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Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill

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Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill, Rome

In a nutshell

Built in AD 70–80, the Colosseum held up to 50,000 spectators.

Rating & popularity

#1 of 7

in our Rome guide

Visit duration

2 h

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Built in AD 70–80, the Colosseum held up to 50,000 spectators. The combined ticket includes the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the heart of ancient Rome.

Know before you go

Official tickets are named and checked at entry. The underground and arena-floor areas need a special ticket or a guided tour.

What to book

A guided tour that includes the arena floor or underground is the best upgrade. If you go solo, book the first slot of the day.

What to check before you pay

  • Confirm the ticket is for a fixed time slot or is open-dated.
  • Check whether a guide, audio guide or extra areas are included.
  • Read the cancellation window – most partner tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before.
  • Look at where the meeting point is; some 'skip the line' products still start at a separate desk.

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