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Full Experience Passage of Commodus

THE MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED FOR STAYING IN THE COLOSSEUM IS 90 MINUTES, as set out in the Visitor Regulations of the Colosseum Archaeological Park (Art. 1, para. 4)

The so-called Passage of Commodus, a vaulted underground passageway, connected the pulvinar (the gallery reserved for the Empire’s high-ranking officials), situated at the southern end of the Colosseum’s minor axis, with the exterior of the monument. Not part of the original construction plans, it was created later, at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD, by excavating the foundations of the Flavian Amphitheatre.

The ticket is valid for 2 consecutive days.

Guided tours take place on Mondays and Wednesdays and always include the educational tour:

Italian at 2.00 pm
English at 3.00 pm
Spanish at 1.00 pm

Entrance: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo side (Valadier entrance)
You can book your entry time for the Colosseum and decide whether to visit the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill before or after.

Available to purchase online from 7 DAYS before the date of your visit.

Valid for 2 consecutive DAYS for a SINGLE entry to the Colosseum only at the booked time and a SINGLE entry to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and SUPER sites on the same day and/or the day before or the day after.

Groups of up to 8 people
Duration: 25 minutes

Accredited tour guides holding a Pass must book their entry online.

  • 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?
    Depending on the type of ticket, the visit lasts between 75 and 90 minutes.
    At the end of this period, visitors must leave the monument.

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

     

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