Colosseum Tickets - Exciting News That Will Make Your Visit Easier!

[@Romewise]

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[@lenkaantalova7411]

That's amazing news! I was extremely frustrated purchasing tickets for all the sights in Rome. I knew the real ticket price and wasn't able to buy it since the resellers bought them all! Vatican Museums should definitely follow! Thanks for running your channels Elyssa - it helped a lot and we had a great time in Rome last week.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for letting me know you find my videos helpful! There will be news in 2024 for Vatican Museums tickets and hours - stay tuned!

[@gimbatul9761]

Wow thank you so much. I didnt realise it would be this difficult to find the official ticket page. I was directed to these resellers/tour guide sites that were pricing it double. This makes the price so much more reasonable, and more than enough tickets for December

[@Romewise]

I'm so glad you found my video helpful!

[@lctmidi]

OK, I've already left a comment on another video thanking you for your channel, but I just want to do it again on this one in particular because our 30 window is in two days. We have a tour already booked which can be cancelled, but this video just gives me plans should we not be able to secure tickets in advance through the official site and should that third party cancel. You always give down to earth remedies and suggestions and I for one, am SOOOOOO glad I found your channel!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments about my videos and my channel. I'm glad you find my content helpful! I hope you have a wonderful visit to Rome!

[@johnw1277]

We booked tickets for our family of four (2A +2C) in October through the Coopculture link for small groups and school groups. No issues and plenty of options available. Kids tickets $0 emailed so no need to line up.

[@Romewise]

Excellent!

[@estherlee4243]

Which option did you choose for kids under 18?

[@Romewise]

It sounds like they booked for "small groups" which is actually not intended for families but it seems to have worked for them. As I mentioned in the video, you can't currently pre-book for kids under 18 for the standard Colosseum ticket. They removed that option since too many people were using it to simply book free tickets when they were not eligible. And while it is still an online option for the Full Experience Tour, when you go to book, there is no availability so I believe they removed it for this type of ticket also. As I mentioned in the video, the way to book for kids under 18 is to book your own regular-priced tickets, and then to go to one of the ticket counters to collect your free tickets for your kids. Make sure to have ID to prove they are eligible for free tickets, especially if they are teenagers. You should arrive around 30 - 40 minutes prior to your Colosseum entry time. @@estherlee4243

[@davidwillers652]

How far in advance of your visit were you able to make reservations?

[@Romewise]

You may have mean this for the OP but I'm going to jump in to tell you that right now, CoopCulture, the official ticket agent for the Colosseum, opens availability exactly 30 days in advance. HOWEVER, they are due to be replaced in February by a different ticketing agency. Once we have news, I'll be making a video to update everyone with all the details. Stay tuned! @@davidwillers652

[@jacquiharney8038]

What great news. Unfortunately, we won't benefit as we visited Rome in October. I really hope to be able to visit another time. Btw, your tips about buying tips for the Pantheon came in very useful. I bought tickets when we arrived in the piazza and we walked straight in, past two very long queues. I don't know why more people don't realise this as there are QR codes in the piazza. Anyway it worked out brilliantly for us. Many thanks for your videos, I found them extremely useful. Forewarned is forearmed. Even our trip to St Peter's went well when we had to queue. We went later in the afternoon and waited for one hour before getting in. Perhaps we might try Florence for our next trip...

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! I hope you still had a good visit to the Colosseum. Thanks for letting me know my videos helped you have a care-free time visiting the Pantheon and Vatican! Sounds like you did have a wonderful trip to Rome! If you're planning to visiting Florence, please check my Florence videos and also our newest website. www.florencewise.com.

[@jonathankruse6810]

I went to the additional ticketbooth you mentioned and it was still over an hour wait. Still a lot shorter than the line in front of the colosseum. I think the ticket booth opens at 8:30 now as we were there at 8:45 and people were already buying tickets.

[@Romewise]

Yes, that ticket booth is still going to have a line, especially now as we move into peak season. But it does tend to be shorter than the line in front of the Colosseum. On the other hand, I still believe in purchasing your tickets in advance online to avoid all that. But I'm glad you were able to get tickets! Hope you had a good visit!

[@StS-ny8sb]

Yaaay! Thanks for the update Elyssa. The Colosseum was the next thing on my list to book 🙂

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! So glad you found the video helpful!

[@simonwade2036]

Could you please update the video with the new ticket website as coop culture is no longer the ticket provider

[@Romewise]

Thanks for pointing this out. We are updating the description with the correct links. Meanwhile, here it is: 🎫 NEW OFFICIAL COLOSSEUM TICKETING SITE: ticketing.colosseo.it/

[@leamarie2219]

Thanks for the update. I was able to purchased tickets at Coop Culture for Colosseum by Night. 😊

[@Romewise]

That's great! The night tour is really special. Enjoy!

[@OtisKopp]

Do you mind sharing the link for the Coop Culture Colosseum at Night tickets? I can’t find it for some reason.

[@elsapretorius5646]

Thank you for this video. We want to do the night tour and are planning to book with Walks of Italy. Have you done their tour? Is it worth the extra cost compared booking through coop? Good to know about the super pass for the palantine Hill - we will definitely check this out! ❤

[@Romewise]

I have done many tours with Walks of Italy and I love them. I have not yet done their night tour. The difference with taking a tour through an agency is that they add more to the tour to make it a more complete experience. For example, one tour I took began at Piazza Venezia and we walked along the via dei Fort Imperiali as nightfall set in, and our guide gave us lots of great info about what we were seeing. So it depends on how much time and interest you have, and also if you want to spend the extra money. I do think it's worth it but it's up to you of course!

[@lisam727]

Hi I know this isn’t coliseum related but can you tell me if Vatican has an after hours tour besides Friday & Saturday night ones? I’m overwhelmed with tours and your the best person to ask, love your videos. I’ve only been there once in 2019 😃 thanks again! ❤

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot for watching my video, and I'm happy to answer your Vatican questions. In early January, I will be making a new video about Vatican Tour updates....we still don't know all the changes coming in 2024. Some changes are already underway. This is to prepare for the Jubilee in 2025. First of all, the Friday/Saturday night tours are finished for 2023. They always went through the end of October. However, as of 2024, there will no longer be ANY LATE Friday/Saturday night tours. Once I see this is fully confirmed, I'll be updating all my Vatican content. Meanwhile, as of January 1, 2024, here are the changes to the Vatican Museums that we know are coming: * Tickets will go up from 17 Euros to 20 Euros. * Monday - Thursday, hours will be 8 AM - 7 PM, with last entry at 5 PM. * Friday - Saturday, + some high-request dates, hours will be 8 AM - 8 PM, with last entry at 6 PM. It is unclear at this time what other changes they will be making to their tour offerings. Currently, they offer the "Extra Time" tour, which begins close to closing time and finishes with very few people inside the Sistine Chapel. It includes a happy hour inside the Pinecone Courtyard. I hope they will keep this tour, perhaps moving the hour up a bit. They also currently offer a lot of early morning "pre-opening" tours, and I hope they will keep these, as well. But we don't know yet. You can see their full schedule here: www.museivaticani.va/content/dam/museivaticani/pdf/utilities/calendario_2023_2024_musei.pdf For the tours I am talking about, and to get an idea of what's available right now, you might want to check these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6nYn5R-nrCZZ68 kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4G5dHyAjb2DpJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJ2QqoF-brCpeK8

[@Jess_cool25]

Thank you for your video. I clicked on the link for your recommended colosseum tour but it doesn't show one specific tour/guide, it shows all available tours. Was that on purpose? Is there a specific tour company you recommend for the colosseum?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. Yes, that is correct. I link to GetYourGuide which is a tour umbrella website. They do not sell their own tours, but rather list tours by local companies. The reason I like them is that you can compare options across the various companies and look for what you want regarding date/time, group size, price, reviews, etc. Most tour companies in Rome are trying to do a good job of giving visitors a great experience. If they didn't, they wouldn't stay in business for long. And often, it just comes down to the luck of the specific person you get as your guide.

