How much a Baths of Caracalla ticket costs

Admission to the Baths of Caracalla costs roughly €8–10 for a full ticket (reduced for EU visitors aged 18–25), with possible surcharges for exhibitions or special installations. Prices vary: always check the current rate on the official site of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo, which manages the venue.

Under-18s enter free, and the first Sunday of the month is often free for everyone.

The Appia Antica combined ticket

The Baths of Caracalla ticket is often bundled with two other sites along the via Appia:

  • Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella
  • Villa dei Quintili

The combined ticket (valid for several days) is well worth it if you plan to visit these too: one entry, one price, multiple sites.

How to book online

  1. Go to the official site of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo (coopculture / the official portal).
  2. Choose your date and time.
  3. Pay and receive your ticket with a QR code by email.
  4. Show the QR at the entrance and skip the ticket-office line.

Booking isn't always required — the site is large and rarely sees long lines — but it's handy on weekends and in high season.

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Opera tickets (summer)

The summer opera season at the Baths of Caracalla has separate tickets, sold by the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma: completely unrelated to daytime admission to the archaeological site. → Opera at the Baths of Caracalla

Tips

  • First Sunday of the month: often free admission, but busier.
  • Combined ticket: consider it if you're also visiting Cecilia Metella and Villa dei Quintili.
  • Underground areas: access to the Mitreo and the galleries may require a surcharge or be limited to specific days.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Baths of Caracalla ticket cost? About €8–10 for a full ticket, with reductions for EU visitors aged 18–25 and free admission for under-18s. Prices vary: check the official site of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.

Do you need to book the Baths of Caracalla? Not always, since the site is large and rarely crowded, but booking online is recommended on weekends and in high season and lets you skip the line.

Is there a combined ticket with other sites? Yes: the combined ticket includes the Mausoleo di Cecilia Metella and the Villa dei Quintili on the Appia Antica, valid for several days. It's worth it if you visit these too.

Are the Baths of Caracalla free on certain days? The first Sunday of the month is often free for everyone. Under-18s always enter free.

Are opera tickets included in admission? No: the summer opera season has separate tickets managed by the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, independent of daytime admission to the site.

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Article #233 · Category: Archaeology · Updated: May 2026