When is Pyramid of Caius Cestius open?
Every day, 9 AM–4:30 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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Pyramid of Caius Cestius
- 4.37.3k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 4:30 pm
Marble-clad Roman pyramid tomb beside the Aurelian Walls; the exterior is visible year-round, with occasional booked interior visits.
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When is the best time to visit Pyramid of Caius Cestius?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Pyramid of Caius Cestius indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Pyramid of Caius Cestius good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Pyramid of Caius Cestius cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Pyramid of Caius Cestius?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Pyramid of Caius Cestius?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Pyramid of Caius Cestius?
Via Raffaele Persichetti, 00153 Roma RM.
Is Pyramid of Caius Cestius wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 10:15 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 4:30 pm
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
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Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 14°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 9km/h
- 11am
17° - 12pm
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The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 4:30 pm- monday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- 9 AM–4:30 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Pyramid of Caius Cestius
- 2 Pasticceria Barberini · 5 min
- 3 L’Oasi della Birra · 7 min
- 4 Pasticceria Linari · 10 min
- 5 Caffè Letterario · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 7.3k reviews
Known for
- Pyramid tomb
- Carrara marble
- Aurelian Walls
- Frescoed burial chamber
Around Testaccio
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowPasticceria BarberiniBakery · 5 min walk
L’Oasi della BirraWine bar · 7 min walk
Good nowPasticceria LinariBakery · 10 min walk
Good nowCaffè LetterarioCafé · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Sunglasses from 12 pm.
Light layerThe whole time
SunglassesFrom 12 pm