Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Night Walking Tour
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Colosseum and Roman Forum are particularly scenic after sunset, but most tourists miss the ancient ruins after dark. Take in views of the massive amphitheater and nearby remains of temples and squares from the best vantage points on this guided night tour. Learn about the history and culture of ancient Rome as you discover scenic terraces overlooked by the tourist throngs, pausing to snap photos along the way. This tip-based tour is ideal for budget travelers who are looking for low-cost ways to experience the best of Rome.
- Snap unforgettable photos of the Colosseum and Forum by night
- Uncover the best panoramic spots for admiring Rome's ancient sites
- Dip into ancient history and culture with tales of Rome along the way
- A tip-only tour that won't bust your travel budget
What's Included
- Licensed guide
- A totally new way to interpret history
- Panoramic views of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (no entry)
- Ancient Roman archeological sites
- It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
- The tour doesn't include the entrance ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Internal visit of Colosseum and Forum is not included. All the monuments are seen from outside.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza dei Calcarari, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is in Piazza dei Calcari, in front of Torre del Papito. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
End point
- ColosseumP.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The tour ends in front of the Colosseum. It's a very well connected spot with buses and metro.
Itinerary
1
Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Insula dell'Ara Coeli
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Piazza del Campidoglio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Replica Statua Equestre di Marco Aurelio
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Roman Forum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Forum of Augustus
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali (Pass By)
7
Arch of Constantine
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Colosseum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 129 reviews
Saida_R, Apr 2026
The tour was very interesting and informative.
Our tour guide had a lot of knowledge about the history.
Odette_E, Apr 2026
Don't be fooled by the title..."Colosseum & Roman Forum...Night Walking" It's a wonderful, it's knowledge filled tour of Rome!! You will not be disappointed!! Nicolette was magnificent!! She was full of knowledge, fun, and made the entire experience contagious with her excitement. It made all the walking enjoyable!! Every question was addressed and answered. Was thought provoking and gained so much knowledge. Was worth every penny "EURO" and more!! Highly recommended, you won't regret it!!
Troy_G, Apr 2026
Ivan was amazing! He kept things fast paced and interesting without missing any details. Best tour I have done in Rome.
Lucy_G, Feb 2026
So informative. Learned so much about the history of Rome and the empire. Tour was delivered with enthusiasm and passion! Thanks Jacopo
Fabiola_R, Feb 2026
Excellent tour guide Simone provided a personal perspective to the tour and answered all of our questions prior to and during the tour!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really happy you enjoyed the tour with Simone — he’ll be glad to hear you appreciated his personal touch. Hope to see you again in Rome!
Judy_S, Dec 2025
Our guide was fantastic! As a native of Italy, he was an expert in the history of Rome with additional fun facts and the ability to answer every questions that was asked. He was knowledgeable, fun and engaging with all the people in the group.
Kel_L, Dec 2025
Amazing walking tour - even in the rain!! Jacob is so engaging, informative, knowledgeable, & approachable with questions. He’s got a great attitude also. Would highly recommend this tour.
Michelle_R, Dec 2025
Simon was so kind and knowledgeable. He took his time to explain, answer questions, and told great stories. Lots of humor and laughs!
NIKOLAOS_G, Nov 2025
Jacob was a very pleasant guy with great historical knowledge that shared it with us. In two hours we learned so much stuff that you could'nt learn even from historical books.
Meghan_S, Nov 2025
Great tour guide, but the tour said Palisade Hill was included, and it was closed. We were told to go back the next day because it was included in our ticket, but we’re not able to return. We spent $45 on taxis to/from and have a full schedule. That should have been disclosed from the beginning. Not the way to do business.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello,
This review is not about our tour. Please double-check where you’re posting — you’ve left this comment under the wrong business.
Our Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Night Walking Tour does not include Palatine Hill, and that’s clearly written in the tour description. We never promise access to it, so the complaint about it being closed simply doesn’t apply to us.
We take pride in being transparent with every guest, but accuracy goes both ways — leaving feedback for the wrong company creates confusion and unfairly damages the reputation of honest operators.
— What About Tours
Carina_J, Nov 2025
This was a wonderful tour! Simón was an incredible guide with his knowledge of the history of the area. I was skeptical at first because of the low cost and wow, we had a couple hiccups because of an accident. We changed our route and got to experience even more.
David_M, Oct 2025
Would likely not do the underground portion again but the rest of the tour was amazing! Great views! Tour guide did well!
jonathan, Oct 2025
Impossible to find guide. The directions to the meeting point were ridiculous and took no account of the many road closures, which had obviously been going on for some considerable time. Don't waste your money. I did.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We're sorry to hear you had trouble reaching the meeting point, but it's extremely unfair to rate a tour 1 star due to unrelated city roadworks that are entirely outside of our control. Rome is an ancient city undergoing constant maintenance and restoration, but these works did not affect our designated meeting point or the tour itinerary in any way. Our guides were present at the correct location at the correct time, as confirmed by other participants. This review misrepresents the actual experience and damages the hard work of the guide and team who deliver a consistently high-quality tour. We urge future guests to judge our experiences based on the actual content and quality of the tour, not on temporary and external logistical issues.
