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Olympic Stadium

4.5 (36,546)$$ · Mid-range

The Olympic Stadium has been Rome's premier sporting venue since hosting the 1960 Summer Olympics, and it remains the shared home ground of both AS Roma and S.S. Lazio, as well as the site of the 1990 FIFA World Cup final. Its scale and history place it among Italy's most significant football grounds, though some visitors on tours note that its facilities show their age compared with newer stadiums. Matchdays bring an intense atmosphere shaped by decades of Roman football rivalry. Reviews vary depending on whether visitors attend a tour or a live match, with the latter generally rated the stronger experience.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Hosted the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1990 FIFA World Cup final.
  • 2Shared home ground of both AS Roma and S.S. Lazio, fueling an intense city rivalry on matchdays.
  • 3Has also hosted international rugby matches, including Italy v England.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book a tour in advance if you want a calmer, non-matchday visit
  • 2expect long queues for facilities on matchdays
  • 3check separately whether a stadium tour includes areas open only during football season.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

Viale dei Gladiatori, 2, 00135 Roma RM, Italy · RomaGoogleApple
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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"We visited only the stadium tour, not a football match. Overall, I was not very impressed with the experience. The organization could be much clearer, especially regarding where to buy tickets and which entrance to use. Once you enter through the gate, you have to wait for a group to form before the tour can start, as entry is only possible with a guide. However, there is no comfortable waiting area, nowhere to sit, and no access to drinking water while you wait. The ticket price (€18.50 per person) felt quite expensive for what was included. The guide was okay, but there was not a lot of information provided, and the tour itself was rather short. We were informed during the tour that a concert by Eros Ramazzotti was scheduled in two days, so the stadium was full of concert equipment and preparations. Because of this, the dressing rooms were not included in the visit. While this is understandable, it would have been nice to know before purchasing the tickets, as this limitation was not mentioned during the booking process. We also did not get access to the pitch, which made the experience feel even more limited. Several people in our group who had visited stadium tours across Europe were also disappointed and felt this tour offered relatively little compared to others."

Jovana Stojanovic