[@peterjones7673]

Hi everyone, great advice once again from Elyssa about what ID to carry. Don't take your passport leave it in you accommodations safe, use your driving licence as to be honest if you are unlucky to be pick pocketed it is easier to replace a driving licence than your passport. Thanks Elyssa another great video.

[@mooingAlong]

Strongly suggest to bring your passport with you always when in Italy mainly because of the random checks the police does especially when you are in Termini. Some of them accept a photocopy of the passport and some are ok with your driver's license.

[@jemmajumbs]

We got stopped for an id check at Ossiense station early on a Saturday am so it's not just termini. We were heading for the airport anyway so had our passports. Otherwise I used my driving licence, but my 14 year old obv doesn't have one of those so we need his passport.

[@Romewise]

I know this has been debated and discussed online, including in our Romewise Facebook group. But no police out in the middle of Rome need to see your passport. If they ask to see ID, a driver's license will do.

[@Romewise]

Thank you, Peter! Yes, I am hoping to clear up this issue as I know it's a big question for a lot of people. We ran a B&B for 17 years and I can tell you from experience that it's actually easier to replace your passport in Rome than it is to replace your driver's license. In Rome, we have all the embassies and their consulates can help you to replace a stolen passport (although it's no fun to have to go first to the police to file a report, and then to the consulate and pay that fee and have to do all that waiting.) But driver's licenses are state-issued IDs and there is no way to replace them easily while you are overseas. The goal is to not be pick-pocketed of course! In any case, at the Colosseum, they confirmed with me that an ID on your smartphone or tablet will also work. So you can scan your passport or driver's license and then leave them both back in your hotel room. Thanks as always for your kind support, Peter!

[@beatrizmateo8979]

Hicimos la Full experience con el Roof. ESPECTACULAR. A primera hora estás en la cima con las gaviotas dominando todo el Coliseo. Merece la pena sí o sí.

[@Romewise]

¡Eso es maravilloso! Me alegra que hayas podido experimentar la visita al Ático del Coliseo. Estoy de acuerdo, ¡es algo fantástico!

[@lindalongo6307]

Hi and thank you for your very precious videos we will be 2 seniors travelling to Rome August 13 to 17 . Yes the week of the August feast We will be on a cruise thereafter I was thinking of purchasing a semi private tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel I’m getting anxious about having to buy in advance and getting aond the city Should we consider a golf cart tour. Thank you for your reply

[@Romewise]

If you are coming in August, you probably know it will be hot. It won't be as crowded as you might think, precisely for this reason. I would recommend a small-group or even private tour of the Vatican for many people. It's a great way to enjoy the sites without getting distracted by big crowds. A gold cart tour (morning or evening) is also ideal for keeping you from walking around in the hot sun. Have a wonderful trip and cruise!

[@frank1fm634]

This video is a God sent.I would have been totally clueless without this video.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful!

[@okguy1282]

Hi. Going end of April early May...splitting time from Rome to Sorrento/Amalfi Coast....etc back to Rome total of 12 days. Been putting off buying ahead for the Colosseum. Think maybe I can buy when I get there. Will be walking a lot...as many sites as possible....staying right in middle of Rome. No kids. Thanks for the tips.

[@Romewise]

I hope you'll have a great time! Just note you are coming in peak season and if you don't book the Colosseum ahead, you may find it's sold out when you want to go. And if you just come stand in line, you may be wasting over an hour of your precious vacation time. I suggestion booking ahead.

[@okguy1282]

@@Romewise Thanks. I will follow your advice. 😊✌

[@chewie1644]

So helpful thank you, you would not believe how difficult it is to find information on trying to only get a Roman forum ticket

[@Romewise]

That's why I make these - I know the questions you have and I try to answer them! Glad you found it helpful!

[@lcm433]

Just bought the tickets to visit this December! Can’t wait! Thank you so so so much for your help. So far I’ve bought the necropolis and the full experience tickets thanks to you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Romewise]

You are so welcome! Thanks for letting me know you find my videos helpful! Have a great visit this December!

[@mitalibhasin1402]

thanks for the info! would you know if the individual (18 EUR) ticket includes an audio guide?

[@Romewise]

No it does not come with an audio guide. You can get one inside the monument once you pass security.

[@mitalibhasin1402]

​@@Romewise Thanks a lot for the info!

[@kingbrown8173]

So the information you give in your Video's is spot on and totally accurate. Thank You for making our trip Awesome!!

[@Romewise]

How kind of you! Thanks so much!

[@agi185]

Thank you Elyssa for your valuable reply.

[@Romewise]

You're welcome 😊. My pleasure!

[@ilspy7]

I don't see December 1~5 (30 days out) for Colosseum night tickets in coop culture site. Daytime standalone or full experience ticket are showing on the calendar. Is Colosseum closed for night tour during December? I was hoping do the tour around Christmas time.

[@heatherm8344]

I'm in the same position, I e-mailed coopculture, they gave me the "30 days" reply. I e-mailed back that 30 days from now aren't showing up, the reply was to check mid-November.

[@Romewise]

They have announced that they will be offering night tours through the end of the year. However, in previous years when they offered night tours this time of year, they offered them less often as there was less demand. It seems they may still be working out what schedule they will have for tours in December. So I'd just keep checking back.

[@Romewise]

Yes, I think they are still working on the availability counter for December but they did announce they will be offering the night tours. My guess is they will offer them only on weekends. Keep checking and refreshing your screen!

[@ilspy7]

​@Romewise Thank you. I hope they offer it during weekdays as well. I have been enjoying your videos since 2019. Thank you for expanding the content to cover Florence it has been a great help planning an upcoming trip!

[@heatherm8344]

@@Romewise Thank you!!!! I'm so glad to have confirmation that they will be running the night tour! When I was there last November, it was sold out. When I was there in February, it wasn't available. Really hoping to catch it this time, and it's at the top of my BF's priority list for his first visit to Rome!!! I am refreshing my screen about 20x a day! ;)

[@Jess_cool25]

Hello! We are trying to purchase tickets for the last week of September but the official site says they aren't available online. Is this normal?

[@Romewise]

Tickets to the Colosseum are released 30 days in advance. Currently, some tickets (arena floor and night visit) are only being released up to one week in advance.

[@ricardopisco8152]

Thanks so much for the advice. How in advance need to buy thr tickets for the colucium?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! You can purchase Colosseum tickets up to 30 days in advance. I suggest you buy them as far in advance as you can (30 days.)

[@Y_S_I_Thompson]

I just bought the Colosseum tickets that allow you access to the attic. They sold out in less than 15 seconds after they were available online. The only way to buy them is to look at it a watch that tells you exactly what the current time is to the second and as soon as they are available after one second press the refresh button. It also appears that Firefox does not seem to work properly with the website so I would use another browser.

[@Romewise]

@@Y_S_I_Thompson Yes, the Attico, along with the Underground, are the tickets with the lowest availability and highest demand. So they sell out quickly and are difficult to come by. I'm glad you were able to get your tickets!

[@abcgongzhu1]

Hi thank you for your videos, they are absolutely fantastic. So much information and so well done! We are going to attempt to get tickets for the full experience online for our trip in July. So for example, if we want to book tickets for July 24, we should go to the website 30 days in advance. What time do ticket sales begin in Rome time? I assume that I would need to wake up and purchase in New York time. And when ticket sales open, do they release the entire day’s inventory? Or tickets are released by timed buckets? Also, when trying to purchase on the website it says to purchase for “number of participants”. Is that referring to adults only, and we can still pick up free child tickets at the ticket office? Or do we include the children in number of participants? Thank you for your help!

