Colosseum Night Tours

Visiting the Colosseum after dark is only possible as part of a guided tour (typically a maximum of 25 people), and it's a great way to enjoy cooler temperatures and a far less crowded atmosphere. Everything is illuminated by creative lighting, and tours include the lower levels of the Colosseum, the Arena floor (the reconstructed scene of the great gladiatoral battles), and the underground (dungeon) areas.

The underground - ipogei, hypogeum - areas are what made possible the long and spectacular days of the Colosseum in all their gore and glory - the subterranean backstage, as it were, where slaves worked, animals (read lions, tigers, hyenas and bears) were stored and gladiators rested, ate and offered up their prayers. They were completely filled in during the 5th century AD and as a result show a remarkable state of preservation.

The buttons below will give greater detail on what we offer throughout the year, but it doesn't follow that they're always available ... many are seasonal, some only run on certain days of the week, and some have very limited availability, so please do use our calendar to check availability!