The Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour costs $68 per person and lasts 2 hours. An English-speaking guide walks you past the outside of the Roman Forum and along Via dei Fori Imperiali, then takes you inside the Colosseum with reserved entrance. The price includes the €18 ($21) standard Colosseum ticket, or the €24 ($28) ticket with arena floor access if you pick that option. You choose a group size of 10, 15 or 25 people, and everyone gets an audio headset. Children under 6 cannot join, and strollers and large bags are not allowed.
Book Colosseum TicketsKey facts
night- Duration
- 2 hours
- Starts
- Evening slots; the listing shows the times for your date
- Meeting point
- Not published on the listing; the tour starts with a walk past the Roman Forum, and the exact spot comes with your booking
- Price
- $68 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English
- Group size
- Your choice of 10, 15 or 25 participants
- Accessibility
- A fair amount of walking, hills and stairs. Children under 6, strollers, luggage and large bags are not allowed, and there is no cloakroom.
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 4 days in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Reserved entrance to the Colosseum
- ✓ Standard Colosseum entry ticket — €18 ($21) value
- ✓ Colosseum entry ticket with arena access — €24 ($28) value, if you select that option
- ✓ Your choice of group size: 10, 15 or 25 participants
- ✓ Audio headset for each guest
- ✓ English-speaking tour guide
Not included
- ✗ Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗ Gratuities
- ✗ Entry to the Roman Forum (you see it from outside)
What the evening route covers
The tour starts outside the Roman Forum, where the guide points out its temples, arches and the story of the Vestal Virgins from the street. You then walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali to the Colosseum and go inside with reserved entrance. Inside, you visit different levels and see graffiti that spectators carved into the walls centuries ago. The Forum itself is not entered on this tour.
Standard ticket or the arena option
The $68 price includes the €18 ($21) standard Colosseum ticket. If you select the arena option, the listing swaps it for the €24 ($28) ticket with arena floor access, and you see the wall graffiti from the arena. The listing shows the option price at checkout.
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You pick a group of 10, 15 or 25 participants when you book. Each guest gets an audio headset. One recent reviewer describes a guest who skipped the headset, lost the group and held everyone up until he put it on, so wear it from the start.
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You must give the full name of every participant when you book, or the operator cancels the booking. Each guest needs a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket, and names cannot be changed after confirmation. Children under 6, strollers, luggage and large bags are not allowed, and there is no cloakroom to store them.
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Book this if your free time in Rome is the evening and a 2-hour visit is enough. After the tour, the listing suggests dinner in the nearby Monti neighborhood. If you want to walk through the Forum and Palatine Hill, or see the underground, pick a daytime tour instead.
Want a closer look? Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Access, from $68 See times| Ticket | Price | Areas | Guide | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour (partner) | $68 | Colosseum, optional arena floor; Forum seen from outside | Yes, English | Evening, 2 hours |
| Official Standard | €18 ($21) + €2 ($2.30) fee | Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill | No | Daytime opening hours |
| Official Full Experience (Arena) | €24 ($28) + €2 ($2.30) fee | Adds the arena floor | No | Daytime opening hours |
What reviewers consistently say
- All 10 of the 10 most recent reviews give 5 stars, and all 10 credit the guide.
- 5 of 10 recent reviews describe the guide as knowledgeable or informative.
- 1 of 10 recent reviews says the timed schedule felt rushed in places.
- 1 of 10 recent reviews found the evening less busy than daytime.
- The listing's sub-scores are 4.7/5 for the guide and 4.4/5 for value for money.
Who should not book this
- Visitors who want to walk inside the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill
- Anyone who wants the underground (hypogeum)
- Families with children under 6, or anyone who needs a stroller
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Colosseum Underground and Arena Floor Guided Tour
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How to book
Pick a date and an evening time, then choose your group size and whether you want the arena option. Enter every guest's full name as it appears on their ID. Dollar prices on this page are converted from euros at the ECB rate on 17 September 2026; the partner charges in euros, so your card's rate decides the final amount. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I enter the Roman Forum on this tour?
No. The guide walks you past the outside of the Forum and along Via dei Fori Imperiali to the Colosseum. Forum entry is not part of this tour.
How long is the Colosseum evening tour?
2 hours, according to the listing. The start times for your date are shown when you check availability.
Can I bring children or a stroller?
Children under 6 are not allowed on this tour. Strollers, luggage and large bags are not allowed either, and there is no cloakroom.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 4 days in advance for a full refund.
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