Top 8 Colosseum night tours (2026)

We compared all 26 Colosseum night tours on Viator, then filtered by reviews, ratings and what is included. Our selection: 8, each priced by the option we would book.

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Colosseum night tours compared

Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform

01 · Colosseum underground with a prosecco introduction

Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform

Underground, up to 7 people by capacity, 2 hours. Roman Guides charges €169 for night admission and a 30-minute prosecco introduction; the park's own night visit costs €50. The night option gives 60 minutes inside. Book it if you want your visit to start with prosecco before the underground.

Colosseum Underground By Night departs at 19:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The daytime Colosseum Underground Tour costs €149; Colosseum Arena Floor Tour costs €99. Both daytime options include independent visits to the Forum and Palatine.

The catch: All sales are final. Your ticket: Colosseum Underground By Night, €169, for the prosecco introduction and 60 minutes inside the Colosseum.

Children aged 0 to 17 cost €169 on Colosseum Underground By Night.

2 hours up to 6 people ★ 4.9 (258) underground Night underground admission included Staff holding a Roman Guides sign

from €169 per adult · Colosseum Underground By Night Our page on this tour → Colosseum Arena Floor Tour, €99, is the daytime starting price
Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour

02 · Night walk through Monti to the Colosseum

Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour

Outside only, up to 15 people, 2 hours. The €35 fare buys a guided walk; no park ticket is included. The route ends with 20 minutes at Piazza del Colosseo. Book it if you want your walk to focus on Roman Forum views and Monti before the Colosseum.

Ancient Rome Twilight leaves daily at 20:00. The route climbs the Capitoline Hill for a view over the Roman Forum. The walk includes the Scalinata dei Borgia.

The catch: Your walk climbs the Scalinata dei Borgia. The €35 fare covers your guide on the full route; Colosseum admission is excluded.

Children aged 4 to 15 cost €30.99; infants aged 0 to 3 cost €5.

2 hours up to 15 people ★ 4.8 (312) outside only none Altare della Patria main gate, Piazza Venezia

from €35 per adult · Ancient Rome Twilight Our page on this tour →
Rome by Night: Golf Cart Tour

03 · Shared night golf cart through Rome

Rome by Night: Golf Cart Tour

Outside only, up to 15 people, 3 hours. The €74.99 fare buys the cart and driver guide, with no park ticket. The Colosseum stop lasts 20 minutes. Book it if you want your evening route to cover several stops with less walking between them.

Luxurbe's shared cart leaves daily at 20:00 or 21:30. Pickup and Dropoff Included costs €104.99 and leaves at 20:00. The route also stops at Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon.

The catch: Your fare excludes hotel pickup and monument entry; meet your driver in Piazza del Popolo. Your ticket: Tour with Meeting Point, €74.99, for the shared cart.

Children aged 5 to 12 cost €74.99 on Tour with Meeting Point.

3 hours up to 15 people ★ 4.5 (1,511) outside only none Piazza del Popolo 11, outside Leonardo da Vinci Museum

from €74.99 per adult · Tour with Meeting Point Our page on this tour →
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group

04 · Colosseum underground from Caffè Roma

Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group

Underground, up to 12 people by capacity, 2 hours. The €169 fare buys a guide and underground admission; the park's separate night visit costs €50. Book it if your plan is a night underground visit with a meeting point at Caffè Roma.

Departures are at 19:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Colosseum Underground Guided costs €149 by day; Colosseum Arena Floor Tour costs €99. Those daytime options include independent visits to the Forum and Palatine.

The catch: The night option excludes the Forum and Palatine. All sales are final. Your ticket: Colosseum Underground By Night, €169, for the introduction near the Colosseum and a guided underground visit.

Children fall in the 1 to 17 age band.

2 hours up to 7 people ★ 5.0 (38) underground Night underground admission included Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31

from €169 per adult · Colosseum Underground By Night Our page on this tour → Colosseum Arena Floor Tour, €99, is the daytime starting price
Moonlight Rome: Night Walking Tour of Roman Highlights

05 · Night walk from Navona to the Colosseum

Moonlight Rome: Night Walking Tour of Roman Highlights

Outside only, up to 15 people, 2 hours 30 minutes. The €24 fare buys a guide from Piazza di Pasquino to the Colosseum, with no park ticket. The Colosseum is a 19-minute final stop. Book it if you want your walk to include Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon before the Colosseum.

Rome Walking Tour leaves daily at 20:00. Semi-Private Night Tour costs €49 and leaves at 19:00. That option describes up to 8 guests; the listing's shared capacity is 15.

The catch: The walk crosses cobbled streets from Piazza di Pasquino to your final stop outside the Colosseum. Your ticket: Rome Walking Tour, €24, for the 20:00 group.

Children aged 5 to 17 cost €14; infants aged 0 to 4 cost €0.

