Olympic Stadium & Foro Italico Guided Tour Tickets Rome
- Duration1.5 hours
- Open onOn the dates available when booking
- Meeting pointThe obelisk at Viale dei Gladiatori 2 or Piazza Lauro de Bosis, as shown on your confirmation
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Overview
This ticket opens the Stadio Olimpico, Rome's great football and athletics arena, and the Foro Italico sports complex around it. With the default option you get admission and an English-speaking guide who leads you inside the stadium and through the surrounding sporting landmarks, from the Marble Stadium statues to the mosaic promenade. It suits football fans, history lovers and curious families, and it runs as a shared guided visit with a hosted meeting point.
Highlights
- Walk inside the Stadio Olimpico, the stadium of Rome's two Serie A clubs
- Guided visit by an English-speaking guide, with admission included in the default option
- See the Marble Stadium and its ring of monumental athlete statues
- Follow the Foro Italico mosaic walkways and the Mussolini-era obelisk
- Learn the story of the 1960 Rome Olympics and the finals played here
- A lighter express-entry option is available if you prefer to explore alone
- Wheelchair-accessible visit and a hosted meeting point
Full Description
The Stadio Olimpico, Rome's Olympic and football stadium
The Stadio Olimpico is the biggest sports venue in Rome and one of the most famous stadiums in Europe. Its first version dates to the 1930s, and it was rebuilt for the 1960 Summer Olympics before hosting European Cup finals and the 1990 World Cup final. Today AS Roma and SS Lazio share it, and it also stages concerts and rugby matches. A Stadio Olimpico tour is the only way to see the pitch-side areas that fans normally never enter.
On our guided tour you go through the stands and tunnels while your guide explains how the stadium works on match day, what changed for each major tournament and why the derby atmosphere is so special. Allow about an hour and a half for the full visit. If you are wondering whether the Olympic Stadium is worth visiting when there is no match, the answer is yes: quiet and empty, the bowl is easier to photograph and to understand.
The Marble Stadium (Stadio dei Marmi)
Just beside the main arena stands the Marble Stadium, a horseshoe-shaped track lined with sixty white marble statues of nude athletes, each carved in the 1930s and each representing a sport. Seen from the terraces, the statues against the Roman sky are one of the most striking and photographed sights in the Foro Italico. Your Foro Italico guided tour explains the symbolism and the sculptors behind the figures.
The Marble Stadium is still used for training and events, so visiting times can vary. It makes a perfect pause in the tour: flat ground, open views and a good chance to understand how the complex was planned as a whole rather than as a single stadium.
The Foro Italico complex, mosaics and obelisk
The Foro Italico was built in the 1920s and 1930s as a monumental sports district on the banks of the Tiber. It was originally called the Foro Mussolini, and you can still read the inscription on the marble obelisk at its entrance. The white-and-black pebble mosaics of the main avenue show athletes, ancient symbols and slogans, and they are among the largest in Italy. It is a rare outdoor lesson in twentieth-century architecture and politics.
Today the complex also holds the tennis courts where the Italian Open is played, swimming pools and Olympic training facilities. Your guide places each building in its historical setting, so you leave understanding both the sport and the history behind this corner of Rome.
Getting there and planning your visit
Many visitors ask how to get to the Stadio Olimpico. It lies in the north of Rome, near the Tiber and the Monte Mario park; buses and trams from the Flaminio and Ottaviano areas reach it, and taxis from the centre are quick outside rush hour. Allow extra time on the day, and use the meeting point shown on your voucher, where our host checks you in.
Opening hours and tour times change by season, and the stadium is closed to visitors on match and event days, so check the times shown in the booking panel. Comfortable shoes are essential, because the tour includes a fair amount of walking on stairs and open ground.
Itinerary
- Meet the host at the meeting pointCheck in with our host, collect your entry and meet your English-speaking guide.
- Stadio Olimpico interiorEnter the stadium and walk through the stands and tunnels while your guide tells the story of the arena, roughly an hour.
- Marble StadiumSee the ring of athlete statues and learn about the sculptors and the sports they represent.
- Foro Italico mosaics and obeliskFollow the mosaic promenade and the obelisk to understand the origins of the complex.
- End of the tourThe visit finishes in the Foro Italico area, after about an hour and a half in total.
What's included
- Admission ticket to the Olympic Stadium
- Assistance from staff at the meeting point
Not included
- Guided tour inside the stadium
- Tour of the Foro Italico
- The assistant does not accompany you inside the stadium
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 6–16
- A short visit — about 1.5 hours
Not suitable for
- Visitors who cannot manage stairs and long stretches of walking
- Anyone hoping to attend a live match; this tour is a visit, not a game ticket
- Days when the stadium is closed for a match or event
Meeting point
We meet at the Foro Italico / Stadio Olimpico area at the hosted meeting point shown on your voucher, which includes a photo of the spot. Please arrive a little before your start time so that our host can check you in. This is a shared guided tour with a live English-speaking guide; hotel pickup is not included.
Important information
- Bring your voucher and a photo ID; entry follows the security rules of the stadium
- Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, as part of the visit is outdoors
- Large bags and sharp objects may not be admitted; travel light
- The stadium and some areas close on match and event days, so tours may be cancelled or moved
- The express option gives admission with staff assistance at the entrance but no guide inside the stadium
- Arrive on time, since the tour starts at the scheduled hour
- Photography is allowed in most areas for personal use
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Olympic Stadium tour ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose and on the number of adults and children. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You meet our host at the meeting point near the Stadio Olimpico shown on your voucher.
How long is the Olympic Stadium and Foro Italico tour?
The guided option takes about an hour and a half. The express-entry option is shorter, roughly forty-five minutes, because you visit on your own.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children aged six and over have their own ticket category on this page, and younger children can be added as infants. The stadium tour includes stairs, so a stroller is not practical.
What is the difference between the options?
The default option includes admission, an expert guide and the tour of the Foro Italico. The express option includes admission with staff assistance at the entrance, but no guided visit inside the stadium.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, when places are still available. Choose your date in the booking panel to see which dates and times are open.
Is the Stadio Olimpico worth visiting if I do not follow football?
Yes. The stadium tells the story of the 1960 Olympics and of Rome's twentieth-century architecture, and the Marble Stadium and mosaics are attractions on their own.
Can I visit the stadium on match day?
No. The stadium is closed to visitors on match and event days, and dates that are unavailable will not appear in the booking panel.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable shoes, a hat or sunscreen in summer and a light jacket in winter. Bring your voucher and photo ID.
Which teams play at the Stadio Olimpico?
AS Roma and SS Lazio both play their league matches here, which is why the Rome derby is famous for its atmosphere.
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