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Colosseum & Mamertine Prison + Audio Guide

Learn about ancient prisoners and gladiators thanks to VR and audio guides

  1. Audio guide: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Registered address: via della Pigna 13/a, 00186, Rome, IT
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Included

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

Not included

  • Guided tour
  • Admission to the Arena and Underground areas of the Colosseum
  • Meet at the Mamertine Prison (NOT the Colosseum) at your selected timeslot
  • Show your voucher at the box office of the Mamertine Prison
  • The staff at Mamertine Prison will give you a timeslot to visit the Colosseum
  • Please arrive to the Colosseum (Via della Salara Vecchia) at least 15 minutes before your assigned time. It's a 13-min walk from Mamertine Prison to the Colosseum
  • Here, you'll receive the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill vouchers, which are valid for 24 hours
  • Roman Forum and Palatine Hill can be visited on the same day as the Colosseum or on the following day within 24-hour timeframe

Explore Rome's ancient history by visiting Carcer Tullianum, or Mamertine Prison, the city's oldest prison. This fortress, known for its high-security measures, once housed Rome's adversaries as they awaited their fate.

According to tradition, Apostles Peter and Paul spent their final days here before martyrdom. Absorb this history as you walk through its corridors.

But the adventure doesn't stop there! Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum nearby, each with its own fascinating stories. Use the Multimedia Audio Guide Vatican&Rome, available in six languages, for an informative tour of this captivating exploration.

  • Valid ID is mandatory, access to the Colosseum may otherwise be denied

Itinerary

  • Visit Mamertine Prison
  • Visit the Colosseum
  • Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Multilingual audio guide available in the following languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese. Assistance will be provided for downloading the digital audio guide for the Mamertine Prison when redeeming your vouchers

  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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