Opening times and entrance fees

Basilica

MONDAY-FRIDAY:          10.00am - 6.00pm (March and October)

                                             10.00am - 7.00pm (April to September)

                                             10.00am - 4.00pm (November to February)

SATURDAY:                      10.00am - 6.00pm (March to October);  10.00am - 5.00pm (November to February)

SUNDAY:                           12.00pm - 6.00pm (March and October); 12.00pm - 7.00pm (April to September);
                                             12.00pm - 5.00pm (November to February)

For more information: www.basilicadiaquileia.it

The ticket office closes 15 min before the closing time.

ENTRANCE FEES

 

Basilica, Crypt of Frescoes and Crypt of Excavations

Online ticket: click here

FULL PRICE :         € 5,00 
REDUCED PRICE :   € 4,00 per person  ( for groups of at least 15 people )
SCHOOLS :   € 2,00 per person ( for middle and upper secondary school groups of at least 15 people )
 

 

Südhalle, Baptistery and Domus/ Bishop's Palace

Online ticket: click here

FULL PRICE :     € 5.00  
REDUCED PRICE:     € 4.00 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )
SCHOOLS:     € 2.00 per person ( for middle and upper secondary school groups of at least 15 people )
       

 

Basilical complex 

Online ticket: click here

The ticket allow the entrance to the Basilica with the Crypt of Frescoes, the Northern Teodorian Hall (Crypt of Excavations), the Baptistery with the Cromatian Hall (Sudhalle) and the "Domus and Bishop's Palace"

FULL PRICE :         € 10,00 
REDUCED PRICE :    €  7,50 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )
     

 

Notice

Individual visitors and groups with their own microphones can buy the tickets at the Basilica Shop, in piazza Capitolo n.4.
Ticket office closes half an hour before the Basilica closing time.

 

Free entrance

  • Residents of Aquileia

  • Children under 10

  • Disabled people

  • Teachers accompaying students during a study visit

  • A group leader every 25 ticket buyers

  • Journalists

  • Tourist guides

  • Holders of FVG CARD and FVGCardAquileia

  • ICOMOS members

Roman Forum
Free entrance
From 30.09 to 26.10           9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02   9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03   9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09   9.00 – 19.00
     
River port
Free entrance
From 30.09 to 26.10           9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02   9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03   9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09   9.00 – 19.00
     
National Archaeological Museum and Early Christian Museum

National Archaeological Museum

TUE - SUN         10.00 - 19.00

Cash desk and bookshop will close at 18.00.

On SATURDAY and SUNDAY reservation is required.

CLOSED ON MONDAY

By reservation, schools can visit the Museum from 8.00.

To guarantee a better management of the visitors flow, reservation is required for groups. Please contact us:  email address museoaquileiadidattica@beniculturali.it ; phone number  0039 043191035.

Usually the Museum will be closed on Christmas and on the 1st of January, but there may be extraordinary openings decided by the Ministry. Please contact us if more information are required.

   
Full price:  7 €
Reduced price:  2,00 €​  (for people between 18 and 25 years old)
   

 

   
 

Free entrance, with a document attesting the following conditions:

- People under 18;
- Disabled EU citizens with one escort (Decreto Ministeriale n. 239 del 20 aprile 2006);
- Extra-EU citizens "under condition of reciprocity" (people under 12 must be accompanied);
- EU tourist guides with a valid license;
- EU interpreters with a valid license, when they are necessary together with a tourist guide;
- Ministry (Mibac) staff;
- I.C.O.M. members (International Council of Museums);
- By reservation, EU school groups with their teachers;
- Students of the Higher Education Ministerial Schools (Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Scuola per il Restauro del Mosaico);
- Teachers and students of the EU academies of fine arts, after showing the certificate of enrollment for the current academic year;
- Teachers and students of the following EU university faculties (every degrees of university education): architecture, cultural heritage studies, educational or humanities with archaeological or arts studies.  Free entrance is allowed to students after showing the certificate of enrollment for the current academic year, to teachers after showing a valid document;
- Journalists, after showing a valid document (vedi DD del 7/09/2016 DG-Musei);
- per motivi di studio, ricerca attestate da Istituzioni scolastiche o universitarie, da accademie, da istituti di ricerca e di cultura italiani o stranieri, nonchè da organi del Ministero, ovvero per particolari e motivate esigenze i Capi degli Istituti possono consentire l'ingresso gratuito nelle sedi espositive di propria competenza e per periodi determinati a coloro che ne facciano richiesta;
- For the italian teaching staff the entrance is free in every archaeological areas or museums of the State. They can also visit the temporary exhibitions, since the Ministry (Mibac) has joined that initiative, by using dedicated vouchers available on cartadeldocente.istruzione.it, active starting from the 30th November 2016 (vedi circolare n.77/2016 DG-Musei);
- Volunteers who collaborate with the Ministry through conventions;
- Inspectors and Honorary Conservatives of the Ministry;
- Carabinieri of the Command for the Protection of Cultural Heritage;
- I.C.C.R.O.M. members;
- Italian and international scholars with specific conventions (DM 239 /2006)

