The 11 Best Evening Experiences in Italy

1.Night Tour of Rome with Local Pizza Dinner and Gelato Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 780 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $237Our pick

Ride through Rome after dark with an English-speaking driver-escort, stopping for pizza or pasta and gelato. The route includes the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Castel Sant’Angelo, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides such as Giuseppe and Roberto add convenience.

“The whole adventure was great. The weather was cool, and seeing everything lit up was awesome. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Dinner was amazing.”

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2.Small-Group Night Tour with Pizza and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 113 reviews · from $194

Spend four hours seeing Rome after dark by minivan, with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, pizza and drinks at a local restaurant, and gelato. You will stop for photos at the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more, with little walking required.

“This was a lovely night in Rome and a comfortable way to see the sites with a great driver.”

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3.Kid-Friendly Best of Rome By Night w Gelato & Pizza for Families

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $360Top rated

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori through Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain with a child-friendly guide such as Marco, Francesco, or Alessandra. Expect quizzes, scavenger hunts, pizza, drinks, and gelato, with a flexible pace for families.

“We had the absolute BEST time exploring Rome in the evening and eating amazing pizza and gelato at stops along the way. Our guide, Giulia, was kind, funny, and engaging with our whole party and we would 100 percent recommend this tour for families.”

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4.Pizza-Making Workshop by night with glass of wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Best value

At Naplesbay Cooking Lab, five minutes from Duomo station, a local chef guides you through dough, sauce, stretching, and a 90-second bake. Make a Margherita, enjoy bruschetta and one drink, and leave with a personalized diploma. Guides may include Alex, Lucas, or Issam.

“Our host Issam was brilliant explained everything so well!!! Pizza was amazing Highly recommend”

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5.Rome by night with pizza & gelato ( minimum 2 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216

Join Sabino for a 2.5-hour private evening tour of Rome by comfortable vehicle. See St. Peter’s Basilica, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, and Piazza Navona, then sit down for pizza and gelato. Hotel and apartment pickup is offered, with the tour ending where it began.

“The driver Sabina, was excellent. He was a true joy to meet and spend the evening with. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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6.Rome by Night with Pizza and Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours seeing Rome after dark with a private English-speaking guide, with pickup offered. Visit Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Square, and Piazza Navona, then stop for pizza and gelato. Pietro may be available by request, but guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Great time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about Rome, great picture stops and the food was excellent!!”

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7.Rome Evening Golf Cart Tour w/ Pizza & Gelato Dinner Max 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $218

Meet your English-speaking driver-guide at Piazza Barberini for a 3.5-hour evening ride through Rome. Guides such as Stefano and Antonello lead a maximum of six people past major sights, with Roman pizza, wine, bruschetta, and gelato included.

“Our guide Antonello(?) was so helpful and accommodating! Will stop when you need - can take plenty of pictures! Great historic knowledge!”

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8.Private Tour for Kids w/ Gelato & Pizza by Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $215

Take a 2.5-hour private evening walk through central Rome with an English- or Italian-speaking guide. Kids stay involved with treasure hunts, quizzes, photo contests, and worksheets while your family visits Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and other landmarks, with pizza and gelato included.

“It was raining, I arrived with my children 5 minutes before as I said and there was no one to give the Service. I left the place after 20 minutes, no one came, I got very wet, there were other operators, none of my group. I lost the money.”

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9.Sunset on a boat with fresh pesto pasta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet Christian in Riomaggiore at 6 pm for a small-group boat ride along all five Cinque Terre villages. Stop to swim and snorkel in sea-only-access spots, hear village history, and enjoy pesto pasta, local wine, and possibly focaccia before returning after about 2.5 hours.

“We booked, was charged and it was cancelled because there were too many people. Complete rubbish. Would not recommend.”

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10.Exclusive Rome – GolfCart Night Tour with Pasta or Pizza & Gelato

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $176

Explore Rome after dark by air-conditioned golf cart, stopping at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Imperial Forums, Colosseum, and Santa Maria Maggiore. Your small group can include up to 14 people, with hotel pickup, multilingual audio, bruschetta, pizza or Roman pasta, and coffee.

“Our tour guide was amazing! and the food he took us to get after was delish! I would recommend this tour 100x!”

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11.Kid-Friendly Florence Tour by Night with Gelato & Pizza

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $221

Start at 5:30 pm with a private kid-friendly guide such as Giulia or Vanessa. Expect Florence landmarks, treasure hunts, quizzes, pizza, gelato, drinks, and a relaxed walk from Piazza della Signoria to the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio.

“Guilia was a great guide. She was clear, patient and engaging for the kids as well as the adults. Highly recommend this tour!”

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