Colosseum Rome Tickets
Book online with a reserved time slot — the only reliable way to skip the ticket queue entirely
Book online with a reserved time slot — the only reliable way to skip the ticket queue entirely
The Colosseum in Rome receives over 7 million visitors a year, and queues at the ticket office in peak season routinely exceed two hours. Booking tickets for the Colosseum in Rome online with a reserved entry slot means you walk straight past the ticket queue and join the security check line instead, which is considerably shorter. Pre-booking is also mandatory for arena floor and underground access — these areas cannot be entered without a ticket reserved in advance.
Tickets on the official website colosseo.it go on sale no more than 30 days before the visit date and sell out rapidly in high season. In April 2025, Italy's antitrust authority fined six tour companies and the official ticketing operator almost €20 million for bulk-buying practices that restricted public access. Platforms like GetYourGuide and Tiqets hold pre-purchased allocations and frequently have availability when the official site shows sold out, especially for underground and arena tours.
Since October 2023, all Colosseum tickets are personalised — name and surname of every visitor must be given at the time of purchase. Valid photo ID is checked at the entrance. Tickets from the official site are non-refundable. GetYourGuide and Tiqets offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before in most cases.
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All tickets include entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill within 24 hours of first use. Available options:
| Ticket | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| 24h Colosseum, Forum & Palatine | from £16 / €18 | Ground floor and 2nd tier, Forum, Palatine |
| Entry tickets without guide, with arena | from £16 / €18 | As above plus timed access to arena floor |
| Full Experience, 2 days | from £22 / €24 | Arena, attic levels and SUPER sites |
| Small group guided tour | from £26 / €29 | Ticket plus licensed guide, max 25 people |
| Underground with guide | from £45 / €49 | Hypogeum plus arena plus expert guide |
EU citizens aged 18 to 25 pay a reduced rate of €2. Children under 18 from EU countries enter free with a personalised free ticket from colosseo.it. On the first Sunday of each month entry is free for everyone, but tickets are distributed only at the on-site ticket office on the day itself — no online booking — resulting in queues often exceeding two hours. Free Sunday entry covers standard access only, with no arena, underground or attic.
| Platform | Price | Cancellation | Main advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | from €18 | Free up to 24h | Best selection of tours and underground access |
| Tiqets | from €18 | Flexible | Fast booking, verified reviews |
| colosseo.it official | from €16 | No refund | Lowest direct price |
The official site has the lowest base price but tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. GetYourGuide stands out for its wide selection of underground and guided tour options and flexible cancellation. For the underground specifically — which sells out weeks in advance — partner platforms are often the only viable option when the official site is exhausted.
Recommended especially for underground tours and guided experiences: