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Rome at Night: Small Group Guided City Walking Tour

Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Rome, Italy
High interest
Booked 2 times today.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Rima_A ·
Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Sila was very knowledgeable person abd gave us a great tour of Rome. Also send us an email afterwards with recommendation for the remainder of our trip.
· Jim_K ·
Apr 2026
Dominica was excellent and provided a great tour. It was informative, sharing great stories about the different monuments, churches and history along our stroll under the evening sky and she provided plenty of time to ask questions and explore. A great way to get to know Rome.

Overview

This small-group tour explores Rome in the evening when the temperatures cool and tourist crowds disperse. Start at Piazza Navona, one of Rome’s most beloved public squares and home of Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. Then, follow your guide to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Roman Forum, and other top sights in central Rome. Finish with panoramic views of the Colosseum.
  • Cross a load of must-see Rome sights off your bucket list at once
  • A small-group makes for a way more intimate touring experience
  • See Rome safely by night with the help of your local guide
  • Learn things about the city you'd easily miss if you explored alone

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Local Tour Guide
  • City Highlights
  • Hidden Gems
  • Entry to Pantheon, Colosseum, Roman Forum

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piazza di Pasquino, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

    Our guide will be waiting at Piazza di Pasquino, in front of the Chiesa della Natività di Gesù church, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. This charming square is located just outside Piazza Navona.

End point

  • Colosseum
    P.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

    End your tour outside the illuminated Colosseum and take in the history of Rome’s iconic amphitheatre before exploring nearby neighborhoods at your leisure.

Itinerary

1

Piazza di Pasquino

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Piazza Navona

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Pantheon

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Trevi Fountain

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Trajan's Forum

18 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Via dei Fori Imperiali

18 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Colosseum

19 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 298 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lots of walking but worth...

Kristy_S, May 2026
Lots of walking but worth it! We were given many helpful hints for traveling in Italy as well as Rome specifically.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the interactive ghost tour and appreciated the different perspective on Rome. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!

Incredible tour!

Jennifer_Y, May 2026
Dan was very knowledgeable. We did this tour as soon as we got to Rome, and the experience is amazing. Very recommended!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience with Dan and enjoyed discovering Rome at night. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon in Rome!

Great tour

Daniel_B, May 2026
Csenge was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and I enjoyed all of the stops. I got some great pictures of the landmarks illuminated at night

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour with Csenge and got to capture Rome at night. We truly appreciate your kind words!

Amazing experience! We...

Joanna_K, May 2026
Amazing experience! We took this tour on our first night in Rome and it gave us a good idea of where we wanted to spend our time in the coming days.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear the tour was a great introduction to Rome and helped you plan the rest of your trip. Hope to welcome you again soon!

We had a wonderful time....

Rima_A, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Sila was very knowledgeable person abd gave us a great tour of Rome. Also send us an email afterwards with recommendation for the remainder of our trip.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had a great time with Sila and enjoyed her knowledge and thoughtful recommendations for the rest of your trip. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

A Must Do!

Jean_S, Apr 2026
We had such a wonderful time!!Our lovely guide was very knowledgeable and answered all questions. Don’t hesitate booking this tour. You will have no regrets!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great time and enjoyed your guide’s knowledge and helpfulness. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

Wonderful informative evening stroll through Romes main historical attractions

Jim_K, Apr 2026
Dominica was excellent and provided a great tour. It was informative, sharing great stories about the different monuments, churches and history along our stroll under the evening sky and she provided plenty of time to ask questions and explore. A great way to get to know Rome.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the evening stroll and learning about Rome’s history with Dominica. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

Fun tour

Alma_A, Apr 2026
Lots of great stuff to see and Sharon, our tour guide was fantastic!! She was full of knowledge and made our experience joyful

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sights and had such a joyful experience with Sharon. Hope to see you again soon!

Very knowledgeable and...

Manvinder_S, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide thank you very much. You've given chance to do it again. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide thank you very much. You've given chance to do it again.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm. It’s wonderful to hear you’d love to do it again. We truly appreciate your feedback!

Fantastic and special way to see the city!

Hannah_K, Apr 2026
We loved this walking tour! It was such a fantastic way to see the city, especially at night! We highly recommend doing this tour at night!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the walking tour and found it such a special way to see Rome at night. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon!

Great Intro to Rome

Gail_B, Apr 2026
Great way to get an introduction to Rome! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and saw some of the highlights of Rome.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed a wonderful introduction to Rome and seeing some of its highlights. It’s great to hear your guide’s knowledge made the tour even better!

Amazing!

Lisette_V, Apr 2026
Aleena was amazing! Learned alot from her today and i recommend her and the tour! We visited different places and were all amazing!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Aleena and enjoyed exploring Rome at night. We truly appreciate your recommendation and kind words!

Do Not Book With This Untrustworthy Agent!

Richard_O, Apr 2026
DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS SCAM AGENCY. We had reservations confirmed over a month ahead of time, came to the correct location as printed on the confirmation email but nobody showed up or contacted us. They finally replied 10 minutes after start that they weren't coming. Completely screwed our only night in Rome. Hope they go bankrupt with crap service like this.

Sila was our guide. We...

Mikayla_M, Apr 2026
Sila was our guide. We had an amazing time and she had so much information! She’s a wealth of knowledge and we are so glad to have taken this tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing time with Sila and enjoyed all the knowledge she shared about Rome. We truly appreciate your kind words and support!

