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Attraction tickets, tours, and food experiences—this pass serves up the best of Rome.
- Rome wasn't built in a day, but you can experience it all with this Explorer Pass – your key to 40+ landmarks, guided tours, and bus rides.
- Why pay full price when you don't have to? Visit the Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Pantheon while saving a whopping 42% compared to individual tickets.
- Mix and match your perfect Roman holiday with hop-on hop-off buses, scenic cruises, bike rentals, and mouthwatering food and wine tastings across the city.
- Leave the ticket stress in ancient history – the mobile pass means you just scan and enter. The app's itinerary feature makes planning your Roman holiday a breeze.
- Tailor your experience with 2-7 attractions, activate whenever you are ready, and once activated, your pass is good for 60 days.
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- Activated: You've got 60 days to explore all the included attractions after your first attraction visit.
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- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
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- Double the passes, double the fun! Access 10+ attractions, claim free entry tickets, and hop on unlimited public transport – a budget traveler's dream come true.
- Smart sightseers rejoice. The Omnia Pass saves you 55% compared to buying separate tickets to Vatican Museums, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill.
- Pick the first two attractions from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and more for free with the Roma Pass, zip around on ATAC transport, and enjoy over 20% savings.
- Leave those notorious Roman queues behind! Just make a quick stop in Central Rome first to collect your physical city cards.
- Freedom to explore for 72 hours from first use – no need to decide your itinerary in advance. Rome is yours to discover at your leisure.
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Omnia Card
- Validity: 72 hours
Access to:
- Museums: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Borghese Gallery, Capitoline Museums & more
- Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
- Bus tours & cruises: 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
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- Validity: 72 hours
- Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free
- Discounted tickets for additional attractions
Access to:
- Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
- Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
- Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
- Get all the details here
- Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
- Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
- You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
- Even if activated at a museum, the pass must be validated on your first public transport journey by tapping it on the black circle of the contactless reader.
- Children under 10 years of age can use public transport for free, if they are accompanied by a paying adult.
- Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.
- Collect your Omnia Card and Roma Pass at any designated collection points after purchasing online.
- Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.
Validity:
- Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
- Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
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- With 72 hours at your disposal, there's plenty of time to immerse yourself in ancient wonders, historic arenas, hidden gems, and classic Roman flavors.
Explore Rome’s past & present with ancient wonders and free transit for 72 years in one pass!
- Short on Roman holiday time? The Roma Pass delivers maximum sightseeing – free entry to the first two attractions of your choice plus unlimited transport, saving over 20%.
- Ditch the ticket queues and saunter right into the Colosseum or Borghese Gallery. Plus, score reduced prices at Circus Maximus, Villa Torlonia, and beyond.
- Rome exploration simplified! Your pass includes unlimited access to every ATAC bus, metro, and railway line in the city – without additional expense.
- Appreciate the traditional ticket charm? Roma Pass understands. Pick up your physical pass at any Infopoint and launch your Roman adventure on the spot.
- With 72 hours at your disposal, there's plenty of time to immerse yourself in ancient wonders, historic arenas, hidden gems, and classic Roman flavors.
Inclusions
- Validity: 72 hours
- Access to the first 2 attractions of your choice for free
- Discounted tickets for additional attractions
Access to:
- Museums: Capitoline Museums, Museo Nazionale Romano, Museo dell’Ara Pacis & more
- Landmarks: Colosseum, Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica & more
- Transportation: Buses, metro lines A, B, B1, C, and railway lines Roma-Lido, Roma Flaminio Piazza del Popolo-Viterbo, Roma-Giardinetti by ATAC
- Get all the details here
- Please note that making reservations will NOT activate your pass. Your pass is only activated when you visit your first attraction or use your first public transport.
- Prior reservations are required to visit some attractions, which is subject to availability.
- You can only visit each attraction once with this pass.
- Specific details related to city card collection points and addresses will be shared with you post-booking.
- Collect your Roma Pass at any Tourist Infopoint after purchasing online. Fill in your name, surname, and validation date on the overleaf form.
- Your pass activates automatically when you first use it – either at a museum/site or on public transport. However, even if used at a museum/site first, you must validate the pass on your first public transport ride by tapping it on the black contactless reader.
Validity:
- Activated: Once activated (upon first use), your pass is valid for 72 hours. This 72-hour period begins with your first use, whether at an attraction or on public transportation, as per the option selected.
- Non-activated: Your Roma Pass is valid for six months from the purchase date.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 28 December, 2025.
- These tickets are valid until 28 December, 2025.
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Why Visit Baths of Caracalla
- The baths of Caracalla are the best-preserved ancient building from the Roman era.
- You can discover all about the thermal baths found along the ancient Appian Way and how it was the second-largest public bath that accommodated close to 1600 bathers in Rome.
- Learn the significance of each of the three bathing rooms and what each one was used for.
- Get awestruck by the amazing works of art, right from frescoes to sculptures to mosaics, done on the Baths of Caracalla.
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Priority Entrance Tickets to Baths of Caracalla
- Get access to the ancient spa complex of Caracalla in south Rome with priority entrance tickets.
- The Baths of Caracalla is one of Rome's most striking landmark attractions that was built by emperor Septimius Severus in AD 206 and completed by his son the emperor Caracalla in 216.
- It was designed to have 1,600 bathers at any given point in time and continued to be in use until the 6th century.
Discounted Tickets: Children aged 18 and under, as well as EU citizens aged 18-26, enjoy reduced ticket pricing (carry a valid photo ID).
