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Rome Travel Guide 2026: Colosseum and Vatican Tickets, New Fees, Best Time and Real Costs
Rome and the dome of St Peter's from the Janiculum (Gianicolo). Photo: Amaunet, CC BY-SA 3.0
Rome rewards planning more than any other Italian city: the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums run on timed, named tickets, and several sights that used to be free or cheap now charge more in 2026. The decisions that matter are when to book the Colosseum, whether to pay for a guide in the Vatican, and how many days to give the city before a trip to Pompeii or Florence. This guide gives the official 2026 prices, clear verdicts and live prices from 1,440 bookable Rome tours.
Rome at a glance
Rome is a big city with a walkable core. The ancient sites — the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill — sit together in the south-east of the centre; the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain lie in the old streets to the north-west; the Vatican is across the Tiber, and Trastevere is south of it on the same bank. Most visitors walk between these areas and use the metro for longer hops.
| Population | About 2.75 million in the city (2026) |
|---|---|
| Protected as | UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980 (Historic Centre of Rome, with the Holy See's properties in the city) |
| Airports | Fiumicino (FCO): 32 minutes to Termini on the Leonardo Express · Ciampino (CIA): bus and train link, or a €40 taxi |
| City transport ticket | €1.50 for 100 minutes (BIT); 24 hours €8.50, 48 hours €15, 72 hours €22 |
| Museum days off | Vatican Museums: open Monday–Saturday, Sundays only on the last Sunday of the month (free). Galleria Borghese: closed Mondays |
| Free days | First Sunday of the month: Colosseum, Pantheon, Pompeii and other state sites. Last Sunday: Vatican Museums, 09:00–14:00 |
| Newest metro stop | Colosseo/Fori Imperiali on Line C, open since 16 December 2025 (interchange with Line B) |
Rome in pictures
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How do you book the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums in 2026?
Verdict: Verdict: set a reminder for 30 days before your Colosseum date and buy on the official site the day slots open; book the Vatican Museums online too — the extra €5 buys a fixed entry time. Pay for a guide in the Vatican, where context matters most, and do the Colosseum alone unless you want the underground or arena floor.
| Ticket (adult) | Price | Valid | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum 24h (ordinary) | €18 incl. €2 booking fee | 24 hours from first entry | Colosseum levels 1–2 (one timed visit), Roman Forum, Palatine Hill |
| Colosseum Arena only | €18 | 24 hours | About 20 minutes on the arena floor, plus Forum and Palatine; no other Colosseum areas |
| Colosseum Full Experience (Arena, Underground or Attic) | €24 | Two consecutive days | The chosen special area, Forum, Palatine, Imperial Fora; Underground has the fewest places |
| Vatican Museums, booked online | €20 + €5 | Day of issue | Museums and Sistine Chapel at a fixed time; non-refundable |
| Vatican Museums, at the door | €20 | Day of issue | Same visit, no booked time |
| St Peter's Basilica | Free | — | Dome climb is extra; lift or stairs to the terrace |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | €18 | — | Named ticket; bring the ID it was booked under |
Colosseum tickets carry each visitor's full name and are checked against ID at the gate, so a ticket bought for someone else's name is useless. Under-18s go in free but EU students aged 18–25 pay €2. Leave large backpacks and wheeled cases at the hotel: they are not allowed and there is no left-luggage.
The ordinary 24-hour ticket is enough for most first visits
It covers the two main levels plus the Forum and the Palatine — a full morning. Choose a Full Experience ticket (€24) only for a specific reason: the underground passages where animals and fighters waited, the arena floor, or the Attic's upper tiers. It is valid for two days, which lets you split the Colosseum and the Forum and avoid the midday heat.
181 Colosseum and Ancient Rome tours on Excurgo · from $5, typical $102 per person · rated 4.6 across 125,735 reviews
In the Vatican, a guide is worth the money
The Museums are a long one-way route to the Sistine Chapel, and without a plan most people walk past the best rooms. A guided small-group tour also handles the timed entry. Buy direct tickets only at tickets.museivaticani.va: lookalike sites sell the same entry for much more.