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. I'm glad you find my videos helpful. To get Full Experience tickets, you will have to be vigilant and patient. Yes, tickets are released 30 days in advance, but it's not always exactly at the hour. And no, they don't release them all at once so you can just keep checking back. If you are getting free tickets for your under-18-year old child, and you are getting a standard ticket, you just get the adult tickets and then pick up your children's tickets inside the monument at the ticket counter there. If you are getting free tickets for your child for the Full Experience, you have to book the ticket for them and provide their names. This is the option under "Free Ticket" just beneath the standard ticket price option.

[@HorsesHeadReviews]

I'm looking on Co-op's website now. The Colosseum and the Vatican are no longer listed. Anyone have an update?

[@Romewise]

Yes, new video coming soon. Here is the new official site for Colosseum tickets: ticketing.colosseo.it/

[@mikebrown8580]

What would your recommendation be if coming on a cruise ship? Take the train or a cruise line supplied shuttle?

[@Romewise]

If your cruise has an option for a shuttle, I'd take that. It really depends on what you are doing when you stop in Rome. Are you just doing a shore excursion or are you stayin in Rome for a few days? And it also depends on how much luggage you have.

[@jessecedillo2]

sorry for late comment: Ran into your channel this week, are stroller and diaper bags allowed at colosseum?

[@Romewise]

No problem, you are welcome to leave a comment any time - it doesn't make any noise on my end :) Yes, you can bring in a stroller but you may find you won't be able to use it for a lot of the visit as it's not very stroller friendly. Small bags are allowed inside the Colosseum. They have the exact dimension on their website.

[@yaniracastillo866]

What about 6pm visit? Is too dark? In september?

[@Romewise]

No it's not too dark at all. It should be lovely!

[@A_Ali176]

Unfortunately my tour guide just canceled my morning reservation for May 19. I went ahead and purchased the 24 hour tickets myself. I’m seeing very long lines - can you clarify the lines? Are there lines for ticket purchasing and another line for entrance? The lines are very worrying and now that my “skip the line” tour is cancelled, I don’t know if I have time to just wait in line

[@Romewise]

The ticket you just purchased allows you to skip the line to buy tickets on site. That's what the long lines are. There are also lines of people with entry tickets to go inside, but those lines move fast. You also have to go through security, but again, that goes quickly. if you already have a ticket, you do "skip the line" - the line to purchase tickets. The ticket you had that was cancelled 8sorry to hear that!) allowed you to skip the purchasing line, it would not have allowed you to skip the entry or security lines. I suggest getting to the Colosseum about 20 minutes in advance but don't worry, you will not have long to wait in those entry lines. Enjoy your visit!

[@tracyjohnson1047]

Really great information and very timely as we will be there in April 2024! I am hoping for some clarity on the Full Experience ticket and the Roman Super Pass. Do we buy both of these or just one? We want to go on the arena floor. Sounds like the night tour also takes you there as well as the underground, so we may do that as a separate experience. I am going on to the website to see if I can figure this out, but wanted to ask as you may be able to direct me much quicker! Thank you. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos!

[@Romewise]

With the full Experience ticket, you already get access to the Roman Forum and all the SUPER sites. The Roman Forum Super Pass is a separate ticket and does not include the Colosseum. It's ideal for people who don't want to go inside the Colosseum, or who will visit the Colosseum separately, either on a different trip or perhaps at night. The night tour does take you to the arena and underground but does NOT come with access to the Roman Forum at all. You might find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKOciGWYoMmSqaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/opm0fZWVnq6Fi9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaK3gn2ghs9kmrM And check all my colosseum and roman forum videos on my playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PLEAd_Z-Tx6V1_gBPtaqabLPNpPEo8sDXb Hope that helps, and thanks for watching!

[@debbysing16]

Elyssa, We are coming to Rome in August, 2024 When should I buy colosseum the Didactic Full Experience ticket on Coop Culture before they sell out? Thank you for all your amazing videos!

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching my video. You can purchase tickets on the NEW colosseum ticketing site up to 30 days before your desired visit: ticketing.colosseo.it/

[@travgal9903]

Thanks for providing the info. I'm still a little confused. There are 2 sites listed as "official" ticket sites. Are they both safe and official sites to purchase through?

[@Romewise]

Sorry for any confusion. This is an older video and I'd listed the old ticketing site. When the Colosseum updated their ticketing system, I did add it here but neglected to remove the old site. I have removed the old site now (CoopCulture). The correct ticketing site for the Colosseum is ticketing.colosseo.it/en/. You may want to watch this more recent video with more timely updates: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ29gnaCj9uHZpY

[@travgal9903]

@@Romewise Many thanks!

[@Romewise]

@@travgal9903 My pleasure!

[@ΚΑΤΕΡΙΝΑΣΜΥΡΝΑΙΟΥ-ν7θ]

Which is the new official site for the colosseum?? I've been informed that coopup is no longer

[@Romewise]

Yes, I'll be making a new video about this soon. The new site is ticketing.colosseo.it/en/.

[@stephanierodrigues2594]

Thank you for this great video I have a question what’s the difference between? THE WONDERS OF THE COLOSSEUM: VISITING THE UNDERGROUND AND THE ARENA DIDACTIC VISIT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FULL EXPERIENCE vs FULL EXPERIENCE TICKET WITH ACCESS TO THE ARENA AND UNDERGROUND OF THE COLOSSEUM

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much! The didactic visit means you get a tour. When you boo the regular ticket, you will have someone accompany you to the underground but you will get a bare minimum of information. The didactic visit means a Colosseum staff person comes with you and gives you a lot more details.

[@mblevittnyc]

Thank you so much very informative video. I can’t find where to buy direct tickets online. In cooop culture I do not see anything for the colleseum. All the websites are good and looking like they are direct :(

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. First of all, the description has been updated to show the new link for ticketing. Second of all, you may want to watch my more recent video about all the updates at the Colosseum, including their new ticketing system: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ29gnaCj9uHZpY

[@nrg132]

Can you direct me to a tour operator for a night tour with access to underground and arena floor for this coming August? I cannot find any company that is showing availability. Thank you so much for your guidance

[@Romewise]

The Colosseum has not yet officially announced night tours for 2024 so until they do, the tour operators cannot offer them either. Once the Colosseum has them on their ticketing site, you can be sure that all the main tour operators will begin to offer them.

[@Adamoy]

When booking "FULL EXPERIENCE TICKET WITH ACCESS TO THE ARENA OF THE COLOSSEUM" I do not see options to add an under-18 ticket as shown in 11:11, therefore I don't have an option to write their names. What should I do?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! Yes, when I filmed the video, they still allowed for booking kids' tickets online. They removed that option and now, you just book your own tickets, and then for your kids under 18, go to the Colosseum entrance and you can collect your kids' tickets on site. If you go to the ticket counter and see a long line, just tell someone at the front you have want to collect kids' tickets and they should let you do that without waiting in the long queue. Otherwise, you can also go inside the Colosseum past security and collect your kids' tickets there. I know this seems a little confusing. I am waiting for them to change ticket providers (probably in May) and will see if they change the procedure before I make an updated video about how to get kids' tickets.

[@tulipd]

Thanks so much for the helpful info. Do you know if the night tour runs only in the summer months? I was trying ti book for March but there are no availability?

[@Romewise]

The night tour runs from "sometime" in spring usually through the end of the year. We don't know the start date so I suggest you keep checking back, but March may be too early. It's always somewhat possible it will start towards the end of March this year, since Easter is March 31, but again, we just don't know until they announce it.

[@kremenatsvetanova704]

Very helpful video! Thank you very much for sharing so much useful information with all of us 😊 I watched the video just before buying my full experience tickets, but there us a bug in the website and when I select eu citizen it's aways showing that the tickets are for Italian citizens. Do you know what this option is for and if it will be a problem if we buy it citizens' tickets?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for letting me know you found my video helpful! Yes, it's a quirk with the booking site. I think it's for Italians who need a fiscal receipt. You can ignore it.