Book Tickets to Baths of CaracallaThings to See at Baths of Caracalla
Explore one of the largest public baths of Ancient Europe on your tours of the Baths of Caracalla. Learn a lot about the site from art historians and discover what are those things to see at the Baths of Caracalla.
The Central Bathhouse
- There are three parts of Rome's Baths of Caracalla. The central part is called the Caldarium and is the hottest room in the bath.
- The room present right next to Frigidarium is called Tepidarium and was a place of medium heat. Decorated with marbles and mosaics, this room can be seen today, minus the water. This space provided a more relaxing experience.
- The cold room, otherwise known as Frigidarium is a large one that features four baths under a vaulted ceiling. The space was often used to conduct meetings and was made completely out of marble.
Works of Art
- The Baths of Caracalla is a famous attraction in all of Rome and is well known for its lavish frescoes, sculptures, and mosaics, all of which the remains can still be very well visible to the naked eye.
- One of the most known mosaics is present in the Vatican Museums, a series that depict famous gladiators.
- Usually in ancient Rome, black and white mosaic patterns were used in the area associated with water, and hence there are examples of the particular style that can be seen on the floors out here at the Baths.
Open-air Swimming Pool
- The Romans would often visit an Olympic-sized swimming pool, known as the natatio, which is situated at the northeast end of the structure.
- In its heyday, the swimming region was surrounded by high walls and large columns of ornamental statues.
- While entering the pool area, you get to see two large entrances which are carefully curated off grey and red granite columns surmounted by a marble lintel.
Ballet and Opera Performances
- During summers, the baths team up with Teatro dell’opera and use the area to create a special performance for the public.
- Numerous musicians and singers from across can be seen performing at the Baths of Caracalla, which can be enjoyed thoroughly during evenings.
- The Baths are in itself a venue that is used for concerts and has been a host to many world-famous artists.
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Address: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 52, Rome
- By Metro: The closest station is Circo Massimo (Line B)
- By Bus: There are two bus routes that are present within the walking distance of the Baths – 760 and 628
- The Baths of Caracalla in ancient Rome has three fundamental bathing rooms.
- The bathing rooms consisted of the frigidarium (cold pool), the tepidarium (lukewarm pool), and the caldarium (hot pool).
- The Baths of Caracalla Rome is wheelchair accessible.
- The space is equipped with parking for people with a specific badge; there are toilets for the same.
Now since you are already here, explore a few of the top attractions in close proximity to the Baths of Caracalla Rome.
- ViMi Aventino: Visitors get to try out innovative dishes with great authentic flavors with material chosen in the Val dorcia region.
- Bull Steak: Enjoy great meat cuts from Italian farms sourced from Argentina, Danemark and so many more.
- Ristorante la Renardiere: A typical French restaurant with a warm and welcoming atmosphere dine in. Experience genuine cuisines where recipes come from family cues.
- Il Pane Di San Saba: Looking for sweet and savory food under one roof, head straight to Il Pane Di San Saba in Rome.
- Romolo e Remo: Enjoy classic menus of Roman cuisine, great meat, fish, and great varieties of pizzas to pick from. Have a satisfying palate.
Want to stick around longer and have a comfy stay? Here are few places to choose from based on your requirement:
Budget Hotels: Aventino Guest House, Tullia e Prisca Relais, Little rHomes Suites, Arena House – Dapalace Collection , White Rooms Colosseo
Mid-range Hotels: Domus Caracalla, Crossroad Hotel, Hotel Cilicia, Hotel Villa San Pio, Hotel Pyramid
Luxury Hotels: Hotel Capo d’Africa- Colosseo, Fauno Urban Resort Roma, Saint John Hotel, Hotel San Giovanni, Abitart Hotel
Frequently Asked Questions about Baths of Caracalla Tickets
What are the Baths of Caracalla?
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome is the city’s second largest public baths and were built during the reigns of emperors Septimus Severus and Caracalla. Here, you get an insight into the archaeological structure, its various characteristics, that is, what were the various bathing rooms used for, the various works of art, the features of the pool and so much more.
Where can I buy Baths of Caracalla tickets?
All visitors to the Baths of Caracalla have to book their tickets in advance online. When you book, you can choose a slot as per your convenience. You must also carry a vaccination certificate at the time of visit.
Where can I purchase discounted Baths of Caracalla tickets?
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What was the Thermae of Caracalla used for?
The Thermae of Caracalla was designed for public bathing, to conduct social activity that was off to a high degree of sophistication by the Romans, and also for relaxation.
Why were the Baths of Caracalla important?
The Baths were a place to relax, socially network, exercise and were casually an important part of Roman lifestyle. Known to be the most splendorous complexes and was once densely populated with impressive works of art. There were public baths established within the gymnasium complexes for relaxation.
Are the Baths of Caracalla still standing?
The Baths are still standing till date, just that today only the brick walls and large collapsed vaults are to be seen. Although, the splendour of the Baths of Caracalla is still cherished till date.
How big are the Baths of Caracalla?
The Baths of Caracalla covered an area of 27 acres and could allow 1600 people at a time. This would help in having plenty of company.
What is characteristic of the Baths of Caracalla?
The Baths of Caracalla were built to accommodate around 1600 bathers at a time and could fit up to 8000 people per day. The enormous complex was designed using 6.9 million bricks with marbles and granite. The baths were more of a leisure centre than a series of baths. The complex also offered a space for talking walks, exercising, studying etc.
Who built the Caracalla baths?
Baths of Caracalla, otherwise known as Terme Di Caracalla in Italian, was built by the emperor Septimius Severus in AD 206 and was further completed by his son, emperor Caracalla in 216.