Rome is a bustling city and the Colosseum – an iconic symbol of its vast history – is a top spot to visit. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that affordable tickets can be hard to come by. To help with the decision paralysis and have a successful visit to the Colosseum, here’s a guide to the methods of ticket purchase and the rules you need to know before you buy your tickets.
Ticket Options
When finding tickets for the Colosseum it can help to be aware of the different types of tickets available. There are three types of tickets that allow you to visit different parts of the Colosseum – general area tickets, arena tickets, and underground tickets.
General area tickets allow free access to a range of areas, including the exhibition floor. Arena tickets enable you to visit the stage and walk in the same space as the gladiators. Underground tickets cover the backstage area of the Colosseum and require an approved guide to make sure everyone adheres to strict access rules.
Onsite Ticket Office
Visitors are able to purchase tickets at the location itself, as long as there are tickets available for that day.
Skip The Line Ticketing
Buying tickets online to the Colosseum can ensure you ‘skip the line’ to entry. All tickets are ‘skip the line’ regardless of whether you have paid extra for them. This means that you only need to pass security (which cannot be skipped) l before getting into the Colosseum.
The best way to visit with minimum fuss is to buy tickets online in advance. If you do this, you will have an allocated time to arrive at the Colosseum which ensures you spend the shortest amount of time in any queues.
This guide should give you all the information you need to buy tickets safely and securely for the Colosseum. There are so many attractions to visit in Rome, but the Colosseum is certainly one of the most memorable. Making sure you follow these guidelines before booking should ensure a stress-free and delightful experience.