[@abipopoola2390]

Also, are there tours of the Forum/Palatine? Preferably through coop culture otherwise any 3rd parties? I'd like to know what I'm looking at while there? Thanks again

[@Romewise]

To my knowledge, CoopCulture does not offer tours of the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill. However, most Colosseum tours through outside tour companies DO include a tour of the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill.

[@FruitLogistics_]

Hello and congrats on your beautiful videos! I want to book tickets for full experience of Colosseum via Coop Culture , and I cannot figure out for sure if the "priority access" that I'm reading is the same to "skip the line" OR I'll have still to wait in the queue! Thank you in advance!

[@Romewise]

Thank you! All skip the line tickets mean you skip the line to purchase tickets. You will have to wait in a small line of people who have tickets like you, for that time slot. And you cannot skip the line to go through security, but this line is short and moves quickly.

[@ferherrera4592]

Thanks for the info really helpful, one question . What time you think they release the tickets every day on the online site because every time a try to buy a ticket always no available and i can't choose any day either.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. The tickets are available 30 days in advance. In this video and other Colosseum videos (links in the description), I explain all this and also why it's so hard to get the underground tickets.

[@mrs.eorgeron64]

Thank you so very much for your very helpful video!!!

[@Romewise]

Glad it was helpful!

[@agi185]

What times does the major attraction close, especially the VATICAN?

[@Romewise]

You may wish to visit this page where I answer just about every question you might have about visiting the Vatican: www.romewise.com/visiting-the-vatican.html

[@LiLaLeller]

Your videos are SO helpful- Thank you! Regarding Colosseum tickets, I've been looking at the Park Member pass for my husband and myself. Am I correct in assuming that if I buy the pass and book a time into the Colosseum that I will be able to access the arena and underground as well without an additional timeslot? As you said, the full experience tickets are nearly impossible to get (it seems to me anyway) so I am trying to figure out the best way to see it all.

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much! Glad you find my content helpful. No, you do not get any special access to the underground or arena by purchasing the membership pass. There is simply limited availability and it's first-come, first-serve. You can use your pass to not PAY for a ticket, because it's included. But availability is the same for everyone. I find the pass useful because I go to the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill A LOT. If you will visit often enough to make it cost-effective, then it's great, but I don't recommend purchasing it with the sole purpose of getting any special access to tickets. May I suggest that at the very least, you purchase a regular colosseum ticket? They are easy to get, and you really see a LOT. You can see INTo the underground from the 1st and 2nd levels. You can also see the arena floor. So at the very least, you will see most of what people with the Full Experience tickets see. The next easiest ticket to get is the arena floor, as it has the least restrictions in terms of space and availability. Hope you have a great visit!

[@chriswinter3265]

Thanks for your helpful video. I'm trying to book the colosseum for the first week in May and no tickets are available. Are they only released nearer the time please?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. Tickets are released exactly 30 days in advance, so keep checking back.

[@chriswinter3265]

@@Romewise thankyou for your help.

[@Romewise]

My pleasure. @@chriswinter3265

[@abipopoola2390]

Any news on getting Coliseum and Vatican tickets? I'm going in July please. Who are the new sellers and when do i need to log on to purchase for certain days? I was hoping it'd be easier and more straightforward now.

[@Romewise]

Yes, there is a new ticketing agency for the Colosseum and you can now book directly on the official Colosseum page: ticketing.colosseo.it/ For the Vatican, you can still book direclty on the Vatican Museums page as before: www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en.html Colosseum tickets are bookable up to 30 days in advance and Vatican Museums tickets are bookable up to 60 days in advance. You can also find more availability and longer in advance by booking through a third party, but if you book more than 30 days ahead for the Colosseum or more than 60 days ahead for the Vatican, you are taking a (very small) chance that the agency will not be able to get the tickets and your booking could be cancelled. Mostly this does not happen but since they also have to get their tickets in the same timeframe as you, there is always a small possibility that supply cannot meet the demand and this is why some people who book far in advance may find their tickets or tours cancelled.

[@abipopoola2390]

Thank you so much. You're the best. I'll work towards buying directly. If that fails, then I'll have to go with 3rd party

[@Romewise]

@@abipopoola2390 My pleasure - good luck!

[@Red_Dead_Chris]

@RomeWise Is the S.U.P.E.R sites located inside of Palatine Hill or are they located elsewhere. I was wondering if I could visit Palatine hill on day 1 and then the colosseum and the S.U.P.E.R sites the next day with an FULL EXPERIENCE TICKET? If they are located inside the Hill, is the Roman Forum also inside the Palatine hill or could I maybe visit that for another day?

[@Romewise]

The S.U.P.E.R. sites are inside the park made up of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. They are extra sites that you couldn't visit without a Full Experience ticket or a Roman Forum SUPER pass. So what you are trying to do would not be possible, as once you enter the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill, there is no-reentry with the same ticket. I advise you to do one of two things: 1) Take one full day (or at least give yourself as long as you can) to visit the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill. Plan ahead and figure out what you want to see. Make sure to note opening/closing days of some of the SUPER sites. Visit the Colosseum the day prior or after (it must be within one consecutive day.) 2) Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill all on one day to get the lay of the land. Then purchase a Roman Forum SUPER pass (18€) which does not include the Colosseum, and visit the park again another day (does not have to be consecutive with your Colosseum visit since this is a new ticket), and really dive into the SUPER sites. You might find this video useful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJerm3mGqsZqjZI

[@samredfern88]

Hoping to queue for Colosseum next week - I am aware its high season. Will queuing just before it opens be sufficient as I have not been able to acquire tickets online? Hoping that the queue won't be too long?

[@Romewise]

Please watch for my updated video coming this Sunday with all the news about the new ticketing website. Here is the site you should use: ticketing.colosseo.it/ There are plenty of tickets for standard Colosseum entry. I suggest buying online as the lines on site for same-day purchase can be very long.

[@everdeencharlotte2377]

Is full experience ticket still available? Checked the official website, it seems like there's no available tickets from February.

[@Romewise]

A new ticketing agency is due to take over from CoopCulture this year. Word was that it will happen in February. We don't know any more details yet but as soon as we do know, I will be updating everyone across all my channels - KZbin, the www.romewise.com website, Facebook, etc. Please stay tuned!

[@torimarshall9599]

This is SO helpful! I do have a question though: if I get Full Experience tickets with timed entry to the Colosseum, when can I visit the Forum? Is it always within 24 hours of the timed Colosseum entry, or is it more flexible with 2 day entry?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful! With the Full Experience, you have to visit the Colosseum at the time you have booked. Then, you can visit the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill up to 24 hours on either side of that visit. So if your Colosseum visit is at 2pm on a Wednesday, you could enter the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill from 2PM on Tuesday up to 2PM on Thursday. Please note there is no re-entry so once you enter the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill you should have a plan and know what you want to see. You can find out more about visiting the SUPER sites (available with your FULL Experience ticket) in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJerm3mGqsZqjZI

[@ming_travel_cooking_life4056]

Thanks very much! Can you please help? First time going to Italy. How much in advance are the tickets available? Some of the days are still greyed out on the website.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. The tickets go on sale 30 days in advance. In fact, they go on sale exactly 30 days to the hour in advance. So for a 3pm visit, you'll want to start looking 30 days in advance from 3pm on.

[@ming_travel_cooking_life4056]

@@Romewise Thanks for your reply. Is it possible to book the full experience tour that includes the underground? It seems like it's constantly sold out. Maybe I have to book it right at the minute that it comes out? And also what is III Level of the Colosseum?

