Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
A guided tour through the most iconic Roman monument in the fascinating night atmosphere after the regular opening hours when the crowds are gone.
You will meet your tour Coordinator outside the Colosseum metro station just across the street from the monument. After a brief introduction, our friendly guide will accompany you to the skip-the-line entrance, for fast lane access.
Once inside, begin your tour below ground and explore the Colosseum’s tunnels, chambers and pits. This section of the Colosseum is restricted to the public and only allows a limited number of visitors each day, so enjoy this exclusive chance to see more than most people do.
Admire the lifts that brought to life Rome’s hunting games. Next you will have access to the reconstructed portion of the arena floor to hear the stories of the bloody gladiatorial battles.
You'll stand in the very same spot where the games took place. This is a unique experience reserved to a restricted number of visitors. Don't miss it !
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Official Tour Guide
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Group coordinator
Access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Private transportation
What To Expect
Colosseum
* Colosseum Underground * Arena * First Level * A show of gladiator dream
Options
Colosseum Evening Tour
No Underground access,: Colosseum inside + Roman forum, Via fori imperiali Exterior View till piazza venezia
Duration: 2 hours
Italian Night Tour
Colosseum Guided Tour: This is a professionally guided tour of the Colosseum at night, led by an experienced Italian-speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Colosseum
Walking Tour
Italian Experience: Tour conducted entirely in Italian with a licensed guide
Colosseum Night Tour
Reviews
383 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do the night tour!
Kim D,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The night experience is top notch! They space it out so you literally do not see anyone else during your tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and we had a great time! Plus, we asked him for a restaurant recommendation following the tour and it was soooo good!
The Colosseum at night, pure magic!
MURUGAN G,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00An amazing way to explore the Colosseum! The night setting made it feel peaceful and almost mysterious, far from the daytime chaos. Our guide kept things engaging and informative. Though I paid 5 times more on Viator than the official Colosseum ticketing site, the organisers were transparent about the pricing and services included in their email. Really glad I did this, it’s a whole new way to experience Rome’s history!
Tour was cancelled due to lack of availability
sarahgluck21,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I did not go on my tour. I was contacted about 24 hours prior that my tour was not available so my tour was cancelled. I was very disappointed. I should not have been able to book if not available.
Short notice booking, all...
Bruno A,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Short notice booking, all worked out perfectly Scott was our guide, he knows a lot about the history and details around the colosseum. Even with some minor technical issues, he managed to give a great tour of the place.
Great Tour with Scott
Amanda L,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott (from Scranton Ohio) was our tour guide and he was great! He was so knowledgeable. This was just a great experience. We were really able to dive into the history and just the Coliseum in a great way. I’d definitely recommend. Your friends from Chicago.
A wonderful tour
Caldanjay,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant tour of the colosseum at night. It avoids the biblical crowds during the day and is lit up spectacularly. More time and space for photos, better for family. Our guide, I am sorry I have forgotten her name was excellent. She was knowledgable and took us around at a good pace, allowing us time to enjoy each section. We were not rushed. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Great experience!
Jessica C,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic experience and one of the highlights of our time in Rome! Touring at night was a great decision for many reasons: it’s much cooler at night time, less crowds, they have nice lighting that illuminates the space beautifully. It was also very interesting to get to walk through the underground areas. Highly recommend!
Amazing Experience
R5523PHchristianh,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very special experience to an amazing place. I had seen the ruins during the day but the night tour is much less crowded and a much cooler experience. Highly recommend.
Rushed and more time spent outside the colosseum than in it!
Lauren K,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Felt completely rushed around the colosseum. We practically had to run after our tour guide who was charging through the crowds of people, the radios we had to hear him were awful, kept cutting out or hearing other tour guides over it.
Only one hour
Richard M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was misrepresented as two hours but was only one hour. We were not happy and many other guests complained as well.
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