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Trevi Fountain: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Trevi Fountain is free: viewing the fountain from the square is always free.
- Also free: Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City enter the basin area free; Children under 6 enter free; People with disabilities and one companion enter free; Holders of a valid Roma MIC Card enter free.
- Otherwise: access to the inner perimeter (basin area), non-residents — €2.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- You do not need a ticket to see the fountain or take photos from the piazza - only to go down to the basin.
- The coin toss is still allowed; sitting on the basin edge, eating or wading is fined (€40-€240; wading from €450).
- Ticket holders and free visitors (residents, under-6s) use a dedicated line; others queue to buy.
- Card only at the entrance; pay cash at tourist info points or civic museums.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free areaViewing the fountain from the square is always free | everyone | The €2 fee covers only the inner perimeter in front of the basin and the steps; outside visiting hours the fountain remains visible for free. | No |
| Free forResidents of Rome and the Metropolitan City enter the basin area free | Rome residents | Show ID at access control; use the dedicated line. | No |
| Free forChildren under 6 enter free | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forPeople with disabilities and one companion enter free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Proof of eligibility must be shown. | No |
| Free forHolders of a valid Roma MIC Card enter free | mic card holders | — | No |
Official prices
Trevi Fountain ticket prices
| Access to the inner perimeter (basin area), non-residents — In force since 2 February 2026. Open-dated, non-refundable. Buy online, at civic museums/tourist info points, or by card at the entrance. | €2 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (access to the inner perimeter (basin area), non-residents). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:30–22:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–22:00 |
Ticketed inner perimeter (basin area): Mon and Fri 11:30-22:00; Tue-Thu, Sat, Sun 9:00-22:00; last entry 21:00. Some days start later for maintenance. The fountain itself is always visible from the square.
Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome, Italy (entrance to the basin area from Via della Stamperia)
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FAQ
Trevi Fountain: common questions
Is Trevi Fountain free?
Viewing the fountain from the square is always free. Also free: Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City enter the basin area free; Children under 6 enter free; People with disabilities and one companion enter free; Holders of a valid Roma MIC Card enter free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €2.
Who gets free entry to Trevi Fountain?
Rome residents — show ID at access control; use the dedicated line.. Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — proof of eligibility must be shown.. Mic card holders.
How much is a ticket to Trevi Fountain?
Access to the inner perimeter (basin area), non-residents costs €2 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- fontanaditrevi.roma.it/en · checked Friday, 23 October 2026
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