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Colosseum & Mamertine Prison

Access the Colosseum and see the prison which was once home to emperors & kings

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DurationFlexible visit
LocationRome

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Mamertine Prison

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The experience

Access the Colosseum and see the prison which was once home to emperors & kings

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.

Join a walking tour to see the beauty of Rome’s historic center. Discover Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza di Spagna in this journey through the Eternal City (if selected).

What’s included

  • Entry to the Colosseum
  • Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Entry to the Mamertine Prison
  • Audio guide

Not included

  • Guided tour
  • Access to the Underground and Arena areas of the Colosseum

Where to go

Starting point: Mamertine Prison (Carcer Tullianum Museo)

Clivo Argentario 1

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Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Alternative route: Climb the steps to Campidoglio, cross the Piazza, go down the steps. Mamertine Prison is on your left hand side

The chosen time refers to the Colosseum entry

Redeem your vouchers for the Colosseum at the Mamertine Prison voucher office at least 1 hour before your timeslot

Before purchase

Colosseum Entry Price

Adult 18+: € 18

Reduced EU citizens 18-25: € 2

Free 0-17: € 0

By proceeding you agree to [Regolamento Visitatori](https://tinyurl.com/3mtvyysv) conditions

Good to know

Valid ID is mandatory for any option selected, in case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will not be possible

Please note that the Mamertine Prison and the Colosseum are a 13-minute walk away from each other

*Itinerary**

Visit of the Mamertine Prison

Visit of the Colosseum

Visit of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

How to use

**Starting point is the Mamertine Prison**

Redeem your vouchers for the Colosseum at the Mamertine Prison voucher office at least 1 hour before your booked timeslot

You can visit Marmertine prison before or after your Colosseum visit, please note that there is a 15 minutes walking distance

After you redeem your voucher at the Mamertine Prison, make sure to be at the Colosseum 15 minutes before the booked timeslot

The chosen time refers to the Colosseum entry

Valid ID mandatory

Kids -6 & visitors with 74% disability (with a companion) get in free

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