Skip-the-Line Tickets to the Colosseum

About Colosseum

To make the most out of your visit, consider booking a self-guided tour of the Colosseum that includes skip-the-line tickets. You don't need to worry about booking or planning anything, as everything is already arranged for you.

The Colosseum is open daily from 9:00 AM to one hour before sunset. You can check the closing time for the current season on the monument's official website.

During the holidays, the Colosseum is open on December 24 and 31 and is closed on December 25, January 1, and May 1.

If you want to avoid tourist crowds and the Italian heat, schedule your visit for the early morning or the late afternoon.

The Colosseum is one of the most visited attractions in Rome and a must-see for anyone who loves ancient history and architecture. Built in the first century AD by Roman emperor Vespasian and his successor, Titus, the amphitheater could host up to 80,000 spectators who came to watch gladiator fights, executions, and animal hunts. Here is what you can do at the Colosseum:

  • See the impressive architecture and engineering of the monument, with four levels of arches, columns, and statues.
  • Walk on the arena floor and feel like a gladiator.
  • Explore the underground chambers, where prisoners and animals were held before spectacles.

The general admission tickets to the Colosseum are:

  • €16 for adults
  • €6 for youth (0-17 years old)

If you plan to purchase the tickets online, you will be asked to pay a €2 reservation fee.

What people say about Colosseum

Toni_We
July 2019
5
The Colosseum itself was mind boggling, and incalculable wealth must have been required, the forum also. Only 4 stars as we couldn't get the audio for first time, and having gone quickly round.
Graciela
July 2019
5
Lovely tour! Downloading the app was straightforward... Adding the relevant audio guide requires the purchase code ... The app works great , you have to scan waypoints to make the audio guide continue, if you can't find one you get the option to skip the scan process and the audio guide continues. Kids loved the interaction of the app , don't forget you need headphones.
Hugo
July 2019
5
Visited with the family and these tours tickets were excellent as we had not planned ahead! The Colloseum is well worth it and everyone learned something.
Margaret
June 2019
5
It was completely worth it to be able to skip the line and take the tour. I imagine it would have been a two hour wait to get in and have to join huge groups with one guide speaking, otherwise

FAQ about Colosseum

It is strongly recommended to book tickets to the Colosseum before your visit to avoid waiting in line. You can book your spot online on our website and get an audio tour that includes skip-the-line tickets.

You can get tickets to the Colosseum up to two months in advance.