Darina_S, Oct 2025
Great tour guide! Explained the history in an interesting and fun way. We enjoyed it very much. Thanks Jacopo😘.
Sean_L, Oct 2025
This walking night tour of ancient Rome was fantastic! Simon, our guide, is the best tour guide we've ever had! He took us to excellent vantage points to see the highlights, especially for The Forum. He had an incredible depth of knowledge, presented his information very clearly, and answered every question asked. We HIGHLY recommend this tour and we tipped him well!
Lana_H, Oct 2025
Simone, the tour guide was great! Friendly, fun, and very knowledgeable; we learned a lot of interesting history. Highly recommend!
Ivelia_S, Oct 2025
Simone, our guide, was excellent. He was entertaining and knew how to engage his public and pull us into each historical explanation. Although I was quite tired I was glad to have taken this tour.
Beth_M, Oct 2025
Jacob was an amazing guide—and the tour was much more than the Colosseum. He grounded us in history and politics and art as we walked through the forums to the Colosseum. Plus he was simply adorable (I can say that because I’m old enough to be his grandmother). He was able to answer every question (and there were many) with knowledge and humor.
Lorena_A, Oct 2025
This walking tour was amazing! It was so much more than I envisioned. We visited the major ruins, most notably the coliseum, and learned so much history. Our tour guide, Max, was really engaging and made it a wonderful experience. I’d recommend this tour to anyone, even if history is not your thing. Seeing these slights at night was absolutely magical.
Bianca_N, Oct 2025
Simone was a wonderful guide, hugely knowledgeable and very entertaining! It was a lovely way to understand what we were seeing!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Colosseum and Roman Forum Night Tour with Simone. He’ll be so happy to know his passion and storytelling made your experience memorable. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Kirk_H, Oct 2025
Great tour and great pace. Ivana made it fun and showed us the best places to take pictures. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that Ivana made the experience fun and memorable. She truly knows the best spots and loves sharing them with our guests. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Rome for another adventure soon!
DAVID_G, Sep 2025
Excellent tour, the young guide was extremely knowledgeable and just a funny guy, kept it light and moving. Finished on time at 930
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the evening tour of Rome’s historic center. Our guide will be thrilled to know his mix of knowledge, humor, and good pacing made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon for another walk through the Eternal City!
Jeanette_A, Sep 2025
Great tour. Was able to see parts of Rome I probably wouldn’t have done on my own. Guide was knowledgeable and entertained us all.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed discovering a different side of Rome with us. Our guides love combining history with entertaining stories, and it’s wonderful to hear the tour took you to places you might not have explored on your own. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Russ_L, Sep 2025
Max, our guide, was awesome. He was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He made the history or Rome come alive.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that the history of Rome felt alive and engaging. It was a real pleasure guiding you through the city’s past—I hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Wendy_R, Sep 2025
Tour guide was informative, funny and welcoming! Additionally, he provided a detailed list of the best restaurants, bars and museums.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the night tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum area. It was a real pleasure showing you around and sharing some of my favorite local spots for food, drinks, and culture. I hope you get to enjoy them all on your next visit!
AlyshaMarie_S, Sep 2025
Simon was incredible. It started raining, his umbrella was breaking and he just kept on going. He was a trooper and deserves a raise!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that Simon made such a great impression, even powering through the rain with a broken umbrella! Your kind words mean a lot, and we’ll be sure to share them with him.
Best regards,
Max
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Julie_S, Sep 2025
Great tour with lots of interesting facts. I didn't expect it to be this entertaining and I was pleasantly surprised!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it both entertaining and informative—it means a lot. Rome at night is truly special, and I’m happy I could share that experience with you. Hope to see you again on another adventure in the city!
Best regards,
Max
Frankie_P, Sep 2025
Amazing experience our tour guide was great, spoke great English, was funny, and very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend this tour to a friend.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that your guide made the experience both fun and informative. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you or your friends on another tour in Rome soon!
Best regards,
Max
Tiffany_C, Sep 2025
Great guide, humorous, detailed information. Great not to have the crowds & walking in the cool of evening.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted you enjoyed the evening atmosphere, with fewer crowds and cooler temperatures, and that your guide made the experience both fun and insightful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another tour in Rome!
Eddie_J, Sep 2025
This was an exceptionally good tour provided by our guide, Simone. Presenting himself as knowledgeable, humorous, thought provoking and informal, we felt very comfortable and learned much about the origins of Rome and its long and ancient history. Not to much walking, at least it didn’t feel very far as we were kept entertained throughout. Pace was perfect and nobody gets left behind.
A highlight of our few days spent in Rome.
Tip generously folks.
Simone, you were excellent. Bravo 👏
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your evening with Simone, and that his humor, knowledge, and engaging style made the history of Rome come alive. We’re glad the pace felt just right and that it became a true highlight of your stay in Rome. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Simone—he’ll be delighted!
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