Rome by Night Private Golf Cart Tour: Colosseum to Trevi Fountain

Ride through Rome's lit monuments and throw a coin at Trevi Fountain after sunset

A private golf cart tour of Rome at night, departing after sunset and returning before late evening, with a personal driver guiding you past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, the Roman Forum, Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter's Square, Trevi Fountain and the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. You ride through historic streets and stop to walk around the illuminated squares and landmarks, ending with a coin toss at Rome's most famous fountain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each6 stops

1. Colosseum15m
2. Circus Maximus15m
3. Piazza del Campidoglio15m
4. St. Peter's Square15m
5. Trevi Fountain15m
6. Church of Saint Ignatius of LoyolaEntry included15m

Explore Rome's landmarks by night

• Discover the Colosseum at night
• Learn history of Circus Maximus
• View Roman Forum and Capitoline hill
• Walk around the imperial forum
• Enjoy romantic city view
• Discover Castel Sant'Angelo history
• Night walk in Vatican City
• Visit St. Peter's Square
• Throw coin in Trevi Fountain
• Walk in romantic square
• Visit Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

The experience

The tour starts after dark, when the city's monuments are lit and the streets quieter than by day. Your driver picks you up and takes you through Rome in a private golf cart, a vehicle that moves slowly enough to see details but covers ground faster than walking. The route threads through the heart of the city: past the Colosseum glowing against the night sky, along the Roman Forum where the ancient stones catch the light, and up to Piazza del Campidoglio for a view over the Capitoline Hill.

You'll stop and walk around several squares and landmarks. The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola opens for the tour, and you go inside to see Andrea Pozzo's ceiling fresco: a trompe-l'oeil dome that appears to soar into the heavens, painted to depict the apotheosis of St. Ignatius. At Trevi Fountain, you step out and join the crowd to throw your coin into the water. St. Peter's Square and Castel Sant'Angelo come by cart and on foot, each one lit and quieter than they are in daylight hours.

The whole outing runs about two and a half hours, which means it fits into an evening without eating the whole night. You're in a private cart with your own driver rather than on a shared bus, so the pace and stops are yours alone. The driver speaks English or Italian, and children from age one are welcome: infants sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a golf cart with a personal driver.
• entry to the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
• access to all outdoor squares and landmarks on the route.

Before you book

Lasts 2h 30m, runs every day at 18:30, from € 89 per person, with a live guide in English and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (1 to 12 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rome Grand Tour

Is this one for you?At two and a half hours, the tour fits into a free evening or an afternoon that turns into night, leaving time for dinner before or after. If you have only a couple of hours and want to see Rome's major monuments lit up without a full day commitment, this works. If you're planning a longer exploration or need flexibility to linger at one site, a self-guided evening walk gives you more control.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 12 years).

What does the Colosseum look like when it's lit up at night?

The Colosseum is illuminated after dark, showing the ancient stone structure against the night sky. The lighting highlights the arches and tiers of the amphitheater, making the scale and detail visible in a different way than daylight does.

Can I get out of the golf cart and walk around, or do I stay in the vehicle the whole time?

You stop and walk at several points during the tour. You'll walk around Piazza del Campidoglio, inside the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, through St. Peter's Square, and at Trevi Fountain to throw your coin. The golf cart is your transport between these stops, not your seat for the whole evening.

Is Trevi Fountain crowded at night, or is it quieter than during the day?

Trevi Fountain is less crowded after dark than it is during daylight hours, though visitors are still present. The nighttime visit gives you a chance to see the fountain and throw your coin without the peak daytime crowds.

What is the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and why is it included in the tour?

The Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is one of Rome's most beautiful churches, known for its interior decoration and the famous ceiling fresco by Andrea Pozzo. The fresco uses perspective to create an optical illusion that makes the dome appear to rise into the heavens, depicting the apotheosis of St. Ignatius. It's included because it's a remarkable example of Baroque art and architecture that is best appreciated in person.

How does the golf cart tour differ from a regular bus tour of Rome at night?

A private golf cart holds only your group, not a large bus full of strangers, so you have a personal driver and can set your own pace. The cart moves slower than a bus and can navigate narrower streets, and you stop to walk and explore specific sites rather than viewing everything from a seat.

Do I need to book pickup in advance, or is it included automatically?

Pickup is included in the tour price, so your driver will collect you from your hotel or a location you arrange. You don't need to make a separate transportation booking.