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Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill & Mamertine Prison: Reserved Entrance

Explore the ancient prison of St. Peter, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Duration: Mamertine Prison: approx. 40 minutes; Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: approx 2.5 hours
Audio guide: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Max group size: 7
Wheelchair accessible Please note that the venue is not wheelchair accessible and may be difficult to navigate for people with limited mobility
Provider: Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi
Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Reserved Entrance to the Colosseum
Reserved Entrance to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Entrance to the Mamertine Prison
Downloadable multilingual audio guide for Mamertine Prison
Walking tour of Rome historical center (if option selected)
Skip the security line
Guided tour
Access to the Underground
Access to the Arena
Video guide for Colosseum
  • Starting point is the Mamertine Prison
  • Show your voucher at the ticket office of the Mamertine Prison
  • You could visit the Colosseum approximately 90 minutes after the Mamertine Prison, you will receive the admission voucher at the Mamertine office
  • Download Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store
  • After your prison visit, enter the Colosseum at the entrance next to the Mamertine Prison
  • Please make sure to be at the Colosseum, 15 minutes before the timeslot that was given to you at the Mamertine Prison
  • The chosen time refers to Mamertine Prison

Plug into your video tour of the Mamertine Prison, in the ancient basement of the church of San Pietro in Carcere. Learn about the prisoners who served time here, including Saints Peter and Paul, then access the Colosseum for an inside perspective on one of history's most iconic arenas.

Prisoners at the Mamertine Prison, also known as the Tullianum, were once lowered into the cell through a hole in the ceiling, but luckily you get to use the stairs.

Grab your video guide and explore what is essentially the basement of the church of San Pietro in Carcere, a prison that housed vanquished kings, wrong-doers, and even Saints Peter and Paul.

It's small, it's dark, it's cramped, but it's one of the most atmospheric parts of the Forum! You'll even see the bars that St. Peter was allegedly chained to, and the pool of water he used to baptize visitors.

When you've soaked up this special part of history, make your way into the architectural triumph that is the Colosseum. Explore this historic arena and the Roman Forum at your own pace.

Valid for: 24h

Once activated, your ticket is valid for 24 hours.

  • Starting point is the Mamertine Prison
  • Show your voucher at the ticket office of the Mamertine Prison
  • You could visit the Colosseum approximately 90 minutes after the Mamertine Prison, you will receive the admission voucher at the Mamertine office
  • Download Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store
  • After your prison visit, enter the Colosseum at the entrance next to the Mamertine Prison
  • Please make sure to be at the Colosseum, 15 minutes before the timeslot that was given to you at the Mamertine Prison
  • The chosen time refers to Mamertine Prison
  • Valid ID is mandatory for any option selected, in case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will not be possible

Itinerary

  • Visit of the Mamertine Prison
  • Visit of the Colosseum
  • Visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Mamertine Prison
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Colosseum
Tuesday 08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 18:30
Thursday 08:30 - 18:30
Friday 08:30 - 18:30
Saturday 08:30 - 18:30
Sunday 08:30 - 18:30
Monday 08:30 - 18:30
  • Refunds are not possible for this ticket
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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