A one-day route from Termini takes you through central Rome’s ancient sites and historic piazzas, ending at Trevi Fountain. Begin at the station, visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a timed ticket, then continue toward the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the fountain.
- Start: Termini station, about a five-minute walk from Toffa Place In Rome.
- The Parco archeologico del Colosseo includes the Colosseum and Roman Forum–Palatine archaeological area.
- Colosseum entry requires a reserved time; the standard ticket allows a 75-minute stay inside.
- The Pantheon’s regular visitor hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Trevi Fountain’s inner perimeter has scheduled access and an entry fee for non-residents of Rome and its Metropolitan City.
Start near Termini
Termini gives this route a clear starting point. From the station, head toward the Colosseum and Roman Forum for the day’s main archaeological visit.
If you want to orient yourself around the station before setting off, the Termini station and neighbourhood guide covers the area.
How do you get from Termini to the Colosseum and Roman Forum?
The Colosseum and Roman Forum form one archaeological area, so plan them together and reserve a time for the Colosseum before you go. The park opens the Colosseum at 8:30 a.m. and the Roman Forum–Palatine area at 9:00 a.m. under its regular annual schedule; closing times vary by season, with last admission one hour before closing.
The standard Colosseum–Roman Forum–Palatine ticket costs €18 at full fare or €2 for eligible EU citizens aged 18 until the day before their 25th birthday. It includes one Colosseum entry at the booked time and one Roman Forum–Palatine entry at a chosen time within 24 hours before or after that booking.
The Colosseum visit is limited to 75 minutes, and the ticket covers its first and second levels, panoramic terraces, the Colosseum Museum, the Roman Forum, the Roman Forum Museum, Palatine and ongoing exhibitions.
You must reserve a specific Colosseum entry time. Ticket sales open 30 days before the visit date, and visitors are advised to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled entry.
The Colosseum entrance is near the Arch of Constantine, at the Valadier Spur; Roman Forum–Palatine entrances include the Arch of Titus, Largo della Salara Vecchia, Via del Tulliano, Via del Foro Romano and Via di San Gregorio.
For more on the monument and entry planning, the Colosseum Rome guide to tickets and timed entry is a useful companion.
Continue via Capitoline Hill and Piazza Venezia
After the archaeological area, continue toward Capitoline Hill and Piazza Venezia, where the Vittoriano provides a prominent landmark on the route. This stretch connects the ancient sites with the historic centre’s later streets and piazzas.
How do you continue to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona?
From Piazza Venezia, make your way to the Pantheon, then continue to Piazza Navona. The Pantheon is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with last individual admission at 6:30 p.m. An entrance ticket is mandatory. Religious services and events can affect visiting hours, so check the official site before you go.
After the Pantheon, Piazza Navona makes a natural next stop on this historic-centre route. Keep the rest of the day flexible: the published guidance does not set recommended visit durations for these places, so the time you spend at each will shape when you reach the fountain.
For another ancient site near the station, the guide to the Baths of Diocletian covers Rome’s ancient baths.
Finish at Trevi Fountain
End the route at Trevi Fountain, the terminal point of the Virgo aqueduct, which Turismo Roma describes as the only ancient aqueduct still in continuous use. The fountain was built from 1732 to 1762 to a design by Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini.
Access to the fountain’s inner perimeter follows a schedule: Monday and Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Last entry is 9:00 p.m. daily.
Entry costs €2 for people who are not residents of Rome or the Metropolitan City; residents can enter free by showing an identity card. The fountain remains visible for free outside visiting hours.
You can buy tickets online through the official website, at Civic Museums, Tourist Info Points, authorized retailers or at the entrance by card. The inner perimeter is reached by steps.
If you have a stroller, you can leave it temporarily at the access-control point, which does not provide a custody service. Entry times can change on some days because of maintenance or public-order reasons.
Route timing, tickets and checks
Start with the timed Colosseum booking, then arrange your Roman Forum–Palatine visit within the ticket’s 24-hour window. The regular schedule opens the Colosseum before the archaeological area, but closing hours change with the season and the park closes on 25 December and 1 January.
The Pantheon also closes on 25 December and 1 January except for special openings, and services or events can affect access. Trevi Fountain has its own entry schedule and last-entry time, which may shift on some days. Confirm current details with the Parco archeologico del Colosseo, the Pantheon’s official visitor information and the City of Rome before setting out.
FAQs
Can you visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum on the same ticket?
Yes. The standard ticket includes one Colosseum entry at the booked time and one Roman Forum–Palatine entry at a chosen time within 24 hours before or after that booking.
Do you need a ticket for the Pantheon?
Yes. An entrance ticket is mandatory, and regular visitor hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with last individual admission at 6:30 p.m.
Is Trevi Fountain free to visit?
The fountain remains visible for free outside inner-perimeter visiting hours. Entry to the inner perimeter costs €2 for non-residents of Rome and its Metropolitan City; local residents may enter free with an identity card.
When is the Colosseum Archaeological Park closed?
The park is closed on 25 December and 1 January.