Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour

What does Ancient Rome Twilight include?

1 walking option, starting daily at 20:00; the route stays outside the archaeological park. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 16 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.

Does Ancient Rome at Twilight enter the Colosseum?

Ancient Rome at Twilight stays outside the Colosseum. The last stop is 20 minutes in Piazza del Colosseo. The Roman Forum is viewed from the Capitoline Hill; the walk does not enter the archaeological park.

What's included

By option: Ancient Rome Twilight includes a guide for the outdoor walk; no Colosseum or Forum park ticket is included.

Is this walk the same as A Night at the Colosseum?

Ancient Rome at Twilight stays outside the Colosseum. A Night at the Colosseum is a separate park visit costing €50. The park visit runs on Tuesday and Thursday from 20:00 to 23:00. Park tickets go on sale 7 days ahead. Your ticket: Ancient Rome Twilight at €35 for the outdoor walk.

Meeting point

Itinerary

1. Piazza Venezia 10 min

   The walk starts by Altare della Patria in Piazza Venezia. Your guide meets the group at the monument's main gate.

2. Piazza del Campidoglio 10 min

   The route climbs the Capitoline Hill for a view over the Roman Forum at night. The Forum is seen from outside.

3. Via dei Fori Imperiali 20 min

   The route crosses Via dei Fori Imperiali on the way into Monti.

4. Rione Monti 20 min

   Your guide leads the walk through the streets of Monti.

5. Scalinata dei Borgia 15 min

   The route climbs the Scalinata dei Borgia to the courtyard above. These stairs are part of the walk.

6. Torre dei Borgia 15 min

   This stop gives you a view of the Colosseum at night.

7. Piazza del Colosseo 20 min

   The final 20 minutes are in front of the Colosseum. The walk ends in the piazza without entering the building.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed at once. Poor weather can cancel the walk. The tour can also be cancelled if too few travellers book.

Know before you go

• The walk starts at 20:00 in Piazza Venezia. The booking covers a guide, with no park ticket included.
• The route climbs the Capitoline Hill and the Scalinata dei Borgia. Those stairs form part of the 2-hour walk.
• Children aged 4 to 15 cost €30.99; ages 0 to 3 cost €5. The adult age band is 16 to 99; no fare includes Colosseum entry.
• Service animals are allowed on the walk. The guide's name and phone number are provided so you can contact them.
• From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. The park closes at 16:30 for daytime visits. Your 20:00 walk stays outside.
• Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Later cancellation receives no refund; tips are optional.