Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Floor Access
Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Tour the iconic Colosseum and other sites of ancient Rome at its most atmospheric, and when the crowds thin out, on this evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, before entering the amphitheater after closing hours. Gain deeper insight into the arena from your guide, and if you've upgraded, enjoy access to the often-restricted arena floor so you can feel the energy of the space where gladiator battles were fought.
- Sightsee in the cooler evening temperatures and without the busy daytime crowds
- Upgrade to walk around the Colosseum’s reconstructed arena floor
- Admire recently discovered graffiti dating back to the late Middle Ages
- Hear stories of gladiatorial battles, animal hunts, mock sea battles, and more
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
See the Colosseum—including typically off-limits areas—after dark, when crowds disperse and temperatures drop.
What's Included
- Local expert guide
- Reserved Entrance to the Colosseum
- Access to the Colosseum Arena Floor (if option selected)
- Roman Forum is seen from the outside only
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Group Size of your choice (10, 15 or 20 participants)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Trajan's ColumnVia dei Fori Imperiali, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
The tour starts on the platform directly in front of Trajan’s Column: located on Via dei Fori Imperiali near Piazza Venezia. Standing right in front and facing the Victor Emmanuel II Monument, it’s directly to the left across the street. The guide will be waiting there wearing a blue polo shirt.
End point
- ColosseumP.za del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
1
Colonna Traiana
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Roman Forum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Colosseum
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guest below 6 years old due to venue security reason.
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Jennifer_S, Jul 2026
Go extra early to the meeting point. We were dropped off at wrong place and given poor directions to the meeting place by our cab driver. There is a great deal of construction in the area and Google and Apple Maps were giving us conflicting directions to meeting spot. After calling the company and meeting up with a different city Wonders group, we did eventually find our group (already on tour). Our leader was very kind and helpful.
Karen_D, Jul 2026
It was very an informative tour, learnt a lot of history from Luca. He is very passionate and interesting to listen too. Thanks again!!
Lynn_O, Jul 2026
The tour was great. Out tour guide, Sylvia, was excellent. She had great knowledge of the history of the Colloseum and was very friendly.
Anna_G, Jul 2026
Fabio was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Very interactive tour guide and we were provided with headphones so we could hear everything. Tour takes closer to 2 hours and if you do the 5PM time the gift shop will not be open at the end of your tour.
Justine_S, Jun 2026
Great day out...super hot but plenty of cool water available. A must see...when in Rome ;) out guide was knowledgable and fun.
Maria_A, Jun 2026
He was very entertaining in relaying the history of the Colosseum . I could’ve listened to his stories longer than the time allotted.
Liesel_R, Jun 2026
We walked with the guide from Trajans column to and through the collosium. It felt a bit rushed and it's very very crowded. However. I appreciated that we were the last ones in the follusium before it closed. It finally became a bit less crowded. Guide was very knowledgeable.
Jenn_K, Jun 2026
Our tour guide made this Colosseum visit exciting and educational. She was so knowledgeable and really had passion and love for the history in Rome.
Monica_T, Jun 2026
We booked a small-group Colosseum tour months in advance and unfortunately missed it due to an unexpected 3+ hour delay clearing customs at the airport. As soon as we realized we would not make the tour, I contacted the company to explain the situation.
I fully understand and accept that the tour was non-refundable. My disappointment is not with the refund policy, but with the complete lack of flexibility afterward. Since we had paid nearly $500, I asked whether we could be accommodated on any other Colosseum option they offered—even a self-guided ticket, audio-guided experience, or another tour with a rebooking fee. I was willing to pay additional costs and worked with the company for two days trying to find a solution.
Unfortunately, I was repeatedly told that no alternatives were available. While I understand policies exist for a reason, I would have appreciated some effort to help us salvage at least part of the experience. The customer service was polite, but the inability to offer any accommodation left us feeling disappointed, especially given the circumstances and the amount spent.
If you're booking, be aware that there appears to be very little flexibility if travel delays prevent you from attending.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Monica,
We are sorry to hear that unexpected airport delays prevented you from joining your Colosseum tour.
Unfortunately, Colosseum skip-the-line tickets are issued on a nominal basis and are tied to the individual visitor and specific entry time. In addition, ticket sales and allocations are often finalized days in advance, which means that last-minute changes or rebookings are frequently not possible, even when additional payment is offered.
While we understand your disappointment, the limitations were due to the ticketing regulations and availability set by the venue rather than a lack of willingness to assist. We always aim to help our guests whenever possible and regret that, in this instance, no suitable alternative could be secured.
Kenneth_M, Jun 2026
Tour was very informative the guide was amazing. This was my 5th time and always learning more. Highly recommend.
gene_p, May 2026
First off! Our guide, Highsam (the Egyptian Guide) did a fantastic job. Very knowledgeable and was in tune with his group! Made a long walk seem short. The Coliseum was amazing! Standing on grounds from 2000 years ago!
Payne_Y, May 2026
Very well organized and informative - would go again and use this group for other tours around Rome!
Joanna_B, May 2026
Communication was really good, we met quite a distance away from the Colosseum but we were reminded five times where we needed to go and it was easy to find our group when we got there. There was a lot of standing around, we arrived 20 minutes early as necessary and it was a full 45 minutes before we even started moving towards the Colosseum so that was my only gripe. My understanding is that the guide got stuck on the previous tour due to too many people having to wait for the elevators so she was a full 30 minutes late. We still managed to get around everything and did not feel like we had missed out. The 5 pm timeslot was good, there were still thousands of people around and it was not night time when we went, it was still very warm but certainly less of a hot afternoon than it would’ve been a couple of hours earlier. You will need to show your passport and your ticket three times to get in and you spend a full 20 minutes sitting out in the arena, so bring sunscreen and a hat. There is no shade out there! Knowledgeable guide, well paced.
