Since February 2, 2026, approaching the basin of the Trevi Fountain costs €2 for non-residents, from 9 am (11:30 am on Mondays and Fridays) to 10 pm. Outside those hours, and at any time from the square, the fountain can be seen for free. We recorded the rules on the official Roma Capitale website and calculated, for each month, how much daylight remains before the access control opens: that is the window when the fountain can be seen for free, in daylight and with the fewest people.
The fountain is in the heart of the historic centre, a short distance from the Pantheon. For the rest of your stay, see our Rome travel guide.
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Trevi Fountain: key facts
- Price: €2 to enter the inner perimeter (close to the basin), for non-residents; recorded on 16 October 2026, subject to change — checked on 16 October 2026 on fontanaditrevi.roma.it
- Hours of the paid perimeter: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–10 pm; Monday and Friday 11:30 am–10 pm; last entry 9 pm; hours changed on certain days
- Free: residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City (ID card), children under 6, visitors with disabilities and one companion, licensed tour guides, Roma MIC Card holders; for everyone, outside the hours and from outside the perimeter
- Booking: no; “open” ticket with no date or time, online, at the Civic Museums, at Tourist Infopoints, or on site (bank card only)
Ticket: official vs resellers
The official €2 ticket is bought on fontanaditrevi.roma.it, at the Civic Museums, the Tourist Infopoints and authorized sales points (cash or card), or at the entrance, by card only. Tickets bought in advance have no date or time, are non-refundable and cannot be changed. With a ticket, a free-entry entitlement or a MIC Card, you go straight to the dedicated queue; otherwise you go through the purchase queue. The rule also applies on the first Sunday of the month, according to Turismo Roma.
Some platforms sell “skip-the-line tickets for the Trevi Fountain” at a price far above €2: the official website provides no paid priority access, only a queue for people who already have a ticket. The official Pantheon website also sells an audio route, “Cuore di Roma”, that includes the fountain ticket: it is an official product of the basilica, not a requirement.
Opening hours and changed days
| Day | Inner perimeter (paid) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:30 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday to Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–10 pm |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Every day | Last entry 9 pm |
The website announces delayed openings for maintenance or public order: entry from 2 pm on Mondays October 26, November 9 and 23, December 7 and 21, 2026; from 11:30 am on Thursday December 24 and Tuesday December 29; from 9 am on Friday December 25 and Monday December 28. Check the list before you go, it changes.
Best time: the free morning window
The table compares sunrise at the fountain with the opening of the access control on a midweek day (9 am). The last column gives the daylight available to see the fountain for free, before the paying public arrives.
| Month (15th) | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Mean max | Rain | Free daylight before 9 am |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:35 | 17:03 | 9 h 28 | 12.0 °C (54 °F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 1 h 25 |
| February | 07:06 | 17:42 | 10 h 36 | 13.0 °C (55 °F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 1 h 54 |
| March | 06:22 | 18:16 | 11 h 54 | 15.8 °C (60 °F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 2 h 38 |
| April | 06:30 | 19:50 | 13 h 20 | 18.8 °C (66 °F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 2 h 30 |
| May | 05:50 | 20:23 | 14 h 33 | 22.3 °C (72 °F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 3 h 10 |
| June | 05:34 | 20:46 | 15 h 13 | 28.1 °C (83 °F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 3 h 26 |
| July | 05:47 | 20:43 | 14 h 56 | 31.0 °C (88 °F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3 h 13 |
| August | 06:17 | 20:10 | 13 h 53 | 31.6 °C (89 °F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 2 h 43 |
| September | 06:49 | 19:20 | 12 h 30 | 26.7 °C (80 °F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 2 h 11 |
| October | 07:21 | 18:29 | 11 h 07 | 22.2 °C (72 °F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 1 h 39 |
| November | 06:59 | 16:49 | 9 h 50 | 16.9 °C (62 °F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 2 h 01 |
| December | 07:30 | 16:39 | 9 h 09 | 12.7 °C (55 °F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 1 h 30 |
Destination de Voyage calculation: in June, the sun rises around 5:34 am and leaves more than three hours of daylight before 9 am; in December, it rises around 7:30 am, and only about an hour and a half remain. On Mondays and Fridays, the 11:30 am opening adds two and a half hours. The square is small and the façade faces south-east: in the morning, it is partly lit. After 10 pm, the fountain can also be seen for free, illuminated. July and August exceed a mean maximum of 31 °C (88 °F) (Rome normals): early morning is also the coolest time.
The official website shows a crowd curve “based on aggregated information on average attendance” but publishes no figures: we give none.
How the visit works
- Ticket office: Via della Stamperia; dedicated queue if you already have your ticket or a free-entry entitlement.
