The Trevi Fountain: two ways to see it
The Trevi Fountain has two parts. The square around it is open to everyone at any hour, and from there you see the whole fountain for free. Since 2 February 2026 the inner monument area, closer to the basin, requires a €2 ticket for visitors who are not exempt. That includes the first Sunday of the month, which is not free here.
For a one-day route this changes the planning. If a photo and a coin toss are enough, you do not need a ticket. If you want the closer position, buy the ticket and allow time for the entry. This site is independent and is not run by the city or the monument authority. Figures below are the 2026 values published by the authority and can change.
Who pays and who enters free
Proof is required for every exemption.
| Visitor | Inner area |
|---|---|
| Most visitors, including on the first Sunday | €2 |
| Residents of Rome and the metropolitan city | Free |
| Children under 6 | Free |
| People with disabilities, plus one companion | Free |
| Qualified guides | Free |
| Holders of a valid MIC card | Free |
| Anyone, from the square outside | Free |
Tickets can be bought online, at museums and tourist information points, through partner sales, or at the entrance. At the entrance only cards are accepted. A ticket bought in advance carries no date or time and is not refundable. There is no general requirement to reserve an online time slot.
Our picks: Trevi Fountain tours
An underground visit by the fountain or an old-town walk that includes Trevi.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Pantheon, Navona, Trevi and Spanish Steps walk
A licensed guide leads a small group through the old town, with Pantheon entry and a 45-minute Pantheon tour. The Trevi access ticket is included, a private tour only with the matching option.
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Trevi Fountain and underground excavation tour
A 40-minute tour with a guide, headsets and entry to the underground excavation. The paid basin area at the fountain costs a €2 fee extra.
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Old-town walk: Pantheon, Trevi, Spanish Steps, Navona
A walk past Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi and the Spanish Steps with a headset. The walk, the Pantheon ticket and Trevi access are included only with the matching option, and food and drinks are not.
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Walking tours of central Rome that include the Trevi Fountain, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours
According to the access notice of 28 January 2026, the inner area is open from 11:30 to 22:00 on Mondays and Fridays, and from 09:00 to 22:00 on the other days. Last entry is 21:00 every day. The city's tourism portal gives 09:00 to 22:00 for every day, so the two sources differ on Mondays and Fridays. If your plan depends on a morning visit on those days, use the later time.
The authority also lists occasional exceptions with a later opening on single dates. Check the visit page for your date before you plan around an early arrival.
Outside these hours you can still see the fountain from the square for free. That does not give access to the roped-off inner area after closing time.
The coin toss and the rules
What is allowed at the basin.
The coin toss is allowed
The traditional toss is exempt from the ban on throwing objects into the fountain. Other objects are not covered by that exemption.
No eating, drinking or smoking
This applies at the fountain. Do not sit on the edge of the basin either.
Stay out of the water
Entering the basin or taking water from it is forbidden. The visitor site cites fines from €40 to €240 for some offenses and from €450 for climbing in or taking water. It refers to rules from 2016 and 2017, so treat the amounts as indicative.
No toilets or cloakroom
There are none at the fountain, so use facilities in a cafe or museum before you arrive.
Best times to visit
Official figures for crowds do not exist, so these are planning suggestions. The square is busiest when day-trip groups and evening strollers overlap. Early morning and the last hour before closing leave more space than midday. Older guides mention a limit of about 400 people at once from the 2024 reopening. Limits can change, so allow extra time at busy hours.
Seeing the fountain at night from the square costs nothing, so it also works as an evening stop after a long day. The inner area stays closed after the posted hours.
Getting there and moving on
Walking times are pure walking from a route planner, without stops.
To the Spanish Steps
700 m, about 8 minutes. Both stops sit close together, so they pair well in the afternoon.
Spanish Steps guide →After dark
The fountain is visible from outside after closing. For lit monuments and views, see the night route.
Rome at night →Vatican City
St. Peter's is not on this stretch of the route and needs its own block of time. Start with the guide to things to do in Vatican City and the page on getting to St. Peter's Square.
Trevi Fountain: frequently asked questions
Is the Trevi Fountain free?
Viewing from the square is free at any hour. The inner area costs €2 for most visitors since 2 February 2026. Residents of Rome, children under 6 and a few other groups enter free with proof.
Do I need to book a time slot?
There is no general requirement to reserve an online time slot. You can buy a ticket online, at partner points or at the entrance, where only cards are accepted.
What are the opening hours?
The inner area is open from 09:00 to 22:00 most days and from 11:30 on Mondays and Fridays, with last entry at 21:00. The city's tourism portal lists 09:00 to 22:00 daily. Check the visit page for your date.
Can I throw a coin?
Yes. The traditional coin toss is allowed. Other objects are not, and you may not enter the water or take it.
Can I sit on the edge of the basin?
No. Sitting on the edge, eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed at the fountain.
Is it worth seeing at night?
Yes, the fountain is visible from the square after closing and costs nothing from outside. Access to the inner area after 22:00 is not guaranteed.