Colosseum evening tour with optional arena floor access
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum evening tour with optional arena floor access

4.6/5

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40 reviews
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£69.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore the Colosseum in the evening, when crowds are smaller and the atmosphere more dramatic
  • The tour includes panoramic views over the Roman Forum while walking along Via dei Fori Imperiali
  • You'll learn about Ancient Rome, gladiators, and emperors with an expert English-speaking guide
  • Small-group or group evening tours offer different levels of exclusivity and atmosphere
What to expect

Explore the Colosseum and its surroundings on an evening guided tour, when the crowds have thinned and Ancient Rome feels more atmospheric. Enjoy elevated views over the Roman Forum and walk past some of the city's most important archaeological sites in cooler evening conditions.

The tour begins at Trajan's Column and continues along Via dei Fori Imperiali, offering sweeping views of the Roman Forum, once the political and commercial heart of the Roman Empire. Along the way, an expert guide shares stories of Roman politics, religion and daily life, pointing out temples, arches and historic landmarks.

Passing the Forums of Caesar and Augustus, you'll arrive at the Colosseum. Enter the amphitheatre in the evening, when it is quieter and more evocative, and discover the history of this iconic monument. Your guide will explain how it was built and how it evolved, as well as the spectacles that once took place here.

Guests who select the Arena Floor options will step onto the reconstructed arena itself, access areas reopened after more than 40 years, and view recently uncovered ancient graffiti. Guests choosing the options without Arena Floor will explore the Colosseum interior and upper levels. Underground areas are not included.

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What's included
  • check Expert, English-speaking tour guide
  • check Access to the Colosseum
  • check Spectacular view of the Roman Forum
  • check Arena Floor access, if options selected
  • check Colosseum access with Arena Floor, if options selected (€24)
  • check Standard Colosseum access, if options selected (€18)
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
Where

Foro Traiano, 00187 Rome RM, Italy

Meeting point:
The tour starts on the platform directly in front of Trajan's Column. Trajan's Column (~30 m high with engravings) is located on Via dei Fori Imperiali next to Piazza Venezia. When standing right in front and facing the Victor Emmanuel II Monument (a.k.a. the "Wedding Cake"), it's directly to the left across the street. In the summer, your tour coordinator will be waiting there wearing a blue polo shirt with the City Wonders logo printed on it, and in the winter, a blue jacket of the same design.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour cannot accommodate children under 6 years old due to security reasons

Know in advance:

  • You can choose between a visit without access to the Arena Floor, available as a semi-private (10 people) or group tour (25 people), and a visit with access to the Arena Floor in semi-private (10 people), small-group (15 people) or group (25 people) tours
  • At checkout you will be asked to provide the full name of each guest in your party. Please note that this name cannot be changed after booking and must match the name on the valid ID you must present at the entrance
  • Extra measures may be implemented due to heightened global security. As a result, visitors may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering the venue
  • Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside; to avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, please avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour (the Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities to store such items)
  • Due to Colosseum security regulations, a valid passport or ID document is mandatory to join the tour; customers who fail to provide a valid proof of identity will be denied entry
  • Parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures; when this occurs, customers will be offered an extended tour of the same duration

Remember to bring:

  • Your valid ID or passport
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, hills, and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended
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Provider
City Wonders
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 96 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    15 September 2018

    Everything was perfect! The timing of the 7 PM trip to the Colosseum is a great time to go. No crowds whatsoever. But beyond that Christina our guide simply put; was as good as it gets... her knowledge base was extraordinary, as was her personality. Perfect is perfect!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    6 July 2018

    complet et parfait pour découvrir Rome en arrivant, guide excellent et souriant malgré l'heure tardive, avec une touche d'ironie qui rend son discours très attrayant. meeting point facilement trouvé. seul bémol pour ma part, visite non dispo en français. je recommande via musement, aucun problème !

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5

    16 June 2018

    so easy to book. No excuses, you gotta go

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    26 October 2018
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    22 September 2018
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