Tickets to Mamertine Prison

Tickets to Mamertine Prison overview

Your Experience Experience the historical significance of Mamertine Prison, Rome's oldest prison dating back to the Middle Ages.

Your Experience

Experience highlights

• Explore Rome’s ancient penitentiary, Carcer Tullianum, a high-security prison for Roman adversaries.
• Marvel at the juxtaposition of historical and artistic significance within this landmark.
• Step into the prison where notable figures like Jugurtha, the King of Numidia, and Vercingetorix, the King of Gauls, met their fate at the hands of Julius Caesar.
• Utilize the multilingual virtual audio guide to delve into intriguing facts and narratives about the prison.
• Witness the site where Catiline’s followers met their demise and where numerous Christian martyrs spent their final moments.

Know Before You Go

Ticket delivery and entry

• Your e-ticket will be sent to you immediately upon booking.
• Pull up the e-ticket on your phone along with a valid ID when you reach the designated spot.
• Plan to be at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to ensure a smooth start to your experience.
• Present your ticket at Mamertine Prison for admission.
• Location: Mamertine Prison, Clivo Argentario, 00186 Rome, Italy.
• Nearby Landmark: Chiesa Santi Luca e Martina martiri.

Mammertine Prison — frequently asked questions

What is included in the Mammertine Prison ticket?

The ticket includes 3 things: Admission to Carcer Tullianum (Marmertime Prison), Help from dedicated on-site team and Multi-language Audio guide app.

What is not included in the Mammertine Prison ticket?

Not included: Guide not available for sightseeing.

How long does Mammertine Prison take?

Allow 40 minutes. This is the scheduled length of the experience; it varies with the ticket type you select and how busy the attraction is on the day.

Can I buy Mammertine Prison tickets on the day?

Yes. Booking is confirmed instantly, so a same-day ticket is possible while slots remain. Popular time slots sell out first, so booking ahead is safer if you want a specific time.

Can I cancel Mammertine Prison tickets?

Yes. This ticket is sold with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancel within that window for a full refund; after it the booking is non-refundable. The exact deadline is repeated on your confirmation.

Do I need to print Mammertine Prison tickets?

No. This is a mobile ticket, so the confirmation on your phone is accepted at entry. No printing and no voucher exchange is required unless the confirmation says otherwise.