--- title: Colosseum Underground Night Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 34 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Night underground and arena rank_in_category: 90 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-underground-night-tour/ --- # Colosseum Underground Night Tour **Guidekin's take:** The after hours version: the underground tunnels and the arena floor once the day crowds are gone and the Colosseum is lit, with an expert guide explaining the lifts and cages that fed the games. The night entry ticket is included at €170 per person. Moderate fitness needed for the stairs, and confirm the meeting point when booking. ## Overview Discover the Colosseum as you’ve never seen it before on this special after-hours tour of the underground dungeons and arena floor. Escape the daytime heat and crowds as you explore one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks under the enchanting glow of the night. Venture into the underground dungeons, a maze of tunnels, elevators, and chambers where gladiators and wild animals were prepared for the arena. Your expert guide will illuminate the hidden workings of the amphitheater, revealing its secrets in an intimate and peaceful setting. Ascend to the arena floor, just as gladiators once did before facing their battles. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Colosseum at night, free from the bustling daytime crowds, with ample opportunities for stunning photos and quiet reflection. This unforgettable evening also includes an overview of the Roman Forum and Imperial Forum. ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Atlas Tours ## What's included - Price includes €50 entry ticket ## Itinerary 1. **Enjoy a city stroll through the Imperial Forum with overlooks of the Roman Fo...** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy a city stroll through the Imperial Forum with overlooks of the Roman Forum on a 1.5 hour evening tour leading up to the Colosseum portion of the tour. 2. **Colosseum** (1h 30m; admission included) - Avoid the daytime heat with the special access Colosseum Night tour, including the underground. Once we're inside the Colosseum we'll walk the same steps of gladiators, emperors, and doomed prisoners. Bloodthirsty Romans gathered in the in this ancient stadium to watch deadly... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu - Departures: 19:00, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at Fontana della Pigna ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#90 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour](https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (1264) 2. 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