COLOSSEUM · IS IT WORTH IT
Yes. The €18 one.
Open daily · Go ANY 08:30
Checked 27 Sept 2026 · against the venue’s own site
COLOSSEUM · IS IT WORTH IT
Open daily · Go ANY 08:30
Preview pass · not a ticket or reservation
Yes, and the cheapest ticket is the one you want. €18 covers the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine for 24 hours. The €24 tiers buy a floor, not a better day.
Scroll for what it costs · when to go ↓Is the Colosseum worth it?Yes. The €18 one.
One admission to the Colosseum at the booked time, plus the Forum and Palatine the day before, the same day or the day after. Two adults on the standard ticket is €36.
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| 24h — Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Your row | €18 |
| Full Experience — with the Arena | €24 |
| Full Experience — Underground and Arena | €24 |
| SUPER sites supplement | €4 |
The archaeological park is unusually blunt about this:
“You may purchase your ticket to the Archaeological Area of the Colosseum online exclusively on this web page, official reseller Archaeological Area of the Colosseum.”
ticketing.colosseo.it · Parco archeologico del Colosseo
Timed entry slots run from 08:30 to 18:00, every fifteen minutes, seven days a week. There is no weekly closing day, but the Ministry of Culture can close the park at no notice — it did in September 2026.
Arrive
08:30The first slot of the day. The Forum is empty and the stone is not yet hot.
Prices and hours were checked against the venue's own published information on 27 Sept 2026. Venues change rules; check the venue directly before you go. This page does not book tickets or save to a trip.
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