- Inner perimeter: access by steps, closest to the basin. The gesture of tossing a coin into the basin remains allowed.
- Exit: on the opposite side, via Via dei Crociferi, following the staff.
The fountain was built between 1732 and 1762 to a design by the architect Nicola Salvi, and completed by Giuseppe Pannini, as Turismo Roma recalls. According to the city, the ticket serves to protect the monument and fund its upkeep.
Official rules and penalties
Within the perimeter, eating, drinking, smoking or sitting on the edge of the basin is prohibited. The municipal order cited by the website provides for:
| Offence | Penalty shown |
|---|---|
| Pouring liquids or throwing objects (except the traditional coin), sitting, camping, eating, drinking, climbing; giving animals water or washing animals or clothes | Fine of €40 to €240 |
| Bathing, drawing water | Fine of €450 |
| Damaging the fountain, its base or surroundings | Up to one year’s detention or a fine of at least €2,065 |
Getting there and accessibility
The fountain is about 590 m (1,936 ft) as the crow flies from the Pantheon, or about ten minutes on foot, and about 1.4 km (0.9 mi) from the Colosseum (Destination de Voyage calculation, as-the-crow-flies distance between Wikidata coordinates, walking time estimated with a detour factor of 1.3 and a walking speed of 4.5 km/h). The inner perimeter has steps. Strollers can be left temporarily at the access control, with no guarded storage. There are no toilets or cloakroom; dogs must be on a lead with a muzzle or in a carrier, and the website advises coming with a small bag.
Common mistakes
- Paying a lot for a “skip-the-line”: the official ticket costs €2.
- Trying to pay cash at the entrance: only cards are accepted on site.
- Sitting on the edge of the basin for a photo: prohibited and subject to a fine.
- Forgetting your ID if you are a resident, or your guide card: without proof, the ticket is due.
- Coming on a Monday morning without checking: opening is at 11:30 am, or even 2 pm on some Mondays.
What to see nearby
On foot from the fountain: the Pantheon, then, across the Tiber, St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. To the south-east, the Colosseum. Our guide to visiting Rome and our page on the best time to visit Rome complete your planning.
What does the Trevi Fountain represent?
The fountain celebrates the water of the Aqua Virgo, an aqueduct built in 19 BC that still feeds it. Pope Clement XII launched in 1730 the competition that chose Nicola Salvi’s design; his coat of arms crowns the attic.
At the centre, the god Oceanus stands in the large niche, on a chariot drawn by two sea horses and tritons. In the side niches, the statues of Prosperity (left) and Salubrity (right) evoke the benefits of pure water. Above, two bas-reliefs show Agrippa ordering the construction of the aqueduct and the young girl who discovers the spring.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trevi Fountain paid?
Yes, since February 2, 2026, to enter the perimeter near the basin: €2 for non-residents, from 9 am (11:30 am on Mondays and Fridays) to 10 pm. It remains visible for free from outside and outside those hours (fontanaditrevi.roma.it, consulted on 16 October 2026).
Where do you buy the Trevi Fountain ticket?
On fontanaditrevi.roma.it, at the Civic Museums, the Tourist Infopoints and authorized sales points, or at the Via della Stamperia entrance (bank card only). The ticket has no date.
Who enters the Trevi Fountain for free?
Residents of Rome and the Metropolitan City, children under 6, visitors with disabilities and one companion, tour guides and Roma MIC Card holders, with proof.
What is the best time to see the Trevi Fountain?
Early in the morning, before 9 am: the fountain is free and it is already light all year (more than three hours of daylight before 9 am in June, about an hour and a half in December, according to our calculation).
Can you still throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain?
Yes: the rules prohibit throwing objects, “except for the traditional coin toss”.
Who built the Trevi Fountain?
It was commissioned by Pope Clement XII, who chose the architect Nicola Salvi’s design in 1732. After Salvi’s death in 1751, Giuseppe Pannini completed it in 1762.
Our sources
- Roma Capitale, official website fontanaditrevi.roma.it: hours, tickets, free entry, rules and penalties, access, consulted on 16 October 2026
- Turismo Roma: “Fontana di Trevi: nuovo sistema di accesso”, consulted on 16 October 2026
- NOAA / WMO: 1991–2020 normals for Rome-Ciampino, taken from our page on the best time to visit Rome
- Astronomical calculations: NOAA solar algorithm, IANA Europe/Rome time zone, Wikidata coordinates (Q185382)
- Wikipedia (fr), article “Fontaine de Trevi” (Clement XII, 1730 competition, Aqua Virgo, sculpture programme), consulted on 16 October 2026
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.