We booked months in advance the special late night tour. The company messaged us about construction a few weeks before that forced them to reschedule us. They confirmed the date and time for reschedule to 5. Then a couple days before, they said they had to reschedule again due to the circumstances to 4:30. They then confirmed the day before and morning of about meeting points. We understand things happen, so we showed up excited, bummed about the night thing, but we understood things happen. We got in line with the group. They had given us the Rome pass, told us to get our ID out, and sent us the tickets in WhatsApp as we got ready to head in. We went through the first gate showing we had tickets and our ID, got to the ticket scanning point and found out the company purchased the wrong date. The company rep said, sorry, we will give you a refund. We asked for the correct date tickets, and they said, they are sold out and that we can try and come tomorrow morning and wait in line to buy them ourselves with no guarantee and they can’t help us. Next day, we waited in line with other people who experienced similar things. Moral of the story. Just buy online directly from the Colosseum. You will save money and a headache.
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Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 20min
- Price from
- $147 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 · 444 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 10 days before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Discover Rome Tours
- Meeting point
- At the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B). The exact spot is between Caffè Roma 'M' metro sign.Google Maps Linkhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/9r536r1oiToK8pDG8What to Look ForThe Discover Rome Tours staff will be waiting for you there.
Description
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 !
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $147
- Child (ages 2–12)
- $113
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 4 of the next 12 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Colosseum
* Colosseum Underground (if option selected) * Arena * First Level * A show of gladiator dream
What's included
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
Not included
Access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Private transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
444 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $147 is 30% above the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
Excurgo comparison of 8,082 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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.
- *** N.B.: If you booked the Evening tour option: No underground access inside the Colosseum. You will visit: Colosseum inside with 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.
Cancellation
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.
10+ days before100% refund
0–10 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour take?
Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour lasts about 1h 20min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour cost?
Prices start at $147 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
How much does Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour cost for children?
Children aged 2–12 pay from $113, adults from $147.
Does Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour sell out?
It can: 4 of the next 12 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 10 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is At the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B). The exact spot is between Caffè Roma 'M' metro sign. Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9r536r1oiToK8pDG8. What to Look For: The Discover Rome Tours staff will be waiting for you there. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 444 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Discover Rome Tours.
Reviews(444)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Don’t trust this company.
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The Colosseum with Milo
Our tour guide, Milo was sensational! Not only did he have expert level knowledge, he was an excellent communicator, and he was also witty and fun! Would 100% recommend him!
G
Interesting guide,...
Interesting guide, has a good grasp of the knowledge and shares information well. However, it was difficult to find the meeting point to get the tickets. Furthermore, when booking, I was confirmed that we would go to the arena, whereas we did not go. The guide mentioned to me that it is not included in the tickets that were given to us on the day of the excursion just before the visit.... I requested a refund, which I received partially.
M
Great your guide, undeoendable tour company.
Milo was the best tour guide we have experienced: in Italy; he had an in depth knowledge of history and archeology. However, the tour company sent him elsewhere the second half of the tour and rescheduled the second half of the tour for two hours later. We had other plans and thought that was unacceptable, particularly as it was an expensive tour. We basically had to pay full fare for 1/2 a tour.
D
Great tour guide!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and he shared so much interesting information. He was obviously well-educated as he shared philosophical insights as well as historical info. The only thing that puzzled us was that we booked a night tour of the colosseum and the forum. Our tour began at 5, and the forum tour was on our own with no guide. However, the forum was closed after our colosseum tour, and we were leaving Rome the next morning. We never were able to tour the forum as a result. We wish we had known ahead of time.
Operator response
Dear traveler, Thank you so much for your kind words about your guide—we're delighted that he impressed you with his knowledge and philosophical insights! We're sorry, however, about the confusion regarding the Roman Forum. We'd like to clarify: the guided portion of this tour covers the Colosseum (approximately 1 hour 15 minutes), while the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are self-guided with the tickets included. These sites can be visited within 24 hours of your Colosseum entry time—either before or after. Unfortunately, the Forum does have its own opening hours and closes in the evening, so on a night tour it's often not possible to visit afterwards on the same day. We understand this wasn't made clear enough, and we sincerely regret that you missed it—especially since you were leaving Rome the next morning. We'll work on communicating this better in our pre-tour information. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future. Grazie mille!
J
Great Guide!
Guide was very knowledgeable, passionate, and professional about the Coloseum. Would take the tour again!
Operator response
Thank you so much, Jeffrey! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience on our Colosseum by Night tour. It's wonderful to hear that your guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and professional—those qualities truly bring the history to life. We're so glad you'd take the tour again, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime. We'll be sure to share your kind words with your guide. Grazie mille!
C
Excellent tour.
Nolan did an excellent job and was very patient and courteous with all on the tour. Milano explained everything super well was very detailed and we really enjoyed the tour. The history of the columns Sam is absolutely amazing and was really intriguing and caused you to think about what went on at the site over the many many years. Was very interested also in the number of years the Colosseum was operational and all the history and events that were held over the 500+ years of operation again Milano was an excellent tour guide and did a phenomenal job of explaining the Colosseum it’s operation and going into extreme detail of how things worked and operated this tour is definitely a tour I would recommend to other others.
Operator response
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We're absolutely thrilled that you had such an excellent experience on the Colosseum by Night tour. We believe you're referring to our guide Milon (apologies if the name got a little mixed up in the review)—he truly is patient, courteous, and incredibly knowledgeable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him; he'll be overjoyed! It's also great to hear that the history of the Colosseum, its columns, and its 500+ years of operation were so fascinating for you. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rome for more unforgettable experiences in the future. Grazie mille!
D
Colosseum by Night
Our guide, Lilo, was absolutely outstanding! His knowledge of history, politics, and architecture is exceptional. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him!
Operator response
Love this review—thank you, Denise! Lilo is a superstar—history, politics, architecture... he knows it all! So glad you had such an outstanding night tour. Hope to have you back in Rome soon!
K
This was a great...
This was a great experience. Aphrodite was a great guide and very knowledgeable about the colosseum.
Operator response
Thank you so much, Kristilie! We're thrilled that you had such a great experience on the Colosseum by Night tour. It's wonderful to hear that Aphrodite made such an impression with her knowledge—she truly loves sharing the history of the Colosseum, especially under the night sky. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her; she'll be delighted! We hope to welcome you back to Rome for more unforgettable experiences in the future. Grazie mille!
K
This was a good tour but...
This was a good tour but with the crowds and the heat we stopped a lot which made it difficult to stick with it. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Could’ve been a little more energetic but with the heat we were all dragging. Overall I was pleased with this tour. The Coliseum was just amazing!
Operator response
Thank you so much, Kim! We're glad you enjoyed the tour overall and that your guide's friendliness and knowledge made a positive impression. We completely understand how the heat and crowds can make the experience more tiring—stopping frequently is sometimes necessary for the group's comfort, though we know it can affect the pace. We appreciate your honest feedback about the energy level, and we'll share it with our team. And yes—the Colosseum at night truly is amazing! We hope to welcome you back to Rome in the future. Grazie mille!
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