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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Mamertine Prison: Reserved Entrance + 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

  • Reserved Entrance to the Colosseum
  • Reserved Entrance to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Entrance to the Mamertine Prison
  • Downloadable multilingual audio guide

Not included

  • Guided tour
  • Admission to the Arena and Underground areas of the Colosseum

Starting point

1 Clivo Argentario, 00186, Rome
  • Starting point is the Mamertine Prison (13 minutes walking from Colosseum)
  • Show your voucher at the box office of the Mamertine Prison at the time you selected during checkout
  • To obtain the audio guide, download the Vatican&Rome App from the App Store or Play Store
  • Make sure to be at the Colosseum, in Via della Salara Vecchia, 15 minutes before the timeslot that was given to you at the Mamertine Prison
  • Here, you'll receive the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill vouchers, which are valid for 24 hours

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 tickets
  • 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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