Night tours at the Colosseum are back – every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 to 11 PM
Starting Tuesday, July 14, the “A Night at the Colosseum” initiative returns — a guided tour that offers the rare opportunity to visit the Flavian Amphitheater after dark, including areas usually closed to the public.
The 60-minute tour once again includes the first level of the monument, the arena floor, and the underground tunnels — a truly unmissable chance to uncover the secrets of Rome’s most iconic landmark.
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The Night Tour
Special evening openings are scheduled every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with last entry at 9:50 PM. Tours are conducted in small groups of up to 25 people per slot.
The visit unfolds like a story, told from the perspective of the spectators who once filled the Colosseum, as well as that of the protagonists of the spectacles held throughout the day, from wild animal hunts (known as venationes) to the munera, the gladiator combats – fighters who were admired and cheered like today’s football stars.
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The Tour Itinerary
The night tour begins at the northern entrance arch, once the main access point for emperors. From the arena floor, visitors enjoy a striking view of the cavea while learning about the grand spectacles once offered to the Roman public.
The tour then leads into the underground area, featuring the permanent exhibition “Spectacles in the Colosseum Arena: The Protagonists”, which highlights the lives of gladiators and wild animals involved in the shows, with dramatic elements like:
- A holographic projection of gladiators emerging from the darkness
- A 2nd-century AD mosaic depicting a hunting scene
- Ancient graffiti, oil lamps, and lift mechanisms used to bring fighters and beasts to the arena
- Full-scale replicas of gladiator armor, from the retiarius to the murmillo
Are you ready to enjoy an unforgettable show? All you have to do is book your visit on the official website of the Colosseum Archaeological Park, just remember that tickets are available ONLY on the official website, starting 7 days before the scheduled visit date.
From July 14, 2026
Flavian Amphitheater – Piazza del Colosseo, 1
Guided tour times (in Italian, Spanish and English):
From 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Tickets:
- €50.00 full price (includes Full Experience ticket €24.00 + guided tour €26.00)
- €28.00 reduced price (Full Experience ticket €2.00 + guided tour €26.00)
- €26.00 for those eligible for free admission — covers the guided tour only
Tickets are available 7 days before the visit date, only on the official website
