Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tickets
Start by deciding whether you want the ordinary visitor route, the arena floor or access to additional restricted spaces. These are different products, and a general admission booking does not automatically include every part of the monument. Then plan your Forum and Palatine route around your Colosseum appointment, allowing for separate entrances, security and uneven ground.
At a glance
- Book
- sales open 30 days before; book soon after in season
- Time needed
- 4 to 5 hours across the three sites
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tickets and tours
Standard admission
Choose this for the regular Colosseum visitor route and the included archaeological areas. Read the official product description for access limits and validity before booking.
Arena access
Select a product explicitly listing the arena if standing on that level matters to you. Do not assume every Colosseum ticket includes it.
Underground access
Underground visits require a product that specifically includes those spaces. Check the official listing for the route, language and any accompanying visit requirements.
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The best time to visit
In hot weather, put the more exposed Forum and Palatine walking in the cooler part of your day where ticket conditions allow. Leave a generous margin before the fixed Colosseum appointment.
How to get to Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine
Colosseo station on metro line B is a few minutes on foot from the monument. Follow the entrance instructions on your booking, since the right approach depends on your ticket and the Forum entrance is separate.
Tips for your visit
- Check whether your chosen ticket requires visitor names and which identification you must bring.
- Download your booking before arrival and confirm which entrance applies to your ticket.
- Wear shoes with grip for worn stone, loose surfaces and the slopes between the Forum and Palatine.
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine tickets
Does every ticket include the arena floor?
No. Arena access must be listed in the product you buy. Check the official description rather than relying on a photograph of the arena.
Do I need separate bookings for all three sites?
Several official products combine the sites, but access and validity differ. Read the conditions of your chosen product before adding any separate booking.
Can I visit the Forum before the Colosseum?
Check your ticket's validity and entry conditions. If permitted, leave enough time to exit the archaeological area and reach the Colosseum entrance before your appointment.
Is the whole route suitable for limited mobility?
Access varies between the monument and archaeological areas. Consult the official accessibility information for lifts, supported routes and surfaces before choosing your ticket.