184 Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel tours on Excurgo · from $5, typical $143 per person · rated 4.6 across 155,414 reviews
Free days are a false economy for short trips: the Colosseum's first Sunday is first come, first served with the special areas closed, and the Vatican's last Sunday runs only 09:00–14:00.
What costs money now: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon and the 2026 changes
Three of Rome's most visited sights changed their rules in 2026, and many guides and forum answers have not caught up. None of the fees is large, but each affects queues and timing.
| Sight | 2026 price | Since | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trevi Fountain (basin area) | €2 | 2 February 2026 | Daily 09:00–22:00; card only at the entrance; under-5s free; the square itself stays open |
| Pantheon | €7 (was €5) | 1 July 2026 | €2 for ages 18–25; under-18s free; free on the first Sunday and for people attending services |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | €18 | 1 July 2026 | €2 reduced, under-18s free; first Monday of the month €5 at the door (from August 2026) |
| Five small civic museums (Barracco, Bilotti, Canonica, Napoleonico, Villa di Massenzio) | €7.50 | 2 February 2026 | Previously free; Rome residents now enter all civic museums free |
The Trevi ticket covers the basin area right next to the fountain, not the view. If you only want a photo, the piazza is enough; if you want to toss a coin from the edge, carry a card. The Pantheon's ticket was introduced only in 2023, and the monument still had about 4.5 million visitors in 2025, so go at opening or late in the day.
Verdict: Verdict: pay both. Trevi at €2 is cheaper than any coffee nearby; the Pantheon at €7 is the best-value ticket in Rome. Visit Trevi early in the morning or late in the evening rather than mid-afternoon.
Is the Roma Pass worth it?
Verdict: Verdict: for most visitors, no. Buy single tickets and a 48- or 72-hour transport ticket instead; the Roma Pass pays off only if your first free entry is an expensive site and you also use buses and the metro a lot.
| Option | Price | Covers | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma Pass 48h | €38 | Unlimited city transport, 1 free entry, then reduced entries | Colosseum still needs a booked time slot; the Vatican Museums are a separate state |
| Roma Pass 72h | €62.90 | Unlimited city transport, 2 free entries, then reduced entries | Same booking rules |
| Roma 48h transport ticket | €15 | Unlimited buses, trams and metro for 48 hours | No museums |
| Roma 72h transport ticket | €22 | Unlimited transport for 72 hours | No museums |
The arithmetic: a 72-hour transport ticket (€22) plus the Colosseum (€18) and Castel Sant'Angelo (€18) costs €58 — less than the 72-hour Roma Pass, which would give you those two entries free plus reduced prices elsewhere. Because the Vatican sits outside Italy's ticketing, no Rome card covers it.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
Rome has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Average highs reach about 33 °C in July and August, while November and December are the rainiest months. The 2025 Jubilee ended on 6 January 2026, so the extra pilgrim crowds of that year are gone.
April to May and late September to October are the best months
Highs of about 20–28 °C make long days at the Forum and on the Appian Way comfortable. These are also busy months, so the 30-day Colosseum release date matters most now.
July and August are hard work in the heat
With highs around 33 °C and little shade at the Forum and the Palatine, book the earliest Colosseum slot and spend the afternoon indoors. Summer hours help: the Colosseum stays open until 19:15 until the end of September.
November to February is the best time for short queues
Expect rain and early closing — the Colosseum shuts at 16:30 from late October to February — but hotel prices and crowds fall. Pompeii also closes earlier in winter, at 17:00.
| Month | Max / min | Rain | Crowds | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 3° | 66 mm | Low | Colosseum closes 16:30 |
| February | 14° / 3° | 63 mm | Low | Quietest museums |
| March | 17° / 6° | 59 mm | Rising | Easter can fall here; summer hours start late March |
| April | 20° / 8° | 69 mm | High | One of the best months; book early |
| May | 25° / 13° | 57 mm | High | Warm, long days |
| June | 30° / 17° | 30 mm | Very high | Hot by midday; go early |
| July | 33° / 19° | 20 mm | Very high | Driest and among the hottest months |
| August | 33° / 20° | 30 mm | High | Hottest; plan indoor afternoons |
| September | 28° / 16° | 65 mm | High | Still warm; storms return |
| October | 23° / 12° | 88 mm | Medium | Pleasant; Colosseum winter hours from 25 October |
| November | 17° / 8° | 108 mm | Low | Wettest month |
| December | 13° / 4° | 98 mm | Medium | Busy around Christmas; closed 25 December |
How do you get from the airport and around Rome?
