Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Arena Floor Access

Experience the Colosseum like never before on an evening guided tour. Explore restricted areas, witness a breathtaking twilight view, and discover ancient graffiti. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 7 days learn more
Highlights
  • Colonna Traiana - Our tour starts with Trajan’s Column where you’ll pass through Via dei Fori Imperiali overlooking the Roman Forum (closed at this hour), the civic historical centre. Home to the bustling marketplace, ruled by moneylenders and shopkeepers, this was Rome at its finest. Here politicians held rallies before elections, soldiers marched triumphantly down the Via Sacra, and the Vestal Virgins decided if men lived or died.
What's Included
  • Colosseum Entry ticket with Arena (€24)
  • Access to the Colosseum including the Arena Floor
  • Local expert guide
  • Groups of 20 people or less
  • Roman Forum is seen from the outside only
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

When journeying through Rome, you simply must make a stop at the Colosseum. Enhance your experience by timing your visit to coincide with the venue’s closing time, when the setting sun illuminates the amphitheater, casting it in an enchanting golden glow. This VIP tour offers admittance to exclusive areas like the partially reconstructed Arena Floor, and even reveals the latest graffiti finds from the Late Middle Ages. All this while avoiding the usual bustling crowds and scorching heat typical of a day visit.

  • Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If we do not receive the full customers names, we will cancel the booking. Every customer is required to carry a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, or an entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guest below 6 years old due to venue security reason.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Location
Trajan's Column
Via dei Fori Imperiali
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.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Tessa_l
Jul 2, 2024
Awesome experience! - Had a great time! Excellent tour guide. We got to see different parts of the colosseum, learn some history, and have a great time as a family. I would recommend to anyone, especially families, my teenage sister thought it was “cool” which is the highest praise possible
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Jennywk8340nj
Jun 29, 2024
Perfect tour! - We were in Italy on a Rick Steves tour and had the opportunity to have at least 10 guided tours over the last 3 weeks. I can honestly say that Rosaria was one of the best we had! Not only was she a wealth of knowledge, but also put humor and great stories to life. She also cared about us as a group making sure we had restroom breaks and crossed safely through traffic. She is amazing and we were grateful to have her as a guide."
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Suzanne_s
Jun 14, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Our family loved this 2 hour tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, courteous and fun. We toured many interesting parts of the Colosseum. Highly recommend!
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Philip_h
May 14, 2024
Great experience, worth it - Great guide Fabio brought the colosseum to life, also the company was very good in their instructions. Good meeting area and good information
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John_p
May 14, 2024
Great Colosseum Tour - Tour guide was great, and very engaging. The information presented was contextual and helped my understanding.
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Rogelio_e
Oct 26, 2023
Great guided tour experience - Enjoyed the tour. We arrived a bit late for the guided tour but despite the circumstances, the operator/s of the tour still accommodated us. Viator contact center did a marvellous job in helping us. The tour guide was very professional in handling a conflict with another participant/s within the group. (Sorry, forgot the tour guide’s name). Just a shame that we ran out of time at the end of the tour so we did not have enough time to take photos as the colosseum was already escorting people out.
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Beth_c
Oct 20, 2023
Excellent experience! - Carlos was a wonderful tour guide. He was interesting, knowledgeable, and friendly. We learned a great deal and were able to go to different areas of the Colosseum.
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Shirley_l
Oct 21, 2023
Highly recommend this hour of the tour. - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of Rome city and the amphitheater aka “Colosseum”. It was a very enjoyable tour. Love the sunsetting views of the colosseum. Wished there was more time to roam and enjoy the shop for souvenirs. (Website is not letting me upload a picture)
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Andrea_l
Jun 13, 2024
Couldn't find meeting spot, missed our tour! - I was sent a text earlier in the day with a link to Apple Maps that sent us to a different location than where we had been emailed on the original booking receipt. We were turned around, got lost, and ended up missing our tour. Upon returning home, I contacted Viator and was told that our tour was nonrefundable. We ended up buying tickets right at the Colosseum ($39 for two people) and walking around ourselves, which was still pretty cool. I recommend doing that instead.
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Melissa_b
May 10, 2024
Horrible Service - Horrible service. Never got to take the tour because we never found the guide. Ended up having to pay for regular entrance into the coliseum. They won't give us a refund so we are out $183 plus the extra fee for entrance. First and last time using this service.
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