Tickets for the Colosseum in Rome are (almost) only available online. Reservations are strongly recommended. The cheapest tickets are available on the official website ticketing.colosseo.it.
You only pay the regular price there. On external ticket platforms such as GetYourGuide or Tiqets.com, tickets are always more expensive but often more readily available. If the allotment at Colosseo.it is already exhausted, there may still be tickets available on other platforms. The best tickets available include a guided tour of the Colosseum.
In principle, it is also possible to buy tickets on site. There are two box offices (show on a map):
- Piazza del Colosseo
- Largo della Salara Vecchia
There is a limited number of tickets available at the box office each day. To make sure that you really get a ticket, it is better to book a Online ticket buy. If no more online tickets are available, you may still be able to purchase remaining tickets at the box office.
As the Colosseum is always well attended, it is essential to book an online ticket with reservation. This automatically reduces waiting times. Nevertheless, allow some time, as it often takes a while to get into the Colosseum despite having a ticket. A guided tour is a little quicker.
Many roads lead not only to Rome, but also to the Colosseum, as it is located in the heart of the city. You can get there by metro (line B, Colosseum stop), streetcar (line 3) or bus (several lines).
There are guided tours in German as well as in English and other languages. The tours differ not only in the language of the guide, but also in their scope. In some cases, the arena inside the Colosseum can also be visited as part of a tour.
Yes, but only with a special ticket that includes the arena. This is available both on the official website and on various ticket platforms in combination with other services such as a guided tour of the Colosseum.
An appointment is always made for a visit to the Colosseum. The ticket is only valid for the agreed time slot. You then have 24 hours to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Every visitor needs their own ticket. Persons under the age of 18 receive a free ticket, while a discount is available for EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25.
Yes, there are Rome city passes that include admission to the Colosseum. In this case, you do not need a separate ticket. The best known is the official Roma Pass. With this you can visit the Colosseum either free of charge or at a reduced price. A visit to the Colosseum is also included with the Rome City Pass and the Rome Tourist Card.