| From | How | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiumicino (FCO) | Leonardo Express to Roma Termini, every 15 minutes, 05:38–23:27 from the airport | €14 | 32 min non-stop |
| Fiumicino (FCO) | FL1 regional train to Tiburtina and other stations (not Termini) | Check Trenitalia | Every 15 min on weekdays, 30 at weekends |
| Fiumicino (FCO) | Licensed white taxi, fixed fare to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls | €55 per car, supplements included | Depends on traffic |
| Ciampino (CIA) | Airlink bus to Ciampino station, then train to Termini | Check Trenitalia | Bus every 20 min |
| Ciampino (CIA) | Taxi, fixed fare inside the Aurelian Walls | €40 | Depends on traffic |
| Florence | High-speed train | Varies | About 1 h 25 – 1 h 45 |
| Naples | High-speed train | Varies | A little over 1 h |
In the city, a BIT ticket costs €1.50 and lasts 100 minutes; on the metro you can simply tap a contactless card at the gate. Since December 2025 Line C stops at Colosseo/Fori Imperiali, where it meets Line B. Taxis from Fiumicino to Ostiense station are a fixed €50 and to Tiburtina €60 — useful if your hotel is near either.
Verdict: Verdict: take the Leonardo Express if you are staying near Termini or Monti, and a fixed-fare taxi for two or more people staying elsewhere inside the walls. Don't hire a car for the city: cameras enforce the ZTL limited-traffic zone on weekdays from 06:30 to 18:00 and on Friday and Saturday nights.
The best things to do in Rome
Must do = don't leave without it; Worth it = worth adding if you have time. Tour prices are typical (median) prices per person across all matching tours on Excurgo.
1. The Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Must do· book 30 days ahead
One ticket covers all three, and they belong together: the amphitheatre first at your booked time, then the Forum below and the Palatine above it. Give it a full morning and carry water. The Thursday-evening night visits (late spring to autumn) are guided, limited and exclude the Forum.
2. The Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Must do· Monday–Saturday
Open Monday to Saturday 08:00–20:00 with last entry at 18:00; on Sundays only the last Sunday of the month, free, 09:00–14:00. The same ticket includes the Sistine Chapel and is valid only on the day it is issued, so plan the whole visit for one day.
3. St Peter's Basilica and the dome climb Must do· early morning
Entry to the basilica is free; the dome is the paid extra. The full climb is 551 steps, and the lift skips the first 231, leaving 320 on a narrowing staircase. In summer (to 25 October 2026) the dome opens 07:00–18:00, in winter 07:30–17:00. Dress for a church: no very short clothing, tank tops or hats.
31 St Peter's and the dome tours on Excurgo · from $16, typical $54 per person · rated 4.7 across 7,349 reviews
4. The Pantheon Must do
The ancient temple, now a church, costs €7 since July 2026. Stand under the oculus and look up. It is free on the first Sunday of the month and for anyone attending a service.
23 Pantheon tours on Excurgo · from $8, typical $63 per person · rated 4.6 across 6,604 reviews
5. Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and the old centre on foot Must do· early or late
The Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona are a short walk apart through the old centre. Trevi's basin area costs €2, daily 09:00–22:00. Refill bottles at the nasoni, the city's 2,500-plus public drinking fountains, which carry the same water as Roman homes; never step into a decorative fountain — it is an offence.
62 walking tours on Excurgo · from $3, typical $62 per person · rated 4.7 across 9,053 reviews
6. The Galleria Borghese Worth it· book ahead
Bernini's sculptures and Caravaggio's paintings in a villa in the park. Visits are only by booking, in two-hour slots starting at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00; closed on Mondays. Expect to pay around €18 including the booking fee — sources differ, so check when you book.
