[elteto]

The Colosseum had until recently night tours, but I think were suspended due to the pandemic. Might want to check out what options they have now.

Also, if general admission tickets for the Colosseum are sold out check for tour tickets in specific languages. Those are almost never sold out and you don’t have to stick with the tour guide ;)

Stay away from restaurants with a “view”, they tend to be tourist traps. Google reviews are very helpful here.

And last, check the menu prices vs. the receipt charges. I was unfortunately hustled a couple times, never for more than 10 or 15 euros, but it made the experience sour a bit.

[hef19898]

Never been to Rome but quite a few other tourist hot spots in Italy (because Venice, Pisa, Verona and the whole Toscany reguon are nice!), avoid restaurants with people in front of them / at the streets urging you to eat there. Taking a couple of side roads usually leads to better places!

[joakleaf]

Yes, I also highly recommend the night tour of Colosseum.

I've done day tours several times. Last time was was in October last year, and it was insanely crowded so I can't imagine how it is now. Definitely feel like there are more and more tourists in Rome.

There were a lot fewer people during the night tour, and we got to see more (getting below the floor of the arena), but it was also quite a lot more expensive as I remember.