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Online Tickets in Rome

A quick look online will show you that there are a lot of ticket options to choose from when you are planning your Rome vacation and some important choices to make.

To help you decide which tickets are the right for you, we’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know, from getting to Rome to the most popular excursions and choosing the Colosseum tickets that are right for you.

Tourist Passes

Tourist passes can be a great way to save you time and money when you are on holiday. Some will allow you to book everything in one go, others are a little more complicated.

Let’s take a look at 3 of the most popular passes available in Rome and what they can offer you.

1. Roma Pass

The Roma Pass is an initiative of the Rome City Council. It is the cheapest of the passes and includes free access to the city’s transport network .

What’s Included?

• 1 or 2 free entrances of your choice, including the Colosseum
• Free access to buses , trams , and metro lines (excluding airport transfers )
• Discounts to museums , events, sightseeing buses , guided tours , bike rentals, and more
• Free access to the P-Stops (public toilets)
• Can be purchased online or in Rome

How Does It Work?

You can buy your Roma Pass online or in person once you arrive. This is a physical card, and even if you pay online, you’ll need to pick up your pass from one of the many collection points around the city.

You can choose a 48-hour pass or a 72-hour pass. The pass includes 1 (48hr pass) or 2 (72hr pass) free entrances. Some of the sites you can visit, like the Colosseum or Galleria Borghese , require you to go to their website and book a timeslot for a small booking fee. No museums are guaranteed to be available when you buy the pass, and options don’t include the Vatican Museums , Sistine Chapel , or Colosseum underground.

The main advantage of the card is that it is also a travel pass, and you won’t need to worry about buying Rome tickets for every trip.

Other benefits are free access to the city’s public toilets (known as P-Stops) located in some of the most popular areas and monuments and discounts for many exhibitions, events, and services around the city, such as luggage storage, bike rental, Hop-on Hop-off buses, urban adventures, and guided tours.

Where Can I Get The Roma Pass?

At the airports , metro station ticket offices (not available at all stations), tourist information points , and P-Stops .

Is This Card For Me?

The Roma Pass is a good option if you are planning on visiting Rome by public transport. 

2. Omnia card

The Omnia card is great if you want to focus on Rome’s religious history.

• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel 
• Carcer Tullianum
• Catacombs of St. Callixtus
• St. John Lateran
• Hop-on, Hop-off Rome & Vatican buses

How does it work?

The 24hr card gives you skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, as well as St. John Lateran (Rome’s cathedral), the Carcer Tullianum prison where St. Peter was held, the catacombs of St. Callixtus and the Hop-on, Hop-off Open Bus. 

The 72hrs card doesn’t include the catacombs, but it is combined with the Roma Pass (adults only) and gives you access to the city’s transport network, free entrance to 2 other sites of your choice, and numerous discounts.

Where Can I Get the Omnia card?

Buy your ticket online and book the times you want for each visit. You can also add discounted tours of the Vatican Museums and St. John Lateran.

Pick your card up at one of the official collection points in St. Peter’s Square or outside St. John Lateran.

Is This The Card For Me?

The 2 Omnia cards are quite different, and you should check carefully which will suit you best as they are non-refundable.

The 24h card will let you spend a day (or 2 half days) visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, seeing some of Rome’s many beautiful churches by bus, and taking a tour of one of the catacombs (not on the bus line). While the 72hr card is a great option if you want a wider choice of Rome and Vatican sites, and it gives you free access to the transport network.

3. Rome Tourist Card (TicketBar Pass)

Rome tourist card is a 100% digital option to visit Rome’s most visited sites.

What’s included?

• Colosseum , Palatine , and Forum with multimedia experience
• Vatican and Sistine Chapel with an audio guide
• St. Peter’s Basilica guided tour
• Access to St. Peter’s dome
• City audio guide
• 1-day Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing bus 
• 1 airport transfer
• 20% discount on museums, cruises, excursions, public transport, and bike tours
• No time limit

You can buy the pass online. Before paying, you’ll need to pick the dates and times for your visits to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s. The earlier you do this, the better, as numbers are limited, and slots sell out.

Where Can I Buy the Tourist Card?

A great advantage of this pass is that you won’t need to pick up a card when you arrive in Rome. Buy the card online and receive everything you need by email. No printing is required.

If you only have a short time in Rome and aren’t interested in guided tours, the Rome Tourist Card can be a one-stop booking solution that lets you see the highlights of the city ticket-free.

Popular Rome Attractions

Dream of going underground at the Colosseum or visiting the Vatican Museums after hours?  

If you are looking for more than the basic entrance tickets included in the tourist passes, there are plenty of exclusive experiences and offers available when you book your tickets directly or through a tour operator.

Here are some of the best ones to know about before you book your tickets for Rome.

The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

The Vatican Museums has an amazing selection of tickets which you can buy through their website. These include:

• guided tours
• special access outside the regular opening hours
• entrance combined with breakfast, lunch, or aperitif
• entrance to off-limit areas of the Vatican Museums
• tours of the Vatican Gardens
• combined visits to the Pope’s summer villa at Castel Gandolfo from the Vatican train station

Don’t worry about getting separate tickets for the Sistine Chapel . Michelangelo ’s masterpiece is in the middle of the Museums and included in every entrance ticket.

In the summer months, book your tickets as early as possible, especially for early or after-hours tours, which sell out quickly. Regular entrance tickets are available 2 months in advance, and if you can’t book online, it’s still possible to wait in line and buy a ticket on the day. 

The Colosseum

The Colosseum is one of 3 sites in the archaeological park Parco del Colosseo , along with the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. You can choose to visit all the sites or just the Colosseum.

The basic entrance ticket is perfect for seeing the 3 sites, but for those who want to see all the areas which are open to the public, the Full Experience with Colosseum Underground is the best option. This will give you access to the Colosseum, including the arena and underground areas, the Forum, the Palatine, and the S.U.P.E.R sites.

And remember, waiting in line to buy tickets at the Colosseum is no longer an option. All Colosseum tickets are for a fixed time and must be purchased online in advance on the Coopculture website.  

Galleria Borghese

Art lovers won’t want to miss Rome’s most elegant art gallery and its wonderful collection of works by Bernini , Canova, and Caravaggio . But Galleria Borghese is the hardest museum in Rome to get tickets for. Only 180 tickets are available each hour, and you have to buy them online on the TicketOne website.

Museums Capitolini

Advanced booking for Museums Capitolini will let you walk straight in here through the priority entrance. There are no timed entrances here, so you can even buy your ticket online when you arrive if there’s a line at the ticket office, though you will have to register with the vivaticket website. 

Hop-On, Hop-Off Buses

There are several sightseeing bus companies in Rome to choose from:

• Big Bus Tours 
• I love Rome City Tour
• City Sightseeing
• Greenline Tours (3 routes)
• Vatican & Rome

They all follow a similar route, starting at Termini Station and ending at the Vatican. First-time visitors find this a great way to see a lot of the city quickly. The bus will take you close to some of the most popular sights in Rome, including the Colosseum, Pantheon , Trevi Fountain , and the Vatican . 

Greenline also has 2 additional routes, one going to the world’s largest Eataly store near Ostiense Station (a must for foodies) and the other visiting the museums of the north of Rome.

The Vatican & Rome ticket (or Omnia card) allows you to use their yellow buses, as well as the Big Bus Tours and City Sightseeing buses.

As well as the companies’ websites, you can also get these tickets from online tour operators and at many places around the city. They are available at tourist information points, P-Stops, newsstands, and the staff at the official bus stops.

These buses can be great if you don’t want to walk too much, but Rome has a lot of traffic, and some visitors find the slow progress of these buses very frustrating. There’s no need to buy these tickets in advance as they are always available, so wait until you get to Rome and decide if they are for you.

