Entrance Fee
The Colosseum Rome Entry Fee and Free Days for 2026
The Colosseum in Rome, as one of the most popular attractions in the world, has an entrance fee.
In fact, there is more than one entrance fee option, depending on what you want to see inside the Colosseum.
In this article, we describe all the entrance fee choices for the Colosseum, Rome, including general admission, admission to restricted areas like the Arena or the Underground, and allowed discounts and free admissions. Many first-time visitors choose to visit on a guided tour for convenience and context.
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Colosseum Rome Entrance Fee: A Summary
The basic entrance fee, currently € 18.00, covers one timed admission to the Colosseum and one admission each to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, all within 24 hours.
Full-experience entrance fees, currently € 24.00, cover one admission to the Colosseum, with access to one or more restricted areas (Arena/Underground/Attic), and one admission each to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the day before, of, or after your Colosseum Visit.
Tickets for the Colosseum can be purchasedic)online at the official site (colosseo.it) or at reputable resellers like GetYourGuide or Tiqets.
Note that the official site can occasionally be glitchy, and tickets may run out. Give yourself plenty of time to get the tickets you want, especially if visiting one of the restricted areas is on your wish-list.
While resellers may have an up charge, they provide additional value such as an audio guide. Booking is also much easier.
A guided tour is a great option if tickets for the areas of the Colosseum you wish to tour are not available for your desired date. Plus, an expert guide will relate history and explain context, bringing the monument alive and making sure you don’t miss something of import.
Check ticket availability online at GetYourGuide:
Colosseum Rome Entrance Fee: The Details
The first thing to know is that the “Ancient Rome” monuments cover the Roman Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, all walking distance from one another. The entrance fee to the Colosseum in Rome covers all three areas.
The second thing to know is that you can visit different parts of the interior of the Colosseum, and the entrance fee varies based on the areas you choose. Whichever Colosseum option you choose, you also get to visit the Forum and Palatine Hill.
Here’s how the interior of the Colosseum is structured for visits:
Arena Floor: The Colosseum has an Arena Floor, the stage on which performances occurred in Ancient Rome.
First and Second Floors: Above the Arena Floor are the first and second spectator levels: these are the most commonly visited areas of the Colosseum.
Third Floor (Attic): Above these two floors is the third level, the uppermost level you can visit. This is called “the Attic.”
Underground: And finally, below the Arena Floor is the Colosseum Underground or Hypogeum, the area where animals and gladiators were housed before their performances.
The third thing to know is that there are “Super Sites” at the Forum and Palatine Hill that can be accessed by selecting the appropriate entrance option. These sites are rooms, houses, or museums enhanced with video, lighting, and narration.
Basic 24-Hour Entrance Fee to the Colosseum
✅ First and Second Floors (Spectator Levels) of the Colosseum
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (Super Sites require separate ticket)
COST: € 18.00 (+ € 4.00 for Super Sites Option)
DURATION: 24 hours, one admission per site
The basic entrance fee to the Colosseum covers the first and second floors, along with a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You also have access to any exhibitions at any of the three sites.
Timed entries are in slots of 2 hours and 45 minutes for the Colosseum and tickets are valid for 24 hours so you can also visit the Forum and Palatine Hill. This basic entrance fee is € 18.00 per person. You can only visit each site once.
For most visitors to Rome that have limited time and just want to see the interior of the Colosseum, the basic ticket is the perfect option. From the second floor, you can look down upon the Arena and into the Underground.
If you wish to enjoy the Super Sites, there is an additional entrance fee of € 4.00 per person, to buy a “Forum Pass Super.” This 24-hour admission needs to coincide with the 24 hours of your regular admission.
Full Experience Entrance Fee to the Colosseum (with Arena and Underground)
✅ First and Second Floors (Spectator Levels) of the Colosseum
✅ Arena Level
✅ Underground Level (you will be shown around by a staff member, no commentary)
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (with Super Sites)
COST: € 24.00
DURATION: Can visit Forum and Palatine Hill day before, of, or after Colosseum visit. One admission per site.
This option covers the first and second floors, the Arena, and the Underground, along with a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It also allows access to the Super Sites and any exhibitions at any of the three sites.
Timed entry is to the Underground and you have to arrive 30 minutes prior to your start time. You can visit the Forum and Palatine Hill the day before, the day of, or the day after your Colosseum visit. All admissions are one time only.
This full-experience entrance fee is € 24.00 per person.
