Italy Travel Update - Colosseum ticket problems

A quick update from Katy on reports some visitors have been denied entry to the Colosseum recently.

Summary: Some visitors have been denied entry at the Colosseum because their tickets were purchased through operators not on the approved supplier list. Katy explains what is actually happening, which suppliers are safe to book through, and why going inside the Colosseum may not be the right call for every traveler anyway.

Recommended ticket and tour suppliers on the authorized supplier list

• Colosseum official site - tickets, large group tours. Note - Site can be difficult to use
• Liv Tours - private and very small group tours - take 5% off with code 'Untold Italy'
• Walks of Italy - small group and private tours
• Tiqets - admission and audioguide

More information on buying tickets and tours for the Colosseum in this article on our website

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