The tour was fantastic,...

mickrizzo1987, Apr 2026
The tour was fantastic, the guide Cseng was very informative and took us to some fantastic spots. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with Cseng and enjoyed the amazing spots around Rome. We truly appreciate your recommendation!

👍👍👍 wonderful!

Stacey_U, Apr 2026
Fantastic detail on all of the areas we visited! We learned so much regarding the history of our visited areas!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and learned so much about the history of the places you visited. We truly appreciate your kind words and support!

Night in Rome is terrific!

Debbie_B, Apr 2026
Excellent tour. Dominica was very knowledgeable and very pleasant to us all. Even helped us fining bus/train home. Saw a lot, learned a lot!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed exploring Rome at night with Dominica and appreciated her guidance and helpfulness. 😊

Must Take Tour

Alexander_H, Mar 2026
Maham was a wonderful tour guide: very knowledgeable and kind. She was patient with all people in our group, and gave great individual service.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with Maham and appreciated her knowledge and care. We truly appreciate your recommendation! 😊

See Rome in a different light

Ashley_B, Mar 2026
Prepare for an evening walk. You will see some familiar landmarks in a different light. The tour was well organized. And I appreciated how much the guide was able to adjust things for us. One caution, the tour is indeed two hours so you might be getting home later than you originally expected

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed seeing Rome in a new light and appreciated the guide’s flexibility. We hope the evening left you with memorable views and experiences!

Informative Intro Rome 101

Mary_W, Mar 2026
Very informative, Domenica was very knowledgeable and you could tell she cared a lot about the history

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you, Mary! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Domenica and found her so knowledgeable and passionate about Rome’s history. 🌙🏛️

Sharon was brilliant, she...

James_E, Mar 2026
Sharon was brilliant, she is passionate and knowledgeable. She was able to bring the history of Rome to life. I would recommend this to anyone visiting to get to know Rome from someone who lives it daily.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi James, so glad you enjoyed the Rome at Night tour with Sharon! 🌙🏛️ Happy to hear her passion and knowledge brought the city’s history to life. Thanks for recommending the experience!

Had a great time on this...

Lilianna_R, Mar 2026
Had a great time on this tour! I did this on my first night and our tour guide, Elina, was awesome. Thank you!!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Lilianna! We’re thrilled you had a great first night in Rome and enjoyed the tour with Elina. 🌙🏛️✨

Alina was incredible....

Lindsay_B, Mar 2026
Alina was incredible. Very knowledgeable and was very adaptable to our group. Highly recommend. Thanks for making our evening tour memorable.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Lindsay! We’re glad Alina made your evening tour memorable and enjoyable. 🌙🏛️✨

Alina was an awesome...

Jon_S, Mar 2026
Alina was an awesome guide and very knowledgeable about Roman history! And small group means SMALL (there were 2 of us!)

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Jon! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the small group tour with Alina and loved learning about Roman history. 🌙🏛️✨

Great way to get familiar with Rome

Donn_M, Mar 2026
A great walking tour - our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and was super helpful. It was fun to meet other tourists from around the world.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much, Donn! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour, our guide, and meeting fellow travelers. Hope to see you again in Rome! 🌙✨

Great tour 10/10

5nrdr4qp6y, Mar 2026
Alina was a fantastic guide, very informative, answered all our questions. Gave us great recommendations.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Alina and found her recommendations helpful. Hope to see you again in Rome! 🌙✨

Top marks for a top tour guide

Ruth_M, Feb 2026
Elina was sensational and really kept a whole group very engaged - a verity of ages and nationalities. Really great seeing all the sites at night. She gave inside tips and a variety of local knowledge for onward travel to other excursions.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you, Ruth! We're thrilled you enjoyed the night tour with Elina and that her insights and tips made the experience so engaging for everyone. 🌙😊

Surface-Level Tour of Rome’s Greatest Hits

Rishabh_S, Feb 2026
The tour was underwhelming. We were taken to the most obvious sites in Rome — Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Colosseum — with the exception of Sant’Ignazio Church, which was at least slightly unique. The rest felt entirely run-of-the-mill. Each stop followed the same formula: walk, regroup, a short two-minute overview, then move on. The commentary felt like a basic summary you could read online in minutes. It also seemed the guide was relatively new to Rome, and the delivery reflected that. There wasn’t the depth, local perspective, or storytelling you’d expect from someone deeply rooted in the city’s history and culture. Nothing shared went beyond surface-level highlights. I’m not an expert on Rome, but I felt I already knew most of what was presented through general knowledge. There were no hidden gems, no layered context, and no real sense of passion. Overall, it felt more like checking off landmarks than truly experiencing the city.

Could be better

Ian_D, Feb 2026
I found the tour yo br interesting and educational. There was a few nice locations and good historical information given by our guide. She did her best to make it entertaining. The location where the tour began was difficult to find and the end was a little bit of an anticlimax at the Collisseum. I learnt alot about the Trevi Fountain and she was excellent at at answering any questions. I just felt where the tour began and ended could be better. Just myself opinion.

Great Experience with a great guide

Kristal_A, Feb 2026
This was a great experience. My friend and I arrived in Rome earlier in the afternoon and thought this would be perfect way to introduce us to the city. Our guide Yousef was amazing, super informative and helpful with navigating around the city. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Rome. Would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who is big on european history or wants to walk around and look at the sites at night!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Kristal! Thanks for the wonderful review — we’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Rome at night with Yousef and loved his informative guidance. Happy to hear you’d recommend it!

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