When is Colosseum open?
Every day, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.
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TheatreTrastevere
Colosseum
- 4.8511k reviews
- Open now · till 4:30 pm
Ancient Roman amphitheatre with arena views and museum displays; the standard ticket also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine.
Quick answers
Colosseum in short
When is the best time to visit Colosseum?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Colosseum indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Colosseum good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Colosseum cost?
Tickets €18 adult standard combined ticket.
Do you need to book Colosseum?
Yes, you need to book ahead.
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How long do you need at Colosseum?
About 75 minutes.
Where is Colosseum?
P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM.
Is Colosseum wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 10:00 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
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
16°
Mostly clear
- 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
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- tuesdayToday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- wednesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- thursday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- friday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- saturday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- sunday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Hours checked 2 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Colosseum
- 2 Arch of Constantine · 2 min
- 3 Il gelato di Costanza · 4 min
- 4 Arch of Titus · 5 min
- 5 Caffè Antica Roma · 6 min
Good to know
- Tickets €18 adult standard combined ticket
- Book ahead
- Allow about 75 min
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 511k reviews
Known for
- Gladiatorial history
- Arena
- Flavian Amphitheatre
- Colosseum Museum
Around Trastevere
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Arch of ConstantineLandmark · 2 min walk
Good nowIl gelato di CostanzaSweets · 4 min walk
Arch of TitusLandmark · 5 min walk
Caffè Antica RomaCafé · 6 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