👋 About Me

Hi, I'm Paola — a Rome tourist enthusiast who got tired of the Colosseum ticket confusion.

I’ve always loved Rome — the winding cobblestone streets, the way history hides around every corner, and of course, the Colosseum.

Like many travellers, I dreamed of standing inside that ancient arena, imagining the crowds, the gladiators, and the sheer history of it all. But when it came time to actually book my ticket, I stood in front of the official Colosseum website with a list of tickets I didn’t fully understand… and a wall of confusion.

There were standard tickets, full experience tickets, “Super Sites,” underground access, night tours — and I had no idea which ticket was best for me. My head kept spinning:

• How do I see every part of the Colosseum?

• What are “Super Sites”?

• I REALLY want to skip the line! How can I do it?

I just wanted to enjoy my visit as much as possible, but instead I found myself wading through the official website, reseller platforms, endless Google searches, ChatGPT answers, juggling tabs, reading outdated blogs, and second-guessing every choice.

After visiting the Colosseum a number of times (and making a few ticket mistakes along the way), I realized I wasn’t alone. So many travellers were asking the same questions I once had. And honestly? I didn’t want anyone else to waste the same amount of time and energy I did.

The official information about tickets is confusing, scattered, and often outdated... and I wished so hard someone would have explained all of this clearly, in one place.

That’s when I started writing everything down — my experiences, my mistakes, and the little tips I wish I had known from the beginning, from ticket types to even where the toilets are (important for people like me, who need them often!). What started as personal notes I shared with friends quickly grew into a bigger project: helping other travellers make sense of Colosseum tickets, without all the stress and guesswork.

Today, this has become a passion project for me. I’m not a tour guide or a ticket reseller — just someone who has been in your shoes, figured things out the hard way, and now loves sharing what I’ve learned. Seriously, I feel like high-fiving everyone in line at the Colosseum when I see them finally holding their tickets — because I know how hard it was to get there. If my research can save you some time and make your Rome trip smoother, then I’ll consider it a success.

Why This Guide

When I first tried to buy Colosseum tickets, I wished there was one clear, trustworthy place that explained everything. Instead, I had to jump between the official website, reseller platforms, and countless blogs, each saying something slightly different. It took a lot of time (and a few mistakes) to figure out what I really needed.

That’s why I created this guide. It’s not a ticket shop, not a sponsored blog, and not a copy of the official website. It’s simply the resource I wish I had when I was planning my own visit. My goal is to explain each option in plain language, help you understand what’s worth it (and what’s not), and make sure you know exactly what you’re buying before you click “purchase.”

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, a family with kids, or a group of friends, this guide is designed to save you time, money, and frustration. Visiting the Colosseum should be exciting, not stressful — and if this guide makes your planning easier, then it’s doing its job.