[@Romewise]

I answer all of these questions in this video as well as these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKfVZoh6eLCsqas kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56VqayfnNFlr5I The underground tour (Full Experience ticket) is the most highly sought after and is also the most difficult to get (supply and demand). I also have a separate video about visiting the Colosseum attic, which is different from the Underground. There is no combo ticket: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIe9fXuMi8qNY7s It's very difficult to get the underground ticket but I do explain how to do it in my videos. Alternatively, the Attic or Arena tickets are much easier to come by and still offer a superb experience. @@ming_travel_cooking_life4056

[@DUCATIPUNK]

Thank you for the informative video. How many days in advance can you purchase tickets online ? It’s April now and the website you mentioned does not show May or June availability. Also do you still need to get a ticket online for Free Sunday admission?

[@Romewise]

They sell Colosseum tickets exactly one month (to the hour) in advance. You cannot book for the Free Sunday - it's first-come, first serve. I highly recommend against visiting on this day as it's just a lot of chaos, huge lines and crowds, and in my opinion, a waste of your precious vacation time. But if you have no other day to go, or are on a strict budget, then just try to get there really early, like 7AM.

[@DUCATIPUNK]

@@Romewise Thank you so much for your reply and advice. We will definitely follow your advice.

[@rashmibachhav]

Such a thankful video! Can you please help to answer my question? Once you get the ticket at coopculture, do you still have to stand in line to go to ticket booth to collect kid's free ticket or you are simply allowed to go to ticket booth - basically are the tickets skip-the-line?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. I've answered this to others that have commented on this video, as it's a very popular topic. I realize it's not clear on the Colosseum (Coopcutlure) website how to get tickets for kids. When I made this video, it was the case that you had to book your kids online. They removed that option shortly after I made the video. The way it works is you purchase your tickets and then go to the Colosseum ticket booth and collect your free tickets for your kids. There is a ticket booth in front of the Colosseum and there will be a huge line. Go to the front and tell them you need kids tickets. They might let you bypass that line. Alternatively, and what I would do, you can just go inside the Vatican and once you pass security and BEFORE you actually pass your ticket through the scanner, you will ticket booths INSIDE the Colosseum. There you can also collect your kids' tickets. Have a great time!

[@WhitneyMooneyham]

Hi, Wondering if Coop Culture offers "Skip the line tickets" ... or how to go about getting a skip the line ticket without booking a guided tour. Thank you

[@Romewise]

Yes, basically when you buy any ticket in advance, you skip the line on site to purchase tickets. You save yourself a lot of time that way. With your pre-booked ticket, you only have to go to the main entrance. You may find a small queue ahead of you as everyone MUST go through security and there is no way to skip that line. But I've visited the Colosseum at least 4 times in the past 7-8 months, and my wait for the security line has never been more than 5 minutes.

[@PetrFruhbauer]

I would like to buy tickets to Colosseum for May 2024 but there is no option to buy them on Coopculture. Insted of that there is a link on Colosseum Archeological Park's website but there is no option to buy thet too. Where could I purchase those tickets?

[@Romewise]

There is now a new website for purchasing Colosseum tickets: ticketing.colosseo.it/ Tickets are only available up to 30 days in advance so if you are looking more than 30 days in advance on this official site, you won't find them yet. I suggest to keep checking back from exactly 30 days prior to your visit date.

[@estebandecouvette7727]

Great video! Thanks Quick question. I got my online tickets (adults), but I have to collect my 3 year old kid free ticket from the booths. Will I have to do the standard queue? or Is there some kind of "fast line" to pick up free tickets?

[@Romewise]

There is not a fast lane for picking up kids' tickets, but when you see the long line, you can go to the front and tell them you just want to pick up a free ticket for your child. They should let you jump ahead. Alternatively, you can also collect your kid's ticket right inside the Colosseum just after security. The bottom line is you just need your own tickets and you should not have to wait in a long queue to get your tickets for your child.

[@l.l.203]

Managed to get tickets to the night-tour 7 days before. They seems to release more tickets then and the bots aren't programed to take those!

[@Romewise]

Fabulous!! Enjoy the visit!

[@asheshchoudhury548]

How may I reserve now for August?

[@Romewise]

The Colosseum releases tickets 30 days in advance. So if you want to buy tickets directly from the Colosseum website, you should start looking 30 days ahead of when you want to visit. You'll easily find standard entry tickets even closer to your date. The FULL Experience tickets are harder to come by, due to the limited supply and huge demand, so if you want one of those, you'll need to have patience, luck, and good timing. And keep trying.

[@asheshchoudhury548]

@@Romewise Thank you so much for your help and suggestions.

[@carinleung4805]

Hello Elyssa , thank you for the video . I'm planning to buy the full experience with the access Arena floor，if my tickets is at June 6 Thursday at 2:30 pm, does it mean I can visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on June 5 Wednesday after 2:30 pm ??

[@Romewise]

Yes, that's correct!

[@JendellOverland]

Hello there. I just bought tickets through your site for the Colosseum and the Vatican. How do I pick these tickets up? Do I need paper tickets for the line, or are the e-tickets suffice?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for supporting my work! When you purchased your tickets online, you should have received an email. That email has a pdf attachment. In the case of the Colosseum, that is your ticket. In the case of the Vatican, you have to exchange that pdf for a physical ticket. Show your pdf (on your phone or tablet) to the guards at the entrance and they will let you in. Go through security and then head to one of the many ticket counters and show them the pdf and they will give you the physical ticket you need to go in.

[@hemantsinghbisht3277]

your video helped me today to get the ticket … thanks the only catch was they were accepting only cards

[@Romewise]

Thanks for letting me know you found my video helpful! I'm glad you were able to get tickets.

[@sharea5868]

I booked a private tour, is this an ok way to do it? It seemed really really awesome, going in September this year

[@Romewise]

Yes a private tour is a great way to visit. I hope you have a wonderful time!

[@tracyjohnson1047]

May I ask another question -- we would like to do a guided tour - which ticket do you recommend?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching - I have links in my description to where I recommend booking tickets and tours. CoopCulture - Official ticket site for the Colosseum: www.coopculture.it/en/tickets/ Colosseum Underground tours on Get Your Guide: gyg.me/Jxynu335 VIP Colosseum Tour on Viator: tinyurl.com/29dxwfsr Colosseum and related tickets on Tiqets: tinyurl.com/Tiqets-Colosseum For more ideas, please visit my dedicated page on the Romewise website: www.romewise.com/italy-rome-tours.html#colosseum-palatine-forum-tours Hope that helps!

[@daniellakucherina1663]

Hey! Thank you for this great information!! I have a question. I am trying to purchase tickets online right now - when I click "check availability", I am taken to a page that says "You're connecting from a hosting provider IP address.This website blocks connections from hosting provider". Any idea on what to do??

[@Romewise]

Thank you for watching my video - yes, I am aware that lately a lot of people are having problems with the CoopCulture site. You are definitely not alone! Some suggestions: Clear your cache Restart your computer Try a different browser Try a different computer Try using a VPN if you have one Just keep trying This question has come up daily in the Romewise Facebook group, and you may find more suggestions there. I don't have a perfect answer - it seems sometimes it starts working for people again, so you may just have to be patient, otherwise, purchase from a third party.

[@LaurenHolder-o4l]

Hello. You videos are nice and informative. I was hoping you might be able to help me with a planning questions. My friend and I are planning to be in Rome over Easter 2024. I have been looking into the night tour for the Colosseum but never see any tickets. I was hoping to find tickets for either the night for March 29 2024 or April 1 2024. As I look more into it looked like the night tours might only be available during certain parts of the year, is that the case? or do you have a link to a site that would be accurate for night tours this year?

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are all waiting for the news from the parco colosseo as to when the spring night visits will begin again. They go through the end of the year, and after the holidays, they stop. They start up again in "spring" but the exact date remains a mystery until they announce it. I would love to think they'd do this before Easter but it's definitely up in the air! Keep checking...

[@LaurenHolder-o4l]

@@Romewise Thank you for such a quick response. Have you heard anything about the delay in the release of the April (1st and 2nd ) underground and arena tickets? We were able to get tickets to the Attico but the ones for the underground and arena (with didactic or without) were never released online.