2 h 30 up to 15 people ★ 4.9 (288) outside only none Piazza di Pasquino, outside Chiesa della Natività di Gesù

from €24 per adult · Rome Walking Tour Our page on this tour → Private Rome Walking Tour at 19:00 starts at €19
Rome Golf Cart Tour : Half-Day Private or Small Group Sightseeing

06 · Private night golf cart with pickup

Rome Golf Cart Tour : Half-Day Private or Small Group Sightseeing

Outside only, private group, 2 hours 30 minutes. The €89 fare buys a driver guide and central Rome pickup, with no park ticket. The Colosseum stop lasts 10 minutes. Book it if your group wants its own cart with hotel pickup at 21:00 or 21:30.

The night option leaves daily at 21:00 or 21:30. Water and snacks are included. Semi-Private Tour costs €79 by day and meets outside Bar Peru; the daytime Private Tour costs €80.

The catch: Pickup covers your accommodation in central Rome; the tour stays outside the monuments. Book for at least 2 travellers. Your ticket: Night Tour - Duration 2.5 hours, €89, for your private cart.

Children use the same fare, €89; infant seats are available.

At least 2 travellers per booking.

2 h 30 Private for the night option; 17 is the capacity for shared tours ★ 5.0 (1,187) outside only none Pickup from your accommodation in central Rome

from €89 per adult · Night Tour - Duration 2.5 hours Our page on this tour → Semi-Private Tour, €79, is the daytime starting price
Rome by Night - Ebike Small Group Tour - Food and Wine (Option)

07 · Night e-bike tour from Monti

Rome by Night - Ebike Small Group Tour - Food and Wine (Option)

Outside only, up to 15 people by capacity, 3 hours. The €49 fare buys the e-bike and helmet, with no park ticket. The route ends at a terrace overlooking the Colosseum. Book it if you can ride a bike and want to finish your evening at a Colosseum viewpoint.

Group Tour - No Food / No Wine leaves daily at 20:00. Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Group Tour With Food & Wine costs €69 for 4 hours from 19:00.

The catch: Food and wine are excluded from the compared option. Basic cycling skills are required; the tour is not recommended for pregnant travellers. Your ticket: Group Tour - No Food / No Wine, €49, for the 3-hour ride.

Children aged 2 to 11 cost €49 and ride with a parent in a cargo e-bike; children under 2 cannot join.

Children under 12 share a cargo e-bike with a parent; children under 2 cannot join.

3 hours up to 10 people ★ 4.9 (1,355) outside only none Meet the guide 15 minutes before departure

from €49 per adult · Group Tour - No Food / No Wine Our page on this tour →
Rome by Night Private Walking Tour

08 · Private night walk from the Colosseum

Rome by Night Private Walking Tour

Outside only, private group, 2 hours 30 minutes. The €80 fare buys your own guide, with no park ticket. The walk starts at 20:30 outside Colosseo metro. Book it if you want your own guide to take you from the Colosseum to Piazza Navona.

Departures run daily in English or Italian. The route climbs the Capitoline Hill for a Roman Forum view. The walk then passes Largo Argentina and the Pantheon.

The catch: The walk needs moderate fitness for your climb to the Capitoline Hill. Your fare excludes hotel transfers. Book Rome by Night Private Walking Tour for at least 2 adults.

Children aged 7 to 17 cost €60; infants aged 0 to 6 cost €0.

2 h 30 Private; up to 15 per booking ★ 5.0 (203) outside only none Colosseo metro, line B, ground-floor entrance

from €80 per adult · Rome by Night Private Walking Tour Our page on this tour →

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Colosseum night tours at a glance 8 tours · option, price, hours, zone, park ticket in the price, group, departures, rating
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Tour and compared option From Hours Zone Park ticket in the price Group Departures Rating
Colosseum Underground or Arena Platform Colosseum Underground By Night · Roman Guides €169 per adult 2 hours underground Night underground admission included up to 6 people 19:00 Tue, Thu ★ 4.9 (258)
Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour Ancient Rome Twilight · E & D Guided Tours €35 per adult 2 hours outside only none up to 15 people 20:00 daily ★ 4.8 (312)
Rome by Night: Golf Cart Tour Tour with Meeting Point · Luxurbe €74.99 per adult 3 hours outside only none up to 15 people 20:00, 21:30 daily ★ 4.5 (1,511)
Colosseum Guided Tour : Underground or Arena – Small Group Colosseum Underground By Night · Prime Tours Roma €169 per adult 2 hours underground Night underground admission included up to 7 people 19:00 Tue, Thu ★ 5.0 (38)
Moonlight Rome: Night Walking Tour of Roman Highlights Rome Walking Tour · Carpe Diem Tours €24 per adult 2 h 30 outside only none up to 15 people 20:00 daily ★ 4.9 (288)
Rome Golf Cart Tour : Half-Day Private or Small Group Sightseeing Night Tour - Duration 2.5 hours · Gallo Tour Rome srl €89 per adult 2 h 30 outside only none Private for the night option; 17 is the capacity for shared tours 21:00, 21:30 daily ★ 5.0 (1,187)
Rome by Night - Ebike Small Group Tour - Food and Wine (Option) Group Tour - No Food / No Wine · EsBikeTours €49 per adult 3 hours outside only none up to 10 people 20:00 daily ★ 4.9 (1,355)
Rome by Night Private Walking Tour Rome by Night Private Walking Tour · Rome Guides €80 per adult 2 h 30 outside only none Private; up to 15 per booking 20:30 daily ★ 5.0 (203)