Early Christian Museum

OPENING TIMES:

FRIDAY: 2.30 am - 7 pm
SATURDAY: 8.30 am - 1.30 pm
MONDAY to THURSDAY: On reservation - Requests must be submitted to museoarcheoaquileia@beniculturali.it.

FREE ENTRANCE

Fondo CAL
Free entrance

 

From 30.09 to 26.10           9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02   9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03   9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09   9.00 – 19.00
     
Fondo Pasqualis Markets
Free entrance

 

From 30.09 to 26.10           9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02   9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03   9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09   9.00 – 19.00
     
Domus of Tito Macro - Fondo Cossar

OPENING HOURS

  • From November to February | 10 am - 4 pm during the week; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays until 5 pm

  • March and October | 10 am - 6 pm 

  • From April to September | 10 am - 7 pm 

Closing day: 25/12

ENTRANCE TICKET

For individual visitors the ticket can be purchased: 

  • Online: click here

  • At the Bookshop of the Basilica of Aquileia in Piazza Capitolo, 4

For groups the reservation can be made online: click here

PRICES

  • Full price: 5€ - individual visitors aged 18 and over

  • Reduced: 4€ - group visitors (minimum 15 people) from 18 years old

  • Free for: Children under 18; Classes of students on educational visits up to secondary school, including accompanying teachers; Disabled visitors upon presentation of the disability certificate at the ticket office. In case of non-self-sufficiency, the gratuity is also extended to a companion; Journalists; Tour Guides and Tour Leaders; 1 accompanying person per group; ICOMOS and ICOM Members; Residents in Aquileia.

RESERVATIONS FOR GROUPS 

For groups (minimum 15 people) the booking of the visit can only be made online through the following link: www.midaticket.it/prenotazione-tito-macro. Reservations must be sent at least 5 days before the chosen date in order to receive confirmation or any modification of the request forwarded. In addition, the maximum number of participants for each group is 50 people, including guides and companions. Once you have received your booking confirmation by email, you can pick up your tickets directly at the Bookshop ticket office of the Basilica of Aquileia in Piazza Capitolo, 4. 

We remind you that the collection can be made up to 30 minutes before the closing time of the ticket office. For any additional information or need when filling out the online booking form write to: prenotazione.basilica@gmail.com

In case of non-reservation, it will be possible to check on the day of the visit the possible availability of entrances, at the Bookshop in Piazza Capitolo 4. In this way, however, it will not be possible to guarantee the group's access to the Domus.

PAYMENT METHODS FOR GROUPS 

Payment can be made in two ways:

  1. Bank transfer in advance 10 days from the visit

  2. Electronic or cash at the time of the visit at the Aquileia Bookshop

Decumanus of Aratria Galla
Free entrance
From 30.09 to 26.10 9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02 9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03 9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09 9.00 – 19.00
Necropolis
Free entrance

 

From 30.09 to 26.10           9.00 – 18.00
From 27.10 to 28.02   9.00 – 16.00
From 01.03 to 30.03   9.00 – 18.00
From 31.03 to 29.09   9.00 – 19.00
     
Südhalle

MON - FRI:            10.00 - 16.00

SAT:                        10.00 - 17.00

SUN:                        12.00 - 17.00

On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, reservations are required within the day before the visit by telephone (0431 - 919719) or e-mail (biglietteria.basilica@gmail.com).

