Roman Forum hosts night tours every Friday until 31 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 06:39 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
A Night at the Roman Forum will continue at the Roman Forum (Foro Romano) in Rome through 31 October 2026, giving visitors guided evening access to the ancient archaeological area. The programme runs every Friday and links the Via Sacra with monuments including the House of the Vestal Virgins and the Temple of Vesta.
A Night at the Roman Forum runs through 31 October
The official programme lists A Night at the Roman Forum from 19 June to 31 October 2026, with guided visits every Friday. The Rome evening programme gives the visiting period and identifies the Roman Forum as the venue.
The tour takes place from 7.30pm to 10pm, with last admission at 8.30pm, according to the official park information. The route begins at Largo della Salara Vecchia, follows the Via Sacra towards the Capitoline Hill, and returns to the same entrance after a circuit of the central Forum.
Booking is compulsory, and the official operator limits each tour to 25 people. The evening format is a separate experience from the normal daytime visit, placing the archaeological remains within a guided route devoted to ancient history and archaeology.
Via Sacra connects the Forum's political and sacred remains
The official tour itinerary includes the central area, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina. The final monument now forms part of San Lorenzo in Miranda, showing how later religious buildings reused structures within the ancient landscape.
The Forum began to take shape after the valley was reclaimed in the late seventh century BCE. It became the centre of public life in ancient Rome for more than a millennium, with political, religious, commercial and judicial buildings added over successive periods.
The Roman Forum stands between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum and continues towards the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The UNESCO World Heritage listing includes the Forums within the Historic Centre of Rome, which was inscribed in 1980 and extended in 1990.
Visiting Roman Forum: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- A Night at the Roman Forum runs every Friday through 31 October 2026, with visits from 7.30pm to 10pm and last admission at 8.30pm.
- The evening route starts at Largo della Salara Vecchia and includes the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
- Booking is compulsory, with a maximum of 25 people per tour. The evening visit is a guided programme rather than a general unstructured opening.
- The archaeological area is between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum. The operator lists Metro Line B and Colosseo station, while access points include Via Sacra and Via dei Fori Imperiali.
- The route uses ancient streets and open archaeological ground, including the Via Sacra and the approach towards the Capitoline Hill. Visitors should expect an outdoor walk across historic remains.
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Frequently asked questions about Roman Forum
When does A Night at the Roman Forum take place?
The programme runs every Friday through 31 October 2026. Visits are scheduled from 7.30pm to 10pm, with last admission at 8.30pm.
What is included in the Roman Forum evening route?
The guided route follows the Via Sacra and includes the central Forum, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina.
Where is the Roman Forum and how do you get there?
The site lies between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum in Rome. The operator lists Colosseo station on Metro Line B as a public transport reference.
