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Mamertine Prison, Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: VR + Audio Guide

Learn about ancient prisoners and gladiators thanks to VR and audio guides

Provider:
Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Duration: 3h
Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Max group size: 10
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Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Reserved Entrance to Colosseum
Reserved Entrance to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Entrance to the Mamertine Prison with virtual reality audio guide
Downloadable multilingual audio guide for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hil

What's not included

Ability to skip the security line
Guided tour
Admission to Underground
Admission to Arena floor
Video guide for Colosseum

Important information

* Valid ID mandatory * There are reduced prices for EU citizens ages 18-25 with a valid ID

Meeting point

1 Clivo Argentario, 00186, Rome

  • Venture into the Mamertine Prison where apostles Peter and Paul supposedly stayed
  • Soak up the stories of ancient times at the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum
  • Learn about the iconic Colosseum's history and that of the other sites with audio guides and VR

Explore Rome's ancient history by visiting Carcer Tullianum, or Mamertine Prison, the city's oldest prison. This fortress, known for its high-security measures, once housed Rome's adversaries as they awaited their fate.

According to tradition, Apostles Peter and Paul spent their final days here before martyrdom. Absorb this history as you walk through its corridors.

But the adventure doesn't stop there! Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum nearby, each with its own fascinating stories. Use the Multimedia Audio Guide Vatican&Rome, available in six languages, for an informative tour of this captivating exploration.

  • Starting point is the Mamertine Prison
  • Show your voucher at the ticket office of the Mamertine Prison
  • At the Mamertine Prison, receive your ticket with a specific timeslot for the Colosseum (about 1.5 hours later on the same day)
  • Download Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store
  • After your prison visit, walk to the Colosseum (a 15-minute walk)
  • Please make sure to be at the Colosseum, in Via della Salara Vecchia, 15 minutes before the timeslot that was given to you at the Mamertine Prison
  • Here, you'll receive the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tickets, to be visited within 24 hours (same day or next day)
  • The chosen time refers to Marmertine Prison
  • Valid ID is mandatory, in case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will not be possible

Itinerary

  • Visit Mamertine Prison
  • Visit the Colosseum
  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Multilingual audio guide available in the following languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Assistance will be provided to you for downloading the virtual audio guide for Mamertine Prison upon ticket exchange

  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

Ratings & reviews

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Anton,  Israel Israel
25 Apr 2024
Average
Purchase was easy. Options were a bit confusing. I managed
Mamertine Prison (Audio Guide) Colosseum, Forum, Palatine (V&R Audio Guide)
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Anonymous
20 Feb 2024
Good
I thought we would have some sort of headset or something to listen to but it didn’t come with anything. It was still neat to see the prison (which was hard to find), the coliseum and the forum. I...
I thought we would have some sort of headset or something to listen to but it didn’t come with anything. It was still neat to see the prison (which was hard to find), the coliseum and the forum. I wish the directions were better of where things are and label them better. Rome is awesome!
Mamertine Prison (Audio Guide) Colosseum, Forum, Palatine (V&R Audio Guide)
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Christina,  United States United States
18 Jan 2024
Terrible
We went to the ticket counter and they could not scan QR codes, so we did not get to go in.
Mamertine Prison (Audio Guide) Colosseum, Forum, Palatine (V&R Audio Guide)

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