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Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Colosseum?
No, but it is strongly advised to get them to avoid lining up.
Can I buy tickets at the ticket office?
Yes. Get there very early in the day. The ticket office opens at 8.30 am but we recommend getting there an hour beforehand.
How long is the line for the Colosseum ticket office?
Crazy long.
What is the official ticket web site for the Colosseum?
What can I do if I can’t get tickets on the official site?
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for St Peter’s Basilica?
No, as no tickets are required.
How long is the line for St Peter’s Basilica?
The line is physically very long but it moves fast: it is just a security check like at an airport.
Is there a dress code for St Peters?
Yes, and it is strictly enforced: you must have your shoulders, chest, and knees covered, regardless of sex.
What else do I need to know about the line for St Peter’s?
Some guided tours of the Vatican Museums allow you to skip the line to St Peter’s after your tour. Check with your tour company.
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Galleria Borghese?
Yes.
Can I buy tickets for Galleria Borghese at the ticket office?
Yes, but you are very unlikely to get same-day tickets.
What is the official ticket web site for the Galleria Borghese?
What should I do if no tickets are available for the Galleria Borghese?
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Vatican Museums (including Sistine Chapel)?
No, but it is strongly advised.
Can I buy tickets at the Vatican Museums ticket office?
Yes.
How long is the line for the Vatican Museums?
Crazy long – hours and hours in the hot sun.
What is the official ticket web site for the Vatican Museums?
What can I do if I can’t get Vatican tickets on the official site?
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Roman Forum?
If you have a Colosseum ticket, this will allow you to visit the Forum too.
Can I buy tickets at the ticket office?
Yes.
How long is the line for the Forum ticket office?
Crazy long because it’s the same ticket office as the Colosseum.
What is the official ticket web site for the Forum?
What can I do if I can’t get tickets for the Forum on the official site?
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Pantheon?
At the time of writing, (June 2023), tickets were only required for weekend visits. These tickets are ‘free’ but reserving them online will cost you €2. Here’s where to reserve them online.
However from July 3, 2023, tickets will be required for every visit at the cost of €5. The online ticket office is not yet open. Read more…
Can I buy tickets at the ticket office?
No.
What is the official ticket web site for the Pantheon?
What else should I know about visiting the Pantheon?
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for the Trevi Fountain?
No tickets are required to see the Fontana di Trevi because it’s in a public piazza.
What else should I know about visiting the Trevi Fountain?
It can become extremely crowded around the fountain. Be on your guard for pickpockets – protect yourself with these simple tips.