Guided Tours

With a 2000-year timeline full of hundreds of popes and emperors to get your head around, choosing a guided tour can be a great way to make sense of everything.

There are loads of tours to choose from in Rome , from walking tours of the city center to guided visits to the Vatican & Sistine Chapel, to trips out of town. Once you’ve decided what you’d like to do, book your tour online or through a tour operator.

Walking tours are the most common tours in the city center. You’ll find an amazing selection of tours online for all the major museums and sites and with dedicated itineraries for Rome’s art, history, culture, and food. 

But first, you’ll need to decide what type of tour you are interested in:

Group Tours

Planning to take a lot of tours? The group tours will help keep costs down. Once you book the tour, you’ll be given the meeting point where you’ll find your guide, usually holding a sign with the name of the tour company. These kinds of tours always use a radio system so you can hear everything the guide is saying no matter how big the group is. 

Small Group Tours

If you like the idea of being with other tourists, but would rather not be in a large group, then a small group tour could be right for you. With fewer than 10 people in a group, these kinds of tours offer lower prices than private tours but a more personal experience than regular group tours, as you can ask questions and interact with the guide.

Private Tours

Hiring a private guide will give you maximum flexibility. Many licensed guides have their own websites where you can contact them directly, or you can find recommendations from happy travelers on TripAdvisor. Private guides will arrange tickets and transportation for you if you want and can tailor the tour to your group and interests.

When you are ready to give your feet a rest, there are other ways to experience the beauty of the Eternal City.

River Boat Cruise

While Rome’s streets are full of traffic, her river is usually empty except for the River Boat Cruise . You can get a 2-day pass and use the 4 stops at Isola Tiberina, Ponte Sisto, Castel Sant’Angelo , and Piazza del Popolo to explore different parts of the city or take a single trip and enjoy the multilingual commentary about the monuments and neighborhoods you are passing.

Golf Cart Tours

This eco-friendly tour option of golf cart tours is the ideal way to navigate some of Rome’s Medieval streets, which aren’t always accessible by cars. If you’re traveling with young children who have had enough of walking, kids love riding on these open buggies and watching the monuments as they pass.

A day trip is a great way to escape the crowds of Rome and see some more of Italy. Here are 5 of the best and easiest excursions from Rome.

• Ostia Antica

The ancient Roman port is today a fascinating archaeological park just 30 minutes outside Rome. You can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the ruins or join a tour for a more in-depth look, while younger visitors will enjoy running along the ancient roads and climbing the Greek theater.

Less than 1 hour from Rome, the town of Tivoli is home to 2 UNESCO sites: Villa d’Este, a 16 th century villa famed for its water gardens, and Villa Adriana, the country retreat of the emperor Hadrian. Villa Adriana is outside the town, so the easiest way to see both villas is to hire a car or take a tour from Rome.

• Castelli Romani

The hills to the south of Rome are scattered with picturesque towns famed for their beautiful villas and their wine. One of the easiest to visit is Castel Gandolfo, home to the Pope’s summer palace and a 40-minute train ride from Termini. You can visit the palace and (in summer) its gardens before finding somewhere to have lunch overlooking Lake Albano.

• Naples and Pompeii 

A high-speed train from Termini will get you to Naples in just over an hour. You can then spend the day exploring this stunning city, visiting the underground ruins, castles, palaces, and churches, not to mention tasting the original pizza. It’s also possible to visit the spectacular ruins of Pompeii, which are just 30 minutes south of Naples.

Italy’s Renaissance jewel is small enough that you can see a lot of it in just one day. Do you dream of visiting Uffizi and Michelangelo’s David? Or will you spend your day wandering the old streets, crossing the Ponte Vecchio, and drinking in the beauty of the city before returning to Rome? A high-speed train from Termini will get you to the heart of Tuscany in just 1.5hrs.

Rome Transportation

Buses , trams , and metro tickets.

Although Rome’s metro is easy to understand – there are only 2 lines – there are hundreds of buses connecting every corner of the city.

There’s just one type of ticket that you can use on metros, buses, and trams. You can either buy single tickets for each journey (a ticket is valid for 100 minutes, including 1 metro trip) or get a travel pass for several days. 

Both types of tickets can be bought from the machines at metro stations, as well as from tobacconists, newsagents. If you choose to get a Roma Pass, this can be used as a pass for the transport network . 

Taking public transport abroad can be daunting, and unless you are staying in the heart of the city and plan to walk everywhere, I’d definitely recommend getting a travel pass to make life easier.

Don’t waste time trying to hail a cab in Rome , they almost never stop. 

Either call a taxi from your hotel or go to the nearest taxi rank (look for the orange ‘Taxi’ sign or a line of taxis). There are lots of these around the city, for example, outside Termini, on the corner of Piazza Venezia/Via dei Fori Imperiali, Piazza del Popolo/Via di Babuino, and in Piazza di Spagna.

Far more convenient is to use an app to call a taxi to come to you. An app can also come in handy if you want to pay by credit card and the driver claims the machine isn’t working (which happens a lot).

There are fixed rates between the airports and addresses inside the Aurelian Walls. For locations outside the ancient walls that circle the historic center of Rome, the driver will set the meter.

It’s generally easy to find taxis to/from the airports unless there is a public holiday or transport strike.

Flying to Rome

Rome has 2 airports: Fiumicino (FCO) , close to the sea, and the smaller Ciampino in the south-east.

All international flights come into Fiumicino. Flights from around Europe and the UK use both airports, with Ciampino favored by low-cost carriers.

Airport Transfers

Traveling between fiumicino and rome.

Getting to/from Fiumicino by taxi will cost you a fixed price if the other end of your journey is inside the Aurelian Walls. For destinations outside the walls, the driver will set the meter.

There are 3 private bus companies operating buses between Termini and Fiumicino (Terminal 3). You can buy tickets online, or at the bus stop. 

• Terravision

Buses leave from Via Giovanni Giolitti, at the back of Termini close to the Mercato Centrale

Buses leave from Via Giovanni Giolitti and stop at Stazione Ostiense (outside Eataly).

Buses leave from Via Marsala with additional stops at Aurelia and Vatican

There are 2 trains to/from Fiumicino:

• The Leonardo Express is a direct connection between Termini Station and Fiumicino. It takes 32 minutes.
• There is another train that leaves from Fiumicino airport and goes out of Rome to the town of Orte. Along the way, it passes Roma Tiburtina, Roma Tuscolana, Roma Ostiense, and Roma Trastevere. It does not stop at Termini. A one-way ticket on this train is more convenient if you are staying in or around Trastevere .

Traveling Between Ciampino and Rome

For Ciampino, there is a fixed rate inside the ancient walls.

Buses stop close to the entrance of the airport and depart Termini from Via Giovanni Giolitti (Terravision) and Via Marsala (S.I.T.)

You can take a train between Termini Station and Ciampino town. For the airport, you need to take an additional bus to get from the railway station to the airport.

The easiest way to do this is to buy a combined ticket for the 2 services from the Trenitalia website by selecting the destination Ciampino Airport. The trip takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the connections.

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ROME ADVENTURES

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Below is a selection of our most loved experiences in Rome and across Italy. We can offer special access to the Colosseum, unique Roman food tours and even haunted ghost tours in the streets of Rome and Venice. We look forward to sharing some truly special experiences and memories with you.

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Wonders Of Rome Walking Tour

Stroll the streets of Rome as the sun goes down and see sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and Piazza Navona illuminated in all their glory. Visit some amazing hidden gems and stop for a coffee at Rome’s most famous cafè.

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• Hour Glass 3 hours
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• Hour Glass 2 hours

The Colosseum Underground Experience

Follow the footsteps of the Gladiators! The Colosseum & Dungeons tour gives you special access to the Colosseum undergrounds and VIP access to the arena. Reserve today!

