The options at a glance
| Option | What is included | Indicative price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ticket with audio guide (official) | Entry, audio guide in six languages | €10 | Self-guided visit, reserved access |
| Tiqets ticket with audio guide | Entry and a downloadable multilingual audio guide; non-refundable | Price shown at booking | Fixing your visit, buying with other tickets |
| Entry ticket with multimedia guide (GetYourGuide) | Entry and a multimedia guide | See the listing | Comparing with Tiqets |
| Tiqets combos | With the Forum and Palatine, or with the Vatican Museums | From about €29 and about €39 | A day in ancient Rome |
What the ticket includes
Two cells cut into the tuff, beneath the church of San Giuseppe dei Falegnami, at the foot of the Capitoline Hill. Tradition places Saint Peter and Saint Paul here, with no historical proof. The €10 ticket includes the audio guide and guaranteed access by reservation. The stairs are narrow: the prison is not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Entry is included in the Roma Pass (see the Roma Pass and Omnia Card). Details on our Mamertine Prison page.
Tiqets or GetYourGuide?
Both sell the same idea: an entry ticket with an audio guide. Tiqets states it is non-refundable and cannot be changed, with hours from 9am to 5pm; the visit is not booked for a precise time, which reduces the point of a timed ticket. The only real benefit is skipping the queue and bundling the purchase with the Forum: Tiqets offers a prison, Roman Forum and Palatine combo from about €29. If you already have a ticket for the Roman Forum, simply add the prison ticket, which is not included in it.
When a guided tour is worth it
The prison is small and dark; the audio guide is enough. A guide is only worth it as part of a wider Forum tour, where the Carcere is one stop among others. Avoid paying a lot for 40 minutes in two rooms.
Planning the visit
Go at opening or at the end of the day: the room is small and better without groups. The visit is indoors, so useful in rain or strong heat. Next door: the Forum and Trajan's Column.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ticket included in the Colosseum ticket? No, it is sold separately.
How long does the visit take? About 40 minutes to an hour.
Is the prison wheelchair accessible? No, the stairs are narrow.
The Rome Authority editorial team, updated 30 October 2026.
