Roma Pass Colosseum: Visit the Colosseum with the Roma Card

Want to visit the Colosseum without stress and while saving money? The Roma Pass (or Roma Card) might be for you!

This card is the official tourist pass that gives you access to the Colosseum and other attractions in Rome with a single ticket and at very special prices.

With the Roma Pass you can skip the line, enjoy the Eternal City with no worries and get around with ease. Find out how it works, how much it costs and why it’s worth it!

Had you ever heard of the Roma Pass? Haven’t you? Read on to find out all the details on how to get it, use it, and take advantage of it to visit the Colosseum.

ALT! Don’t waste time standing in line or perusing all the endless offers for every attraction you want to visit! Buy the Roma Pass now and start your visit to Rome on the right foot!

What is the Roma Pass and how does it work?

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A tourist pass to discover Rome

The Roma Pass is an official tourist card that offers free admission and discounts to major attractions in the city of Rome.

But it doesn’t end there! In fact, with the Roma Pass, you will be able to travel on public transportation and have free access to restrooms in the P.Stop network.

It is available in two versions: 48-hour and 72-hour. Of course, the duration of the Card depends on which one you choose.

How do you use it?

The card is activated automatically from the entrance to the first attraction you choose or during the first trip on public transportation: from this moment it will remain in operation for 48/72 hours.

Do you want to know what the Roma Pass includes? It is valid for entry to many important museums and archaeological sites, including the Colosseum itself, but not only!

For example, you can also access the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, Galleria Borghese or even Museo Dell’Ara Pacis.

Not sure what to choose and want some advice? Besides the Colosseum, the most popular attractions for visitors that you can include in your Roma Card are theCapitoline Museums and the National Museum of Castel S. Angelo.

Curious about what you might see at these two popular tourist sites? Visit the dedicated sites to get an idea of what you might find: the Colosseum and Capitoline Museums or Colosseum and Castel S. Angelo combo will not disappoint!

Below is the full list of attractions you can choose from:

• Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
• Imperial Forums
• Borghese Gallery
• Castel S. Angelo
• Capitoline Museums
• Ara Pacis Museum
• National Gallery of Modern Art
• National Gallery of Ancient Art
• Markets of Trajan
• Archaeological Park of Ostia Antica
• National Academy of San Luca
• Spada Gallery
• Museums of Villa Torlonia
• Museum of Casal de’ Pazzi
• Venice Palace
• Maximus Palace
• Baths of Diocletian
• Circus Maximus Experience
• Baths of Caracalla

As I mentioned earlier this card also includes unlimited public transportation for the duration of the validity of the pass: not only buses, but also metro and streetcar.

All you need to do is show it at the entrance to the attractions included in the pass and on the vehicles to experience the Eternal City without stress.

But that’s not all: with this pass you also have the chance to get incredible discounts on any further bookings!

Visit the Colosseum with the Roma Pass

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What does the Roma Pass for the Colosseum include?

If you choose the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with the Palatine among your attractions, you will get free access and skip the line to boot!

Thanks to skip-the-line admission you can avoid the queue and not waste time in long waits at ticket offices.

Thanks to your combination ticket you can access Rome’s most iconic sites with just one reservation: many benefits and no lines at a special price!

How to book admission to the Colosseum?

To visit the Colosseum, it is mandatory to book even if you have the Roma Pass.

I recommend that you book at least 10 days in advance (20 days in high season).

Reservations are required online. Once you purchase the Roma Pass you can book on this site, where you can also check daily availability.

Please note:

• You can make reservations up to one month in advance.
• Without the Roma Pass you will not be able to enter, even with a reservation.
• The Roma Pass allows ordinary access to the Colosseum (excluding Arena, Underground and Belvedere) and

How much does the Roma Pass cost?

Lines of people to enter the Colosseum

The 72-hour Roma Pass starts at a price of €60, includes 2 free admissions + discounts.

It is a perfect choice for those who want to visit multiple attractions without having to buy each ticket individually and also get several benefits: discounts and free travel on public transportation!

Ideal for those who want to save time and money and for those who want to explore Rome, its art, its history… its magic!

Frequently asked questions

Conclusion

The Colosseum depicted in a map of medieval Rome

Well, here we come to the conclusion of this little in-depth study of the Rome Card.

We have seen together what the Roma Pass is, how it works and why it pays to use it to visit the Colosseum.

I also gave you the prices, explained all the benefits you can get and how to book.

I have provided you with a list of the main attractions you can visit with the Roma Pass, and don’t forget that you can travel as much as you want on public transportation!

Have you already used the Roma Pass? Tell us about your experience in the comments!

And if you have yet to visit Rome, let us know what you plan to visit besides the Colosseum: will it be the Venus Capitolina? Or the Cagliostra in Castel Sant’Angelo? Or do you have other plans?

Don’t miss the chance to visit the Colosseum (and more) without stress: buy the Roma Pass and discover Rome with just one ticket!

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