Yes, you can enter the Colosseum for free on the first Sunday of every month. However, one can’t reserve their spot, as it is an entry by walk-in. Also, visitors can’t enter restricted areas like the Arena and Underground.

Yes, all Colosseum tickets provide access to the ground level and the first-floor tiers.

Yes, Colosseum tickets can be purchased at the venue near the main entrance, but last-minute buyers often face long, never-ending queues at the ticket counters, making it difficult to secure tickets and enter the attraction on time. To avoid this hassle and for more cheaper tickets, purchasing tickets online is a much better option.

Yes, you can purchase the general entry Colosseum tickets and explore Colosseum on your own. More than half of the tourists opt for self-guided tours. 

You don’t need to print your online tickets. You can simply show your digital ticket on your phone at the entrance, where it will be scanned to confirm your entry.

All Colosseum tickets are timed, with a grace period of 5 to 10 minutes. If you are late, your entry is decided based on availability (only 3000 tourists can be inside the Colosseum at a time). On peak days, you may not get a chance to enter the attraction. However, there is no such restriction on Roman Forum and Palatine entry, and you can enter anytime. As for guided tours, the tour guide waits for five minutes and then moves in.

Yes, Roma Pass includes access to the Colosseum and other attractions such as the Vatican Museum, Capitoline Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo, Borghese Gallery, etc.

Colosseum tours run rain or shine. However, in extremely heavy rainfall or severe weather, the Colosseum management may close restricted areas or, in rare cases, the entire site for safety reasons. Normal rain typically won’t affect operations, but as an outdoor attraction with a long history, adverse weather conditions can occasionally lead to closures.

Yes, age proof is required for all children and, in fact, for tourists of all ages. During the security check, it will be verified along with your ticket.

The meeting point for guided tours varies based on the tour you book. Immediately after booking your guided tour, you will receive instructions (in your email) on the starting point and tips on identifying your local guide. 

Yes, all tickets to the Colosseum are timed, and visitors only get a grace period of about 10 minutes. 

The Colosseum ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of activation, allowing you plenty of time to explore the three archaeological sites – Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. 

No, Colosseum tickets allow single entry only, meaning once you exit, you cannot re-enter. However, your ticket is valid for two consecutive days for visiting the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

No, it is not possible to reschedule Colosseum tickets. However, you can cancel your ticket within the specified cancellation window and repurchase it for your preferred date.

All three entrances to the Colosseum have ramps for easy access, and elevators allow disabled visitors to explore the first two seating levels. However, the underground section is inaccessible to wheelchair users due to its narrow and fragile tunnels.

Yes, discounted tickets are available for EU citizens aged between 18 and 25 upon presentation of a valid official EU identification document.

Unfortunately, the attraction does not offer any student discount or military discount on its admission tickets. However, children aged up to 17 years enter for free.