27 Borghese Gallery tours on Excurgo · from $22, typical $85 per person · rated 4.6 across 7,486 reviews
7. Castel Sant'Angelo Worth it
Hadrian's mausoleum, later a fortress, on the Tiber facing the Vatican. Since July 2026 it costs €18, with a named ticket; from August 2026 the first Monday of the month is €5 at the door, no booking.
8. Eat your way through Trastevere and Testaccio Must do
Carbonara, cacio e pepe, supplì and pizza al taglio are the Roman staples; a food tour is the quickest way to learn where locals order them. Trastevere is the classic evening district, Testaccio the market quarter.
105 food tours on Excurgo · from $9, typical $97 per person · rated 4.9 across 44,945 reviews
9. Make pasta in a cooking class Worth it
Among the highest-rated experiences in Rome and a good plan for a hot afternoon or a rainy day. Most classes cover fresh pasta and tiramisu, often with wine.
123 cooking class tours on Excurgo · from $33, typical $86 per person · rated 4.9 across 54,579 reviews
10. The Appian Way and the catacombs Worth it· not Wednesday
The old Roman road south of the walls is best by bike or e-bike, with a stop at a catacomb. The Catacombs of San Callisto are visited only with a guide (about 40 minutes) and close on Wednesdays.
37 Appian Way and catacombs tours on Excurgo · from $6, typical $106 per person · rated 4.9 across 11,044 reviews
11. See the centre by golf cart, Vespa or e-bike Worth it
Golf carts and Vespa sidecars are among the most booked tours in Rome, and they make sense for travellers with limited mobility or little time. On foot you see more for less money.
125 golf cart tours on Excurgo · from $26, typical $123 per person · rated 4.9 across 34,421 reviews
Worth skipping
- Sitting on the Spanish Steps. It has been banned since 2019, with fines of up to €250; look, then move on.
- Resold tickets from lookalike sites. The Vatican's only official site is tickets.museivaticani.va; Colosseum tickets are named and checked against ID.
- The free first or last Sunday if your time is short. No booking, long lines, and the Colosseum's special areas are closed.
- Driving into the centre. The ZTL cameras will find you; fines run from about €80 to €332.
- Street sellers. Buying from unlicensed traders is illegal and can be fined.
What are the best day trips from Rome?
Ostia Antica and Tivoli are easy half-days on your own. Pompeii is a full day that works by train, and a tour removes the change in Naples. Florence is under two hours by high-speed train — worth it only if you can't give it a night.
| Where | On your own | Time each way | Tours on Excurgo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostia Antica | Roma–Lido train from Porta San Paolo (Metro B Piramide) | About 30 min | 10, typical $136 |
| Tivoli (Villa d'Este, Hadrian's Villa) | Train or bus; Villa d'Este closed Mondays | About 1 h | 11, typical $136 |
| Pompeii | High-speed train to Naples, then Circumvesuviana to Pompei Villa dei Misteri | About 1 h to Naples, plus the local train | 14, typical $137 |
| Orvieto | Regional train, then the funicular up to the town | Just under 1 h 30 | — |
| Florence and Tuscany | High-speed train | About 1 h 25 – 1 h 45 | 21, typical $329 |
| Amalfi Coast | Tour recommended | Very long day | 32, typical $319 |
Pompeii is the day trip to choose if you only do one
Since January 2026 the Pompeii Express ticket (ancient city only) costs €20 and Pompeii+ (adding the suburban villas and the shuttle bus) €25. Tickets are named, and the site takes at most 20,000 visitors a day; in summer most places are in the morning band. Last entry is 17:30 in summer and 15:30 from 15 October.
14 Pompeii from Rome tours on Excurgo · from $64, typical $137 per person · rated 4.7 across 11,786 reviews
Ostia Antica, Rome's ancient port, gives you streets, a theatre and mosaics with a fraction of Pompeii's crowds, and it is reached on a city train. Tivoli's Villa d'Este is the choice for gardens and fountains.
11 Tivoli tours on Excurgo · from $97, typical $136 per person · rated 4.5 across 3,253 reviews
10 Ostia Antica tours on Excurgo · from $56, typical $136 per person · rated 4.8 across 1,207 reviews
How many days do you need in Rome?
