---
title: Rome by Night Private Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 150
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.99
reviews: 203
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 56 (Night Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-by-night-private-walking-tour/
---

# Rome by Night Private Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** A private guide for a night walk that reads as an introduction to the whole city: the Colosseum, the Imperial road, Trajan's Column and Michelangelo's square on the Capitoline, told from the legendary foundation onwards, rated 4.99 across 203 reviews. The guide is included at €150 per person, transport and pickup are not. Moderate fitness for the climb.

In our comparison: #5 of 56 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

A panoramic tour that will provide an incredible introduction to the city, an overview of the history of Rome. 
Starting from the Colosseum, discover all the details about life in the Ancient Roman times. Walking by the Imperial Road, learn the history of the city including its legendary foundation. Enjoy the majesty of the Trajan Column, one of the most original symbols of Rome. Climb the Capitol Hill, with the square designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti, and take the chance to have a picture from the panoramic terrace in front of the Roman Forum, with the led lights creating a suggestive atmosphere. From there, move to the City Centre, passing by Argentine Square, the place of the murder of Julius Caesar, in order to admire the Pantheon, the ancient Temple of All Gods, and Navona Square, symbol of the Baroque style in Rome.

All monuments will be visited from outside.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: In front of the Metro Station COLOSSEO,
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 20:30: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €60: ages 7 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €150 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 203 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Rome Guides
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian
- Start times: 20:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.99 from 203 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 203 of 203.

- 5 stars: 200 (99%)
- 4 stars: 3 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides' storytelling and illuminated sights; the caveat is the amount of walking.

**Praised:**
- Engaging explanations of Roman history through stories and humour
- Illuminated landmarks and quieter streets after dark
- Guides who adapt the route to personal interests and requests
- A useful introduction to Rome for planning later sightseeing

**Complaints:**
- A lot of ground to cover on foot

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2013-07-17 to 2026-05-04); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Local guide
- Professional guide

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Roman Forum** (pass by, no stop) - walking by the ruins of the Roman forum we will have the opportunity to understand the history of Rome, starting from the mythological foundation by romolous, to the fall of the Roman Empire. we will discover all those figures that made the history of rome grandious.
2. **Trajan's Forum** (pass by, no stop) - Many were the great emperors that made rome a great Empire, one of those is emperor Trajan, that enlarged the Roman empire conquering Romania. Here we will see his celebrating coloumn: the Trajan Coloumn.
3. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (pass by, no stop) - The best example of Renaissance architecture: Piazza del Campidoglio. Created by Michelangelo, we will walk in the square admiring the style and the decorations designed by the master. From here we will enjoy too and incredible view over the Roman Forum, that with the night...
4. **Area Sacra di Largo Argentina** (pass by, no stop) - Walking by this archeological area, we will discover the real place of the murder of Julius Caesar, the Roman hero. We will understand the reasons that made this man, one of the most famous figures of the ancient history.
5. **Pantheon** (pass by, no stop) - The best preserved building fo the ancient Rome: the Pantheon. thanks to this building we will learn about Roman engineering, architecture and religion.
6. **Piazza Navona** (pass by, no stop) - The example of the Baroque Roman style: Navona Square. Decorated by the best artists of those times, Bernini and Borromini, will give us the opportunity to talk about Art history, artists and life in rome, back in those times.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 20:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

In front of the Metro Station COLOSSEO, line B, ground floor
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJH2Wdx1phLxMRHrjTt9arCsg

Ends: Close to the square there are two taxi stations. 

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €300 | €150 |
| 4 | €520 | €130 |
| 6 | €600 | €100 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Night Tours start at €4 per person.

## Compared with other Night Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 56** | €150 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (203) | private |
| [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 #5 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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