Seasonal opening times, last admission and closing days, with data from the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum and tips to choose the best time slot.
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The Palatine Hill is open daily from 9:00, with a closing time that changes by season: from 16:30 in winter to 19:15 at the height of summer. Last admission is about one hour before closing. Closed on 25 December and 1 January (source: colosseo.it).
The hill follows the same calendar as the Roman Forum, because they share the same archaeological area. Opening is fixed at 9:00 all year; closing stretches out as the days grow longer.
The table sums up the seasonal bands published by the Park. The switch dates between bands can shift by a few days with daylight saving: always check the official site before you set off.
| Opening | Daily from 9:00Source: colosseo.it |
| 1 Jan โ 28 Feb | 9:00 โ 16:30 |
| 1 โ 26 Mar | 9:00 โ 17:30 |
| 27 Mar โ 31 Aug | 9:00 โ 19:15 |
| 1 โ 30 Sep | 9:00 โ 19:00 |
| 1 โ 26 Oct | 9:00 โ 18:30 |
| 27 Oct โ 31 Dec | 9:00 โ 16:30 |
| Last admission | About 1 hour before closing |
| Closed | 25 December and 1 January |
Last admission is about one hour before closing, but to enjoy the hill you should enter well ahead. The Palatine alone needs 1.5-2 hours; with the Roman Forum, count on 3-4 hours. If you hold a combined ticket with the Colosseum, remember that time inside the amphitheatre is 75 minutes (source: colosseo.it).
Two windows work better than the rest:
The middle hours (11:00-14:00), from April to October, are the busiest and hottest: there is little shade on the Palatine. Bring water and a hat.
On the first Sunday of the month entry is free and cannot be booked: the hill is beautiful but very busy. If you want calm, choose a weekday early in the morning.
Some limited-entry rooms โ such as the House of Livia and the House of Augustus โ have their own slots and times, often tied to a dedicated ticket. For events, restoration or holidays, hours can change: the booking calendar always shows the slots actually available.
The calendar shows the free slots for your date in real time.
Check dates & availabilityDaily at 9:00, all year round. Closing varies by season, from 16:30 in winter to 19:15 in summer (source: colosseo.it).
Last admission is about one hour before closing. It is still best to enter earlier so you have enough time.
Yes, it is open every day except 25 December and 1 January. On the first Sunday of the month entry is free but very crowded.
Yes. The Palatine and Roman Forum are part of the same area and follow the same opening and closing calendar.