Three full days cover the essentials without rushing; four or five add the Borghese, the Appian Way and a day trip. Ticket totals use 2026 official adult prices with online booking; tours are typical prices on Excurgo.
1–2 days
Colosseum, Forum and Palatine on the first morning; Pantheon, Trevi and Piazza Navona in the afternoon. Vatican Museums and St Peter's on day two, then dinner in Trastevere.
Tickets ≈ €52 (Colosseum €18, Vatican €25, Pantheon €7, Trevi €2) · Vatican tour ≈ $143
3 days
Add Castel Sant'Angelo, the Borghese, a food tour and an evening walk. Space the big sites: one per morning.
Tickets ≈ €70 plus the Borghese · food tour ≈ $97
4–5 days
Add the Appian Way and catacombs, a cooking class, and a day in Pompeii, Ostia Antica or Tivoli.
Pompeii Express €20 · Pompeii day trip ≈ $137
How much do tours and tickets cost in Rome?
Price ranges per person from the 1,440 Rome tours we list. Many Colosseum and Vatican tours include the entry ticket, so compare the total with the €18 and €25 official prices, not the headline figure alone.
| Activity | Tours | From | Typical | Top end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colosseum, Forum and Palatine | 181 | $5 | $102 | $388 |
| Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel | 184 | $5 | $143 | $405 |
| St Peter's Basilica and dome | 31 | $16 | $54 | $240 |
| Borghese Gallery | 27 | $22 | $85 | $217 |
| Pantheon | 23 | $8 | $63 | $194 |
| Catacombs and Appian Way | 37 | $6 | $106 | $301 |
| Walking tours | 62 | $3 | $62 | $217 |
| Golf cart tours | 125 | $26 | $123 | $308 |
| Bike, e-bike and Vespa | 81 | $42 | $86 | $177 |
| Food tours | 105 | $9 | $97 | $229 |
| Cooking classes | 123 | $33 | $86 | $143 |
| Pompeii day trips | 14 | $64 | $137 | $329 |
| Amalfi Coast day trips | 32 | $79 | $319 | $780 |
| Florence and Tuscany day trips | 21 | $99 | $329 | $685 |
| Tivoli day trips | 11 | $97 | $136 | $628 |
| Ostia Antica trips | 10 | $56 | $136 | $283 |
“Typical” is the median price; “top end” is the 90th percentile (private and premium versions). 90% of Rome tours offer free cancellation.
Where should you stay in Rome?
Centro Storico (Pantheon, Navona, Campo de' Fiori) puts the old city outside your door, at the highest prices. Monti, between the Colosseum and Termini, is central and well connected by Metro B and C. Trastevere is the evening choice, livelier and noisier. Prati, by the Vatican, is calmer and convenient for an early Vatican slot. Near Termini is cheaper and practical for the airport train and day trips, but less pleasant at night.
Every stay adds the city tax per person per night, for up to 10 consecutive nights; children under 10 are exempt.
| Accommodation | Tax per person per night |
|---|---|
| 5-star hotel | €10 |
| 4-star hotel | €7.50 |
| 3-star hotel | €6 |
| 1–2-star hotel | €4 |
| B&B or short-term rental | €6 |
| Hostel | €3.50 |
Verdict: Verdict: first-timers do best in Monti or the Centro Storico; families and early Vatican risers in Prati; night owls in Trastevere.
Rules, safety and money
- Pickpockets work public transport, main stations and the big sights; watch for distraction tricks and keep valuables split.
- Fountains: stepping into or bathing in a public fountain is an offence in Rome. Drink from the nasoni instead.
- Spanish Steps: sitting on them has been banned since 2019, with fines of up to €250.
- Churches: St Peter's turns away very short clothing, tank tops and hats; no food or drink inside.
- Named tickets: the Colosseum and Castel Sant'Angelo check your ID against the name on the ticket.
- ZTL: the historic centre is closed to unauthorised cars Monday–Friday 06:30–18:00, Saturday 14:00–18:00 and Friday–Saturday 23:00–03:00 (nights suspended in August).
