Skip the line tickets The Colosseum of Rome
The Colosseum stands to this day as the iconic building of Ancient Rome. Located at the foot of the Palatine Hill, home to the Roman Forum and the ruined palaces of Rome’s imperial families and senators, the Colosseum is a monument to the power of the old empire. Completed in 80AD by Emperor Titus and named for the ‘colossal’ statue of the emperor Nero which stood nearby, it has seen mock sea battles in its flooded arena, animal hunts and gladiatorial spectacles. Later re-purposed, its stone was used in the building of Rome’s churches and papal palaces. In this time, the Colosseum itself became a quarry, market and even a fortress.
Now crumbling, it’s still possible to climb through the tiered seats, to stand in the arena and even to go down into the catacombs beneath the Colosseum. Once hidden beneath the sand, these are now open to the public on excursions where you can witness the intricate maze of tunnels which used to house wild beasts and ingenious mechanical contraptions.
Skip the line tickets
Avoid wasting time waiting in long queues by using skip the line tickets. These give you more time to see the sights and take you to exclusive parts of the Colosseum otherwise out of bounds. Skip the line tickets also provide an expert guide so you can get the most out of the experience.
Opening Times
The Colosseum is open daily from 8:30am till 1 hour before sunset (between 4:30pm in January and 7:15pm April to August)
Good Friday Open 8:30am-2:00pm
June 2nd Open 1:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Closed January 1st, May 1st, December 25th.
Always check specific times before booking.