Visiting the Colosseum and the Forum

Practical write-ups about the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine: which ticket buys what, measured walking times, what the ground is like underfoot, and what to download first.

• How long do the Colosseum and the Forum actually take?

  Walking times measured on the real path network, and what they leave out.

  Updated 2026-09-11
• Which Colosseum ticket do you actually need?

  What each ticket opens, what it does not, and why the slot matters more than the tier.

  Updated 2026-09-11
• Do you need a guide at the Colosseum?

  Guided tour, rented videoguide, an app or nothing — what each actually gives you.

  Updated 2026-09-11
• What is under the Colosseum

  Two levels of corridors, some thirty lifts, and the machinery that ran the show.

  Updated 2026-09-11
• The Colosseum and the Forum with limited mobility

  Lifts in the amphitheatre, ancient paving in the Forum, and a hill you cannot avoid.

  Updated 2026-09-11