Rome: Colosseum by Night Guided Tour
Rome, Italy
- 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This evening tour of the Colosseum offers exclusive after-hours access to the underground tunnels, Arena floor, and first level of the amphitheater, allowing you to explore sections many visitors never see. After the crowds depart for the day, head inside to talk through chambers once used by gladiators and stage crews, all while a guide explains the site’s history and engineering.
- Get behind-the-scenes access to underground tunnels and chambers
- Enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, after the crowds have departed for the day
- Go beyond the guidebooks to learn about the Colosseum's history in an immersive way
- An evening tour slot leaves the rest of the day free for exploring
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Discover the Colosseum away from daytime crowds during the peaceful evening hours.
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
- Access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
At the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B). The exact spot is between Caffè Roma and the SOS 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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Colosseum
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 10 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.1
based on 393 reviews
Sheila_R, May 2026
Wonderful historical account of what most likely was happening during the time.... guide gave facts, mixed with a little embellishments
Anna_B, May 2026
Some very steep stairs. Also, we booked the night tour and were looking forward to seeing the colosseum lit up.
Virginia_A, May 2026
Very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. A little difficult to catch everything she was saying, but she was great! Easy to find meeting point and helpful staff. Good communication from the time I booked the tickets to our tour.
Ashley_P, May 2026
Scott was very knowledgeable and engaging with the tour group. Definitely try to book the earlier tour if you want to see “down below where the gladiators were” because our tour was too late to see it
Nicole_F, May 2026
Scott was amazing, so knowledgeable a great tour guide!!
Would recommend to everyone they made it easy to find the meeting spot and the headsets worked great
Isabella_G, May 2026
The tour was advertised as “Colosseum by Night,” but when we actually visited, it took place during daylight hours. This was misleading and did not match what was promised when purchasing the tickets.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Isabella_G,
Thank you for your feedback. After thoroughly reviewing your booking record, we must respectfully clarify a few points.
What you booked:
Product: Colosseum Evening Tour (No UG) – €99
Time: 5:00 PM (you selected this time slot yourself)
Duration: 2 hours (ending at 7:15 PM – before sunset in May)
Included: Colosseum interior (no underground), Roman Forum, exterior views
What was clearly communicated to you:
At time of booking – The product page clearly distinguished between the €99 evening tour and the €169 true night tour (with underground, June only)
Immediately after booking – Your voucher detailed the exact itinerary, start time, and excluded underground access
One week before the tour – We emailed and WhatsApp you with further clarification
Given this, your review stating the tour was "advertised as Colosseum by Night" and "took place during daylight hours" does not accurately reflect what was presented and confirmed to you multiple times.
We take misleading advertising very seriously – which is why we do not engage in it. All information was provided clearly and repeatedly.
While we regret that the tour did not meet your hopes, the experience delivered was exactly what you purchased and confirmed.
Thank you for understanding.
Best regards,
The Discover Rome tours Team
Brad_M, Apr 2026
This is an amazing tour. Such history and great insight from a very knowledgeable guide. Great views from the arena floor and from above in the ‘stands’.
The travel company itself seems to lack some organization.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review, Brad_M. We're pleased you enjoyed the guide and the unique perspectives of the night tour. However, we apologize that our organizational coordination did not meet expectations. Your feedback has been noted, and we will work to improve. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
Arjay_E, Nov 2025
The BEST WAY to experience the Colosseum. Our tour guide was fantastic! They were easy to find. The Colosseum Arena, Underground and access was incredible. It was honestly PERFECT. The day time crowds are so overwhelming, but we recommend doing both day and night because it’s a totally different experience, but the night tour was the best! We HIGHLY RECOMMEND and we will definitely do again. The negative reviews on here are wack - mostly people who don’t take responsibility for their own actions and mistakes, and trying to blame the tour company.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Arjay_E,
Wow—thank you for this incredible and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that our Colosseum by Night Tour was the highlight of your Rome vacation. Your description of the experience as "PERFECT" is the highest compliment we could hope for.
We're delighted you found our meeting point easy to locate and that your guide made the tour fantastic. Access to the Arena and Underground areas truly offers a unique perspective, and we're so glad it resonated with you. We completely agree—experiencing the Colosseum both by day and by night provides two profoundly different and unforgettable encounters.