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• Hour Glass 2.5 hours , 3 hours

The Vatican Tour

One of the world’s greatest art collections, the Vatican Museum contains works of art collected by the popes throughout the centuries. See them on this tour!

• Hour Glass 1 hour

Venice Ghost Walking Tour

The most famous ghost walk in Venice, this walking tour covers stories of mermaids, vampires, devils, ghosts, and secrets of the city. Book if you dare!

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Haunted Rome

Join the best ghost tour in Rome. In a city as ancient as this one, every stone has a story to tell. Hear about ghosts, gruesome executions & murders.

• Hour Glass 1 hour , 3 hours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Save hours in line! Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a skip-the-line ticket for access to the most famous Roman sites.

• Eat like a local
• User 16+ years
• Hour Glass 2.5 hours

Taste Rome, Roman Food Experience

Enjoy a culinary adventure in the heart of Rome. Steer clear of the tourist traps and enjoy authentic Roman food with our local experts.

• User 3+ years
• Hour Glass 1.5 hours

Pizza and Tiramisu Making Class

When in Rome, take the time to discover how to make the most delicious pizza in the world and traditional Italian tiramisu during our pizza and tiramisu making class!

Our story began with a passion for Roman History, culture, and cuisine. Originally from the UK and now based in Rome, we have made it our goal to share our passion and knowledge of the Eternal City with as many people as possible.

At Rome Adventures, our carefully crafted experiences offer a unique insight into Rome and beyond, through the eyes of a local. Our hand-chosen, expert guides are guaranteed to give you a truly memorable experience and ensure you leave sharing our love for Italy.

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Great tour with amazing guides. They were very knowledgeable and have lots of detail. Great service from the company. Been on a few tours in Rome after spending a lot of time there and this was by far the best. Would definitely recommend!

What a wonderful tour! My guide was very informative and such a pleasure to spend time with. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore the Vatican. We were able to skip the long line as well. Don't miss out on this tour while you're visiting Rome!

I visited the colosseum tour with my girlfriend. We are not native speakers, but It was quite easy to understand guides English! Thanks for that!!! And history is really great! If u ever visit Rome, I recommend you this tour!!!

We enjoyed the colosseum with Mercedes she was excellent and spoke English very clearly. Unfortunately, it was a little rainy on this day but the guide had selected a great route with shelter so we still enjoyed the experience! Thank you.

Best of Rome Walking Tour with Quick Access Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

• Enjoy a complete walking tour of the historic heart of Rome. Stop at Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and more to discover stories most visitors won’t hear.
• See where Emperor Julius Caesar famously met his untimely demise on the Ides of March.
• Get ahead of the crowds at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for guided tours of both, providing unrivaled insight into these iconic ancient sites.
• Discover the Domus Tiberiana on Palatine Hill to see the lavish imperial palace Ancient Rome's Emperors called home.
• Follow an expertly crafted itinerary, starting first thing in the morning to beat the crowds for a more relaxing visit.

Tour description

Follow in the footsteps of emperors on the best of rome walking tour..

This Best of Rome Walking Tour takes you on a fascinating journey through Ancient Rome with a knowledgeable guide whose stories of both innovative and brutal emperors will bring each stop to life. From the historic center to the Roman Forum, you'll get to the heart of Rome and see the most important monuments that gave rise to a global empire.

Your tour begins at Piazza Navona, considered today to be Rome's most beautiful plaza. Your guide will reveal the surprising connection this square has to Ancient Rome, buried over time as new civilizations rose and fell. After that, you’ll visit the Pantheon—completed during the reign of Emperor Hadrian—to see the astonishing 2,000-year old dome that remains the world's largest unsupported dome to this day.

After a brief pause to use the restroom or sip a coffee (price not included in tour), the next stop on your Best of Rome Walking Tour is where Emperor Julius Caesar met his untimely demise on the Ides of March. Nestled in the middle of a bustling plaza, you'd probably never guess that this is where one of the most famous scenes of Ancient Rome played out. Thanks to your expert local guide, you don't have to worry about missing a thing.

Step into life in Ancient Rome at the Forum to wrap up your Best of Rome Walking Tour.

From there, you’ll pass other landmarks like Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Campidoglio—the latter designed by Michelangelo himself—on your way to the Roman Forum where you’ll bypass the crowds and head straight in for a complete guided visit. As you explore the sprawling archeological site, your guide will share a plethora of stories, facts, myths and legends from over 2,000 years of history.

You'll visit restricted areas, including Palatine Hill's newest monument, the Domus Tiberiana—the first imperial palace recently restored and reopened in Fall 2023. Renovated by several emperors including Domitian and Hadrian, the palace stretched more than nine acres! The tour continues to the enchanting Palatine Hill, where according to Roman mythology, the story of Rome began with the birth of Romulus and Remus.

Your tour concludes outside of Ancient Rome's most emblematic monuments, the Colosseum, where many a Roman emperor attended its games. Your guide will also point out the nearby Arch of Constantine, built in 315 to celebrate the victory of Emperor Constantine over Maxentius.

This unforgettable Best of Rome experience combines a leisurely walking tour of Rome’s Centro Storico with the main highlights of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. It’s an excellent way to discover Ancient Rome and get to know its many colorful characters.

Please note that this description is an example and your experience may vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have an excellent experience.

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Verified guest reviews, jul 07, 2024.

What a superb tour. Words cannot express how excellent a time we had. What made it truly memorable was our tour guide, Siri (her nickname). She was an incredible tour guide and gave us so much information about each place we visited, as well as giving us tips about where we should visit after the tour had ended. She was also so friendly and personable, we loved her right away. We followed her advice and had a great afternoon following the tour too! Us 3 Australians will look back at this tour so fondly in the years to come, so thank you to Siri for the wonderful experience!

May 27, 2024

Nicola was a very knowledgeable guide with great communication skills and as sense of humour. He gave us an excellent summary of the development of the Roman Forum, the imperial fora and palaces over time[ no mean feat ! ] which really helped my understanding of what I was looking at. The early entry to the Pantheon was a highlight. I really enjoyed the tour.Found it very informative and varied. Would thoroughly recommend it.

May 26, 2024

Nicola was a very knowledgeable guide with great communication skills and a sense of humour. He managed to summarise the Roman forum and the development of the later imperial fora and palaces really well( no mean feat) which helped us understand a lot more what we were looking at. Entry to the Pantheon early in the day was a highlight. A memorable tour. Would definitely recommend.

Feb 08, 2024

Julietta was amazing

Oct 23, 2023

This was awesome

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Visiting the Colosseum

The Roman Colosseum is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and a must-see sight if you’re visiting Italy’s capital, the Eternal City.

Below you’ll find useful information to plan your visit, such as opening hours, transport to the Colosseum, information about security and accessibility, and more.

Colosseum Ticket Options

Colosseum tickets sell out fast in high season.

We recommend looking on both  Tiqets  and  GetYourGuide  to increase your chances of finding a ticket.

• The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• St.Peter’s Basilica or Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
• Castel Sant’Angelo or Pantheon
• Pre-book everything in one go – quick & easy!
• Entry tickets: Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill Enjoy reserved entry to three of Rome’s top sites. Pick your visit date, check the available tickets, and choose the one that suits you best.
• Guided Tour: Colosseum & Arena Floor Get VIP access to the arena floor! Live guide available in 5 languages.
• Group Tickets For group tickets (8+ people) visit our partner groupsightseeing.com

(Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill is included in all tickets)

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The Colosseum and underground area, the Hypogeum.

Where is the Colosseum located?

The address of the Colosseum is Piazza del Colosseo, 1, in Rome, Italy .

For those travelling by car, the Colosseum’s GPS coordinates are 41.8902° N, 12.4922° E .

If you’re in Rome and need directions to the Colosseum, use the following Google Map to find the best route from your current location.