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Know before you go

The park's night visit goes on sale 7 days ahead

A Night at the Colosseum costs €50 and goes on sale 7 days ahead. The price includes a €24 Full Experience ticket plus a €26 guided tour. The park group is capped at 25. Your ticket: A Night at the Colosseum, €50, if you want the park's own guided night visit.

Night tickets carry your name

The park's night ticket carries your name. Bring the ID that matches your ticket. Names cannot be changed on A Night at the Colosseum. Prime Tours Roma also requires valid ID for its underground night option.

Night visits have separate hours

A Night at the Colosseum runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 20:00 to 23:00. Last admission is 21:50. From 1 to 24 October, last admission is 17:30 and the park closes at 18:30. Daytime Colosseum visits allow 75 to 90 minutes, depending on the ticket.

Children's fares depend on the option

Ancient Rome Twilight charges €30.99 for ages 4 to 15; ages 0 to 3 cost €5. The route climbs the Scalinata dei Borgia. Hold children by the hand in the park. Wear shoes suited to your walk and stay on the park's marked paths.

The tour start comes before Colosseum entry

Both underground options start at 19:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Prime Tours Roma meets outside Caffè Roma, Via del Colosseo 31. Arrive 15 minutes before the Prime Tours Roma start. Your park entry must match the time printed on your ticket; 19:00 is the tour start.

Cancellation rules differ by tour

The two underground options are non-refundable. Each of the six outside options allows cancellation with a full refund at least 24 hours before departure. Cancel before that deadline if your plans change.

Can you go inside the Colosseum at night?

Night entry to the Colosseum requires a booked night visit with a guide. A Night at the Colosseum costs €50 and goes on sale 7 days ahead. Roman Guides' Colosseum Underground By Night costs €169 for a 2-hour tour, including 60 minutes inside the Colosseum. The walks and carts compared here stay outside.

What nights can you visit the Colosseum?

The park's night visit runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A Night at the Colosseum runs from 20:00 to 23:00, with last admission at 21:50. Night tickets go on sale 7 days ahead. Roman Guides and Prime Tours Roma start their underground night options at 19:00 on the same days.

How much does a Colosseum night tour cost?

Moonlight Rome's Rome Walking Tour costs €24. The walk stays outside; Roman Guides' Colosseum Underground By Night costs €169 and includes 60 minutes inside. Luxurbe's shared night cart costs €74.99 for outside views. The park's €50 night visit includes a guide for up to 25 people; tickets go on sale 7 days ahead.

What can you see at the Colosseum at night without a ticket?

You can see the Colosseum's lit arcades from Piazza del Colosseo without a park ticket. Ancient Rome Twilight spends 20 minutes outside the Colosseum. The 2-hour walk also views the Roman Forum from the Capitoline Hill. The €35 fare pays for your guide on the full 2-hour walk; no Colosseum entry is included.

Is the Colosseum underground open at night?

Colosseum underground tours run at night. Roman Guides and Prime Tours Roma depart at 19:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Prime Tours Roma's Colosseum Underground By Night costs €169 for the full 2-hour tour, including an introduction near the Colosseum. The Prime Tours Roma night option excludes the Forum and Palatine.

What time do Colosseum night tours start?

The 8 compared options start between 19:00 and 21:30. Ancient Rome Twilight leaves at 20:00. Rome by Night Private Walking Tour starts at 20:30; Luxurbe's cart leaves at 20:00 or 21:30. The 19:00 underground departures start with an introduction; the park's own night opening begins at 20:00.

Can children go on Colosseum night tours?

Children can join the night tours, with fares and age limits for each option. Ancient Rome Twilight charges €30.99 for ages 4 to 15; ages 0 to 3 pay €5. Roman Guides' 0 to 17 fare is €169. EsBikeTours admits children from 2; those under 12 ride with a parent in a cargo e-bike.

What does a tour add to the park's night visit?

A Night at the Colosseum costs €50 and already includes a guide. Roman Guides adds a 30-minute prosecco introduction. Roman Guides' Colosseum Underground By Night costs €169 and includes 60 minutes inside. Choose Roman Guides if you want prosecco before your underground visit.

Do Colosseum night tours include the Roman Forum?

These options exclude a guided Forum visit at night. Ancient Rome Twilight views the Forum from above. Prime Tours Roma's night option excludes Forum and Palatine entry. Roman Guides' daytime Colosseum Underground Tour costs €149 and includes independent Forum and Palatine visits after the guided Colosseum tour.

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