Colosseum
Flavian Amphitheater
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Skip-the-line entryStroll straight past the crowds
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Free cancellationIf plans shift, you're covered
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Instant mobile ticketDelivered right to your phone
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Forum & Palatine includedThree sites on a single pass
★ 4.8/5 · 380,000+ visitors booked · Free cancellation · Underground & arena sell out fast
Tickets
Colosseum tickets come in several types, each unlocking a different set of areas inside the monument.
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Tours
Want to get more out of your visit, or did your preferred tickets sell out? A guided tour is often the smartest way in.
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Today
08:30 – 16:30
Last admission
15:30
Best time to visit
08:30 – grab the earliest slot and beat the crowds.
Aim for April through June or September through October: that's when the weather stays comfortable and the lines are noticeably shorter.
How to get
Circus Maximus – 15 min
Capitoline Museums – 14 min
Piazza Venezia – 13 min
Mouth of Truth – 24 min
Trevi Fountain – 22 min
Pantheon – 25 min
Which Colosseum ticket is right for you?
Your ideal pass comes down to two things: the time you have and the part of the monument you're set on seeing. Find the profile that fits you below, then check live availability for your travel dates. Knowing the colosseum ticket types up front saves you guesswork at checkout.
- First-timer on a budget The basic timed-entry ticket is your friend. It throws in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at no extra cost, so a single pass covers three landmarks while you take in the arena from the standard gallery level. Check availability
- Short on time Reach for a skip-the-line fast-track slot. Skipping the lengthy ticket and security lines at the gate puts you inside in a matter of minutes — a real win when Rome only gets a half-day on your itinerary. Check availability
- History lover Book a guided tour that opens the colosseum underground and the arena floor. A licensed guide leads you through the gladiator passageways and out onto the arena where the games unfolded — zones that ordinary tickets simply don't reach. Check availability
- Families & flexible plans Prioritise passes offering free cancellation and an instant mobile voucher. With children setting the tempo, a refundable slot you can flash from your phone takes the pressure off the whole day. Check availability
Expert tip: during peak season (April–June and September–October) the early-morning windows are gone days ahead, so lock in your precise date and entry time the moment your plans firm up — don't leave it until you land in Rome.