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Visiting the Colosseum by night is a truly special experience for several compelling reasons, making it uniquely different from a daytime visit. The Colosseum is beautifully lit at night, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting its ancient architecture in a way that enhances its grandeur and mystique.
Unlike the crowded and bustling daytime hours, evening tours are more intimate.
The lighting at night creates stunning photo opportunities. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth and drama to your photos, offering a completely different aesthetic than during the day.
The magic of Rome at night, combined with the legendary aura of the Colosseum, makes for a romantic and unforgettable experience, whether you're with a partner, family, or on a solo adventure.
In short, visiting the Colosseum by night transforms a historical tour into an emotional, almost theatrical encounter with one of the most iconic monuments in the world.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide in Piazza Venezia, directly in front of the Vittoriano Monument (also known as the Altar of the Fatherland). As you face the monument, proceed to the left side, toward the Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your guide will be holding a sign with "How is Italy" for easy recognition.
This tour will end at the Colosseum.
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Itinerary
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Walking through the hypogeum today, visitors experience a dark, eerie contrast to the bright arena above. It's a haunting reminder of the brutal and theatrical world of ancient Rome, where death was entertainment.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
Follow in the footsteps of ancient gladiators on this exciting guided tour, with exclusive access to the Colosseum’s underground tunnels and arena floor. Walk where gladiators once stood as you explore the Colosseum’s arena and hidden underground tunnels on this thrilling guided tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Experience the Colosseum like never before with guided access to the arena floor and its underground tunnels, once walked by gladiators.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Piazza Venezia
Walking from Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum along Via dei Fori Imperiali is one of the most breathtaking strolls in Rome, a journey through the heart of ancient history. Starting from the imposing Vittoriano Monument, with its gleaming white marble and grand staircases, you are immediately immersed in the splendour of Rome’s imperial past.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As you continue down the wide, elegant avenue, you're flanked by the majestic ruins of the Imperial Forums—first Trajan’s Forum, then Augustus’, and finally Caesar’s—each offering a glimpse into the grandeur of ancient Rome. The path is lined with umbrella pines, their unique silhouettes framing the ancient stones and creating an unforgettable contrast against the sky. Along the way, modern life quietly coexists with history: street musicians, artists, and visitors from around the world add vibrancy to the timeless setting. The Colosseum gradually comes into view, its iconic arches rising proudly at the end of the avenue. As you approach, the scale and power of this ancient amphitheater become overwhelming. The combination of open skies, crumbling ruins, and the living city around you makes this walk a stunning visual and emotional experience, truly a passage through time.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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