About this experience
Explore Ancient Rome with timed Colosseum entry, a multilingual audio guide, and access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill—all conveniently managed from your phone with a digital pass.
When booking, choose a morning (08:00–13:00) or afternoon (13:00–18:00) time slot. Your Colosseum entry will then be booked for the next available time within your selected slot. The exact entry time is provided in your digital pass.
Explore the Colosseum’s first and second levels and discover the stories of gladiators, emperors and Ancient Rome with your audio guide. Continue to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace.
As an added benefit, enjoy free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions and experiences.
Your ticket, audio guide and visit information are conveniently available in your digital pass on your phone, so everything you need is always at hand.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr–6 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr–6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Colosseum tickets are issued in the visitor's name. Each visitor must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided with the booking.
What is included
- Entry to Palatine Hill
- Timed entry to the Colosseum
- Entry to the Roman Forum
- Entry to the Colosseum Museum
- Free discounts and special offers at selected Rome attractions
- Multilingual audio guide
Not included
- Live tour guide / guided tour
- Colosseum Arena Floor
- Colosseum Underground
Itinerary and highlights
The Colosseum is the most famous sight in the Italian capital and the symbol of Rome. With a circumference of 5220 metres and a height of 48 metres, it is the largest amphitheatre built in ancient Rome and also the largest enclosed building of Roman antiquity.
The Palatine Hill is bordered to the north by the Forum Romanum, to the west by the Velabrum Valley and the Forum Boarium and to the south by the valley of the Circus Maximus. On almost all sides – except in the north-east – the hill falls away steeply by around 30 metres. Its height is around 51 metres, while the total area on the ridge of the hill covers around 10 hectares. According to the founding legend, Romulus gave the city its name after defeating his brother Remus in a contest. And Romulus chose the Palatine Hill as the place where the city was founded.
The Roman Forum was once the social centre of Rome with many public buildings and monuments. Together with the Palatine Hill, it is now one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Rome dating back to ancient times. At the end of the imperial era, the Roman Forum was a densely built-up complex that had developed over the centuries, with countless temples and religious buildings as well as political and commercial buildings. The last building to be constructed was the Column of Honour erected for Emperor Phocas in 608 A.D. After that, the ancient buildings slowly fell into disrepair and churches and fortresses were built on the site. Finally, the Forum Romanum served only as a quarry and cow pasture until excavations began in 1803.
Meeting and pickup information
- Please carefully check your booking confirmation for your exact Colosseum entry time, ticket access method and any required redemption instructions. The access process may vary depending on the ticket issued.
Languages and tickets
- German — Audio
- English — Audio
- Italian — Audio
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Turbopass GmbH
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After booking, you’ll receive an email from Turbopass with a link to your digital pass. Simply open the link on your phone to access your ticket and all important visit information.
- Colosseum tickets are issued in the visitor's name. Each visitor must bring a valid passport or ID matching the name provided with the booking.
- Children under the age of 6 are entitled to free admission to the Colosseum; however, a ticket must still be obtained on-site in Rome. For the purpose of pre-reservation, it is required to provide the full name and date of birth of the child in advance
- Colosseum admission is for a specific scheduled entry time and entry at a different time is not permitted. The exact entry time is provided in your digital pass.
- All visitors must pass mandatory security checks, which may involve waiting times.
- The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited up to 24 hours before or 24 hours after your pre-booked Colosseum entry time.
- This is a self-guided experience and does not include a live tour guide.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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