Rome Colosseum Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Floor Access
by City Wonders Ltd
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
The tour begins on foot at Trajan’s Column along Via dei Fori Imperiali, where participants pass by the Roman Forum, a significant historical center of ancient Rome. The guide explains the political and social activities that took place here, including marketplaces, election rallies, and military parades. Next, the group views the Roman Forum from outside. The area is quiet and mostly empty at this time, allowing for a clear and peaceful perspective of the ruins and the nearby Colosseum. The guide provides commentary to help visualize the Forum’s past significance. The main part of the tour is the entry into the Colosseum after regular hours. This two-hour walking tour includes access to the Colosseum interior with fewer visitors present. Depending on the ticket option selected, guests may enter restricted areas such as the Arena Floor. The lighting during the evening creates a unique atmosphere and photo opportunities. Visitors can also see ancient graffiti inside the Colosseum, offering insight into the lives of the people connected to the site. A local expert guide leads the group throughout. The Roman Forum is only viewed externally and is not entered. Group sizes vary from 10 to 20 participants based on the option chosen.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colonna Traiana
The tour starts at Trajan’s Column along Via dei Fori Imperiali, overlooking the Roman Forum which is closed during the evening. The guide explains how this area was once the political and commercial heart of Rome, with marketplaces, election rallies, soldiers’ parades, and the presence of the Vestal Virgins.
20 min
Roman Forum
Participants view the Roman Forum from outside. At this time, the Forum is quiet and empty, providing a peaceful setting to understand its former importance and how the Colosseum appeared in ancient times. The guide offers detailed commentary to assist visualization.
15 min
Colosseum
The group enters the Colosseum after normal visiting hours for a quieter experience. Depending on the ticket, guests can access restricted areas including the Arena Floor. The changing evening light creates a particular atmosphere, and visitors can see medieval graffiti inside. The guide provides historical context during about 80 minutes inside the monument.
80 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
Rome Colosseum Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Floor Access
by City Wonders Ltd
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€118Overview
The tour begins on foot at Trajan’s Column along Via dei Fori Imperiali, where participants pass by the Roman Forum, a significant historical center of ancient Rome. The guide explains the political and social activities that took place here, including marketplaces, election rallies, and military parades. Next, the group views the Roman Forum from outside. The area is quiet and mostly empty at this time, allowing for a clear and peaceful perspective of the ruins and the nearby Colosseum. The guide provides commentary to help visualize the Forum’s past significance. The main part of the tour is the entry into the Colosseum after regular hours. This two-hour walking tour includes access to the Colosseum interior with fewer visitors present. Depending on the ticket option selected, guests may enter restricted areas such as the Arena Floor. The lighting during the evening creates a unique atmosphere and photo opportunities. Visitors can also see ancient graffiti inside the Colosseum, offering insight into the lives of the people connected to the site. A local expert guide leads the group throughout. The Roman Forum is only viewed externally and is not entered. Group sizes vary from 10 to 20 participants based on the option chosen.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Colonna Traiana
The tour starts at Trajan’s Column along Via dei Fori Imperiali, overlooking the Roman Forum which is closed during the evening. The guide explains how this area was once the political and commercial heart of Rome, with marketplaces, election rallies, soldiers’ parades, and the presence of the Vestal Virgins.
20 min
Roman Forum
Participants view the Roman Forum from outside. At this time, the Forum is quiet and empty, providing a peaceful setting to understand its former importance and how the Colosseum appeared in ancient times. The guide offers detailed commentary to assist visualization.
15 min
Colosseum
The group enters the Colosseum after normal visiting hours for a quieter experience. Depending on the ticket, guests can access restricted areas including the Arena Floor. The changing evening light creates a particular atmosphere, and visitors can see medieval graffiti inside. The guide provides historical context during about 80 minutes inside the monument.
80 min
Meeting point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.