The ticket office closes 15 min before the closing time.

 
ENTRANCE FEES
 

Südhalle, Baptistery and Domus/ Bishop's Palace

Online ticket: click here

FULL PRICE :     € 5.00  
REDUCED PRICE:     € 4.00 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )
SCHOOLS:     € 2.00 per person ( for middle and upper secondary school groups of at least 15 people )
 

Basilical complex 

Online ticket: click here

The ticket allow the entrance to the Basilica with the Crypt of Frescoes, the Northern Teodorian Hall (Crypt of Excavations), the Baptistery with the Cromatian Hall (Südhalle), the Campanile and the "Domus and Bishop's Palace"

FULL PRICE :         € 10,00 
REDUCED PRICE :    €  7,50 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )
Domus and Bishop's Palace

From MONDAY to FRIDAY:     10.00 - 18.00 (March and October); 10.00 - 19.00 (From April to September); 10.00 - 16.00 (From November to February)

SATURDAY:                                 10.00 - 18.00 (March and October); 10.00 - 19.00 (From April to September); 10.00 - 17.00 (From November to February)

SUNDAY:                                      10.00 - 18.00 (March and October); 10.00 - 19.00 (From April to September); 10.00 - 17.00 (From November to February)

The ticket office closes 15 min before the closing time.

 
ENTRANCE FEES
 

Südhalle, Baptistery and Domus/ Bishop's Palace

Online ticket: click here

FULL PRICE :     € 5.00  
REDUCED PRICE:     € 4.00 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )
SCHOOLS:     € 2.00 per person ( for middle and upper secondary school groups of at least 15 people )
 

Basilical complex 

Online ticket: click here

The ticket allow the entrance to the Basilica with the Crypt of Frescoes, the Northern Teodorian Hall (Crypt of Excavations), the Baptistery with the Cromatian Hall (Sudhalle), the Campanile and the "Domus and Bishop's Palace"

FULL PRICE :         € 10,00 
REDUCED PRICE :    €  7,50 per person ( for groups of at least 15 people )

FVGcard Aquileia

Your all-inclusive pass to explore Aquileia!
Visit Aquileia and all its treasures, spending less and taking advantage of many exclusive services!

How does it work?

The FVGcardAquileia is a digital card lasting 48 hours (from the first use) that allows you to enter for free in the affiliated facilities, to participate free of charge in the guided tours organized by PromoTurismoFVG and to take advantage of special discounts in the commercial activities of Aquileia.

The gratuities can be used only once per structure-service.

FVGCARD AQUILEIA ADVANTAGES

How much does it cost?

18,00 € adult + child/youth under the age of 18

BUY NOW

How to get there

BY CAR
On A4 motorway, exit at Palmanova. Follow the directions to Aquileia-Grado on SR 352 road. As you reach Aquileia along Via Julia Augusta street, follow the silhouette of the Campanile to reach Piazza Capitolo, 1.

BY TRAIN
Railway Station: Cervignano-Aquileia-Grado. Then, take public transport (Saf or Apt buses) to reach Aquileia. Get off at “Aquileia Centro”, then follow the silhouette of the Campanile to reach the Basilica (5 minutes’ walk).

BY PLANE
International Airport of Ronchi dei Legionari. Then, take public transport (Saf or Apt buses) to reach Aquileia. Get off at “Aquileia Centro”, then follow the silhouette of the Campanile to reach the Basilica (5 minutes’ walk).