Your strong recommendation and intention to book with us again mean the world to our entire team. We also sincerely appreciate your supportive words regarding our commitment to quality experiences.
It was our pleasure to host you, and we cannot wait to welcome you back for another perfect evening under the Roman stars.
Warmest regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Martin_P, Nov 2025
Loved it. Tour guide very was good ! experience was excellent. Would recommend to others. Very informative
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Martin_P,
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved our Colosseum by Night Guided Tour and found the experience to be excellent and informative.
It's wonderful to know that our tour guide contributed to making your visit so memorable. We take great pride in our team's knowledge and dedication.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour with us in the future.
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Kim_D, Oct 2025
The 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!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you loved the night experience—it truly offers such a special atmosphere. Wonderful to hear your guide and restaurant tip made the evening even better!
MURUGAN_G, Oct 2025
An 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!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
So happy you loved the night experience—it truly is a special way to see the Colosseum! Thanks for recognizing our team’s transparency and care.
Bruno_A, Oct 2025
Short 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.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Short 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.
Amanda_L, Oct 2025
Scott (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.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! We’re so glad you had a great experience with Scott—he’ll love hearing this. So happy you enjoyed diving into the history with us. Greetings to Chicago!
Richard_M, Oct 2025
The tour was misrepresented as two hours but was only one hour. We were not happy and many other guests complained as well.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Richard Mailhos,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you felt the Colosseum by Night tour was misrepresented and that your experience did not meet expectations.
For the benefit of future guests, we would like to clarify that our "Colosseum Evening Tour: Colosseum Inside + Roman Forum & Via dei Fori Imperiali" is designed as a comprehensive 2-hour walking tour. This includes the guided visit inside the Colosseum, followed by a walking tour of the Roman Forum area, Via dei Fori Imperiali, and concludes at Piazza Venezia.
Our records from the guiding team for your tour on October 11th indicate that the full itinerary was offered and conducted. We sincerely regret if you were under the impression the tour concluded at the Colosseum and chose not to continue with the group. We are reviewing our communication with guests at the start of each tour to ensure the full itinerary and meeting points are perfectly clear.
We apologize for the disappointment and thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention.
Best regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Anne_S, Oct 2025
This tour was not as advertised! There was no access to the underground, tunnels or arena floor areas, which was why we booked it! The only "access" was viewing it from the 1st level. That being said, it was a very nice time of day to go, 5 pm as scheduled, less crowds and! nice to see things towards the evening, when the sun was going down. The Tour itself and our tourguide were great! I would recommend this Tour if you are looking for the last tour of the day. We were just very disappointed that there was NO underground access as advertised!!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Anne,
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour overall — especially the timing and the quality of our guide.
We’re very sorry to hear you were disappointed by the lack of underground access. We understand how important that experience is for many visitors.
After reviewing your booking, we can confirm that the option selected at the time of purchase was the Colosseum Evening tour without underground access, which is offered at a lower price point (€79). We also offer a separate tour with underground access at €139, and we do our best to make the differences between the two options clear during booking.
That said, we sincerely appreciate your comments and will use them to improve how we communicate tour options moving forward. If you have any further concerns, please feel free to reach out to our customer support team — we’re happy to help.
Thank you again for your feedback and for joining us in Rome!
kerrie_w, Oct 2025
Lots of travel up and downstairs and uneven ground.
Poorly articulated about where to meet and the process. 16 of us were trying to figure things out.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Kerrie,
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent Colosseum by Night tour. We are sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations, particularly regarding the meeting process and the terrain.
We sincerely apologize for the lack of clarity in locating our meeting point. Providing clear and precise instructions is a fundamental part of our service, and we are concerned to learn that this was not your experience, leading to confusion for you and your group. We will immediately review and enhance our pre-tour communications for the night tour to prevent this issue in the future.
Furthermore, we appreciate you highlighting the amount of stairs and uneven ground. The Colosseum is an ancient structure, and the night tour does involve navigating these historic pathways. We will ensure this is more prominently detailed in our tour descriptions so future guests can be better prepared.
Your feedback is essential for us to improve. We hope you were still able to appreciate the unique atmosphere of the Colosseum after dark.