[@Romewise]

I think by now this is no longer an issue - I hope you were able to get the tickets you wanted! @@LaurenHolder-o4l

[@LaurenHolder-o4l]

yes they released April 1-3 all on Monday. In the end we got the tickets we wanted for the Attico and another for the didactic underground and arena all on the same day. It did take a lot of time with monitoring the sites because the tickets are gone within seconds of when they post.

[@Romewise]

Great job being vigilant! It's the only way to do it. I hope you'll have a wonderful visit! @@LaurenHolder-o4l

[@Kasiiiiaaa]

Thank you for this video Elyssa! We are going to Rome next week and we booked our individual tickets at CoopCulture to Colosseum 30 days in advance for 9:00 a.m. How much more in advance we should be at Colosseum and where exactly is the entry located? Is there a separate entry for the visitors with tickets or there is one entry for all? Can we enter directly or we need to join the line? How does it work? I would be grateful for your advice :)

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. You should show up at about 8:30/8:45. There is 15 minutes' leeway on either side of your ticket, and you'll need to contend with a short line of others like you who also have tickets at this time, plus the line for security. The entrance is very easy to spot, don't worry. There is only ONE entrance for individual visitors and that's for visitors WITH tickets. There is a ticket booth OUTSIDE the colosseum for people who want to TRY to purchase tickets for a same day visit, but then once they have their tickets, they will go to the same line you will use, the line for ticket holders (there is one separate entrance and that is for tour groups.) Don't worry it will all be very obvious once you go. Have fun!

[@Kasiiiiaaa]

Thank you very much@@Romewise for this precious information and all advice!

[@Romewise]

My pleasure! @@Kasiiiiaaa

[@Me27235]

How early can i book the full experience on the colosseum site? I can’t select any dates in April.

[@Romewise]

Availability opens 30 days in advance. However, tickets for the Underground are extremely difficult to get, as there is such high demand and such limited availability. You have a much higher chance of booking the arena floor or the attic.

[@kittiyac.2820]

Thank you for all you videos! they are very informative. Could you show us the perfect spot for taking picture with the colosseum? thank you!

[@Romewise]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. I have a page about this on the website: www.romewise.com/best-view-of-the-colosseum.html Would you like me to also create a video about it? I'd be happy to put it on my list!

[@kittiyac.2820]

yes pleaseeee and thank you@@Romewise

[@kittiyac.2820]

And I would like you to know that you've been helping me a lot with my trip to Florence and Rome this coming December. Glad I found your channel! Thank you so much@@Romewise

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for letting me know! It really means a lot to me and I am very grateful! @@kittiyac.2820

[@Romewise]

It's on the list! @@kittiyac.2820

[@agi185]

Hi Elyssa, are the Colosseum ticket includes the guide or Audiotour?

[@Romewise]

No, they are just entry tickets.

[@agi185]

@@Romewise Hi Elyssa, how to get the guided ticket tour of the colosseum?

[@agi185]

Also I tried to book tickets for May and the site said go directly to the Colosseum website, but it was down and not working just now. Please help. Thanks.

[@Romewise]

@@agi185 You can book one here: gyg.me/o54bMdQC

[@davidwillers652]

Are tickets on coopculture available per each month only at the beginning of the month (ex May 4 tix are available to purchase only as early as May 1 or is rolling so May 4 is available as early as say April 4or 5)?

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. I think I just answered another question you had but just in case you didn't see that answer: CoopCulture releases tickets 3o days out, so right now, January 10, they have tickets through February 9. BUT, they are due to be replaced by a new ticketing agent sometime in February. So stay tuned for news and updates!

[@raymondcharlesenigl3936]

Hi Elyssa, thanks a lot for your helpful videos. Maybe you could give me an advise: i bought a Full experience Ticket for May 21st at 12:10 PM. Is there going to be a separate entrance (skip the line?) My fear is, that the queue will be extremely long and that i won't make it in time. My second question: can i also visit the Forum and Palatine with the full experience Ticket after the visit at the Colosseum? Have a great day!😊

[@Romewise]

The very long queues you see are to purchase tickets. You already have one so you don't have to wait in that line. But you will have a short line of others who have the same time slot as you. Then you must go through security. But both of these lines are quick and you should be inside within 10-15 minutes. With the Full Experience ticket, you can visit the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill within 24 hours of your Colosseum time slot, so up to 24 hrs the day prior or 24 hrs the day after. Just note there is no re-entry so once you enter this park. you can stay until closing but you can't go in a 2nd time. Enjoy!

[@raymondcharlesenigl3936]

@@Romewise Thanks so much, Elyssa! 😇 i have to say getting Tickets wasn't that easy. Also, i think there should be ONE Ticket to explore everything...i was able to buy Tickets for the Attic, but not for Arena/Underground on the same day. So it looks like my wife and daughter are going to miss that part...by the way: which entrance would you suggest to enter the Forum/Palatine? Is there any order? PS: Just subscribed 😀

[@Romewise]

@@raymondcharlesenigl3936 Thanks for subscribing! Yes, it would be nice if there were one ticket for everything, but there are so many space limits inside this delicate 2000-year old monument, I think they just can't swing it. That said, once you are inside the Colosseum, go to the ticket desk and ask if there is any chance to visit the arena. With your full experience ticket, you might be able to get a pass to the arena (at no additional charge.) Just ask! For the Forum/Palatine I usually like to go in at via di san Gregorio, but lately a lot of tour groups are crowding this entrance. My favorite secret entrance is the one on the steps coming down from Campidoglio next to the Mamertine Prison - give it a try! Have a great time!

[@raymondcharlesenigl3936]

Good morning Elyssa😊, thanks again! I really appreciate your help because i think you get a lot of questions...i have only one left: i have so many books about Augustus, so visiting his house at the Palatine is a very personal thing...can i visit his house spontaneously once i am at the Palatine or are there any time slots? Of course i'll check out his Mausoleum, too. I am really looking forward to see this beautiful town for the first time on my 40th Birthday AND wedding day😇 in the meantime, we are going through your Videos😉

[@Romewise]

@@raymondcharlesenigl3936 Thanks for letting me know you enjoy my videos. I hope you've included John Williams' book "Augustus". FYI the mausoleum is closed and probably will reopen in 2026, unfortunately. As for the House of Augustus, thankfully, it's now open freely and there is no need to make an appointment. That said, at regular intervals, they do offer (at no additional cost) guided visits + film in English alternating with Italian. So if that interest you, you could go to the site, ask when the next English visit is, and come back for it. Hope you have a wonderful birthday AND wedding trip to Rome! Congratulations!!

[@ericyardley9348]

Helpful info. Thank you!

[@Romewise]

Thank you!

[@Godlvr008]

You forgot the Gladiator experience, $300 but no guarantee you survive. Do you offer Elyssa guided tours? LOVE the Forum most of all.

[@Romewise]

😅😅😅 - Yes of course, how could I leave out the Gladiator experience?? Fun for the whole family! :D Thanks for asking but I am not a licensed tour guide so I don't offer guided tours. I agree, the Forum and Palatine Hill are the most interesting parts of this park, along with the Domus Aurea (a separate ticket but still part of the same park.) Thanks as always for watching my video!

[@AnnabelleCôté-k7g]

Hello I find your video really helpfull to prepare my trip to Rome. I am going in 2 months and getting prepare for buying my tickets for the colloseum. I woyld love the full exp with the underground but I know they are hard to get by. I saw the tickets for the attico (as they would be my second choice) and on the coop culture site it says that it is going under major renovation since february 8th but I can still see tickets being sold for april. I am scared if I buy those that they cancel my tour... Can it happen?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for watching. Don't worry, CoopCulture just forgot to remove that text about the renovation. The renovations are long over and the attic is open! I hope you'll book it and enjoy your visit! (And when you book through the official site, it's nearly impossible for your ticket to be cancelled.)