Yolanda_V, May 2026
Very informative, well organised and probably the best guided experience we have ever had. Our guide was amazing, her knowledge and attentiveness was 10 / 10. Thank you.
MaryJo_B, Sep 2025
The Tour doesn't start at the colosseum.
Starts at the Trajan Column .
Would of.like to hear more history
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi Mary,
Thank you for your feedback. You're absolutely right the Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Arena Floor Access begins at Trajan’s Column to offer important context before entering the Colosseum. We do offer other tours that start closer to the Colosseum itself, just a few minutes’ walk away. Our guides are passionate storytellers, and we’re sorry to hear it didn’t feel that way during your experience. We appreciate your comments and will use them to continue improving.
Ric_L, Sep 2025
Thank you for such a graphical and descriptive guide that made all the difference relating so much that we saw
Elzabi_G, Sep 2025
The tour was conducted in a very professional manner and we enjoyed our guide immensely. It started on time and had a good pace to keep it interesting. We learnt some entertaining facts that refuted some common misconceptions about everything from gladiators to Christian martyrs. Highly recommended! The bonus was not having any queues at any stage of the tour.
Ron_K, Sep 2025
We had a great experience on our tour of the coliseum. Sam was the perfect guide. Wealth of knowledge and we learned a ton from him. We had a great time.
tami_w, Aug 2025
Wonderful tour of colosseum and arena floor. Guide was very knowledgeable, informative and friendly.
Gagan_G, Aug 2025
1. Carlos our guide was phenomenal. His passion and knowledge about Rome made the tour 10/10.
2. We were 8 minutes late to our meeting point as the taxi dropped us off at the wrong location. The young lady waiting for us could've been a bit empathetic. She did not offer to walk us to meet the group and did not give the ear piece to listen to the guide's commentary. I thought this was rude as anybody could be late in a new country for any number of reasons....and while she was waiting per my request. She should've had the 4 ear pieces with her. We paid over $700 for the tour to have to not hear the guide's commentary. She couldn't care less!
Luckily the guide had 2 spare ear pieces and we took turns listening.
Wayne_L, Jul 2025
This tour was fantastic! From feeling like a gladiator walking on the floor to seeing where the emperor sat. Our guide was knowledgeable and personable. I would recommend to anyone
Robin_S, Mar 2025
Amazing experience seeing the Colosseum at night! We were the last group to tour and it was magical being there almost alone. Would love to do it again!
David_A, Oct 2024
The tour guide was great. He was very informative and answered all questions. We really enjoyed this tour.
Monica_E, Sep 2024
I’m very upset. It was my first day in Rome and I didn’t realize how long it would take me to get to the meet up place I tried to reach out and no one was helpful so I lost $400 worth of a tour. It was just me and my daughter There was no offer to help us meet up with our group in front of the Colosseum There were many groups there it was very doable I will not be using your services again I should have known I used the service in Nashville, Tennessee and the entertainment was ridiculous.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hi Monica_E,
Thank you for sharing your review. We understand that navigating a new city can be challenging, which is why we provide clear GPS instructions and recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early for check-in. Unfortunately, if guests are late, we cannot always hold the tour, and late arrivals are not always refundable. However, please feel free to reach out to us to reschedule, as we always strive to provide world-class care, even under these circumstances. We appreciate your understanding and your feedback.
Kind regards,
The City Wonders Team
Nicholas_v, Sep 2024
I had a terrible experience with the Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Arena Floor Access on September 15, 2024. I arrived at the meeting point
, followed all instructions, but no guide showed up. I tried contacting the operator for over 20 minutes, but their phone was offline, and they never responded to my messages.
Viator’s customer support claimed the operator tried to call me, but I received no calls at all. I have proof that all my attempts to reach them went unanswered. Despite paying a significant amount for this tour, I was left stranded and unable to participate.
This level of service is unacceptable. Viator needs to take responsibility for the operators they work with. I’ve been a loyal customer, but this experience has seriously damaged my trust in the company. I demand a full refund for this failed service.
Mark_F, Sep 2024
Tour guide was very informative. Told stories from that era. Thick accent. Was hard to understand. Highly recommend this tour!
Junne_U, Sep 2024
The least memorable was how long I had to walk around all the construction to find the meeting place. The meeting place should have been closer to the colosseum. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable about the colosseum.
Michelle_S, Sep 2024
Wonderful and thorough tour of the Collosseum. Our amazing guide Nikola was a wealth of information and every minute was filled with tidbits about the rich history of Rome. It was an enjoyable walk through the city from the meeting point to the Colloseum with stops along the way to see a few sights and learn about the changes to the landscape over the last 90 years. Definitely recommend.
Bonnie_S, Sep 2024
The tour guide was awesome! Seeing the colosseum at night was beautiful. I highly recommend this tour
Achillesvergis, Aug 2024
Our tour guide was very nice and incredibly knowledgeable. The only reason I am marking this experience as average is because we got separated from the group with one bad turn and then, there was no way of getting in touch with him to rejoin the group despite searching for them.
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