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Ancient Rome Express Small Group Walking Tour

Rome, Italy
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Rome can be exceptionally busy during the daytime, but this guided small-group evening tour makes the most of the city's quieter hours. Stroll through historic streets and pass by landmarks such as the Colosseum and Capitoline Hill as you listen to thrilling tales of gladiators, executions, and political intrigue. Leave with a better understanding of Ancient Rome and plenty of must-see locations checked off your list.
  • A small group size ensures a relaxed pace and feel you won't find on larger tours
  • Beat the heat and crowds with an evening tour of the city's ancient highlights
  • Expert storytelling brings context and insight to iconic ruins
  • Capture stunning evening photos from Capitoline Hill viewpoints

What's Included

  • Explore Rome at twilight with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures
  • Discover Colosseum, forums, and ruins with expert storytelling (no entry)
  • Capture stunning evening photos from Capitoline Hill viewpoints
  • Get a comprehensive tour of Rome's ancient sites in just 1.5 hours
  • Entry inside landmarks (external viewing only)
  • Food, drinks, hotel pickup, and drop-off
  • Audio headsets or speaker system (guide speaks directly to the group)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Largo Gaetana Agnesi
    L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

    Our guide will be waiting at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, above the Colosseo Metro station, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. If you are near the Colosseum, go inside the metro station and take the stairs up to meet your guide.

End point

  • Capitoline Hill, 00186 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

2

Forum of Augustus

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

3

Via dei Fori Imperiali

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

4

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Septimius Severus Arch

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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.

Reviews

5.0
based on 2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Rome reimagined!

Thomas_P, Nov 2025
Walking tour at night gave a whole different perspective to the Colesseum, Forums & Rome in general.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you, Thomas! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing Rome from a new perspective at night.

From $24.03

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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