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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Access

Roman Forum ruins with surrounding historic buildings, part of Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour.

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

Visitors exploring the ancient Colosseum arena in Rome, Italy.

Colosseum interior view with ancient stone arches and arena floor in Rome, Italy.

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Timed access to the Colosseum with flexible 24-hour entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, explore at your own pace, with optional Arena Floor access, audio guide, or guided upgrade.

4.3/5(26,802)

Francielle K

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

I had an excellent experience with Headout! Buying tickets for the Colosseum was extremely easy, fast, and secure. I received all the information clearly laid out in the app, including schedules, access instructions, and digital vouchers, which made the whole experience in Rome much more stress-free. The app is intuitive, well-organized, and worked perfectly throughout the entire trip. The tickets were accepted without any issues, and the customer support team was very reassuring. For anyone looking to avoid the stress of popular attractions like the Colosseum, I highly recommend it. I will definitely use Headout again on future trips!

Abigail S

Couple

Verified booking

Yesterday

I have wanted to see The Colosseum for years, and it did not dissapoint. The scale of the place is astounding, and the engineering, size and the bulding itself is just breathtaking. It was well worth paying to "skip the queue" as it was very busy and I can't stand for long, and with this ticket we were through the airport style security in 5 minutes. Also inside The Colosseum itself there were lots of opportunities and places to sit down and rest. We had an audio guide so we could take our time and not have to move off if we didn't want to - no-one rushed us.

Mindruta R

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We have tikets with the selected time entering at 15:00. I can say that even if we were a little stressed to arrive in time there ( we came srraihjt from the airport), we arrived way earlier and the staff told us the time is very light and to come back to the waiting line 10 minutes before 15:00. It was very easy and we enjoyed only the Colloseum, that standard bisit without underground or arena, but it was worth it even like this. I recomend it.

Shanon L

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Rome is a beautiful city to visit. It’s very convenient to have a package deal for these tours. The experience went well. A few areas for improvement: during the first tour of the Pantheon, there wasn’t a sign to help us spot our group. And for the Colosseum tour, there was a serious lack of instructions, and no prior contact via WhatsApp, unlike with the other guides.

Alessandra P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

ROME, CAPUT MUNDI! I managed to snag tickets for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Capitoline Hill, and the Mamertine Prison purely by luck (given the May 1st holiday weekend)—everything was organized perfectly. The ticket was a "skip-the-line" pass, so there was zero waiting time. Unfortunately, I couldn't find tickets for the Vatican Museums—what can I say? A great excuse to come back!!!

Arturo F

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

It was definitely all wonderful and fascinating. With this ticket, we didn’t have to wait in line (which are really long), but the address given for the meeting point at the Campidoglio wasn’t correct—we actually had to go directly to the prisons. The audio guide was definitely convenient, but the titles didn’t match those on the website; maybe we just weren’t very intuitive...

Enter the Colosseum at the time slot of your choice and explore its seating tiers and museum.

Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours, exploring ancient temples, markets, and imperial ruins at your own pace.

Enjoy expert insights with an audio guide (included with select options) to enrich your visit.

Choose between a fixed, non-cancellable or a flexible cancellable option for added peace of mind.

Step onto the Arena Floor, the Colosseum’s center stage, or add Mamertine Prison access with its own audio guide. You can also choose hosted entry for a smoother start or upgrade to an English-guided tour for deeper context.

Timed entry to the Colosseum

Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese

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

Mamertine Prison access with audio guide (as per option selected)

48 hour Roma Pass (as per option selected)

Hosted audio tour with standard entry (as per option selected)

Access to the Colosseum underground & Belvedere

Headsets

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Patrycja A
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Everything went exactly as expected and as described in the app. Picking up the tickets went smoothly (although, unfortunately, the system at the ticket counter crashed for a few minutes). We arrived at 5 p.m. and had enough time to see the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill.
Deryk R
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The history, the architecture, the mesuem, the half way arena built on top of wooden beams supports. Ontop of the advice to visit the Roman forum and Palestine hill from our trusted guide tours that saved us a hefty wait time.
Harrie V
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Check-in went pretty quickly despite the crowds; it was wonderful to walk through the Colosseum for once. It’s a place with so much history and where so much has happened—you can really feel it.
Attilio C
Family
Verified booking
Last week
Excellent organization, well-designed app. Perhaps the route could have been improved, as the stops were scattered and not contiguous, but overall it was a positive experience.
Paul B
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Prima geregeld, gids meer dan op tijd bij de afges plek voor uitgifte 'echte' tickets. De prijs kwaliteit verhouding is ook prima in orde.

Step into the heart of ancient Rome with timed 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 queues at on-site sales counter 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 - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Friday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Saturday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm
Sunday	8:30am - 7:15pm	last entry 6:15pm

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 - 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

Colosseum arena tours

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

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 access 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!

If you’ve selected a variant with Mamertine Prison access, your visit begins at the Mamertine Prison (Via Clivo Argentario). Please arrive here at least 1 hour before your Colosseum time slot to collect your ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.