Are you planning to visit the Eternal City? Here is a must-see guide to purchasing tickets for Rome’s most famous attractions.
To visit Rome’s major attractions, it is always advisable to purchase tickets in advance and online to avoid long lines or not finding tickets.
There are platforms where you can purchase tours that include admission tickets and guided tours, or you can choose to purchase tickets directly from the official websites and book a guided tour separately.
COLOSSEUM, ROMAN FORUM, PALATINE HILL, AND IMPERIAL FORUMS
Purchase tickets independently on the official website of the Colosseum Archaeological Park and save time and money.
Which ticket should I buy?
The Colosseum Archaeological Park offers various types of tickets. Here is a list of the main types of tickets.
24h – COLOSSEO, FORO ROMANO, PALATINO €18
Allows:
- One entry with a reserved time slot to the Colosseum at the reserved time for a duration of 75 minutes.
- One entry to the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill and Imperial Forums within 24 hours before or after the Colosseum reservation time.
- Access to any exhibitions currently on display at the Colosseum and the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill.
24H ONLY ARENA €18
Allows:
- one entry to the Colosseum Arena at the booked time, on the Arena floor only, for a duration of 20 minutes.
- A single ticket to the archaeological area of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Imperial Forums.
- Access to SUPER sites.
- Access to any exhibitions currently on display at the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill archaeological site.
FULL EXPERIENCE – UNDERGROUND AND ARENA €24
Allows:
- one entry to the Colosseum only at the time indicated on the ticket for a duration of 90 minutes.
- access to the Colosseum Underground and Arena.
- a single entry to the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill-Imperial Forums area either the day before, the same day, or the day after visiting the Colosseum.
- access to SUPER sites on the day before or after the day of booking at the Colosseum.
- access to any exhibitions currently on display at the Colosseum and the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill.
FULL EXPERIENCE WITH ACCESS TO THE COLOSSEUM ARENA €24
Allows:
- one entry to the Colosseum only at the time indicated on the ticket for a duration of 90 minutes.
- a single entry to the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill-Imperial Forums area either the day before, the same day, or the day after visiting the Colosseum.
- access to SUPER sites on the day before or after the day of booking at the Colosseum.
- access to any exhibitions currently on display at the Colosseum and the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill.
FULL EXPERIENCE WITH ACCESS TO THE COLOSSEUM ROOFTOP €24
Allows:
- one entry to the Colosseum only at the time indicated on the ticket for a duration of 90 minutes.
- access to the rooftop.
- a single entry to the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill-Imperial Forums area either the day before, the same day, or the day after visiting the Colosseum.
- access to SUPER sites either the day before, the same day, or the day after visiting the Colosseum.
- access to any exhibitions currently on display at the Colosseum and the archaeological area of the Roman Forum-Palatine Hill.
How can you make sure you get a ticket for the date and time you want?
It is important to know how tickets are sold in order to secure a ticket for the desired date and time.
Tickets are sold on a week-by-week basis. For example, if I open the website today, which is a Wednesday, and try to purchase a ticket, I will find tickets available from today until next Wednesday, and so on.
There are some areas with limited availability, such as the Attic and the Underground, for which tickets go on sale one month in advance. For example, if I visit the website today, Wednesday, April 2, I will be able to see ticket availability from today until May 2. Tickets for the latter are more difficult to find, while it is fairly easy to find tickets for the Arena or the standard tour.
Are there any discounts available?
EU citizens aged 8 to 25 are entitled to a discount, while all under-18s are entitled to free admission, as are disabled people and their accompanying persons.
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VATICAN MUSEUMS
Where can I buy tickets?
Buy your ticket online for the Vatican Museums on the official website. Select your date, time, and skip-the-line ticket for an unforgettable visit.
How much is the ticket?
The ticket costs €20 plus booking fees and allows access to all areas of the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel. I suggest wearing comfortable shoes and taking care to keep your shoulders and legs covered down to the knees, out of respect for this sacred place.
Are there any discounts available?
Reduced tickets are reserved for:
- children aged between 7 and 18. €8
- students aged between 18 and 25, upon presentation of a document certifying enrollment at university for the current year.€8
Free of charge
- children up to 6 years of age.
- people with disabilities and their companions.
- Every last Sunday of the month
H. 9 am – 2 pm (last entry h. 12.30)
Dress Code at the Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums regulations require visitors to comply with dress code rules. Visitors dressed in a respectful manner are permitted to enter. In particular, sleeveless and/or low-cut clothing, shorts that do not cover the knees, and miniskirts are prohibited.
Check out the rules of the Vatican Museums here.
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ST. PETER’S BASILICA
Where to buy tickets for St. Peter’s Basilica and Dome
Tickets for St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome can be purchased online on the official website.
However, it is possible to access the Basilica free of charge and without a reservation, but you will have to queue for security checks. It is also possible to purchase tickets for the Dome directly on site at the ticket office.
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BORGHESE GALLERY
Purchasing tickets
You can purchase your tickets for the Borghese Gallery on the official website.
It is important to book well in advance, otherwise you may not find tickets for the desired date.
Ticket prices
A full-price ticket costs €16.
Are there any discounts available?
- EU citizens between the ages of 18 and 25 pay €2.
- FREE for children under 18
Free admission does not exempt visitors from booking tickets, which remain mandatory.
RESERVATION REQUIRED for all ticket types €2.00
PANTHEON
Ticket price and where to buy it
The entrance ticket to the Pantheon costs €5.
Except for residents of Rome, visitors must purchase an admission ticket to visit the Pantheon.
Tickets can be purchased online at the following link https://www.museiitaliani.it/acquista-biglietto or at the Pantheon ticket office.
Are there any discounts available?
- Visitors between the ages of 18 and 25 pay €2.
- Minors under the age of 18 and other eligible persons do not pay.
TREVI FOUNTAIN
Rules for accessing the Trevi Fountain
For visiting the Trevi Fountain will come into force: tourists and non-residents will have to purchase a €2 ticket to access the inner perimeter of the fountain. Ticket purchase methods can be found on the website http://www.fontanaditrevi.roma.it. Access remains free for residents of Rome or the Metropolitan City, children under 6 years of age, disabled people with a companion and tourist guides.
Visiting hours: Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. (to allow for coin collection operations) The remaining days from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free access from 10 pm.
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