Important: Be sure to check the Opening hours before your visit, as they vary depending on the time of year.

How to get to the Colosseum

The Colosseum is very well serviced by Rome’s extensive public transport network. It can be reached by subway, multiple bus lines, and by tram. Below is a list of all public transport options to go to the Colosseum from practically anywhere in Rome.

• Metro B line, get off at the Colosseum stop.
• Bus lines 51, 75, 81, 85, 87, and 118.
• Tramway line 3.

If you don’t want to take public transport you can also take a taxi, just make sure that it is an official, licensed cab.

You’ll recognize them because they have the “TAXI” sign on the roof of the vehicle, are all white, and they have the Commune di Roma logo on the side.

Also make sure your cab has a meter, and that the driver turns it on when you get in, otherwise you could end up paying much more than you should.

Things to see near the Colosseum

The Colosseum is surrounded by other beautiful and famous monuments that are well worth viewing . The most important ones are:

• The Arch of Constantine: Situated right next to the Colosseum, this triumphal arch celebrates Constantine’s victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge. It’s an unmissable sight, and the best part? You can access it without a ticket.
• Mamertine Prison: A hidden gem of ancient Rome, this underground prison is where Saints Peter and Paul were said to be imprisoned before their martyrdom. It’s a powerful, historical site with deep ties to early Christianity. Prebook your ticket here to get access to Mamertine Prison and other iconic Roman sites.
• The Roman Circus ( Circus Maximus): Imagine chariots thundering around this massive arena, the crowds cheering wildly. It’s a peaceful park now, but standing here, you can almost hear the echoes of those ancient races. At the Empire’s peak, it could seat up to 150,000 spectators. For the best perspective, view it from the Palatine Hill.
• The Palatine Hill: Known as the birthplace of Rome, the Palatine Hill houses the remains of many ancient palaces and temples. It offers stunning panoramic views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Entry is included with Colosseum tickets.
• The Roman Forum ( Foro Romano): This was the beating heart of ancient Rome, where everything happened—politics, religion, commerce. Wander through the ruins and picture what life was like 2,000 years ago. You can visit it with the same ticket as the Colosseum.

Tips and things you should know for your visit

Below are some tips and other important information you should take into account when visiting the Colosseum.

Like all major tourist attractions, the Colosseum’s security is quite stringent to keep visitors safe. Visitors are not allowed to enter the monument with large bags, suitcases, or backpacks.

If you are carrying your travel backpack or luggage, you will be denied entry. Small and medium-sized bags are allowed but will be screened by security and must pass through a metal detector.

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No one likes to wait in long lines, especially under the Roman sun. If you pre-book your tickets, you can  skip the ticket line , but you’ll still need to pass through security. Depending on the time of year, this could take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour.

To make the most of your visit, try to get there early—around 8:30 AM when the Colosseum opens—or just before closing time. Not a morning person? Consider joining a guided tour that often comes with priority access. You can find more info on our tours of the Colosseum page.

Is the Colosseum accessible for disabled people?

Yes, the Colosseum is accessible to disabled people. Its main entrance has no stairs, the inside is mostly flat save a few areas because of the old cobblestones, and there is an elevator that takes visitors to the upper floor.

Parking near the Colosseum

Thinking of driving to the Colosseum? Here’s the best advice:  don’t do it . Navigating and finding parking in Rome’s city center is a real challenge, especially if you’re not familiar with the area.

You’ll save yourself a lot of time, money, and stress by sticking to public transport. Yes, pickpockets can be an issue, but as long as you stay aware and keep an eye on your belongings, you should be just fine.

Does the Colosseum have a dress code?

The Colosseum doesn’t have a dress code. But, keep in mind that you’ll be doing a lot of walking and climbing stairs, so comfort is key. Think sneakers or comfy sandals, and breathable clothes like shorts, leggings, or hoodies.

Rome can get pretty sunny, especially if you’re exploring the area around the Colosseum, so don’t forget to pack your sunscreen.

Is the Colosseum child friendly?

Yes, the Colosseum can be a great experience for kids, but a bit of planning helps. If you’re visiting during the summer, try to go early in the morning to avoid the heat. Book a guided tour if possible — it helps you skip the long lines and keeps the visit organized, which is especially helpful with little ones in tow.

Beyond that, it depends on your child. If they’re into stories of ancient ruins and brave Roman gladiators, they’ll probably love it. The Colosseum is where history comes alive, making it a fun and educational experience for curious kids.

What is the best way to see the Colosseum?

The best time to visit the Colosseum is early in the morning before large crowds form, and the best days are during the week, as it will usually be less crowded than on the weekends. However, if you’re willing to spend a little more, a night time tour is probably the most interesting way to visit. Keep in mind that the night tour does not include a combined ticket for the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill as a normal Colosseum ticket would, so if you want to see those monuments too you’ll have to visit them separately.

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With its unparalleled history , Rome is the 3rd most visited city in Europe and the 14th worldwide. It attracts visitors from all over the world who come to discover the city’s impressive monuments and archaeological sites ; not to mention its renowned cuisine and its lively atmosphere .

Walking through Rome is not just about touring an ancient city full of archaeological remains; Rome reminds us of gladiators fighting for life and death in the Colosseum , chariots racing in the Circus Maximus , and the sight of Roman sages strolling through the forum while discussing democracy.

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Borghese Gallery Guided Tour Discover the extraordinary collection of paintings and sculptures housed in the Borghese Gallery , one of Rome's must-see art museums .

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Florence & Pisa Day Trip Discover two incredible jewels in Tuscany on our Florence & Pisa Day Trip from Rome. You'll see the Duomo , the Ponte Vecchio and the Leaning Tower .

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Capri Day Trip Like the writers and artists before you, you'll fall in love with Capri on this unmissable tour. Discover the island's myths, legends and Blue Grotto .

Appian Way Catacombs Tour Join us and discover the  hidden side of  Rome  on this  tour of the catacombs on the Appian Way . You'll uncover the mysterious past of the city!

Castel Sant'Angelo Tour + Terrace Access A refuge for popes and an ancient Roman mausoleum , Castel Sant'Angelo harbours great secrets. On this guided tour we'll unveil its most hidden mysteries.

Italian Pasta & Tiramisu Workshop If you love Italian cuisine, then don't miss out on this  Italian Pasta and Tiramisu Workshop . You'll learn how to make some staple Italian dishes!

OMNIA Rome & Vatican Card The OMNIA Card is a sightseeing pass that includes priority access to Rome’s main attractions like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican City .

Papal Audience & Vatican Museums Tour Enjoy this unique experience of the Holy See with this combination tour which includes an  audience with Pope Francis and a visit to the Vatican Museums .

Trevi Fountain and its Underground World On this  tour of the Trevi Fountain and its underground world , we'll reveal the hidden treasures and history of the most  fountain in Rome . 

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Trastevere Food Tour Feast your eyes and stomach during a 3-hour food tour in Trastevere, one of Rome’s most bohemian neighborhoods and sample the delicious Italian gastronomy.

Lake Albano Kayak Tour If you're in Rome and want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the big city , join us on this kayak tour on Lake Albano .

The Three Tenors Concert The church of  St. Paul's Within the Walls in Rome opens its doors to you to offer you the show The Three Tenors. Enjoy an unforgettable opera concerto.

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Rome Photo Tour Discover the most Instagrammable locations in the Italian capital and show off your trip with this Rome Photo Tour.  Benvenuti a Roma !

Palazzo Santa Chiara Opera Concert Treat yourself to a unique experience during your stay in Rome when you attend a fantastic opera concert at the Palazzo Santa Chiara .

Italian Aperitif on the Tiber River Looking for things to do in Rome ? A river cruise on the Tiber is an absolute must! You'll see some beautiful monuments as you eat delicious Italian aperitifs .

