Prices at a glance
| Full ticket | €8 (+ €2 advance booking online) |
| EU students 18–25 | €2 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Combination 7-day | €10–14 |
| Official audio guide | €5–8 |
| Guided tour | from €25 (group) |
Official rates published on turismoroma.it. Possible seasonal variations.
Detailed official 2026 rates
Prices are set by the Ministry of Culture and applied uniformly at the physical ticket office and online advance booking. The €2 advance booking fee is optional: it only applies if you book in advance.
| Type | Price | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Full | €8 | Visitors aged 25 and over |
| EU student reduction | €2 | EU citizens aged 18–25, ID required |
| Children under 18 | Free | All children and teenagers, including non-EU |
| EU teachers | Free | Regular teachers from EU public schools, ID required |
| Disability | Free | + 1 companion |
| EU licensed tour guides | Free | With valid ID card |
| Journalists | Free | With valid press card |
| ICOM, ICOMOS, ICCROM members | Free | With membership card |
| Ministry of Culture staff | Free | With ID badge |
| Advance booking fee | + €2 | Optional, applies only to online purchase |
Combination tickets and passes
Combination: Caracalla + Cecilia Metella + Villa dei Quintili
An integrated ticket covering three Appian Way sites. Costs €10–14 full and €2 reduced. Valid 7 days from first issue. For travellers with 2–3 days in Rome seeking an archaeological itinerary away from mass tourism, it's the best choice overall.
Roma Pass 48 hours — €32
Includes: free admission to the first museum or site visited (Baths of Caracalla qualifies), discounts on others, unlimited public transport for 48 hours. Worth it if you plan to see Colosseum + Baths + another paying site.
Roma Pass 72 hours — €52
Includes the first two sites free, discounts on others, 72 hours of transport. Only worthwhile if you have a packed schedule and plan more than three museums.
Omnia Vatican & Rome Card
A private tourist pass including the Vatican, hop-on hop-off bus and Baths of Caracalla among partner sites. Costs €110–135 depending on duration: makes sense only for very intensive three-day visits.
Third-party city passes
Go City, Turbopass and others offer the Baths of Caracalla in their packages. Always verify the attraction is actually included in your specific package, not just in their marketing.
When you get in free
- First Sunday of the month (October–March): free admission, "Sunday at the Museum" Ministry initiative.
- Under 18: always free throughout the year, even for non-EU citizens.
- People with disabilities and companions: permanent free admission.
- FAI Spring Days: free or symbolic admission for FAI members.
- European Museums Night (mid-May Saturday): evening opening at €1.
- European Heritage Days (September): opening with symbolic price.
Special reductions and categories
Families
There's no dedicated "family" rate, but consider: with two adults and two children under 18, you pay only €16 total. That's €4 per person, one of Rome's best deals.
University students
€2 reduction for EU citizens aged 18–25, regardless of student status. Non-EU pay full price. International student cards (ISIC) don't entitle additional discounts.
Over 65s and elderly
No special reduction. Full adult rate applies.
Military and police
Free admission while on duty. In uniform or with service ID.
Wheelchair users
Free admission for the person with a disability + 1 companion.
Comparison: online ticket vs ticket office
| Online | Ticket office | |
|---|---|---|
| Full cost | €10 (€8 + €2 fee) | €8 |
| Queue | 0 minutes (direct entry) | 10–40 min in peak season |
| Payment | Card, PayPal, Apple Pay | Card or cash |
| Time change | Often flexible | Not possible |
| Cancellation | Often free within 24h with some resellers | Non-refundable |
| Audio guide included | Selectable | Ask separately |
Rate history: how the price has changed
For context: the full Baths of Caracalla ticket went from €6 (2015) to €8 (2018), a price that's remained stable. Over the years, the combination ticket scope has expanded — first including the Tomb of Cecilia Metella, then Villa dei Quintili. The Ministry's logic is clear: keep the single rate low, reward integrated itineraries. Good news for visitors.
Frequently asked questions about prices
- What's the ticket cost?
- €8 full, €2 for EU students aged 18–25, free for under 18.
- Can I pay in cash?
- Yes, at the physical ticket office. Online only card or digital systems.
- Do non-EU citizens pay more?
- No, rates are the same for all visitors. The 18–25 reductions are only for EU citizens though.
- How much is the audio guide?
- Between €5 and €8 depending on provider. See the audio guide page.
- Can I cancel my tickets?
- Depends on the reseller. Many allow free cancellation within 24 hours of your booked time.
- Does the ticket cover evening events?
- No, Summer Opera Season performances have their own ticketing.
- Is there a Caracalla + Colosseum combo ticket?
- Officially no. Some private tour operators offer the package but with separate tickets.
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