Visiting the Colosseum: entrance, address and getting there

Entry is by time slot: when you book, you choose the day and the entry time. We do not list opening hours here: the park’s own website is currently unreachable, and we do not publish hours from memory. The exact entry times are shown when you pick a slot.

AddressPiazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma

Nearest metroColosseo (B)

Entrytimed, every 15 min

Sales openabout 30 days ahead

Hours and rates can change — check the museum’s official site before you travel.

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