Capitoline Museum Guided Tour Marvel at one of Rome’s most important museums , the Capitoline Museums, followed by a visit to Piazza del Campidoglio on top of the Capitoline Hill.

Rome Night Tour On this night tour of Rome ,   we'll visit the most iconic piazzas , streets and monuments of the Italian capital when the city comes to life at dusk.

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Big Bus Rome Open-Top Night Tour Discover the main attractions in the Eternal City at nightfall on this  open-top night bus tour of Rome . You'll love this fun and informative tour!

Rome Catacombs Tour & Appian Way Visit the catacombs of Rome with an expert English-speaking guide during a tour along the Appian Way . We'll also discover the fascinating Villa di Massenzio!

Mostra di Leonardo Ticket With this ticket to the Mostra di Leonardo Museum , discover the small yet mighty collection of inventions from the Italian master. See amazing machines!

Go City: Rome Explorer Pass The Go City: Roma Explorer Pass  tourist card gives you access to the  main attractions in the Italian capital, such as the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.

The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi With this classical music concert, you'll experience all Four Seasons of the famous Antonio Vivaldi . An unforgettable concert in an incomparable setting!

Ostia Antica Half-Day Tour from Rome Discover the legacy of the Imperial City on a guided tour of Ostia Antica, an ancient harbor town only 30 km from Rome. Travel back in time with this tour!

Set off on a day trip from Rome across the Italian countryside to discover the birthplace of St Francis  in the charming town of Assisi .

Baths of Caracalla & Circus Maximus Guided Tour Go back in time on this walking tour of the Bath of Caracalla, the most luxurious thermae of the Roman Empire . Then marvel at the remains of the Circus Maximus.

Visit the largest Roman amphitheater in the world on this guided tour of the Colosseum. An absolute must if you're in the Italian capital!

Rome Bike Tour Tour the Italian capital on two wheels whilst you enjoy an electric bike tour of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum and much more .

Italian Pizza Workshop Visit Rome and enjoy a delicious pizza made with your own hands . Try this Italian Pizza Workshop and learn how to make one of the country's most famous dishes.

Basilicas Tour and Secret Underground Catacombs Discover some of the most symbolic sites in Christian history: the Catacombs and two of the world's most important Basilicas on this tour of the Eternal City.

Day Trip to Venice by High Speed Train Experience a day trip from Rome to Venice on a high-speed train and explore its beautiful canals and historic centre at your own pace.

Tuk Tuk Tour around Rome Tour Rome in the most comfortable way on this tuk tuk tour. We'll explore its seven hills and learn tons of historical fun facts about the eternal city.

Rome Private Tour with Driver Fall in love with Rome with this private tour with driver. Choose your route, and enjoy a comfortable tour solely for you and your travel companions.

Trastevere and Jewish Ghetto Tour Enjoy a walking guided tour of Trastevere and the Jewish Ghetto and soak up the neighborhood’s bohemian atmosphere with numerous landmarks to visit.

The impressive dome of the Pantheon of Agrippa has fascinated the whole world for centuries. Discover it with this guided tour of Ancient Rome .

Skip-the-Line Ticket to the Hard Rock Café Come to the Rome Hard Rock Cafe and enjoy an exquisite menu of American food in an emblematic place where the rhythm of rock is felt in every corner. 

Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este Day Trip Visit the two treasures of Tivoli on this day trip: Hadrian's Villa, Roman Emperor's retreat, and Villa d'Este, a Renaissance mansion with magnificent gardens.

Ponza Island Day Trip Enjoy a  day trip from Rome to Ponza Island . Cruise along the waters, feel the breeze in your hair and cool off with a dip in the Tyrrhenian Sea!

Welcome to Rome Tickets Immerse yourself in Rome's thrilling history when you buy a ticket for the fascinating Welcome to Rome multimedia experience .

Wine Tasting in Rome Italy is world-renowned for its tradition of wine-making. Indulge your senses on this wine tasting tour of Rome with an expert sommelier!

Castel Sant'Angelo Ticket + Audio Guide Explore the intriguing history of Castel Sant'Angelo with this admission ticket + audio guide. Uncover the mysteries of one of Rome's most cryptic monuments !

Rome Pub Crawl Are you ready to discover the vibrant nightlife of the Italian capital ? Join us on this pub crawl through Rome and experience it for yourself!

Janiculum, Trastevere and Jewish Quarter Guided Tour On this fascinating tour of the Gianicolo , Trastevere and   the Jewish Quarter  in Rome, we'll gain a truly unique perspective of the Italian capital.

Roam the underbelly of Rome on this tour of its underground system . Walk  the Appian Way and Caffarella and   dive into the lesser-known side of the Eternal City !

Rome Electric Tuk Tuk Tour Explore the Eternal City through an eco-conscious lens with our electric tuk tuk tour of Rome  and roam the Italian capital's streets in a zero-emission vehicle!

Entrance to IKONO Rome Looking for a unique plan in the Italian capital? With a ticket to IKONO Rome , you'll get to explore this creative space and become a part of the art!

Private Photoshoot outside of the Colosseum Remember your trip to Rome forever with this private photoshoot outside the Colosseum - we'll make sure you look your best beside the iconic monument!

Rome Street Art Tour Discover secrets and the most interesting glimpses throughout the most colourful district with this Rome Street Art Tour. Explore the captivating capital city!

Cinecittà World Ticket With this entrance ticket to Cinecittà World you can visit real film sets and travel to the imaginary worlds of movies and TV series .

Rome Private Day Trips Explore the beautiful Italian cities of Naples, Pompeii, Ostia or Assisi with these Rome Private Day Trips. You'll have an exclusive guide just for your group.

Rome Layover Tour Take advantage of your time at Rome airport to explore the Italian capital with this Rome Layover Tour. You'll discover the charm of the beautiful Eternal City.

Ischia 5-Day Tour Are you in Rome? Join us to visit the most beautiful islands in the Napolitan archipelago  on this  5-day tour of Ischia . You'll love it!

Private Tuk-Tuk Tour of Rome Would you like to see the Eternal City in the most comfortable way ? On this private tuk-tuk tour of Rome , we'll tour the capital of Italy in an exclusive group.

Tour of Rome in a Fiat Topolino Set off on a  tour of Rome in a classic Fiat Topolino for an eco-friendly adventure through the Eternal City. See the most emblematic monuments in comfort!

Capri Tour: 2/3 Days Be captivated by the glamour of the Italian island with this Capri Tour lasting 2 or 3 days. Explore the fascinating Mediterranean cave, the Blue Grotto.

Florence Excursion by High Speed Train Known as the "City of Art", Florence is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. On this day trip, you'll expe its historic centre and the Uffizi Gallery.

5 Day Tour: The Best of Italy The best of Italy in just 5 days! Asisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Padua, Venice and Montepulciano  are the cities we take in on the tour.

Roma World Ticket + Roma on Fire Show With this ticket to Roma World, you'll be able to enjoy a visit to this amazing theme park about the Roman Empire  on the outskirts of the Italian capital.

Rome Mysteries & Legends Free Tour Wandering ghosts and enigmas in Caravaggio's works ... Discover the hidden side of the city with this free tour of Rome's mysteries and legends.

Aqua World Ticket Do you want to combat the heat in Rome ? With this ticket to Aqua World, you'll have a blast at the swimming pools and slides at  Cinecittà World

Day Trip to Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti On this tour to Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti , we'll discover the beautiful region of Tuscany - including medieval towns, and a visit to a wine cellar!

Bioparco di Roma Ticket With your ticket to the Bioparco of Rome you will discover this zoo located in the heart of the city, inside Villa Borghese, an ideal plan for families!

Vatican Gardens + Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Ticket Discover the green lung of Vatican City on this tour of its gardens. You'll also visit the Sistine Chapel and take a self-guided tour of the Vatican Museums.