Sincerely,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Michael_C, Oct 2025
This was so difficult to navigate in the evening. Too dark, not well lit, someone fell on our tour. The day time would have been much better. We also had a 84, 79 year old with us and it was sooooo much walking just to get into the colosseum. Also, our guide, although nice, was very hard to hear.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Michael_C,
Thank you again for your feedback. We understand that the Colosseum by Night tour offers a unique, atmospheric experience that appeals to many visitors. However, we sincerely apologize that the very aspects which define this tour—such as the lower lighting and the walking route to the entrance—resulted in a difficult and uncomfortable experience for you and your group.
Your point is well taken. While the evening setting is intentional, the safety and accessibility of our guests are never optional. We are truly sorry that the lighting conditions made navigation challenging and contributed to a fall. This is unacceptable, and we are reviewing these conditions with the site management to ensure a safer environment without compromising the tour's unique appeal.
We are also revisiting how we communicate the physical demands of this specific tour in our pre-tour materials, so future guests with mobility concerns can make a fully informed decision.
We stand by our offer to discuss this with you directly. Your detailed feedback is essential in helping us improve the experience for everyone.
Sincerely,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Brian_W, Oct 2025
Very short, didn't go beyond the floor. Guide seemed checked out after 15 mins which was slightly longer than the whole experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Brian,
Thank you for your feedback. According to our records, Brian Wiens, scheduled for the tour on October 3rd, was a no-show and did not participate in the experience. Additionally, on September 30th, Brian Wilder joined a different tour focused on the underground areas, which is a full-length tour and not a brief 20-minute experience.
We strive to provide detailed and engaging tours for all our guests, and we’re sorry if there was any confusion regarding the tour type or duration. Please feel free to reach out to us directly at discoverrometours@gmail.com
if you have any questions or if we can assist further.
Best regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Kelly_A, Oct 2025
Exceptional tour guide! Milo! He was so friendly and probably the most educated tour guide I have ever seen! This tour is also great bc the crowds have died down in the evening so there are better picture opportunities and just better experience over all. Highly recommend this tour of the Colosseum!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that Milo made such a great impression—he truly is passionate about sharing Rome’s history. You’re absolutely right that the evening tour offers a more relaxed atmosphere and better photo opportunities.
We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Kristen_M, Oct 2025
The night and underground tour was amazing! Our guide was so knowledgeable and painted an accurate history of gladiators and Roman rule. It was thrilling to walk where gladiators and animals waited to go into the arena.
The tour company communicated us with regarding directions, what to bring, and any slight changes in tour time.
The only uncertainty we had was prior to the colosseum staff opening up the gates to enter. We stood outside about a 1/2 hour before any staff told us where to wait. A number of different tour guides have groups, and we weren’t sure if we were in the right place. A lot of other people had the same uncertainty.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Kristen,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback and for highlighting the amazing experience of the night and underground tour. We’re delighted to hear that our guide’s knowledge and storytelling helped bring the history of gladiators and Roman rule to life for you.
We also appreciate your honest comments about the wait before the gates opened. We understand how confusing and frustrating that uncertainty can be, especially with multiple groups arriving. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re already looking into ways to improve the check-in process and provide clearer instructions on where and when to wait.
Thank you again for choosing us and for your understanding. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour soon!
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Cynthia_H, Oct 2025
Absolutely fascinating to learn about the historical facts and debunk theories. Seeing it at night with the arena lit gives it an aura that isn't felt during the day and it was also raining when we were there which added extra ambience to the experience. One of the highlights of Rome.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Cynthia,
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the Colosseum by Night experience—there really is something magical about seeing it lit up in the evening. The rain may not have been planned, but it sounds like it added an unforgettable touch of atmosphere!
We’re especially happy to hear you appreciated learning the historical facts and clearing up some of the common myths. It means a lot to us that this tour was one of the highlights of your time in Rome.
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Marie_H, Sept 2025
This was an amazing experience and definitely a must do! Skip the crowds and learn history from an actual archeologist! Not to mention no heat and crowds or long lines! Loved it so much more than a day visit many years ago!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Dear Marie,
What a wonderful review to read! We are so happy that you enjoyed your Colosseum by Night tour with us and found it to be a "must do" activity.
