Landmarks

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access
Start: 2026-06-16T13:00:00
End: 2026-06-16T19:15:00
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.

Open today

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.

4.4/5(13,939)

Mabel E

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Visiting the Colosseum was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. Seeing this incredible ancient structure in person was awe-inspiring, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for Roman history and engineering. Walking through a place where gladiators once fought made history feel real, making it an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to every visitor.

Ilona K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We really enjoyed exploring both places without having to wait in line. Unfortunately, there was no German audio guide. The creative descriptions given by the guides holding the tickets made it an exciting scavenger hunt. They don’t always have the color of the flag you’re looking for...

Glen G

Family

Verified booking

Last week

Visiting the Colosseum. the Roman Forum was an amazing experience . The Roman forum was a very interesting . My advice is to get there two three hours prior or afterwards your visit time slot..

Jesus G

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Everything went quickly; there were no issues at the entrance tents to the Colosseum or the Roman Forum. Honestly, it was a great experience—the price was fair, and it met my expectations. Thanks, Headout!

Efrain P

Solo

Verified booking

Last week

I loved it. The staff at the agency were really helpful in showing me around, and they gave me instructions in Spanish. Just be prepared to do a lot of walking because the tour is quite long.

Peter S

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

Everything worked perfectly. The German audio guide was clear, precise, and easy to understand. The location tracking also works flawlessly. There’s nothing to complain about.

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
Shweta S
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
I really enjoyed being able to explore the Colosseum at my own pace without feeling rushed by a group schedule. The booking process was smooth and the experience itself was worthwhile. However, I found the navigation and instructions a bit confusing at times, especially when trying to locate the correct entrance and understand the route. Clearer directions would make the experience even better.
Typhaine G
Group
Verified booking
Yesterday
Cons: The person handing out tickets wasn't wearing any identifying badge; I had to call the number listed on the reservation to be told that the person was holding a green flag. Also, we had the audio guide option, but there was no mention of it on the app as there should have been. Otherwise, everything went smoothly; we were able to skip the line as agreed.
Mabel E
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
Visiting the Colosseum was one of the highlights of my trip to Rome. Seeing this incredible ancient structure in person was awe-inspiring, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for Roman history and engineering. Walking through a place where gladiators once fought made history feel real, making it an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to every visitor.
Maria T
Family
Verified booking
Yesterday
It should be explained a bit more in detail. This is a self guide tour. No one is coming to get you (as the meeting point provided no one come). I had to call them and told me we send the tickets via email the day before only. And went to spam. At the end it worked but was a bit confusing
Ilona K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We really enjoyed exploring both places without having to wait in line. Unfortunately, there was no German audio guide. The creative descriptions given by the guides holding the tickets made it an exciting scavenger hunt. They don’t always have the color of the flag you’re looking for...

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.

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.