- Entry: your passport must be under 10 years old on arrival and valid 3 months after you leave the Schengen area. The EU Entry/Exit System records fingerprints and a photo for non-EU travellers, free; ETIAS has not started. Check GOV.UK for your passport.
Mistakes travellers regret in Rome
- Missing the Colosseum release date. Tickets go on sale 30 days ahead, and the underground has the fewest places.
- Booking under the wrong name. Colosseum tickets are checked against ID at the gate.
- Planning the Vatican Museums for a Sunday — they open only on the last Sunday of the month, and then only until 14:00.
- Trusting old prices: the Pantheon is €7, not €5; the Trevi basin is €2, not free; the Fiumicino taxi is a fixed €55.
- Buying from lookalike ticket sites that resell official tickets at a mark-up.
- Bringing a big backpack to the Colosseum, where there is no left-luggage.
- Hiring a car for the city and collecting ZTL fines months later.
Rome FAQ
How far ahead should I book the Colosseum?
Official tickets are released 30 days before the visit date on ticketing.colosseo.it, and Full Experience tickets with the underground have the fewest places. Book on the day slots open for spring, summer and autumn dates. Each ticket carries the visitor's name and is checked against ID.
How much is a Colosseum ticket in 2026?
The ordinary 24-hour ticket costs €18 including the €2 booking fee and covers the Colosseum's main levels, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Full Experience tickets with the arena, underground or upper tiers cost €24 and are valid for two days. Under-18s enter free.
How much do the Vatican Museums cost?
€20 at the door or €20 plus a €5 booking fee online at tickets.museivaticani.va, which fixes your entry time. Children under 7 are free, and everyone enters free on the last Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 14:00. Tickets are valid only on the day of issue.
Do you have to pay to see the Trevi Fountain?
Only to enter the basin area next to the fountain: €2 since 2 February 2026, daily from 09:00 to 22:00, card only at the entrance. Children under 5 and Rome residents are free. The piazza in front remains open.
Is St Peter's Basilica free?
Yes, entry to the basilica is free; the dome climb is paid separately. The full climb is 551 steps, or 320 if you take the lift for the first part. Dress modestly: very short clothing, tank tops and hats are not allowed.
Is the Roma Pass worth it?
Rarely. The 48-hour pass costs €38 and the 72-hour pass €62.90, including transport and one or two free entries. A 72-hour transport ticket costs €22, so the pass only pays off if your free entries are expensive sites; it doesn't cover the Vatican Museums and you still need a Colosseum time slot.
What is the best way from Fiumicino airport to the centre?
The Leonardo Express to Roma Termini costs €14 and takes 32 minutes, every 15 minutes. A licensed taxi costs a fixed €55 per car to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls, supplements included — less than four Leonardo Express tickets (€56).
Is Pompeii doable as a day trip from Rome?
Yes. High-speed trains reach Naples in a little over an hour, and the Circumvesuviana local train continues to Pompei Villa dei Misteri. Pompeii Express tickets cost €20, are named, and the site is capped at 20,000 visitors a day. In winter the last entry is 15:30, so leave Rome early.
How much is the Rome city tax?
It depends on the accommodation: €10 per person per night at five-star hotels, €7.50 at four-star, €6 at three-star and for B&Bs and short-term rentals, €3.50 in hostels. It is charged for up to 10 consecutive nights, and children under 10 are exempt.
Do I need ETIAS to visit Italy?
Not yet. As of October 2026 ETIAS has no confirmed start date. The EU Entry/Exit System, which records fingerprints and a photo of non-EU travellers at the border, is being implemented and is free.
Sources and how this guide is made
Written by the Excurgo editorial team with AI assistance. We are a tour comparison site, not a tour operator, and we have not personally tested every tour. Every fact was researched in official and specialist sources and checked against them before publication; prices, ratings and tour counts come from our live catalogue of 1,440 Rome tours. Ratings and review counts are collected by Viator and Tripadvisor. Tours are picked by rating weighted by number of reviews (at least 20); we earn a commission from Viator when you book, and it does not affect the order.
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Changelog. October 2026: guide published with 2026 prices (Trevi Fountain €2, Pantheon €7, Castel Sant'Angelo €18) and Metro C at the Colosseum.
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