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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

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.

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

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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

(12,076)

WU YIFEI

Wu

Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Buying tickets from headout can be easy and fast. They offered Chinese audio guide, 7 euro per person. But you need to download the app and bring your own earphones before arrinving, since you could only listen to the audio guide through your own phone, and the internet there really sucks. The thing I still haven't come up with is how did my family add into the audio guide smoothly, they obviously didn't mention it that clear in the technical manual. Overall, it is easy to use, but you need to do enough preliminary work. We still had a good time there.
Eduardo Valderrama Cerezo

Eduardo

Nov 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The experience was good, although as we arrived 2 hours before the entrance to the colosseum they did not let us see first the Roman forum and the Palatine before entering the colosseum. And inside the colosseum the organization of the routes are very bad so that if you wanted to go up to the upper floors then when you came down they did not let you go back to visit the part of the arena and outside the colosseum they did not let us enter because we had a full experience ticket.
Naomi Gan

Naomi

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The entry process was very straight forward and the instructions provided by Headout were super clear. I felt very prepared to battle the crowds today. The tour itself was incredibly memorable-a lot of pinch me moments were had. I loved that there was no time limit with the Palatine Hill and we could take out time exploring the area.
    • 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.

  • 4.3
    12,076 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Rebecca Clingenpeel

    Rebecca

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Amazing experience in one of the most iconic places in the world.
    Álvaro Hernández Rosique

    áLvaro

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Easy management, very clear all the indications
    Javier San José Marañón

    Javier

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Ease and reliability of the booking process.
    Sergey Nikiforov

    Sergey

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    I had to see it. Good organised
    Balint Vlad Catalin

    Balint

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very good experience.
  • 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

    Monday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm

    Mamertine Prison

    Monday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 05:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 05:00pm

    Palatine Hill

    Monday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm

    Roman Forum

    Monday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday09:00am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm

    Colosseum arena tours

    Monday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Thursday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Friday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Saturday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
    Sunday08:30am - 04:30pmlast entry 03:30pm
  • 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.

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