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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Tourists exploring the historic Colosseum in Rome, Italy on a sunny day
Colosseum first floor view with ancient arches and tourists exploring the historic site in Rome, Italy.
Sculptures in the Colosseum Museum in Rome, Italy
Tourists exploring ancient ruins at Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, Rome, Italy.

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

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PONTONNIER Francçois

Pontonnier

May 2025
Verified booking
The tour of the Colissé is superb, and the audio guide very comprehensive. The commentary is a little fast. The Palatine Hill has many places and monuments to see. We'll have to go back again. The audio-guide is a great switch, even if you sometimes lose track of whether you're in the right place or not. All in all, a very nice, essential visit to Rome. With Headout everything worked well. Thank you very much.
Martin Neumann

Martin

Jun 2025
Verified booking
The booking was uncomplicated and quick. We were quickly on site at the Colosseum. The entrance for ticket holders was easy to find. Only the audio guide was rather mediocre to use. The interaction between the location and the guide was poor. If you leave the app, you have to search for the location again. That works better. We would not book the audio guide again. Entrance top audio flopp
Isidro Anton Ortega

Isidro

Jul 2025
Verified booking
Uba wonderful everything, wait a little but it was very easy to find the entrance and then inside with the audoguia we moved perfect. it is not necessary to go with a guide because everything is very. It is not necessary to go with a guide because everything is very well explained and you can walk around perfectly. Then we went to the forum and the Palatine Hill. I recommend going early in the morning. A mandatory excursion without a doubt
    • 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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    Guests from Spain, France, United Kingdom and over 90 countries have loved this experience

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    Adam

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Goosebumps when You realize the piece of history related with Colosseum. I wonder if this walls could talk what we can hear... Unfortunately traffic is so horrible that You loose the appetite for detailed sightseeing. Anyway this is "backet list" If You're going to visit Rome.
    Elisabetta Maria Antonia

    Elisabetta

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    The visit to the Imperial Forums was very interesting, no less so than the visit to the Colosseum ( I had already done this one cmq). The scheduled entrance turned out very well. The waiting times were short(this was also because I had booked the entrance at 9.45 am). Overall I can consider the whole thing good
    Eleni Micheli

    Eleni

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Our experience was very good. We had purchased Skip the Line tickets. We didn’t have any trouble with waiting times at all. It’s definitely worth getting Skip the Line tickets.
    Elizabeth Belcher

    Elizabeth

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The architecture and engineering of the Colosseum is amazing! Getting up close and seeing that this was completed centuries ago just blows your mind.
    Eranda Gjonaj

    Eranda

    May, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Everything organized. We didn't wait in line. Wonderful views. Those who love history must have this experience. I will be back
  • 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 - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday08:30am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    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 - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    Roman Forum

    Monday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm

    Colosseum arena tours

    Monday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Thursday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Friday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Saturday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
    Sunday09:00am - 07:15pmlast entry 06:15pm
  • 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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