Colosseum
Colosseum · Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
Finished in 80 AD under Titus, the amphitheatre was paid for with spoils from the Jewish War and could seat tens of thousands for gladiator combat, hunts and mock sea battles. Earthquakes and centuries of stone-robbing left the south side open, but the north wall still rises 48 metres. A standard ticket covers the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine and costs around EUR 18, with under-18s free; the underground and arena floor need a pricier ticket. Hours run from 9:00 to 19:15 in summer and close earlier in winter. Metro line B stops at Colosseo.
Ticket Price
Standard ticket (Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine): around €18 (≈ USD 20) adult; under 18 free. Full experience with underground and arena floor: around €24. Check the official site before booking.
Opening Hours
Daily 9:00–19:15 (last entry 18:15) from Apr–Oct; 9:00–16:30 (last entry 15:30) in winter months; Closed 1 Jan and 25 Dec. Check the official site before visiting.
Transportation
Metro Line B to Colosseo station (right outside); Bus 75, 81, 85, 117, 175, 204, 673, 810; Tram 3. Avoid driving — no parking nearby and traffic is brutal.
Best Season
March–May and October–November for mild weather and fewer crowds; summer (June–August) is extremely hot and crowded; winter is quietest but hours are shorter and it can rain
Pro Tip: Book a timed ticket with the Forum
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
The details official guides skip — save time, avoid crowds, and get better photos.
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Book a timed ticket with the Forum Use the official ticket that includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arrive at opening and go to the Colosseum first, then explore the Forum when queues grow.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Book a timed ticket on the official site; the standard ticket is EUR 18 and also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for 24 hours.
It is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Opening hours run from about 8:30 to sunset, with last entry one hour before closing.
Metro line B to Colosseo station; the exit faces the amphitheatre. Trams and buses also stop nearby.
Yes. The combined ticket covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, with one entry to each within 24 hours.