Guided Night Tour of the Colosseum in Rome with Privileged Access

Overview

Explore the most iconic monument in Rome during a guided night tour, organised after standard opening hours to avoid the crowds. You will meet a coordinator outside the Colosseum metro station. An official guide will then lead you through the skip-the-line entrance for quick access to the site. The night tour option allows you to descend into the underground areas to discover the tunnels, chambers, and pits, which are restricted zones. You will see the lifts used for the hunts and access the reconstructed arena floor where gladiators once fought. A second evening option is available: it includes the interior of the Colosseum (upper levels), the exterior of the Roman Forum, and a walk along the Via dei Fori Imperiali to Piazza Venezia. This option lasts 2 hours and does not include underground access.

Itinerary

1. Colisée

   * Colosseum Underground (if option selected) * Arena * First Level * A show of gladiator dream

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be presented at the departure point

Meeting Point Address: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Rome, Italy. Meet us at the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B), next to Caffè Roma. Meeting Point on Google Maps: View on map What to Look For: A representative holding a Discover Rome Tours sign will be waiting to welcome you. ID Requirement A valid ID card, passport, or a clear photo of your ID on your phone is mandatory for all participants. Please ensure that the name on your ticket matches your identification document exactly. Colosseum tickets are personal and nominative, and the staff at the entrance will verify your ID. If the names do not match, entry to the Colosseum will be denied, and no refund will be possible. Access to the Sites You must enter the Colosseum at the time indicated on your ticket. The same ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you may visit at any time during their opening hours on the day of validity. For the latest opening hours and visitor information, please visit the official website: https://colosseo.it/orari-e-biglietti.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transport available nearby.
• Not recommended for travellers with cardiovascular problems.
• Suitable for all fitness levels.
• Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking or entry may be refused.
• Each participant must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided during booking.
• The evening option does not include underground access, but includes the Colosseum interior (upper level), the Roman Forum exterior, and Via dei Fori Imperiali to Piazza Venezia for a duration of 2 hours.
• For the night tour, the start time may vary between 8:00 pm and 10:00 pm depending on availability; one week's notice will be given for any changes.
• The activity can accommodate a maximum of 25 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate, except for bookings made less than 2 hours before departure.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 10 full days before the scheduled departure time.

• No refund for cancellations made less than 10 days before departure.
• The activity may be cancelled in case of bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wishing to avoid crowds via night access.
• Those interested in gladiator history and the Colosseum's undergrounds.
• Visitors comfortable with a guided tour in English.

What makes it different

• Access to restricted areas (undergrounds and arena floor) for the night tour option.
• Skip-the-line entry to reduce waiting times.
• Accompanied by an official guide and a group coordinator.

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Product code: 90364P4

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