When is the best time to visit Circus Maximus?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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LandmarkTrastevere
Circus Maximus
- 4.563k reviews
- Free
An open green space tracing Rome’s ancient chariot-racing arena, with separate ticketed excavations and views of the Palatine.
Quick answers
Circus Maximus in short
Is Circus Maximus indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Circus Maximus good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Circus Maximus cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Circus Maximus?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Circus Maximus?
About 30 minutes.
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Where is Circus Maximus?
00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital.
Is Circus Maximus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, 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 · 3:45 am
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go later, at 8 am instead.
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Circus Maximus
- 2 Osteria Circo · 4 min
- 3 075 zerosettantacinque · 4 min
- 4 NUMA al Circo · 5 min
- 5 Arch of Constantine · 10 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.5from 63k reviews
Known for
- Chariot racing
- Ancient racetrack
- Palatine views
- VR experience
Around Trastevere
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Osteria CircoRoman · 4 min walk
075 zerosettantacinqueRestaurant · 4 min walk
NUMA al CircoRoman · 5 min walk
Good nowArch of ConstantineLandmark · 10 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time