Top Rome Historical Tours - page 2

Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private Tour

5.0

(2,441)

from $216

Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

(4,072)

from $83

If you’re short on time in Rome, get an in-depth introduction to one of the city’s most interesting ancient buildings—the Pantheon—on an express group tour. Get an inside peek at the building that was once a Roman temple but is now a Christian sanctuary. Listen to Rome's founding myths, including the story of Romulus and Remus, as you explore the interior and exterior of the Pantheon.

Pantheon Elite Guided Tour - Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple

4.8

(1,482)

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $47

The Vatican attracts millions of visitors every year—and have the daily crowds and lines to match. On this tour, experience the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and Raphael Rooms without feeling rushed: Skip the entrance lines with guaranteed priority access, and explore in the comfort of a small group. In addition, your guide provides earphones to ensure you can hear everything clearly.

Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour | Small Group

4.9

(2,399)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $131

4.8

(702)

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

See iconic monuments and ancient Roman ruins up close, all on this hassle-free group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Choose from several time slots to fit your vacation schedule, and follow your guide on a walking tour to learn about the notorious gladiator competitions of old. Plus, enjoy access to the Colosseum's restricted Arena Floor to really feel history come alive.

from $51

Likely to Sell Out

Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

4.3

(1,876)

Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

from $71

4.3

(5,806)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $60

Discover the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without getting overwhelmed by the massive collections with this guided tour. With skip-the-line tickets, spend less time in line and more in awe inside the galleries and Raphael Rooms. Through your headset, you'll hear fascinating stories of Renaissance artists like Michelangelo and Raphael from your guide, getting unique insights into their remarkable masterpieces—and lifelong rivalry. End with time to marvel at the Sistine Chapel before moving on to St. Peter's Basilica (if option chosen).

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Basilica Access

4.4

(3,788)

from $73

Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este

(1,750)

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $102

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.

Tour of St Peter's Basilica with Dome Climb and Grottoes

(2,429)

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $65

Maximize your time in the Vatican Museums on a guided group tour that takes you straight to the highlights of the enormous collection. Spend time admiring the artistic treasures of the Sistine Chapel, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, and more. Learn the history and legends behind the masterful frescoes, sculptures, maps, and relics from your guide, and then head to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on your own.

Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

(371)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $69

No one should leave Rome without visiting the Colosseum, Roman Forum, or Palatine Hill, where the city began—yet understanding the history behind the ruins can be a challenge when visiting independently. Enrich your visit with crucial context on this guided tour which also includes admission. Prefer the freedom of visiting alone? Then opt for entry combined with an audioguide, and listen to recorded insights while you wander.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Guided Tour or AudioGuide Option

(656)

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $42

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

(4,986)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $65

Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain

(985)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $5

Rome at Night: Small Group Guided City Walking Tour

5.0

(273)

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $29

Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center

(1,057)

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $213

Pompeii and Herculaneum are among the world’s most important Roman archaeological sites, but the ruins can be hard to interpret to the untrained eye. Experience the extraordinary archaeological wonders with a professional archaeologist on this hassle-free small-group tour. Learn about the history and architecture of these two cities buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79. Choose the departure option that best suits your travel plans and enjoy a seamless visit with admission tickets included.

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

4.8

(1,438)

6 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $76

5.0

(218)

Rome's Best by E-bike: Guided City Tour (Small Group or Private)

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $77

Papal Audience Experience with Pope Leo XIV

(243)

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $44

Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & St Peter's Small Group Tour

(302)

Visiting Pompeii from Rome means hours on crowded trains and buses. Save time and travel in comfort on this escorted day trip by air-conditioned coach. Take an expert-led tour through the ancient ruins of Pompeii and opt to customize your adventure by adding a steady-paced crater hike or scenic walk with a local geologist at Mt. Vesuvius or a 3-course Neapolitan lunch with views of the Bay of Naples.

from $182

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

(6,219)

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $90

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s notable landmarks— but understanding its history isn’t easy without a guide. On this small-group tour, listen to stories of emperors and gladiators as you tour the ancient amphitheater. Then visit the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to gain further insight into the city's ancient history. This tour comes with different upgrades, so you can customize your experience to suit your budget and interests.

Colosseum Arena Floor & Ancient Rome | Semi Private Max 6 People

Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People

4.9

(3,369)

from $179

The Vatican is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the large crowds and long lines to match. Save valuable vacation time with this half-day guided tour, which offers skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, giving you more time to explore these iconic sites with ease. For a more relaxed experience, book the late afternoon tours (St. Peter’s Basilica excluded).

Complete Vatican: Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peters Basilica

(415)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $95

Skip crowded excursions for a small-group tour of one of Rome's most famous landmarks, the Colosseum. Led by your English-speaking guide, explore the ancient dungeons where gladiators awaited their fate and see what remains of Roman trapdoors, elevators, and cages—used to hold wild animals. Listen as your guide tells fascinating tales of times gone by, and snap photos of the historic construction.

Likely to Sell Out

12 People Ultimate Colosseum Underground And Ancient Rome Tour

Colosseum Underground Small Group Guided Tour

(73)

1 hour 40 minutes

from $83

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Small Group Tour: Colosseum & Roman Forum with Arena Floor Access

Elisa_C, Apr 2026

Not to be missed!

