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Everything You Need To Know About Colosseum Opening Hours And When To Visit
Today
Open 9 AM - 7:15 PM
Last Admission
6:15 PM
Colosseum
The Colosseum is open year round, with the exception of March 29, 2024, December 25 and January 1.
Mar 26 TO Aug 31 Timings Days (Mar 26 TO Aug 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Thursday (Today) | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM | 6:15 PM |
Sep 1 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (Sep 1 TO Sep 30) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
Oct 1 TO Oct 28 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Oct 28) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM | 5:30 PM |
Oct 29 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 29 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
Jan 1 TO Feb 28 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Feb 28) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 3:30 PM |
Mar 1 TO Mar 25 Timings Days (Mar 1 TO Mar 25) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
Last entry: One hour before closing time.
Roman Forum
Mar 31 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (Mar 31 TO Sep 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Thursday (Today) | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
Oct 1 TO Oct 26 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Oct 26) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
Oct 27 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 27 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Jan 1 TO Feb 28 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Feb 28) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Mar 1 TO Mar 30 Timings Days (Mar 1 TO Mar 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Palantine Hill
Mar 31 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (Mar 31 TO Sep 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Thursday (Today) | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
Oct 1 TO Oct 26 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Oct 26) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM |
Oct 27 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 27 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Jan 1 TO Feb 28 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Feb 28) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Mar 1 TO Mar 30 Timings Days (Mar 1 TO Mar 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
Book Your Colosseum Tickets And Tours
Best time to visit the Colosseum
Weekday vs Weekend
Weekdays generally see fewer crowds as opposed to weekends. Waiting times at queues are also shorter. If you've booked skip-the-line tickets, visiting on a weekday will offer you an even more relaxed and thorough tour of the Colosseum.
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Peak season vs Low season
The summer months from June to August draw maximum footfall, and the Colosseum (an otherwise busy attraction) can get really crowded (not to mention blazing hot!). For the best experience, consider visiting during the shoulder season between October to March, where you can enjoy a less hurried experience in comparison, and temperatures are also cooler.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season
Frequently asked questions about Colosseum working hours
What are the Colosseum opening hours for the year 2024?
From March 1 to 30 March, the Colosseum is open from 8:30am to 5:30 pm. Last admission is at 4:30pm. From 31 March to 30 September, timings are 8:30am to 7:15pm. From October 1 to 26, you can visit between 8:30am and 6:30pm. From 27 October to 31 December, Rome Colosseum hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm.
When is the Colosseum closed?
The Colosseum is closed on March 29 of 2024, 1 January and 25 December.
What is the best time to visit the Colosseum?
For smaller crowds and pleasant weather, the best time to visit the Colosseum would be between November to February. During the day, visiting during early hours or just before closing is recommended. Finally, plan your visit during the weekdays to avoid huge crowds of tourists.
Is it better to visit the Colosseum on a weekday or weekend?
A Colosseum visit is best enjoyed on a weekday, typically when the landmark has just opened to visitors, or late in the afternoon. This ensures you have a smooth and hassle-free visit, as the Colosseum is a popular attraction and throngs of tourists flock to it at all times of the year. However, visiting on a weekday, especially between the months of October-November and March, offer better chances of a relaxed visit.
What are Roman Forum hours?
The Roman Forum opens every day at 9:00 AM. The closing time is anywhere between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM depending on the season. The attraction remains closed on 25 December and 1 January.
What are Palatine Hill opening hours?
Palatine Hill opens every day at 8:30 AM. The closing time is anywhere between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM depending on the season. The attraction remains closed on 25 December and 1 January.
How much time is needed to explore the Colosseum?
You need anywhere between 1 to 3 hours to cover Colosseum along with the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Will there be enough time to cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill all on the same day?
While an entire day may be enough to see all these attractions, it's best to space your visit across two days, since entry tickets to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum usually have 24 hours validity after a trip to the Colosseum. Taking two days to cover these attractions also ensures that there is no information overload, as all these sites have a captivating history and background.
