at the ticket office by showing a document):
Free admission days
The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are free admission on the first Sunday of the month and on the following days:
In these cases, it will not be possible to access the arena and the underground areas of the Colosseum and tickets cannot be booked online but can be collected directly at the time of the visit from the ticket office in front of the Colosseum.Free admission days
The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are free admission on the first Sunday of the month and on the following days:
In these cases, it will not be possible to access the arena and the underground areas of the Colosseum and tickets cannot be booked online but can be collected directly at the time of the visit from the ticket office in front of the Colosseum.