[@TheReluctantCoder]

Cam I show my ID from my phone (digital copy)? Going to Rome in Feb! Thanks for your help :)

[@Romewise]

Yes, I talk about this in the video. You can use your ID on your phone.

[@TheReluctantCoder]

Thank you, must have missed it in the video ❤​@Romewise

[@Romewise]

No worries! @@TheReluctantCoder

[@rosyfoxtrot]

I’m actually going next week and I was debating how to buy these tickets if I buy the regular 18 ticket do I wait in the line or skip the line and go straight to the entrance I’m not sure how it works over there

[@Romewise]

I would highly suggest you purchase your tickets in advance. If you don't, you'll have to wait in a really long line. If you purchase in advance, you just go right in. You still have to go through security, but that only takes a few minutes.

[@rosyfoxtrot]

@@Romewisethank you for your help and suggestions I booked my tickets and I’m ready to enjoy my trip ☺️

[@Romewise]

Excellent! Have a wonderful visit! @@rosyfoxtrot

[@adventurewtwo]

I read there are strikes this month? May you please talk about travel on that 😮? I go over there in 2 weeks and now I’m worried 😟

[@Romewise]

Yes, unfortunately, there are sometimes strikes in Italy. It can be airport ground staff, baggage handlers, public transportation, or something else... The strikes are always announced however sometimes they don't happen, perhaps because things get worked out in the meantime. I suggest you check with your airline to make sure your flight is going without any issues. Then I would suggest booking a private car from the airport to ensure you don't have any problems once you land.

[@BaobaoChonk]

Do the reseller/tours include the super sites? None of them advertise as such

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching my videos! Yes, whenever you purchase a Full Experience ticket, which means a ticket to the Colosseum Arena or the Colosseum Underground+Arena, it includes a ticket to the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill that also includes access to the SUPER sites. On the other hand, I do not know of any tours that also TOUR you through the SUPER sites. For tours of the SUPER sites, you'd need to hire a private guide. But you definitely will have access to the SUPER sites themselves. So if you book a tour that includes the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, and you also want to visit the SUPER sites, make sure to book a tour that visits the Colosseum first, and then when your tour of the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill is done, just stay inside the park and continue on your own to visit the SUPER sites.

[@leropomelero]

How bad are the lines to enter (waiting times) if one gets online tickets to the Colosseum with designated entry time (on a weekday morning by mid May if that helps)?

[@Romewise]

If you have tickets, then the only lines you have to stand in are: 1) the line with other ticket holders like you 2) the security line Both of these move quickly and you should be inside within 10-15 minutes.

[@harrietphipps4862]

If I book a ticket online like the full experience ticket, will I be stuck in a massive queue? I’m trying to work out if it’s worth getting a pass like the OMNIA or Roma pass?

[@Romewise]

The massive queues are for people waiting to purchase tickets for that day. When you book a ticket online, you do not have to wait in that queue. However, you will have a small queue of others like you who have tickets in the same time frame. There is also a small queue for security, and you cannot avoid that. So by buying a ticket in advance, you avoid the massive queues, and the smaller queues you have to wait in will only take around 5-10 minutes.

[@harrietphipps4862]

@@Romewise Thank you so much! This will save me loads on tickets being advertised as ‘skip the queue'.

[@thesupportingcast6972]

I will take my state issued license but no way am I taking my passport anywhere else lol ❤😊 So if you buy your tickets ahead time, where do you go? Or do you still have to stand in that line?

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for watching. Yes, a government issued photo ID is sufficient for Colosseum tickets. When you show up at the Colosseum, there is only one place to enter. You'll see staff there checking people's tickets and ID's and then you'll go inside the monument and go through security. Give yourself about 15 minutes prior to your ticket time.

[@thesupportingcast6972]

@@Romewise thank you for the response! I think I will do the phone option too! Love your channel. I’m a new subscriber. Can’t wait to visit in April ❤️

[@Romewise]

Thanks a lot for subscribing and for your comments! Have a great visit in April. You may find these videos helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaK3gn2ghs9kmrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/opm0fZWVnq6Fi9U @@thesupportingcast6972

[@angelinesmith6699]

I’m a bit Concerned about use of outside tour operators given potential for cancellation if they can’t acquire enough tickets for entry. Is this common? Are there some operators that are less risk than others? Thx

[@Romewise]

Yes this is an issue. MOST people do not have their tours cancelled but there is a supply and demand issue and yes, some unlucky few will wind up with their tour cancelled or at least changed to a different tour. There is not one operator better at this than another. I did a video about this topic here, and you can learn more and what to do if it happens to you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56VqayfnNFlr5I

[@lylac391]

We have booked a tour of the Colosseum and Roman forum with a tour guide. We really want to see the spots with a tour guide, but their ticket does not include the supersites. The supersites look well worth a visit. Is there a ticket that would allow us to revisit the Roman forum just to see the supersites on our own. Would this be the Roman Forum Superpass?

[@Romewise]

It's true, I don't know of any tour that includes the SUPER sites. They are absolutely worth a visit! I recommend you take your tour to get the basic information. Then purchase the Roman Forum SUPER pass which does not include the Colosseum, and go on your own on a separate day to visit as many of the SUPER sites as possible. Here's my video about how to get the most out of these sites: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJerm3mGqsZqjZI

[@lylac391]

@@Romewise Thank you! Can you please explain what the Didactic Visit is? (34 euros) Does this mean that a guide takes you through the Colosseum and you do the other sites on your own?

[@Romewise]

Yes, Didactic Visit simply means you have a guide with one of the staff at the Colosseum who takes you through the Colosseum itself. It does not include a tour of the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill. @@lylac391

[@abipopoola2390]

Thank you so much for this video. Its the most comprehensive ever. Plus it helps to see which ticket you're referring to by following the mouse. Question, so if i purchase my ticket online, i still have to line up at the entrance with the crazy crowds to get my daughter's free ticket? So I'll still be stuck in the long lines and the purpose of purchasing online is defeated? Would it make sense to just purchase a ticket for her? Although free is always better 😂

[@Romewise]

Thanks so much for your kind comments. To get the free tickets for your kids, I advise purchasing your tickets and then on the day of your visit, show up about half hour early and go to the line. There are people working there at the front of the line who can direct you as to where to pick up your kids' tickets. FYI the line at the Roman Forum is usually much shorter than the one at the Colosseum. Also, I believe you can collect your kids' tickets directly inside the Colosseum. To be sure, ask at the front of the line as I mentioned. Bottom line, you should not have to wait in that super long line to collect your kids' tickets.

[@abipopoola2390]

Thank you

[@mangodiet801]

They made this more complicated than what it needs to be. You also see, 'Skip the Line', but how are scheduled timed tickets 'skipping the line'?

[@Romewise]

Skip the line means you skip the line to purchase tickets on site. Once you have a ticket, the line to get in is short and goes quickly.

[@pauln3368]

Do you offer tours? I'll order our tickets in advance! My wife and I are visiting May 5th for a week!

[@Romewise]

That's very kind of you! I'm not a licensed tour guide so I don't give tours. For now, you are too early to book Colosseum tickets for next May, at least through CoopCulture, but you can certainly book through an agency. I hope you have a wonderful visit!

[@AmandaDotson-it4cd]

Is it safe to book a tour through walks of Italy or the Roman guy? Is there a risk of not getting tickets and the tour being canceled?

[@Romewise]

I have taken tours with both companies and both are excellent. Any tour company that sells you Colosseum tickets more than 30 days in advance is selling you a future ticket they plan to get when tickets are released. If it's for an Underground or Night tour, especially for high-season dates, there is a small chance they might not be able to get those tickets in which case your tour would be cancelled. But MOST of the time, tours are not cancelled. It just does happen to some unlucky people because the supply is lower than the demand. You could book one of these tours and make sure they have a free-cancellation policy. Then try getting tickets through CoopCulture and if you can get them, you could cancel your tour. On the other hand, I am a big fan of guided tours and I do recommend you having an excellent guide for the Colosseum, as there is so much history. The Colosseum guides are hit or miss but when you book through a tour company, they care a lot that you have a good experience so their guides tend to be more consistently excellent.