Vatican Museums Private Tour Step into the legacy of the Italian city-state on this Vatican Private Tour. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with just your family or friends!

Colosseum Private Tour Discover the World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World with this  Colosseum Private Tour . Explore the Roman site with an exclusive guide.

Pompeii & Minori Tour: 3 Days Discover the impressive ruins of Pompeii , explore the Almafi Coast  & enjoy 2 nights in Minori on this incredible 3-day tour.

St Peter's Basilica Guided Tour History and art intermingle on this guided tour of St. Peter's Basilica  in Vatican City. For an added experience, book the option to go up to the dome!

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Considered one of the world's best places to visit , Rome offers countless things to do and an endless selection of delicious cuisine. But given the overwhelming crowds and restricted access to ancient sites, it can be difficult to fully enjoy all that Italy's capital has to offer on your own. That's where a guided tour can help.

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• Best Colosseum: City Wonders – Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Best Food: Eating Europe – Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Best private: the roman guy – private rome city driving tour, best segway: fat tire tours rome – rome day segway tour, best bike: topbike rental and tours – ancient appian way, catacombs and aqueducts park.

• Best Golf Cart: Rolling Rome – Rome Squares & Fountains Golf Cart Tour

Best Free: Rome's Ultimate Free Walking Tour

Best kids: gruppo storico romano – gladiator school.

• Best Tuscany Day Tour: City Wonders – Tuscan Countryside Day Trip from Rome with 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting

Best Overall: Through Eternity Tours – Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

Price: From 1,345 euros (about $1,494) per person Duration: 7 hours

Conquer Rome in seven hours with Through Eternity Tours. With your skip-the-line tickets, you'll be able to cover the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Vatican Museums , including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica . Professional, engaging guides – all fluent English speakers – allow you to set the pace, absorbing as much history and archeology as you want at each stop.

Travelers say you'll see much more on this half-day tour than you would if you were to visit each site on your own, especially since guides point out unexpected gems along the way. Rates can vary considerably depending on the number in your party; the company offers discounts for students and children. Bring stamina, a water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes .

When you're ready for more, try one of Through Eternity's other tours, such as its evening tour of Rome's piazzas and fountains.

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Price: Adults from 99 euros (about $110); kids from 94 euros (around $104) Duration: 3 hours

U.S. News independently paid to send Laura Itzkowitz , a freelance journalist based in Rome, on this tour to provide readers with an unbiased, first-hand perspective of what to expect. What a Life Tours – Skip-the-line Vatican Small Group Tour was selected by our team thanks to its popularity and favorable user reviews.

One of the largest – and most crowded – landmarks in the world, the Vatican Museums actually comprises 26 museums, plus various chapels and galleries, so while it’s a must-see attraction, it can be an overwhelming place to visit.

On this skip-the-line excursion from What a Life Tours, the engaging guide brought us straight to the highlights, starting with the Pinecone Courtyard and ending in St. Peter’s Basilica, where she showed us Michelangelo’s Pietà and explained why it’s the only work the artist actually signed.

Along the tour, you’ll see masterpieces from the Vatican Museums’ collection, including the ancient statue of Laocoön and his sons; the Belvedere Torso, which inspired Michelangelo; Greek Cross Hall; and the Round Hall, which contains a monumental bronze statue of Hercules. Other highlights include the Gallery of Candelabra; the Gallery of Tapestries; the Gallery of Maps, where the guide pointed out some fun facts about Italy in the 1600s; and the Sistine Chapel.

Talking isn’t allowed in the Sistine Chapel, so the guide explained Michelangelo’s frescoes at the beginning of the tour. Our guide shared a deep knowledge of the artworks, and delivered her commentary with a sense of humor. However, the guide didn’t bring us to the Raphael Rooms; if this is a priority for you, you may want to book a different tour.

Tours generally operate Monday through Saturday; the first tour begins at 9:30 a.m. In addition to its variety of Vatican tours, the company also offers tours of the Colosseum and daylong tours of Rome.

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Good to know:

• Groups are capped at 12 or fewer participants. 
• After the tour, stroll down Via della Conciliazione to capture the best photos of St. Peter’s Basilica.
• For a nice lunch nearby, book a table at Ristorante Arlù, a family-run eatery that’s been open since 1959. If the weather is nice, ask for a table outside on the charming cobblestone street.
• Prati, the neighborhood surrounding the Vatican, is popular for shopping, especially along Via Cola di Rienzo. Stop by il Sellaio di Serafini for a handmade leather bag, or Castroni for espresso and other gourmet foods to bring home.

Best Colosseum: City Wonders – Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Price: From $42.86 per person Duration: 3 hours

Our top choice for the best Colosseum tours , this excursion covers the famous landmark – once known as the Flavian Amphitheatre – as well as the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Expert English-speaking guides bring the history of the Colosseum to life, with recent visitors noting the guides are excellent storytellers. Plus, audio headsets ensure you won't miss any of the important details they provide.

When booking, you can choose to join up to 10, 15 or 24 participants; tour rates fluctuate accordingly. Note that this tour does not include the Colosseum underground.

City Wonders offers a variety of other tours in Rome as well as day trips from the city.

Price: Adults from 133 euros (about $148); kids from 92 euros (about $102) Duration: 4 hours

Past travelers recommend skipping lunch before this evening walking tour of Trastevere , where you'll have a chance to savor some of the best food in Rome. As you meander through the neighborhood (often compared to New York City's Greenwich Village), you'll enjoy mouthwatering bites of everything from classic supplì , or fried risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella, to porchetta, homemade pasta and gelato.

Foodie guides share each chef's story and culinary traditions, along with tips on how to find and make the best Roman cuisine on your own. Reviewers praise the guides for their insider knowledge and gush about the quality of the food and wine featured on the tour.

Tours run at multiple times each evening, and there is a maximum of 12 people per tour. Eating Europe also operates a tour that explores Testaccio, considered Rome's "original foodie neighborhood."

Price: From $716 per person Duration: 3 hours

Let an expert guide teach you about Rome – and navigate the city for you – so you can take in all the beauty and history without any distractions. On this private tour provided by The Roman Guy, you'll ride around town in an air-conditioned car or van, stopping off at iconic landmarks including the Pantheon , Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona . You'll also have a chance to stop for some authentic gelato along the way.

Tours are limited to seven people, and the tour cost fluctuates by the number of people in your group. Both hotel pickup and dropoff are available.

Previous tourgoers highly recommend this excursion, noting they discovered so many places they would have never found on their own. They also say this is the best way to explore Rome on a hot summer day.

The Roman Guy offers a variety of specialized tours in Rome, including evening tours of the Vatican and explorations of the Rome Catacombs.

Price: From 75 euros per person (about $83) Duration: 3 hours

Hop on a Segway to see the Eternal City's many sights. After receiving your helmet and tuning in to a quick training session, you'll put on a headset to listen to the lively commentary from your experienced Fat Tire Tours guide. Along the ride, you'll glide past sights like Trajan's Forum, Capitoline Hill and more. Plus, you'll don a virtual reality headset during your stop outside the Colosseum that reconstructs the famous arena's past grandeur.

Travelers appreciate that Segways make getting around and seeing Rome's sights easier and more fun, especially for families with older teens. Reviewers also appreciate the engaging local guides.

Tours run daily at 9:30 a.m. Participants must be at least 16 years old and weigh between 100 and 260 pounds. Pregnant women are not permitted on this tour.

The company also leads a night tour, which visits the city's illuminated monuments after sundown, among other outings.

