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Opening Hours and tickets

A Night at the Colosseum

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Fares

€ 50,00 full price (Full Experience ticket € 24,00 + guided tour € 26,00)
The ticket is valid for the following day only for the archaeological area of the Roman Forum – Palatine, the SUPER sites, and the Imperial Fora
€ 28,00 reduced price (Full Experience ticket € 2,00 + guided tour € 26,00) 
Free: children under 6 years

For those entitled to a reduced ticket, included Membership Card holders, the cost is € 2,oo for the Full Experience ticket and € 26,00 for the guided tour
For those entitled to a free ticket, the cost is € 26,00 for the guided tour only

 

Opening Hours


Every Thursday from 6 pm until 10 pm (last admission 8.30 pm)

 

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The visit “A Night at the Colosseum” includes a guided tour lasting about 60 minutes, which will take place along the first tier of the monument, the floor of the arena, and the underground levels.

The visit will be mainly dedicated to the narration of the Colosseum from the point of view of the spectators and the protagonists, and therefore as a building used for the spectacles that took place during the day, including hunts (venationes) and gladiatorial fights (munera).

 

Route

  • entrance from the Valadier gate on the square
  • start from the north fornix, formerly the emperors’ main entrance
  • brief insight into the imperial entrance and the stucco decorations
  • passage on the arena floor, complete view of the cavea where the spectators sat and account of the spectacles that took place here during the games offered by the emperors
  • descent to the underground levels, account of the construction and operation
  • visit to the new permanent exhibition that focuses on the protagonists of the spectacles with holographic projections, educational videos, original exhibits, and reconstructions of ancient armour
  • stop at the Fosso Labicano to learn more about the structure of the corridors and the so-called docks of the eastern manoeuvring chamber
  • the hoists and lifts
  • moonlit walk along the new walkway through the perimeter and rectilinear corridors to the western manoeuvring chamber
  • climb up the stairs under the Triumphal Gate and exit from the underground levels with a stop in front of the mural painting with a view of Jerusalem, concrete evidence of the use and reuse of the Colosseum over the centuries
  • stop to view the multimedia installation “The painting of Jerusalem” created by Karmachina
  • exit

  • FAQ – TICKETS

    Do I need to print out the ticket I bought online?
    It is not necessary, just show the receipt on your smartphone.

    Which sites cannot be visited?
    The Domus Transitoria.
    On the website and on social networks there will be timely information about the reopening.

    How many people can be in a group?
    25 people, including guide. From 10 people the guide must use the whisper.

    Is it possible to buy a combined ticket for a group?
    It is not possible, only single tickets can be purchased.
    For groups, we recommend booking single tickets all at the same time.

    How do I book a free ticket?
    Free tickets cannot be booked but can be collected at the ticket offices.
    24h OnlyArena and Full Experience tickets must be booked.
    See the page dedicated to free tickets here

    Is it possible to enter with a small dog?
    Yes, it is possible to enter the open areas of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with small dogs (weighing between 5 kg and 10 kg).
    The Colosseum, the Domus Aurea and all closed areas are excluded.
    Dogs will have to be carried in special carriers belonging to the visitors themselves. Dog prams will not be allowed.
    Admission for dogs is free of charge.
    After passing the security checks, dogs must remain in their carriers for the duration of the visit.
    In the case of a dog for use in pet-therapy or as a companion in the event of disability, appropriate documentation must be presented.

    Is there free admission every first Sunday of the month?
    Yes. The Colosseum Archaeological Park adheres to the initiative with the following visit options:
    – Ticket Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine to visit in one single tour the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine
    – Forum Pass ticket to visit the Imperial Forum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine in a single tour
    Tickets can be collected, in order of arrival, at the ticket office in Piazza del Colosseo, located near the Temple of Venus and Rome and in Largo della Salara Vecchia.
    During the free Sundays also the Membership Card and Roma Pass holders can collect their free tickets at the ticket office, in order of arrival.

    Can I buy my ticket at the ticket office?
    Yes, find the ticket office here 

    Is it possible to enter the Colosseum at a different time from the one booked?
    It is not possible.

    How long can I stay in the Colosseum?
    There are no time limitations for staying in the Colosseum.

    Is it possible to book guided tours?
    Yes, online or directly inside the Colosseum

     

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