It's especially rewarding to hear that you loved this experience even more than a past daytime visit. We're glad our archaeologist guide could provide such a rich and crowd-free historical perspective, making for a truly special evening.
Thank you for choosing to explore with us again. We look forward to your next visit!
Warmly,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Anita_S, Sept 2025
Most unique tour of the Colosseum from this perspective! Tour guide very knowledgeable to paint the picture of how it may have been before entering the arena. Well lit, easy to follow.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the unique perspective and our guide’s storytelling—hope to welcome you again soon!
christine_b, Sept 2025
Make sure you meet at the security gate. There is only one. Night tour is the best. Less people and alot cooler.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thanks for the great tip! We’re glad you enjoyed the night tour—it really is a special experience with fewer crowds and a cooler atmosphere.
Alisa_S, Sept 2025
The tour itself was nice especially since the entire place was illuminated. For the 4 other tours we attended during our visit in Italy and Germany, this was the least exciting tour guide. Not sure if due to language barrier, she seemed to be knowledgeable enough, but the tour guide is very important to the experience. We just felt like ok walking through ruins, nothing really "came to life" for us. Also we were with a group of 10 and 5 of us got rescheduled for an hour later, so we got split up and even after telling them, this was disregarded. They have it in the fine print that you can get rescheduled, so beware. Instructions on meeting point were not great either, they say in front of the metro, but what they mean is at the entrance of the colosseum on the other side of the street of the metro entrance. No one was at the metro advising of the correct meeting spot.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the illuminated setting but truly sorry to hear about the confusion with the meeting point, rescheduling, and guide experience. We’ll take this into account to improve both communication and guest experience.
Chelsea_L, Sept 2025
We had an excellent tour. Giovanni went out of his way to make sure we felt so welcome. He was very educated and created an amazing experience for us. I could not recommend him more!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Dear Chelsea,
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Giovanni made your Colosseum by Night tour such a special experience. His warm hospitality and deep knowledge truly make tours memorable, and we’re delighted you felt so welcome.
Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in Rome!
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
John_N, Sept 2025
Small Night tour. It was worth paying more for no crowds and the collosseum was beautiful and mysterious at night. Tour was informative but dry. A lot of information about the actual structure, less about the activities that took place. We were informed about the gladiator fights and hunts but I felt it lacked imagination and story telling.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for your feedback, John. We're pleased you enjoyed the unique atmosphere of the Colosseum at night. We take all feedback seriously and will use your notes about incorporating more storytelling to enhance our future tours. We appreciate you choosing our tour.
muhammad_d, Sept 2025
Tour was great. Very informative! Tour guide was amazing! Made sure we had plenty of time for pictures and to ask questions. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you so much for your awesome review, muhammad_d!
We're thrilled to hear you found the night tour so informative and that your guide provided an amazing experience. It's wonderful to know they ensured you had plenty of time for photos and questions—that's exactly the kind of memorable visit we aim to create.
We truly appreciate your high recommendation and hope to see you on another tour in the future!
Best regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Gregory_S, Sept 2025
Informative and fascinating. Group size good. Company helped to resolve issues with downloading tickets. Definitely a must if visiting Rome.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hi Gregory_S,
We're so glad you found the tour informative and fascinating, and that our team could assist with your tickets! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another tour in the future.
Best,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
Georgina_H, Sept 2025
Unique experience away from the crowds and high temperatures of the day.
Giovanni was an excellent tour guide, making sure not to miss a detail even as the Colosseum attendants tried to hurry us on!
We took the 8pm slot, which meant we were the first group in and had the place to ourselves- spectacular and rare.
Our tour was around the underground area, giving an insight into how the games worked behind the scenes, not to be missed.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Hi Georgina_H,
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the unique, crowd-free experience of the Colosseum by Night Tour with Giovanni! His dedication to detail and ensuring you didn’t miss a thing—even with time constraints—is exactly what we strive for.
The 8 PM slot truly offers a magical, exclusive atmosphere, and we’re so glad you appreciated the behind-the-scenes insight into the underground area. Thank you for highlighting what made your visit special!
We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour soon.
Warm regards,
The Discover Rome Tours Team
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