Landmarks

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access
Start: 2026-03-06T10:15:00
End: 2026-03-06T23:00:00
Location: Rome

Colosseum in Rome with tourists exploring the ancient amphitheater.

Visitors exploring the first floor of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy.

Ancient Roman statues displayed inside the Colosseum Museum in Rome.

Tourists exploring ruins of Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.

Flexible cancellation

Get full refund for a small fee if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Head to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill to immerse in Ancient Rome's wonders with an optional audio guide.

4.3/5

(12,596)

Eduardo

Jan 2026

Verified booking

It was great! I sent a message to find out how to get the audio guide because it wasn't showing up. I sent a message and they told me they would give me the audio guide when I arrived at the location shown on the map. I got there but couldn't find anyone, so I called the number they gave me. I had to look for someone with a green flag, and that person gave me the code to enter the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum. The app was very good. You can see the map as you go along, and as you pass each point, it tells you what the place is. Very practical, fast, and cheap. If you have any questions, ask Headout's customer service. They respond immediately and tell you everything you need to know. I had a great time. It was easy to enter the places. I also went to Disney with Headout. Highly recommended!

Thomas

Feb 2026

Verified booking

Bought tickets in advance and all print outs said 12.00 o clock. Went and met the guide who was not as discribed green bib yes - black and green flag no. We got our tickets to get in and these were changed by Headout to 12.30pm ! No explanation. As we arrived early (told to ) we then had an extra half hour on top. Hence 4 stars and dont think I would go through Headout again for this and previous experience. The Colosseum is fantastic and due to delay and then stayed in that long did not have time to visit Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. So worth the visit , but not happy with the wait.

Paul

Feb 2026

Verified booking

The tickets for the Colosseum, booked in advance through Headout, could be picked up at a small office near the attraction. The extremely friendly staff provided clear explanations about the entrance, the audio tour, and the supplement for admission to the Roman Forum. The Colosseum itself is extremely impressive, and the audio tour provides ample information about its origins and background. We will definitely choose Headout again next time.

Reserved entry to the Colosseum at your selected time lets you step straight into history without waiting in long lines.

Explore the Colosseum’s seating rows, where Romans once gathered to watch epic battles, and visit the on-site museum on Level 2 to see fascinating artifacts from its past.

Enjoy the flexibility to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill anytime within 24 hours, uncovering ruins of ancient temples, markets, and palaces at your own pace.

Choose how you explore: listen to expert insights with an audio guide or follow an English guidebook to uncover hidden stories.

Upgrade your experience with Arena Floor access to stand where gladiators once fought or visit the Mamertine Prison, where history’s most infamous prisoners were held.

Timed entry to the Colosseum

Access tier 1 & 2 and Museum

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Special access to the Colosseum Arena (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (as per option selected)

Access to Mamertine Prison (as per option selected)

Hosted entry with audio guide (as per option selected)

Booklet (as per option selected)

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Eyolf
Mar 2026
Verified booking
I was there with a 12 year old grandson. It is always trhilling to let a new geeneration meet this ancient history. The audioguide was excellent, providing some new information even to me, who has visited the site several times before and have read a lot about it as well. All my pictures from the visit are with my grandson and I do not have his parents' permission to upload the pictures.
Joanna
Mar 2026
Verified booking
Colosseum itself. It's amazing. Pity all tickets for underground were sold out - it was the part of it I wanted to see it most. Overall was great experience to feel the part of history. Due to the time we didn't get to go to Forum Romanum - the close early enough and because we had plans for next day we could not use up the valid time - 24hrs.
Yoon
Mar 2026
Verified booking
It's a beautiful and wondrous place. Standing in the arena was such a great experience.
Trabaud
Feb 2026
Verified booking
Magnificent building, wonderful discovery. The originality comes from the fact that you have to wait for someone to arrive at a meeting point 500 meters from the Colosseum to give you the tickets you booked online. It would have been ideal to have them sent directly to my phone!!!
Florencio
Feb 2026
Verified booking
We enjoyed being present in that historical past and gaining a deeper understanding of the reasons behind the founding of an empire, where perseverance was built brick by brick, despite the fact that ethical and humanistic concepts have evolved since then.

Step into the heart of ancient Rome with reserved entry to the Colosseum and the freedom to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours.

Getting started

Arrive at the Colosseum at your selected time and breeze past the ticketing queues with reserved entry. Have your ID ready for verification, and pass through a quick security check before stepping inside.

What to expect

Colosseum

Walk into one of the most iconic landmarks of Ancient Rome, where gladiators once battled for glory.

Seating rows & Museum

Stand where spectators once cheered and visit the on-site museum on Level 2, showcasing artifacts from the Colosseum’s past.

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Enjoy the flexibility to visit these historic sites within 24 hours, wandering through the ruins of temples, palaces, and ancient marketplaces.

Guided enhancements

Choose an audio guide, an immersive multimedia video, or an English guidebook to deepen your understanding of Ancient Rome.

Optional upgrades

Upgrade your ticket to access the Arena Floor, where fierce battles once took place, or visit the Mamertine Prison, where history’s most notorious figures were held.

Colosseum

Monday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	8:30am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Mamertine Prison

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm

Palatine Hill

Monday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	9:00am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

Roman Forum

Monday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:00pm	last entry 4:00pm

Colosseum arena tours

Monday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Thursday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Friday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Saturday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm
Sunday	9:00am - 5:30pm	last entry 4:30pm

What's not allowed

Large backpacks, and luggage are not allowed inside the venue.

No storage facility is available. You can, however, take a baby stroller into the Colosseum with you, should it be necessary.

Additional information

Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid photo ID with you to gain entry.

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.

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.

The security check can take 30 mins or more. To make the process quicker, please insert any object (including mobile phone) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray.

Going for the audio guide? Simply ensure that the guides are downloaded on the Headout app before your visit. It’s super simple to use, and you get offline access with an easy language-switching feature. Just make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget to bring your favorite headphones!

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Please arrive at the redemption point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Ticket redemption point

Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.