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Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction, but this tour lets you bypass the long lines outside and also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide filling in the details so you can get more out of your visit.

See more of Rome in less time without the fatigue of long walks or the hassle of navigating public transportation. This private golf cart tour provides an efficient way to reach the city’s top landmarks while avoiding much of the traffic and planning involved in independent sightseeing.

Exploring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with children can feel a little daunting. Keep them entertained with this small-group, family-friendly tour. Let your guide lead the way throughout these ancient sites, engaging little travelers with games, quizzes, and multimedia activities. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the interior of the Colosseum, the Senate House, the Altar of Julius Caesar, and more.

Gladiator games get most of the attention, but the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill show how everyday Romans lived, worked, and governed. Walk through both with a guide, then head into the Colosseum to hear about the contests held inside its walls. Choose a morning or afternoon start to fit your schedule.

Most Colosseum tours take you only into the stands and don't offer a second perspective of the amphitheater. Step onto the Arena Floor with a guide, then head up to the first and second levels for views across the ancient structure. The tour finishes at Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, with stories of Rome’s games and battles throughout.

Skip the hassle of navigating Rome’s busy streets and piecing together transportation with a flexible sightseeing pass that brings top landmarks like Vatican City, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon into one easy route. With the freedom to explore at your own pace and onboard insights to add context, these flexible sightseeing tickets make it easy to see more of the Eternal City, with the 72-hour option also including a panoramic night tour.

Reaching Pompeii from Rome on your own means sorting trains and connections, and the ruins are vast enough to lose your bearings once you arrive. Join a guided tour to handle both, with transportation from Rome and a route straight to the site's highlights. From there, you can shape the day: add a crater hike, a walk at Mt. Vesuvius, extend your time in Pompeii, or upgrade to include lunch.

The Pontifical Villa at Castel Gandolfo was used as the pope’s summer residence for centuries and closed to the public, but now you can access these sumptuous private gardens when you pre-book your tickets. Stroll through the vast park overlooking Lake Albano and admire the ancient ruins of Emperor Domitian’s residence and see even more if you upgrade to include entrance to the astronomical domes.

Avoid shuffling after a large tour group and explore the acclaimed Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line admission. Breeze past the lines at the entrance and spend longer inside the museum admiring masterworks from artists such as Raphael, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Plus, get access to a digital audioguide, and learn more about the Renaissance art on display than you possibly could from just reading panels.

The Vatican Museums attract millions of visitors a year, with galleries that stretch over four miles (six kilometers) of corridors before reaching the Sistine Chapel—walk-up entry often sells out or involves a long line. This guided tour covers the route with skip-the-line entry, a live guide, and a stop at the Sistine Chapel to view Michelangelo's ceiling and "The Last Judgement" frescoes.

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Arena Floor access at the Colosseum is not included in a standard ticket—this group tour upgrades the visit to include the level where gladiatorial combat and animal fights took place. A guide covers the Colosseum's history from the Arena Floor itself before continuing to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the focus shifts to civic and daily life in ancient Rome.

Visit the historic vacation homes of Rome's elite on a Rome-to-Tivoli day trip—no need to navigate buses or trains. Tours Tivoli’s two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins, and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

Catching sunset over Rome means knowing where to be and when to get there. Get the timing just right on a guided group walk that winds through the historic center past Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, and the Spanish Steps, timed to reach Pincian Hill for city views as the sun goes down. Hear the stories behind each square and fountain along the way.

Set on the bank of the Tiber River, Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most impressive sights. With this entry ticket, enjoy more time to explore the interiors with the insights of an audio tour via your smartphone. Learn about the history and architecture of Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum and the legend behind its name as you visit at your own pace.

Rome's Villa Borghese houses a dazzling collection of sculpture and painting, attracting thousands of visitors. Avoid the long queues and spend more time amongst the masterpieces in this small group guided tour. Start with Bernini's Apollo and Daphne, one of its best-loved sculptures, and navigate the gallery's 20 rooms, learning about works from the likes of Caravaggio and Raphael.

The Colosseum is one of the world’s iconic ancient sites, but decoding its ruins takes the help of an expert. Learn the stories behind this millennia-old gladiatorial ring on a private tour that also includes a visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Audio headsets are provided, so you’ll be able to explore freely without missing a word of the guide’s commentary.

If you have only a limited time to explore Rome's ancient sites, make the most of it with this guided tour of the Pantheon. Discover the history and secrets of one of ancient Rome's best-preserved monuments and (optionally) extend your tour to explore the surrounding squares and churches further. For those who want deeper insights, choose the special access tour to visit hidden areas and a short coffee experience.

Discover secrets of the Colosseum that you’d never learn if you explored the landmark by yourself on this small-group tour, which ensures you get your fair share of your guide’s attention. Gain access to the arena floor or opt for the underground experience (with an even smaller group) that heads down into tunnels and chambers where gladiators prepared for battle. Both options include access to the upper levels, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

See Rome’s highlights in comfort on a guided golf cart tour through the historic center. In just a couple hours, cover more ground than walking while still enjoying photo stops at must-see landmarks like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. With a local guide sharing stories and historical fun facts, this small-group experience offers both efficiency and insight.

Constructed around the year AD 125, the Pantheon ranks among the most important buildings in Rome, with a history tied into the city’s very foundations. On this independent visit, explore the Pantheon at your own pace—with your audio guide bringing the building’s fascinating past to life. Learn the role of important structures such as the domed cella and the oculus, and gain insight into the role the Pantheon plays in Roman history.

Experience some of Rome’s ancient landmarks in a way that suits you on this flexible tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. Choose from a standard, small-group, or private tour, or head out alone with an audio guide and flexible timed entry. For an even closer look, upgrade to include access to the arena floor or the underground floor to see where gladiators roamed.