--- title: Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 26 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.78 reviews: 301 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 55 of 60 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-at-twilight-walking-tour/ --- # Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** A twilight walk through the oldest part of the city, from Piazza Venezia and the Vittoriano over the Capitoline for the Forum view, through Monti where Caesar was born, and on to the Colosseum as the lights come on. The guide and the walk are included at €26 per person, tips are not. You get the guide's name and number before the day, which helps on Roman streets. ## Overview As the night falls, and the streets are less busy, join your small group on this night walking tour of Rome’s most ancient neighborhoods. Explore the heart of ancient Rome from Piazza Venezia and Vittoriano to Colosseum and travel through the oldest parts of Rome to discover its history, architecture, culture, and traditions. See famous sites such as Vittoriano, Roman Forum from the Capitoline Hill, Monti district (the birthplace of Caesar), to name a few. Finish your night tour with an amazing view of the Colosseum. • Tailored for curious or first-time visitors. • Off the beaten path places in the very heart of Rome. ## Key facts - Price: from €26 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.78/5 from 301 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: E & D Guided Tours ## What's included - Fun and upbeat guides who will bring the ancient Rome to life for you. - Unique walking tour that covers the ancient Rome from Capitoline Hill to the Colosseum. - To make communication easier, you will receive name and number of your guide. ## Not included - Gratuities are not mandatory, however are very much appreciated. ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Venezia** (10m) - The tour commences in front of the Altare della Patria monument, a huge marble monument dedicated to the king of Italy Victor Emanuel II 2. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (10m) - Walk to the top of the Capitoline hill to the view of the Roman Forum at night. 3. **Via dei Fori Imperiali** (20m) - Cross the boulevard built by Mussolini, to enter one of the most mysterious neighborhoods of Rome - Monti. 4. **Rione Monti** (20m) - Follow your guide into Monti. Walk the streets of the notoriously dangerous ancient neighborhood of Rome, and the birthplace of Julius Caesar. 5. **Scalinata dei Borgia** (15m) - Climb a dark and spooky staircase to the courtyard of the former residence of Pope Borgia and his mistress. Listen to the dark tales of murders committed at this evil location. 6. **Torre dei Borgia** (15m) - There's something spectacular around every corner, let your guide take you to a secret place where locals gather to admire Colosseum by night. 7. **Piazza del Colosseo** (20m) - Finish the tour with the awe-inspiring view of Colosseum by night. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 20:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide in front of the main gate of the Monument to Victor Emanuel II - Altare della Patria aka Vittoriano, a huge white monument in Piazza Venezia. Your guide will be holding a "MORE OF ROME" sign. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you! ## How it compares in Night Tours Ranked **#55 of 60** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo/?format=md) — 4.99 (471) 2. [walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night/?format=md) — 5.0 (292) 3. 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