ANGELA truly made this experience of visiting the Roman Colloseum remarkable!!! She was so interesting and she added a touch of humor which was so enjoyed by all!!! We were very fortunate in having a small group and the afternoon tour was not crowded at all!!! I realize that having the opportunity to visit right before Easter was indeed a plus as the crowds were less and the weather was gorgeous!!! There is so much remarkable and fascinating history on this tour and ANGELA excelled in her knowledge and obvious passion for sharing with others!!! Thank you very much for such a wonderful memory on behalf of my son, his fiance and myself!!! Do yourself a favor and do not hesitate to book!!!With gratitude, E.Cogen and family

Pantheon Elite Guided Tour - Rome's Iconic Ancient Temple

Mike_H, Apr 2026

Pantheon è stato incredibile!! Grazie Donatella

Great Experience w/ Donatella! She was fantastico! She had great details smashed into a one hour tour. Provided some visual examples of historical looks and knowledge of changes from the original 27 BC site to its post-AD reconstruction and revitalization. We had 8 people in our group and that was the most perfect size to maintain in a cramped venue and have Donatella be able to respond to questions. She was very courteous and hospitable to our group and others searching for their non-Viator tours.

Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

Jeff_K, Apr 2026

Excellent Start to Rome Experience - With Sharon.

Took this tour on our first day to get a feel for the area. Sharon could not have been a better tour guide. She knew all the ins / outs and good spots. Took us to the all the liated sites and even stopped for some Gelato at one of the great spots. She took the time to answer questions and gave us some pointers for places to check out after the tour. Take this tour...day 1 and it will setup your visit nicely.

Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Candice_R, Apr 2026

Wonderful!

Our guide Kate was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. She made her favorite comment, "Nothing is new!" (referring to the way history repeats itself) in many appropriate places along the way. Her photo album of past and present helped us interpret current locations. In addition, Kate was respectful to the needs of our group, affording us places to stop for shade and use the restroom. She was WONDERFUL!

Rome: Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill 3 hr Tour

Jonathan_A, Apr 2026

Best 3 hours in Rome. Surprisingly easy and good value. Highly recommend.

This is a fantastic tour with a trained archaeologist. The knowledge you get is far superior than when you do it alone. The queues are quicker too. Definitely need good shoes, water and energy. Lots of stairs but easy for those with basic fitness. Easy meeting spot and the guides are super helpful. Seemed expensive but actually very good value when you factor in their expertise, entry to Collesium, Palatine Hill and Forum. Would 100% recommend.

Rome: Colosseum Underground and Roman Forum Guided Tour

Hannah_C, Apr 2026

Loved it!

It was great! The Forum was a little boring, and I’d say we didn’t get much out of it, but the colosseum part was absolutely amazing. The limited access underground and to the original “vip” areas was just astounding. It was great to get to be in less crowded areas, and see more than what you’d get to see with a regular ticket. Absolutely worth it!

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Basilica Access

Christine_M, Apr 2026

Vatican Tour 1:30pm with Musel

Musel was a great tour guide! He was very well informed on the history of the Vatican and his boundless energy kept us very entertained and engaged. He was inclusive, made great eye contact and made our trip to the Vatican memorable even on little sleep! Thank you Musel :)

Gladiator’s Gate: Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

Ashley_D, Mar 2026

A must do especially in the off season

Frankie was great! The meeting location was a little hard to discern, but look for other people standing around and it’s probably your group! We had a relatively small group so things moved along at a good pace. We enjoyed our tour. The colosseum is a must see and having access to the arena floor (we heard it’s unbearable heat during the summer months so don’t waste your money) was amazing. So much history and unbelievable brutality, but a wonder of a structure

Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Amberlin_S, Feb 2026

Amazingly Priced, Can’t Miss Tour!

Paola was an exceptional tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic attitude. Paola went at a pace that was manageable for all ages while making sure every pause a guest might need was turned into a knowledgeable moment for all of us! Paola was extremely friendly, happily answered all of our questions, and taught us more than we imagined was possible in a tour of this length. I would definitely book this again if I were to come back, and I recommend that you do the same! If all of their guides are like Paola I promise you won’t be sorry and that it was well worth the money.

Private Vatican Museums Hidden Gems Tour with Optional Pick-Up

Timothy_S, Nov 2025

Exceptional Vatican Tour with Thoughtful Guide

Our guide picked us up directly from our hotel, and the experience was incredible from start to finish. The Vatican Museums, gardens, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica were all breathtaking. Our guide deserves extra credit for being so considerate — she arranged for my wife’s 80-year-old parents to use elevators and find places to sit and rest while the rest of us navigated stairs and longer lines. Her attentiveness made a huge difference and allowed everyone to enjoy the experience comfortably. An excellent tour — both beautifully organized and very thoughtful.

Night Tour of Rome with Local Pizza Dinner and Gelato Experience

Lauren_B, Jul 2025

Rome at Night with pizza and gelato.

We had a lovely time with Guissspe , The pizza and Gelato stop were both fantastic. The restaurant in Particular was fantastic it's a new place and the food was fresh, innovative and the owner a delight to deal with. Seek out Conso @ Via die 57,00186 Roma. Our driver was very accommodating and went out of his way to make sure we saw what was important to each of us. This was a shared tour and my son and I shared with 2 lovely women from St Louis. Shout out to Rose and Mary!! After a long hot dusty day the comfort and AC were a wonderful respite. We would absolutely do this again..

Private Pompeii, Positano & Amalfi coast Tour from Rome

Felicia_P, Jun 2025

I left my husband in Rome at his meeting & had the best day on the tour of the entire x2weeks in Italy :)

Be sure to bring a water bottle if you head on to Pompeii. It was insanely hot in 2019. I also brought a snack banana, apple and an egg… despite the amazing lunch the fruit helped with my heat induced headache. Must wear comfortable shoes! I chose driving moccasins because I wanted my Italy photos to look as nice as the places I visited. I absolutely loved the guides, both the driver and the Pompeii guide. It was a good day. This time around I’m going to book tours around the coast since I’m “training” from Rome to Sorrento then Sorrento to Florence. I’ve enjoyed Viator tours in the States but I do love my Italy :)