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Price: Adults from 99 euros (about $110); kids from 89 euros (about $99) Duration: 6 hours

Travelers have been using the Ancient Appian Way for 2,300 years, and you'll get to traverse it with a friendly, knowledgeable local on this electric bike excursion. Along the ride, you'll pass archeological sites, Christian catacombs and picturesque Roman aqueducts framing the unspoiled countryside. The tour covers roughly 17 miles, 60% of which requires off-road cycling, so TopBike recommends this tour for intermediate riders. Some tourgoers say you might not even break a sweat, though, thanks to the ease of the electric bikes.

Tourgoers can opt for the Short Tour (four hours) or the Plus Tour (six hours), the latter of which follows the same path as the shorter excursion and also includes a guided tour of the Catacombs of St. Callixtus (or Saint Sebastian) and a stop at the Baths of Caracalla. Exact tour departure times vary by season, but you can expect to start around 9 a.m.

TopBike also leads cycling tours within the city center.

Best Golf Cart: Rolling Rome – Rome Squares & Fountains Golf Cart Tour

Price: From 350 euros (about $398) per person Duration: 3 hours

Avoid Rome's congested traffic and keep the family entertained on this golf cart tour – a popular way to get around town . Whizz past major sights in the historical center and piazzas Venezia, Navona and del Popolo, plus the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and more.

Since the tour is customizable, you can also ask the guide to take you to lesser-known spots in the city – a highlight for recent reviewers. Along with the knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, reviewers appreciate the golf cart's ability to avoid traffic using Rome's narrow back lanes.

Tours, which can accommodate up to seven participants, depart daily at 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. One week's advance reservation is recommended.

Rolling Rome also offers daylong golf cart tours, as well as a variety of Segway and electric bike tours.

Price: Free Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours

According to reviewers, this free walking tour is a great way to start your visit in Rome. During the nearly three-hour stroll, you'll visit several photo-worthy piazzas, the Pantheon, Ponte Sant'Angelo and Castel Sant'Angelo, among other sights. Guides, who have backgrounds in subjects like history and architecture, earn praise from reviewers for their entertaining storytelling and thoughtful restaurant and activity recommendations.

Tours, which are limited to 15 participants, operate twice daily at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. In total, you'll walk less than 2 miles. According to the company, the tour is suitable for travel strollers and wheelchairs.

Though the tour is free, it's recommended that you reserve your spot in advance via the company's website – guides do not wait at the departure point unless reservations are booked. At the end of the tour, you can tip your guide based on your experience.

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Price: From $134 per person Duration: 2 hours

This immersive experience allows kids and adults alike to learn the basic techniques of gladiator sword fighting before putting their new skills into action (with foam swoards) at the on-site arena. The tour also includes a visit to the Gladiator Museum.

The experience is so popular that many celebrities, including Blippi, have trained to be a gladiator here, and recent reviewers say this was their children's favorite activity in Rome. They also say the trainers are passionate about teaching visitors the art of gladiator fighting.

Best Tuscany Day Tour: City Wonders – Tuscan Countryside Day Trip from Rome with 3-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting

Price: Adults from $121; kids from $110 Duration: 12 hours

If you want to visit Tuscany while in Rome, but don't want to drive the approximately 175-mile journey yourself, consider this 12-hour excursion from City Wonders. You'll depart from Rome at 7:30 a.m. via an air-conditioned coach bus to see famous hilltop towns, such as Montepulciano and Pienza. You'll also visit the Renaissance church of St. Biagio before enjoying a three-course lunch and wine pairing in the famed Montalcino.

Travelers say guides are informative and thoughtful, giving tourists ample time to explore the towns and take pictures. All agree that leaving the driving to a professional made the trip worthwhile.

Tours are offered daily. City Wonders also offers a variety of tours in Rome, including tours of the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Borghese Gallery.

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What’s the minimum number of travelers you take?

Our every tour is designed with a smaller group size. Minimum 2 members were needed to operate the tour. But there are exceptions. Some tours require a group to operate. So that time the participant number can be increased.

What days do most tours particularly operate?

The operating day depends on the tour you choose. The date and time change depending on the season. We refer you to go our tour page and in the tour booking area, you will see the running days for the chosen date of the tour.

What times do most tours particularly operate?

Again tour time is different based on the tour you select. If you choose the morning tour the start time will be different from the night tour. We refer to visiting our tour page where our start times are given on that tour.

Why did I fail to book a tour on its operating day?

The reason can be no availability of the tour left due to the tour group seat being full or due to any climate change, the venue is closed or any conflicts happen on the destination.

Is there any dress code that should be maintained?

If your tour featured any church visit, it’s mandatory for men and women both to wear modest clothes that cover their shoulders and knees.

Most Vatican city attractions, such as the Sistine Chapel, required modest attire to visit. As a result, knowing and adhering to the correct dress code is required while visiting certain locations.

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It is advisable to reach the tour meeting point 25 minutes prior. It will be the customer’s responsibility to be there on time. If you arrive late, we are sorry we cannot accommodate you as we are already left with other participants in the tour destination. And that tour ticket price would not be refunded.

Can you help me to find a good restaurant?

Some of our tours include complimentary breakfast and lunch serving facilities and some tours don’t. And our tour guide will be delighted to take you to the famous restaurants in that destination to get an experience of Italy’s popular delicacy. So don’t hesitate to ask away.

What happens if I bring the audio equipment with me?

Please contact our customer care about that incident. We will arrange a pick-up at your hotel if you have already left for the hotel.

Is the tour still running in the rain?

Yes, the tour will continue for every season. We advise the participant to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly. For any worst case, we will reschedule the tour accordingly.

Do Rome Tour Tickets offer private personalized tours?

Yes, we do. Currently, our private tour offer is open for many destinations. You can select the tour you want from the ‘choose your tour’ area. If you have any specific tour requirements, kindly email us or call us at +39 389 892 2088.

What’s included in a personalized tour?

Our personalized tours are designed to give you the best tour experience. You will be acquainted with the modern air-conditioned coach and a complimentary audio headset to ensure you won’t miss out on any detail. You can enjoy an exclusive lunch at some authentic Roman eatery. There will be complimentary hot drinks on cold days and gelato on hot summer days. If you want to tailor anything just contact us. Based on your budget, tour selection we will have it for your trip.

What would be the group size on a private tour?

Explore the mesmerizing city with a small group of 6 people at maximum. With the small group alongside you will receive undivided deliberation from our expert tour guide.

What’s the benefit of booking a private tour?

• You can gain access to exclusive experience with us. With a group tour, you can miss out on the incredible experience that is exclusively set up for private tours, such as wine tasting and lunch at a classic restaurant.
• You will be aware of all the wonderful insights of every ancient sights. Also, get the chance to be involved in the local activities.
• You can engage in fun and interactive itineraries.
• We understand not everyone is interested in taking part in every activity we have designed for them. And that’s when private tours really shine. You can customize your itinerary just the way you want it to be. Our team here will help you to arrange it for you.

Is there any difference between Private Tour and a group tour?

Yes, there are plenty. On the private tour, you will have a professional tour guide who can guide you to explore the place in a more personalized way than any group tour. The itineraries here can be re-arranged based on your desire. You can experience all the ancient history in a less crowded way and be able to enjoy everything at your own pace. Group tour included a maximum of 25 participants per tour, here you don’t get that personalized feeling that a private tour can give you.

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Does this tour include meals?

Yes, we will arrange lunch for you at some Italian restaurant to have the taste of their famous and delicious food. Along with that, you will have some finest wine tasting experiences.

I have some dietary restrictions, can you accommodate me?

Definitely. Just inform us during your booking of our private tour. We’ll make sure your meal meets your requirements.

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To avail of any tour, is advance booking needed?

We always advise our customers to book any tour in advance. That way you can easily avail that tour and can get a professional guide along with it.

Without advance booking can I just show up at the meeting point?

We are strongly against this. And we suggest our customers book in advance before arriving at the meeting point. As we cannot assure you that there will be any space left for you.

