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Colosseum Evening Guided Tour with Arena Access

Tourists exploring the Colosseum Arena Floor during a twilight tour, with a view of the Imperial Forums in the background
Tour guide with group in Colosseum Arena, Rome, exploring underground chambers and gladiator history.
Tourists exploring the Roman Forum with the Colosseum in the background, Rome, Italy.
Colosseum underground tour with view of Roman Forum, Rome.

Duration

2 hrs

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Explore the Colosseum with an expert guide as the sun sets. with a small group of 25 or less.

    • Experience the Colosseum as the sun sets! Feast your eyes on the Roman icon bathed in a warm, golden glow, casting dramatic shadows against the sky.

    • Walk where the gladiators once walked in the Arena, as your guide regales you with tidbits in a group of 25 or fewer.

    • Imagine yourself as ancient Roman nobility as you stand on the Arena stage away from the peak-hour crowds.

    • This experience offers audio headsets for more than 10 guests ensuring an enhanced commentary alongside your tour.

    • Did you know that the Colosseum was built on the site of a former artificial lake that once belonged to the cruel emperor Nero's extravagant palace?

    • Guided tour of the Colosseum

    • English-speaking guide

    • Access to the Colosseum Arena

    • Access to Colosseum tiers 1 & 2

    • Headsets

    • Entry to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Amy Kristin Chastain Rotger

    Amy

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Excellent tour and the lighting this time of day was really beautiful.
    Claire Illingworth

    Claire

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Quick confirmation of booking and everything went as planned. The host was excellent and very informative and passionate. Great tour and highly recommended.
    Kern-Mangelsdorf Sabine

    Kern-mangelsdorf

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    It was a super informative tour, the guide was in a good mood
    Cassandra A Kruse

    Cassandra

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Very positive experience. Guide was polite, knowledgeable and made getting around feel easy!
    Gerd Fuhrmann

    Gerd

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

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  • The Colosseum at sunset: a timeless experience

    Imagine witnessing one of the world's most iconic landmarks bathed in the golden hues of sunset. Explore the Colosseum's levels under the dramatic glow of the setting sun, and witness the amphitheater's majestic arches and columns cast long, dramatic shadows against the vibrant sky, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The best part? Your tour takes place towards the end of the day and that means fewer people around!

    Indulge in immersive storytelling

    Step back in time and walk in the footsteps of gladiators as you explore the Colosseum's arena floor. Your expert guide will lead you and a small group of 25 or fewer through exclusive areas, sharing fascinating stories and historical facts about the Colosseum's past. Stand on the Arena stage, a place once reserved for the Roman nobility, and imagine the thrilling spectacles that took place centuries ago. With audio headsets provided for groups larger than 10, you won't miss a single detail of your immersive experience. Discover the hidden secrets of the Colosseum, including its surprising connection to the cruel emperor Nero's extravagant palace.

  • What to bring

    • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

    What's not allowed

    • For safety and security reasons, no large backpacks or pieces of luggage are allowed inside the Colosseum. No storage facility is available.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not suitable for wheelchairs and pram/strollers.

    Additional information

    • Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

    • For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line.

    • This tour runs, come rain or shine! If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.

    • This is the last entrance of the day to the Colosseum, the tour inside the monument will last for 1 hour followed by a walking tour from the outside of the Roman Forum and Imperial Forum.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Crown Tours office.

    • Address: Via della Polveriera, 8, 00184 Roma RM, Italy.

    • Landmark: Look for the purple flag that says Crown Tours.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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