Italy · Night Tour

Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour

2 Hours Round trip from Rome Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Colosseum at night after regular opening hours
02 Visit the restricted underground area, including tunnels and chambers
03 Step onto the reconstructed arena floor
04 Hear stories of gladiators and ancient Roman games from an official guide
05 Enjoy skip-the-line entrance with group coordination included
06 Experience the monument with fewer crowds and a dramatic evening atmosphere

Experience the Colosseum after dark on a guided evening tour of Rome’s most iconic monument. With regular opening hours over and the daytime crowds gone, explore this ancient arena in a more atmospheric setting and discover the stories that shaped its history.

Go below ground to visit the Colosseum’s tunnels, chambers and pits, an area with limited daily access. Then step onto the reconstructed arena floor and the first level, where your guide brings the world of gladiators, spectacles and Roman entertainment to life.

Go below ground to visit the Colosseum’s tunnels, chambers and pits, an area with limited daily access.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

* Colosseum Underground * Arena * First Level * A show of gladiator dream

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rome 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Group coordinator
Official Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

What's Not Included

Access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Private transportation

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Meeting Point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Roma RM. at the exit of Colosseo B line on the upper level

Detailed Location: At the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B). The exact spot is between Caffè Roma and the SOS sign.

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What to Look For: The Discover Rome Tours staff will be waiting for you there.

*** N.B.: If you booked the Evening tour option: No underground access inside the Colosseum. You will visit: Colosseum Arena and upper level. External area of the Roman Forum. Exterior view of Via dei Fori Imperiali up to Piazza Venezia, Duration: 2 hours

***N.B.: For clients who booked the Night Tour option: Due to limited ticket availability and high demand, the Colosseum night tour start time may vary between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM. If any schedule change is needed, we will notify you one week before your travel date.

***Having ID card/Passport or a copy of ID on your phone is MANDATORY for all the participants.
Please bring your photo ID with you.
Please note that these tickets are nominative for each traveller. Ticket office staff will verify ID/Passports in entrance. In case of mismatch with the identity document, access to the Colosseum will not be allowed, nor will any refund be guaranteed.

***For transparency and so that you understand the cost breakdown, we want to mention that the price of admission to Colosseum Night is €25 for adults and €22 for reduced group. The remaining amount covers advertising, professional tour guide/virtual reality service, as well as other services and tour booking fees. By purchasing the tour, you acknowledge and agree to the price breakdown, so that you can fully appreciate the value of the guided tour.