Are last-minute bookings acceptable?

We happily accommodate you on your last-minute bookings. Please do remember to book any tour at least 48 hours before the tour. If you can’t find the tour you want to take due to last-minute booking, we can suggest to you something alternative suitable for your needs.

Note: No refund policy or cancellation policy will be applicable for last-minute bookings.

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If you face any issues when doing online booking, please contact our customer care team to complete your reservation. Issues might happen due to unstable internet connections. Kindly email us at [email protected] to get the issue sorted.

How can I be sure my booking is confirmed?

While doing online booking, you will receive a mobile voucher for the tour confirmation. If you haven’t received it yet, please contact our customer care.

Do I need to bring the confirmation voucher with me?

Yes, it is necessary to bring the confirmation voucher with you. As it contains all the necessary information about the tour including maps directions.

What type of payment is acceptable during online booking?

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Is online booking a secure way?

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Will all tours operate as scheduled?

Yes. We always try our best to run every tour on time. However, in certain circumstances, it may delay for a few minutes.

Will I have to pay my baby to bring on the tour?

Free reservation is applicable for children aged 0 to 4 years. Above that, every single person has to pay the fee.

Are there any afternoon tours?

Yes, we have some private tour options that run in the afternoon. To avail of the afternoon tour please visit the relevant tour page and by using the calendar choose the suitable date.

Is there any transportation service available?

Yes, we have an optional hotel transportation service available. Such service comes with extra fees.

If you want to avail of this service, choose it during the tour booking process. This service covers pick-up from the hotel and drop-off from the attraction back to the hotel.

Airport pickup is also available, from Rome to anywhere in Italy.

We also offer transportation services during some sightseeing tours. Visit our tour page, to know more about it.

Is photography permitted?

Yes, you can take pictures in maximum places and inside the monument. But certain places have some restrictions. At the Sistine Chapel, photography is strictly prohibited. And some galleries don't allow photography with flash on.

Can I add another person to my booking?

Depending on the availability, we are happy to assist you with such a request. Contact our customer care team for additional booking.

Can I cancel my booking?

Yes, you can. To cancel your booking please contact our customer care team via phone or email.

Is there any suitable time frame to cancel my booking?

Based on our standard cancellation policy you have to cancel the booking more than 24 hours before the tour. Only then your tour cancellation request will be accepted and the tour amount will be refunded. This is applicable only for general tours and tickets.

In the case of private tours, for some tours we offer partial refunds which will be decided upon mutual discussion.

The tour cancellation and refund policy decisions are dependent on the type of tours you have taken, type of booking, uncertain events, government policy and so on. To learn more about our cancellation policy, visit: https://rometourtickets.com/cancellation-policy/

What is the all sales final cancellation policy?

The tour has ‘All Sales Final’ status and will not fall under refund policy. That means if you cancel such a tour your paid amount will not be refunded.

What should I expect from a nighttime tour?

At nighttime you will get exclusive tour experience. It is always a blend of history, art and amazing stories. These after hour tours spare you from daytime crowds and heat. You can now explore every corner of ancient monuments of Rome at your own pace.

How are night tours different from Day time tours?

Nighttime tours give a unique experience that cannot be matched by daytime tours. Here you will be able to see every antique landmark illuminated in a golden hour glow. You can stroll around the ancient roads which get even more mysterious as darkness falls.

Are night tours appropriate for children?

Yes. Our every night time tour arrangement is appropriate to visit by children ages seven and up. All of our tours are educational and engaging, so children can participate in any hands-on activity here. It is advisable that every child should be accompanied by an adult.

Is there any nighttime tour available for the Colosseum?

Yes we have an amazing moonlight walking tour at Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor. The tour duration is 1:15 hours and is available for certain times of the year.

From July 17 to October 30, 2021, every Friday and Saturday from 20.00 to 24.00, you can take this night underground tour with the final entry at 10.30pm.

And from November 5 to January 8, 2022, every Friday and Saturday from 18.00 to 22.00, you can avail this tour with the final entry at 20.30.

Can I take a night tour at the Vatican?

Yes, we have an exclusive Friday night tour at Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. This is a 2-hours tour where you will get jaw-dropping experience with skip-the-line access. Join us on this fascinating night-time guided tour, which takes place every Friday evening throughout the months of May, June, July, September, and October.

Is there any private night time tour available?

Yes, we have a VIP small group tour at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. This after-hour tour lets you admire the masterpieces without any hustling. In this tour, you will get undivided attention from the experienced tour guide and offer a personalized experience.

What does Early morning tour look like?

Tours that start early in the morning are reason enough to remove your covers to hide from the sun heat. As the rest of the world is sleeping, you can freely explore the quiet hallways, silent churches, and tranquil gardens. Most of our early morning tours started before 8 a.m. And you will have extra time to explore around the rarely set foot corridors.

Is breakfast included in the early morning tour?

The tour started at 7:30 AM and always included complimentary Italian breakfast. For example, our Early morning small group tour at Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s has an exclusive breakfast at our Vatican office.

Is there any transportation service available for the early morning tour?

Yes, there are hotel pick-up and drop-off options available. This is an optional service that you need to select when booking your tour. Extra fees will be charged for that.

How many people are typically on morning tours?

Our early morning tours are typically for the people who book in advance. As the tour availability is extremely limited. And the tour participant number is also limited, not more than 22 people. This is the best type of tour for you, if you are looking for the full attention of the tour guide and want to explore around at your own pace.

When did the early morning tour start?

Our early morning tour generally started before 7:30 a.m. which is often followed by a complimentary breakfast next door to our Vatican office.

Do I have to book in advance?

Yes, we recommend you book in advance for our early morning tour, as it is not available every day and has limited space. To make sure the tour is available for you, book early as possible and prepay.

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• Day 4 Venice

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What's Included

• Accommodation
• Additional Services

Operated by

On The Go Tours

Number of tours

5 to 99 years old

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On The Go offer tours to a variety of destinations worldwide, while specialising in travel for those who are wanting to have fun, yet still have a cultural experience. The experienced team at On The Go provide carefully planned tours, as well as personalised tailor-made holidays! For those...

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Customer Reviews

• Tour Operator On The Go Tours 4.6
• Adriano · 21st August 2024 Overall I enjoyed the trip , I wasn’t a fan of the food spots provided , hotels except the st Martin in Rome were... Show more
• Alexandra · 15th August 2024 Good introductory tour in Italy.
• Jürgen · 21st August 2024 Very competent and communicative tour guide -

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• Upcoming departures
• November 2024
• December 2024
• January 2025
• February 2025
• August 2025
• September 2025
• October 2025

Space on this tour is not guaranteed. Book this tour to request your place and the operator will confirm availability.

• -25% Get Instant Confirmation Monday 18 Nov, 2024 Thursday 21 Nov, 2024 English Multiple Room Types €1,055 €791 Confirm Dates Hold space for 48h
• -25% Get Instant Confirmation Monday 25 Nov, 2024 Thursday 28 Nov, 2024 English Multiple Room Types €1,055 €791 Confirm Dates Hold space for 48h
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• -25% Get Instant Confirmation Monday 30 Dec, 2024 Thursday 2 Jan, 2025 English Multiple Room Types €1,548 €1,161 0% Interest Instalments Confirm Dates Hold space for 48h
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Good to Know

• Currency € Euro Italy

As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, L.

• Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
• Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
• For any tour departing before 22nd November 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 22nd November 2024, a minimum payment of €450 is required to confirm your booking with On The Go Tours. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
• Some departure dates and prices may vary and On The Go Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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• Insurance Unless otherwise mentioned, TourRadar does not provide travel insurance. We do however recommend purchasing it through our tried and trusted partner, World Travel Nomads .
• Accessibility Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team , who are ready and waiting to help you.
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