Colosseum

The Flavian Amphitheatre opened in the first century and held tens of thousands of spectators for games and public spectacles. You walk the upper and lower tiers, look down on the arena floor and the passages beneath it, and pass exhibitions along the way. The route is one way after a security check, and the timed slot sets your entry, not how long you can stay.

What to look for

• The arena floor and the passages beneath it
• The three tiers of arches on the outer wall
• The view toward the Roman Forum from the upper level
• The Arch of Constantine just outside the exit

Opening hours

Open daily from 8:30. Closing is 18:30 until 24 October 2026 and 16:30 from 25 October to the end of February, with last entry one hour before. Closed 25 December and 1 January.

Source: Turismo Roma, checked October 4, 2026

Tickets and booking

Adult ticket €18. The standard 24 hour ticket covers the Colosseum at a booked time and the Roman Forum and Palatine area. Tickets that add the arena floor, the underground levels or the attic cost 24 euros.

Entry is by timed ticket. Book online on the official ticket site as soon as your dates open, usually about a month ahead, and earlier in busy months.

Getting there

Colosseo station on Metro Line B opens right onto the monument.

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Tip

Take the first slot of the day, when the queue is shortest and the light is soft on the stone.