Book Mamertine Prison Tickets

• Explore Rome’s oldest prison, originally known as Carcer Tulianum, which had the maximum security where enemies of Rome were sentenced.
• Walk through the attraction where enemies like the King of Numidia and King of Gauls were incarcerated.
• Absorb interesting facts and stories about the prison through a virtual audio guide available in 6 languages.
• Learn about the followers of Catiline and where it was thought Apostles Peter and Paul and several other Christian martyrs lived their final days.
• Discover why this prison is known as those who entered never survived.

Inclusions

• Entry tickets to Carcer Tullianum (Marmertime Prison)
• Service and assistance by staff
• Virtual Audio guide in 6 languages (Available on App Store/Play Store)

Exclusions

• Guided tour

• The virtual audio guide is available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• The Mamertine Prison is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Access both Mamertine Prison & Colosseum with one ticket and a multilingual audio guide.

• Everything you get: Start your experience at the historic Mamertine Prison with guaranteed reserved access. From there, visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill using the same ticket, and explore each site with a multilingual audio guide in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish.
• Why choose this: Begin at Mamertine Prison, avoid long lines, and enjoy all key Roman ruins with one seamless ticket.

Inclusions

• Reserved access to Mamertine Prison
• Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
• Multimedia audio guide for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish)
• Audio guide for Mamertine Prison (available languages in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese)
• Reception & assistance by multilingual staff

Exclusions

• Guided tours for any of the sites
• Meals and beverages
• Hotel transfers

• Your visit begins at the Mamertine Prison (Via Clivo Argentario). You must go here at least 1 hour before your Colosseum time slot to collect your ticket.
• Colosseum tickets are nominative. Carry a valid photo ID for every guest—including children—to verify your booking.
• No need to print your ticket—show it on your smartphone at the entrance for a smooth experience.
• Children aged 0–5 must also have a valid ticket booked online.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Get all-encompassing insights into ancient Rome with access to three must-see historical sites, including the city's oldest prison.

• Everything you get at Altar of the Fatherland: Enjoy fast-track entry to the Altar of the Fatherland Glass Elevator, which takes you to the top of the Victor Emmanuel II monument, for sweeping views of Rome. See original war relics in the Museum of the Risorgimento and Renaissance art in Palazzo Venezia.
• Everything you get at Mamertine Prison: Get reserved entry to the Mamertine Prison, and with the help of a detailed audio guide, uncover stories of its inmates and other historical information.
• Everything you get at Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Get guaranteed entry to all three sites plus an audio guide—an excellent way to explore Rome’s foundational history.
• Why choose this: Step into the political stage of the ancient empire, descend into the city’s most infamous prison, then rise above it all for unmatched skyline views. It’s a rare, all-in-one combo that stitches together sites most people never experience in a single trip.

Inclusions

Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill

• Reserved access to Mamertine Prison
• Access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
• Multimedia audio guide for the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill (available in Italian, English, French, German, and Spanish)
• Audio guide for Mamertine Prison (available languages in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese)
• Reception & assistance by multilingual staff

Altare della Patria

• Skip-the-line ticket to Altare della Patria glass elevator, Museum of the Risorgimento and Palazzo Venezia

Exclusions

• Guided tours for any of the sites
• Meals and beverages
• Hotel transfers

Mamertine Prison + Colosseum + Roman Forum + Palatine Hill

What to bring

• A valid photo ID to collect tickets at Mamertine Prison.
• Comfortable walking shoes for covering large historical areas.
• A fully charged smartphone or device for using the multimedia audio guide.
• A water bottle (permitted only in designated areas) to stay hydrated.
• What’s not allowed
• Large bags, backpacks, or luggage.
• Food, drinks, or chewing gum inside the Colosseum and Mamertine Prison.
• Smoking or vaping within archaeological sites.
• Selfie sticks or tripods, for safety reasons.

Accessibility

• The Colosseum and Roman Forum offer wheelchair-accessible routes, but Palatine Hill may be difficult to navigate due to uneven ground.
• Mamertine Prison has limited accessibility because of its historic layout.

Additional information

• The Colosseum ticket is personal; the name on your ID must match the ticket.
• A reservation for the Colosseum is mandatory and must be set at least one hour after your Mamertine Prison visit.
• Tickets can be presented on a smartphone for entry at all sites.

Altare della Patria

What’s not allowed

• Pets inside the venue.
• Large bags or luggage.

Additional information

• The ticket remains valid for 7 days from the purchase date, giving you flexibility to plan your visit.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Rome and Vatican in one go! Iconic sites and unlimited public transport made easy with this 2-in-1 pass.

• Everything you get: Explore the Vatican Museum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill with the 72-hour Omnia Card. Your perks don’t just end—the Roma Pass lets you pick the first two attractions for free with discounted entries to the rest from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and 30+ more.
• Why choose this: Save 20 to 55% with the Roma Pass and Omnia Card compared to buying separate tickets and enjoy free unlimited rides on public transport or hop-on hop-off buses.

Inclusions

• Valid for 72 hours
• Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free (with Roma Pass)
• Discounted tickets for additional attractions (with Roma Pass)

Access to:

• Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano & more
• Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
• Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (with Omnia Card)
• Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
• Get all the details for Omnia Card here and Roma Pass here

• Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
• Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which are subject to availability. Check your post-booking voucher for instructions.
• You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
• Even if activated at a museum, the pass must be validated on your first public transport journey by tapping it on the black circle of the contactless reader.
• Children under 10 years of age can use public transport for free, if they are accompanied by a paying adult.
• Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.

• Collect your Omnia Card and Roma Pass at any designated collection points after purchasing online.
• Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.

Validity: 

• Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
• Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.