Guided tours
A Night at the Colosseum is an unmissable summer event. This extraordinary Colosseum night tour allows you to discover the Flavian Amphitheatre under a completely new light, far from the daytime heat and crowds.
This evocative evening tour, lasting approximately 60 minutes, offers privileged access to areas usually closed to the general public, creating an intimate and unforgettable atmosphere.
More than just a stroll, it is a fully immersive journey into history. The itinerary winds through the first tier of the monument, crosses the arena floor, and descends into the depths of the Colosseum underground, allowing you to experience the amphitheater through the eyes of ancient spectators and the gladiators themselves.
What makes this Colosseum night tour unique:
- The Imperial Entrance: The tour begins at the Northern Arch, once the private entrance of the Emperor, offering a breathtaking view of the arena and the immense cavea.
- The Underground & Permanent Exhibition: Explore the mysterious underground tunnels (hypogeum) hosting the exhibition “Spectacles in the Colosseum Arena. The Protagonists”. Here, a striking holographic projection brings the gladiators back to life as they emerge from the darkness of the eastern cryptoporticus.
- Ancient Engineering Marvels: Get an up-close look at the advanced technology of the era, including the ancient elevators and hoists used to lift wild beasts and men to the arena floor, historic graffiti carved into the steps, clay oil lamps, and a magnificent 2nd-century AD black-and-white hunting mosaic.
- Gladiators’ Armor: Admire faithful, full-scale replicas of the armor worn by the most famous fighters (from the retiarius and mirmillo to the secutor and hoplomachus), who were cheered and loved in Ancient Rome just like modern sports champions.
- A Moonlight Walk: The experience concludes with an evocative walk under the moonlight along the underground footbridge to the western control chamber.
These extraordinary Colosseum evening openings run throughout the summer season with guided tours organized for small groups (maximum of 25 people per slot).
Experience the magic of the Colosseum by night and enjoy a luxury stay at 47 Boutique Hotel, located in the heart of Rome’s historic center.
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