Tours and Tickets to Experience Trevi Fountain

No, Trevi Fountain tickets and tours are not necessary to admire this outdoor landmark in the heart of Rome’s historic center. The baroque fountain is a highlight of many Rome walking tours—together with other nearby A-listers like the ancient Pantheon and elegant Piazza Navona.

You can get a good look at the fountain and snap photos in a few minutes. There are benches that rise in tiers from the fountain’s lower basin where you can sit and ponder its ornate design, though local police close access to this area when crowds peak.

Yes, the fountain is located outdoors and is accessible 24 hours a day. Unless there is cleaning or restoration work in progress, the water is never turned off—not even when the city maintenance crew comes each evening to remove the thousands of coins tossed into the fountain’s lower basin.

One of the most iconic fountains in the world, the Trevi Fountain gets packed with visitors at midday and can be hard to enjoy to yourself. The best times to visit are the quieter early morning hours or late in the evening, when there are fewer people and the fountain is illuminated.

No, you can approach the fountain’s lower basin to snap a photo or toss a coin, but you are not allowed to put your hands in the water. The police officers patrolling the fountain will issue a fine if you reach into the water or, worse, jump in to swim.

Yes, the Trevi Fountain is one of the most photographed landmarks in Rome and is particularly attractive by night. For great selfies with the fountain, head to the bottom tier of benches and stand in front of the lower basin with the rushing water and towering statues behind you.