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Colosseum And Ancient Rome by Night Free Walking Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Piazza dei Calcarari
Languages
English
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Escape the daytime crowds and discover Ancient Rome at its most dramatic — after dark.
By moonlight, we’ll walk through the very heart of the Eternal City, where power was born, abused, challenged, and rewritten. From panoramic terraces overlooking the Roman Forums (arguably the best night view in Rome) to shadowy ruins filled with hidden symbols, this tour reveals the empire beyond postcards.
You’ll stand on the spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated — and uncover why that moment changed history forever. We’ll admire the majestic statues of the great Roman emperors like Marcus Aurelius and Octavianus Augustus, and decode the secret messages Rome still hides in plain sight.
But Rome’s story doesn’t stop in antiquity. You’ll also encounter chilling traces of the 20th century, including Mussolini’s former Fascist headquarters and how a dictator tried to resurrect imperial Rome for propaganda.
Expect emperors, conspiracies, forbidden rituals, political violence, and uncomfortable truths — not a sanitized version of history.
This is Ancient Rome told without filters: brutal, brilliant, symbolic, and unforgettable.
By moonlight, we’ll walk through the very heart of the Eternal City, where power was born, abused, challenged, and rewritten. From panoramic terraces overlooking the Roman Forums (arguably the best night view in Rome) to shadowy ruins filled with hidden symbols, this tour reveals the empire beyond postcards.
You’ll stand on the spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated — and uncover why that moment changed history forever. We’ll admire the majestic statues of the great Roman emperors like Marcus Aurelius and Octavianus Augustus, and decode the secret messages Rome still hides in plain sight.
But Rome’s story doesn’t stop in antiquity. You’ll also encounter chilling traces of the 20th century, including Mussolini’s former Fascist headquarters and how a dictator tried to resurrect imperial Rome for propaganda.
Expect emperors, conspiracies, forbidden rituals, political violence, and uncomfortable truths — not a sanitized version of history.
This is Ancient Rome told without filters: brutal, brilliant, symbolic, and unforgettable.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Roman Forum
- Torre del Papito
- Colosseum
- Forum of Augustus
- Largo di Torre Argentina
- Piazza Venezia
- Trajan Forum
- Local Guide
- Panoramic terraces
- Roman Forum view
- Colosseum view
- Roman Senate
- Marcus Aurelius Statue
- Caesar's Statue
- Arch of Constantin
On arrival
The meeting point is in Piazza dei Calcari, in front of Torre del Papito. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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