--- title: Ancient Rome at Twilight Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 33 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 305 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 51 of 56 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-03 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 €33 per person, tips are not. You get the guide's name and number before the day, which helps on Roman streets. In our comparison: #51 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the main… - Starts 20:00: one departure a day - Children from €31: ages 4 to 15 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €33 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 305 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: E & D Guided Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 20:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.77 from 305 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 290 of 305. - 5 stars: 270 (89%) - 4 stars: 20 (7%) - 3 stars: 4 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 9 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging history and relaxed evening walks; some struggle to hear the commentary without headsets. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides make Roman history engaging through stories and humour - Cooler evening walks with fewer crowds - Illuminated monuments and stops for photos - An unhurried walking pace that accommodates slower walkers - Small groups allow easy conversation with the guide **Complaints:** - Some struggled to hear without headsets, while others found the guides easy to hear - Some found the guide or meeting point hard to locate, while others reported an easy meetup - Cancellations left some without the tour they had booked Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-10-14 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ412AG01gLxMR4T-4pwdIFSE Ends: The tour ends in front of the Colosseum. ## 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! ## Compared with other Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #51 of 56** | €33 | 2h | 4.77 (305) | shared | | [Private Evening Golf Cart Tour of Rome with Aperitivo](/italy/rome/tours/private-evening-golf-cart-tour-of-rome-with-aperitivo/?format=md) | €270 | 3h | 4.99 (502) | private | | [Walk the magic of Rome at night](/italy/rome/tours/walk-the-magic-of-rome-at-night/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (294) | shared | | [Rome After Dark: Explore the Eternal City Under the Moonlight](/italy/rome/tours/rome-after-dark-explore-the-eternal-city-under-the-moonlight/?format=md) | €250 per group | 2h | 4.96 (750) | private | Ranked #51 of 56 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €289, median €89; typical length 2h 30m. 19 of 56 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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