Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?

Your booking confirmation can be presented on a mobile device. There is no requirement to print, but having a screenshot saved offline is a sensible precaution in areas with poor signal.

Which parts of the Colosseum does this ticket cover?

Your ticket includes access to the 1st and 2nd tiers and the Colosseum Museum exhibitions. It does not include the Arena Floor, the Underground (Hypogeum), the Attic levels, or the S.U.P.E.R. Sites.

Can I visit all three sites on the same day, or split them?

The ticket is valid for 24 hours from the moment it is first scanned, so you can visit the Colosseum in the morning and return to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill later in the day.

Is ID really required, and what counts as valid ID?

Yes — a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name on your booking must be presented at the Colosseum. Anyone unable to show matching ID will be denied entry, regardless of having a valid ticket.

Are children able to visit, and is there a reduced price for them?

Children under 18 are welcome but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Check the ticket options at checkout for any child pricing that may apply.

What is the difference between the three ticket options?

The standard option is a timed-entry slot with audio guide. The 'with Coffee' option adds a coffee experience and uses date-only (rather than timed-slot) booking. The 'Hosted' option includes a host to assist with entry logistics. All three include the audio guide and the same site access.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Ticket

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Duration

3 hours

Cancellation

Non-refundable

Ticket type

Mobile ticket

Confirmation

Instant

What's included

Timed entry to the Colosseum (1st and 2nd tiers + Colosseum Museum exhibitions)

Entry to the Roman Forum

Entry to Palatine Hill

Entry to the Imperial Fora

Audio guide

Not included

Colosseum Arena Floor access

Underground (Hypogeum) access

Attic level access

S.U.P.E.R. Sites within the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Guided tour with a live guide

Re-entry after exiting each site

Night-time access

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

Meeting point

Il Salotto del Colosseo, Via di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome

Head to Il Salotto del Colosseo on Via di San Giovanni in Laterano to collect or redeem your ticket before proceeding to the Colosseum entrance. Bring a valid ID or passport that matches the name on your booking — entry will be refused without it.

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What to bring

Valid ID or passport matching the booking name
Your booking confirmation (mobile or printed)

Know before you go

A valid ID or passport matching your booking name is mandatory at the Colosseum — no exceptions.

Re-entry is not permitted once you have exited any of the three sites.

The ticket does not include a live guide; commentary is delivered via the included audio guide.

S.U.P.E.R. Sites within the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill require a separate, additional ticket.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.

The sites involve uneven ancient paving and significant walking — comfortable, flat-soled shoes are strongly recommended.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Ticket

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Ticket

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