Timing & Prices of the Colosseum
What are the opening hours of the Roman Colosseum?
The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill will be open at 9.00 a.m.
The Colosseum will be open at 8.30 a.m.
Monday to Sunday
The last admission will be one hour before closing time.
Depending on the time of year the opening times may vary, please see the Colosseum opening and closing times below.
Colosseum Opening Hours
| Period | Opening Hours | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan – 28 Feb | 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM | 2:15 PM |
| 2 Mar – 28 Mar | 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM | 3:15 PM |
| 29 Mar – 30 Sep | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1 Oct – 24 Oct | 8:30 AM – 5:15 PM | 4:15 PM |
| 25 Oct – 31 Dec | 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM | 2:15 PM |
Faqs about visiting the colosseum
On free entry days, tickets cannot be booked in advance; they can only be obtained in person at the ticket office on a first-come, first-served basis. The free entry days in 2026 are:
Every first Sunday of the month: January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, and December 6.
National holidays with free entry: April 25 (Liberation Day), June 2 (Republic Day), and November 4 (National Unity). Day.
Price
Adult tickets cost €16.00 and an online booking fee of €8.00 must be paid. This ticket allows you a scheduled entrance to the Colosseum and an open entrance to the Roman Forum and Palatine, including the temporary exhibition, as well as to the Imperial Forums.