Full Experience Entrance Fee to the Colosseum (with Arena)
✅ First and Second Floors (Spectator Levels) of the Colosseum
✅ Arena Level
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (with Super Sites)
COST: € 24.00
DURATION: Can visit Forum and Palatine Hill day before, of, or after Colosseum visit. One admission per site.
This option covers the first and second floors, and the Arena, along with a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It also allows access to the Super Sites and any exhibitions at any of the three sites.
Timed entry is to the Colosseum. You can visit the Forum and Palatine Hill the day before, the day of, or the day after your Colosseum visit. All admissions are one time only.
This full-experience entrance fee is € 24.00 per person.
Full Experience Entrance Fee to the Colosseum (with Attic)
✅ First and Second Floors (Spectator Levels) of the Colosseum
✅ Attic Level (Third Floor)
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (with Super Sites)
COST: € 24.00
DURATION: Can visit Forum and Palatine Hill day before, of, or after Colosseum visit. One admission per site.
This option covers the first and second floors, and the Attic (the third floor), along with a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It also allows access to the Super Sites and any exhibitions at any of the three sites.
Timed entry is to the Attic. You can visit the Forum and Palatine Hill the day before, the day of, or the day after your Colosseum visit. All admissions are one time only.
This full-experience entrance fee is € 24.00 per person.
24-Hour Entrance Fee to ONLY the Arena Floor of the Colosseum
✅ Arena Level of the Colosseum
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (with Super Sites)
COST: € 18.00
DURATION: 24 hours. One admission per site.
This option only allows a 20-minute visit to the Arena Floor of the Colosseum, along with one visit each to the Forum and Palatine Hill. You also have access to the Super Sites and any exhibitions in progress at any of the three sites.
Timed entry is to the Arena floor, and you have 24 hours in which to also visit the Forum and Palatine Hill.
This Arena-only entrance fee is € 18.00 per person.
Night Tour of the Colosseum
✅ First Floor (Spectator Level) of the Colosseum
✅ Arena Level
✅ Underground Level
✅ Roman Forum + Palatine Hill (with Super Sites)
COST: € 50.00
DURATION: Can visit Forum and Palatine Hill day before, of, or after Colosseum visit. One admission per site.
It is possible to visit the Colosseum at night, on a tour that offers access to the Arena level as well as the Underground. Tours last 60 minutes and are offered in English, Italian, or Spanish.
Your tour ticket for the night Colosseum tour also allows access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, inclusive of the Super Sites, on the day before, day of, or day after your Colosseum visit. All admissions are one time only.
This Night at the Colosseum tour costs € 50.00 per person and tickets are available on the official site 7 days in advance.
You can also book a night tour of the Colosseum on Viator.
Popular Options for Visiting the Colosseum, Rome
— Ticket for the Colosseum (First/Second Spectator Levels), Forum, Palatine Hill 🎟️
— Guided tour of the Colosseum (First/Second Spectator Levels), Forum, Palatine Hill 🚶♀️
— Guided tour of Colosseum (First/Second Levels + Arena or Underground), Forum, Palatine Hill 🚶♀️
— Ticket for the Colosseum (First/Second Levels plus Optional Arena), Forum, Palatine Hill 🎟️
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Free Admission Days for All Visitors to the Colosseum, Rome
On the following dates each year, admission to the Colosseum of Rome is free for everyone:
- First Sunday of each month
- April 25 (Liberation Day)
- June 2 (Republic Day)
- November 4 (National Unity and Armed Forces Day)
- Occasion of special national or local events, announced on the Museo in Comune Roma website
Free Admission to the Colosseum in Rome for Special Categories of Visitors
Free admission to the Roman Colosseum is available to the following categories of visitors:
- Visitors under the age of 18
- People with disabilities (and one escorting person that can prove that they are members of social or health care services)
- Certain categories of students and teachers from Italy and the European Union
- Journalists, members of the International Council of Museums and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
Many more special classes of visitors are eligible for free admission to the Acropolis: the full official list can be found here.
Note that suitable documentation is required for free admission for special categories of visitors.
Reduced Entrance Fee to the Roman Colosseum for Special Categories of Visitors
Reduced admission to the Colosseum in Rome is available to European Union citizens between the age of 18 and the day of their 25th birthday. The reduced entrance fee is € 2.00 per person. The same reduced fee is offered to citizens of non-EU states with reciprocal arrangements.
Note that suitable documentation is necessary for reduced admission.
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