[@zoe_universe82]

Hi .. my kid is 5 yr old and we are going in August.. If i have to collect her free ticket at the ticket booth , wouldn’t there be long 1 hour + line ups to collect my kids tickets ? Thank you Also (2) do you think strollers for kids inside the colosseum can be taken and are allowed ?

[@Romewise]

Yes, I know this is a bit confusing. I have answered this question that others have also had. When I made this video, it was the case that you had to book your kids online. They removed that option shortly after I made the video. The way it works is you purchase your tickets and then go to the Colosseum ticket booth and collect your free tickets for your kids. There is a ticket booth in front of the Colosseum and there will be a huge line. Go to the front and tell them you need kids tickets. They might let you bypass that line. Alternatively, and what I would do, you can just go inside the Vatican and once you pass security and BEFORE you actually pass your ticket through the scanner, you will ticket booths INSIDE the Colosseum. There you can also collect your kids' tickets. Strollers are not forbidden inside the Colosseum, but it can be very difficult to get around both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill with one. You would need to use the elevator inside the Colosseum, and there are a few ramps in the Palatine/Forum, so it would be best for you (to see more) if you could bring a stroller that easily folds and fold it up when it's hard to roll it. Have a great time!

[@VishalReddy_Travel]

Wait, so if I book a ticket for 2nd March I have to visit Palatine hill and Forum before 2nd March 4pm? Not after? I thought the first visit should be colosseum?

[@Romewise]

If your Colosseum ticket is for 2 March, you can visit the Palatine Hill / Roman Forum anytime within 24 hours of your 2 March booking. I am guessing your Colosseum booking is for 4pm on March 2? If so, you could visit the Palatine Hill /Roman Forum anytime earlier in the day of March 2, or anytime until 4pm of March 3. I hope that helps.

[@VishalReddy_Travel]

@@Romewise thank you for the clarification

[@Romewise]

My pleasure @@VishalReddy_Travel

[@tenyiz103]

Hi Elyssa, I am a little confused. What about the full experience Tickets for kids? Do I have to book it online? In your Video you say that you must book Kids tickets for Full Experience visits and you must list the kids' names. I am trying to book book tickets for the Full Experience ticket with access to the Arena but for the Full Experience ticket with access to the Arena there is no option to choose free tickets for kids under 18 but for the FULL EXPERIENCE Attico you can choose free tickets for kids. What I have to do to book Full Experience tickets with access to the Arena for my kids? Thank you and I love your videos.

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching. When I made this video, it was the case that you had to book your kids online. They removed that option shortly after I made the video. The way it works is you purchase your tickets and then go to the Colosseum ticket booth and collect your free tickets for your kids. There is a ticket booth in front of the Colosseum and there will be a huge line. Go to the front and tell them you need kids tickets. They might let you bypass that line. Alternatively, and what I would do, you can just go inside the Vatican and once you pass security and BEFORE you actually pass your ticket through the scanner, you will ticket booths INSIDE the Colosseum. There you can also collect your kids' tickets. Have a great time!

[@lorainemontes2070]

Hello! If you have a ticket do you still wait in a long line?

[@Romewise]

No, you don't need to wait in a long line if you have a ticket. Everyone must go through security so there is no avoiding that line, but usually it's not more than 10 minutes or so. But by booking in advance online, you will save yourself the huge line at the ticket booths.

[@ericR1999]

nothing showed up 9:00 am Rome time or 2:00 am USA time

[@Romewise]

There are a lot of Colosseum tickets available. Do you mean for the Underground?

[@ericR1999]

@@Romewiseno any for the forum, pal., and colosseum (hopefully with arena level). I am a history major and am looking forward to going back after many years with my wife and child now that I also know a lot more Roman history.

[@Romewise]

@@ericR1999 If you have never visited the Colosseum, believe me, even a standard entry ticket will allow you to see A LOT. You will still see the 1st and 2nd tiers of the Colosseum plus all the inner rings. And from those levels, you can down into the underground and also see the arena, both from afar as well as up close. The ticket also includes entry to the Roman Forum / Palatine Hill and there is SO MUCH to see there, much more than what you see in the Colosseum. And if you want, you can easily upgrade (4€) your Roman Forum / Palatine Hill ticket to include the SUPER sites which are even more amazing! But if you really want one of the FULL experience tickets, keep trying. Also shoot for the Arena floor ticket as it's the easiest of all 3 of the Full Experience tickets you can get (more supply.) Finally, you could book a tour through a third party. Just know that there is a supply/demand issue with underground and attic tickets, so tickets to these can be over-sold /over-promised and sometimes, a tour company that sells you one of these tickets more than 30 days out (when they don't yet have the ticket in hand) will have to cancel if they cannot get ahold of these high-demand tickets.

[@Romewise]

@@ericR1999 Are you checking on the official site? ticketing.colosseo.it. Please check there for standard entry tickets. Also, you should know that tickets are only sold up to 30 days in advance.

[@ericR1999]

@@RomewiseFirst, thanks you! 🙏 Apparently, I missed that the website had changed. Luckily, today was a test run anyway as I am going to be in rome full days between the 24-27. So that is the good news! I really do want to aim for the tickets where I can look up from the arena floor, but don’t need to fight for the underground. I would like to visit the Roman Forum Twice or more and the Pal. Hill once with the Super sites. Thanks for the heads up on the super sites. I get up early than my wife nd kid and would like to walk over with the 7 min walk and start my days in the forum at 8:30. It looks like there is some sort of ticket for that in the Super Forum pass maybe under the name Gratuito Roma Pass but it says, “Only for Roma Pass holders (first 2 entrances for Roma Pass 72h; first entrance for Roma Pass 48h).” Also, a Ridotto Pass, “ Only for Roma Pass holders (from the 3rd entrance for Roma Pass 72h; from the 2nd entrance for Roma Pass 48h).” I did notice an Italian FULL EXPERIENCE - UNDERGROUND LEVELS AND ARENA still available. Could I pick those up just to follow the group downstairs are is that forbidden? Thanks again. You’re a lovely cheerful person. Cheers Eric

[@sacharobinson8987]

Do you have a recommendation for a third party tour company?

[@Romewise]

Yes, in the description of the video, you'll see my recommended links to both the CoopCulture official page and to third party sites I trust.

[@nannetteaustin2308]

So, now that all the tickets are nominative, tour companies can no longer buy blocks of tickets? So if the tickets are sold out there is no option? This is scary, is it true?

[@Romewise]

I don't think that's quite the way it works. It's my understanding that the tour companies have agreements with CoopCulture allowing them to purchase large blocks of tickets. Once they reseller those tickets to their customers, they will add their customers' names to the tickets. I would not give up hope! Tickets are often released in batches so if you don't see availability for what you want, keep checking back!

[@Blade51]

A travel tip I have always used. Make a photo copy of your identification pages of your passport and carry that with you when you are abroad leaving the original in the safe or other secure location at the hotel. This way if you are stopped by the police and asked to check your passport you have that copy (this is a common scam for pick pockets so double protection). If its legitimate they will go with you to the hotel or it will chase them off either way win. Then if you want you can carry your home countries ID card or drivers license as a secondary official backup without risking your passport being lost or stolen.

[@Romewise]

Thank you so much for sharing this travel tip. I do the same and suggest the same to visitors. There is a huge debate online as to whether or not you need to walk around Rome with your passport and the answer is no, you do not. You can do as you mentioned. But some people feel very strongly that they have to carry their passport so I guess that's up to them! Thanks again for sharing!

[@Blade51]

@@Romewise thank you for all your content and advise as well! I cant wait to visit Rome

[@Steve-Duh-Rino]

Good info! Thanks!

[@Romewise]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!