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Colosseum & Mamertine Prison

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Colosseum & Mamertine Prison

Explore the ancient prison of St. Peter, the Colosseum and Roman Forum

Mamertine Prison

Open today: 09:00 - 17:00

Colosseum

Open today: 08:30 - 16:30

Palatine Hill

Open today: 09:00 - 16:30

Audio guide: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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

Contact details

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Current exhibitions

Penelope

Until 12 January 2025

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Until 2 March 2025

Included

Entry to the Colosseum
Entry to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Entry to the Mamertine Prison
Audio guide
Walking tour (if selected)

Not included

Guided tour
Access to the Underground and Arena areas of the Colosseum

Starting point

Clivo Argentario, 00186, Rome

Starting point is the Mamertine Prison
Show your voucher at the voucher office of the Mamertine Prison
Redeem your vouchers for the Colosseum at the Mamertine Prison voucher office
You can enter the Colosseum 1 hour after visiting the Mamertine Prison
Download Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store
After your prison visit, enter the Colosseum at the entrance next to the Mamertine Prison
Please make sure to be at the Colosseum, 15 minutes before the timeslot that was given to you at the Mamertine Prison
The chosen time refers to Mamertine Prison
Valid ID mandatory
Kids -6 & visitors with 74% disability (with a companion) get in free

Description

Plug into your video tour of the Mamertine Prison, in the ancient basement of the church of San Pietro in Carcere. Learn about the prisoners who served time here, including Saints Peter and Paul, then access the Colosseum for an inside perspective on one of history's most iconic arenas.

Prisoners at the Mamertine Prison, also known as the Tullianum, were once lowered into the cell through a hole in the ceiling, but luckily you get to use the stairs.

Grab your video guide and explore what is essentially the basement of the church of San Pietro in Carcere, a prison that housed vanquished kings, wrong-doers, and even Saints Peter and Paul.

It's small, it's dark, it's cramped, but it's one of the most atmospheric parts of the Forum! You'll even see the bars that St. Peter was allegedly chained to, and the pool of water he used to baptize visitors.

When you've soaked up this special part of history, make your way into the architectural triumph that is the Colosseum. Explore this historic arena and the Roman Forum at your own pace.

Valid for: 24h

Once activated, your ticket is valid for 24 hours.

Valid ID is mandatory for any option selected, in case of incorrect personal data, access to the Colosseum will not be possible
Please note that the Mamertine Prison and the Colosseum are a 13-minute walk away from each other

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