Guided tours

You have several options if you wish to take a guided tour of Aquileia:

  • contact the info-point of PromoTurismoFvg of Aquileia and book one of the guided tours scheduled all year round (Tel. +39 0431 919491)
  • contact the Associations of the Tourist Guides of Friuli Venezia Giulia and get a customized itinerary  
  • browse the Roll of the Tourist Guides of Friuli Venezia Giulia 
  • contact the Basilica of Aquileia for a guided tour of the basilica (tel. 0431919719 dalle ore 10.00 alle ore 13.00)
  • rent an audioguide with the info-point of PromoTurismoFvg of Aquileia 

PromoTurismoFvg offers three guided tours to discover the wonders and treasures of ancient Aquileia

"A journey through the history of Aquileia, a millenary crossroads of peoples and cultures"

When: click here
Languages: ITA - ENG
Duration: 2h
Price: 12,00 € 
Departure: Infopoint PromoTurismoFVG di Aquileia - Via Giulia Augusta, 11
Free for children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult
Free with FVGcard and FVGCardAquileia

A journey to discover the secrets and splendours of Aquileia in the times of the Roman Empire: a strategic location, at that time, for trade with the Danube countries and with the East, and now a World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO.
On an interesting tour, you will experience the glory and ancient splendour of what was once one of the capitals of the Roman Empire. It will show you the fundamental traces of one of the major archaeological sites in Italy, from the Roman forum to the huge patriarchal basilica.

The itinerary is accessible to disabled people. It is however recommended to be accompanied, for the path may become rugged. The tourist guides may adjust the itinerary according to the participants’ special needs. Download the city’s accessible itinerary

"Welcome to the House of Tito Macro"

When: click here
Languages: ITA - ENG
Duration: About 1 hour
Price: 12,00 € 
Departure: Infopoint PromoTurismoFVG di Aquileia - Via Giulia Augusta, 11
Free for children under 12 accompanied by a paying adult
Free with FVGcard and FVGCardAquileia

Thanks to the enhancement work carried out by the Fondazione Aquileia, the ancient Roman metropolis unveils one of its most evocative places: the Tito Macro Domus, one of the largest Roman homes among those discovered in Northern Italy. 1700 square metres tell us about the lifestyle in a house of the ancient city. The house stretched between two cobbled streets within one of the southern neighbourhoods. The guided tour will lead you through the entrance hall, the tablinio (the ample living space), the kitchen, the beauty of the mosaic floors of the wealthy home.  The guided tour continues in an exciting journey back in time in the Domus and Palazzo Episcopale.
 

In collaboration with the National Deaf Association of FVG, free Italian Sign Language interpreters are made available upon request. You can book the service until 48 hours before the tour by contacting the relevant Infopoint.

INFORMATION AND BOOKING

Infopoint PromoTurismoFVG - Aquileia
Via Iulia Augusta, 11
33051 AQUILEIA (UD)
Tel. +39 0431 919491
numero verde: 800 016 044
info.aquileia@promoturismo.fvg.it
 

Information kit

You may download the following pdf documents:

-the "Aquileia Patrimonio Mondiale" guide in Italian and English + the map

- the leaflet in Italian and English

- the magazine "Aquileia, a border city" in Italian and English. Published by Giunti and curated by Fondazione Aquileia, the magazine includes contents about Aquileia in the Roman, Early-Christian and Medieval times, with pictures and 3D reconstructions of the highlights of the city.

- the book "Aquileia, viaggio nel tempo" in Italian. The publication is specially conceived for school children and includes 3D reconstructions of Roman Aquileia and short descriptions of the sites.

"Aquileia Patrimonio Mondiale" - the guide"Aquileia Patrimonio Mondiale" - the mapleafletAquileia città di frontiera ITAAquileia, a border cityAquileia viaggio nel tempo

Listen, watch and download. Aquileia told with the sound and video stories produced by Fondazione Radio Magica onlus in the framework of Project #smARTradio - L'arte di divulgare nell'era dei sociale.

One ballad and two short stories set in Aquileia written by Roberto Piumini, and six stories about the monuments, works of art, famous people and legends of the city written by Elena Commessatti.

The flowers’ petals are turned into videos with the magical illustrations by Paolo Gallina.

Follow the link to the sound and video docs: http://www.radiomagica.org/portfolio-articoli/progetto-smartradio2

Arte.it guide

The digital guide "Aquileia patrimonio dell'umanità" curated by Fondazione Aquileia in collaboration with Arte.it. will help you learn what you must not miss in Aquileia, thanks to a map of 100 Highlights classed as excavation sites, monuments, churches, museums; find directions to reach them; get information sheets about their history. It also includes a timeline of twenty steps in the city’s history, themed itineraries, events and exhibitions in the neighbourhood.