Top Rome Historical Tours - page 2

Best of the Vatican Tour: Fast Track Highlights

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.

(433)

from $69

Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour | Small Group

Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights

(2,597)

from $127

(713)

from $29

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(3,558)

from $173

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

13 hoursFree Cancellation

(6,831)

from $127

City Sightseeing Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.4

(5,491)

from $21

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

6 hoursFree Cancellation

(1,799)

from $99

Tour the iconic Colosseum and other sites of ancient Rome at its most atmospheric, and when the crowds thin out, on this evening tour. Learn about the ruins of the Roman Forum seen from the Piazza del Campidoglio, before entering the amphitheater after closing hours. Gain deeper insight into the arena from your guide, and if you've upgraded, enjoy access to the often-restricted arena floor so you can feel the energy of the space where gladiator battles were fought.

Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Floor Access

Colosseum by Evening Guided Tour with Optional Arena Floor Access

4.2

(905)

from $69

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

Pompeii and Herculaneum Small Group Tour with an Archaeologist

6 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,628)

from $74

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,598)

from $49

From Rome to Tuscany: Discover Florence and Pisa in One Day

14 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Take in the frescoes of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

(1,072)

from $92

Early Morning Vatican: Small Group Tour Max 6 People or Private

Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour

(4,023)

from $231

Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

(9,830)

from $57

A visit to Rome isn't complete without some sightseeing, but many tours aren't suited to the interests of small children. Instead, bring ancient history to life with this private, kid-focused tour of the Colosseum, designed especially for families. Explore the ancient amphitheater with the help of interactive activity booklets. Plus, keep kids engaged with quizzes and prizes as your guide shows you where gladiators battled, and emperors ruled.

Colosseum and Ancient Rome for Kids - Private Family Tour

Colosseum & Ancient Rome for Kids Private Family Tour

5.0

(235)

from $285

Borghese Gallery, Canova’s Masterpieces Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Rome at Night: Small Group Guided City Walking Tour

(1,211)

from $105

(328)

from $28

Centrally located near Barberini Station, the Capuchin Crypts are one of Rome’s most popular religious sights, while the Roman Catacombs are just outside the city. With this tour, visit both ancient burial sites and the Mouth of Truth in just a few hours without stressing about transportation. Travel with a fun tour guide who gives historical context to some of Rome’s most unusual attractions.

Have a chilling glimpse into Rome's hidden past

Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts Group Tour with Transfers

(843)

from $56

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning for you, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Enjoy stepping onto the amphitheater's restricted arena floor, something the majority travelers aren't able to access. Gain deeper insights through your guide's commentary, which goes beyond what you'll find on the information panels.

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

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

4-Hour Private Customizable Tour of Rome by Golf Cart

4.3

(6,184)

from $75

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(247)

from $256

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

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(2,525)

from $63

Rome: Semiprivate or Group Tour Caracalla Baths & Circus Maximus

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(159)

from $76

Rome is known for its ancient and Baroque landmarks, but visitors without a guide often find themselves lost. On this storytelling-focused tour, traverse the heart of the Eternal City on foot, listening to entertaining anecdotes spanning centuries. Visit A-list sights—think the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona—as well as lesser-known gems such as the Sant'Ignazio di Loyola Church and Galleria Sciarra.

Rome City, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain Walking Tour

(394)

from $23

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(4,120)

from $69

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

(5,194)

from $63

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Sandi_M, Jun 2026

Fantastic and well organized tour

Our morning tour of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, and St. Peter’s Basilica was an incredible experience. Lucia was an amazing guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and absolutely fabulous. The tour was very well organized, moved at a comfortable pace, and was full of fascinating information. Going in the morning was a great choice because the museums weren’t too crowded, making it much easier to enjoy the artwork and history. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Lucia as your guide!

VIP Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Guided Tour

Martha_D, Jun 2026

An Exceptional Tour Guide

Maggie was an exceptional guide. She’s knowledgeable, engaging, and well organized. She brought the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica to life with historical context, current events, and fascinating details. She also took the time to know our group, shared helpful tips for navigating the Basilica, and recommended other places to explore. Her passion for Rome was evident throughout the tour and made it an outstanding experience.

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

Lori_V, Jun 2026

Excellent tour and highly recommend

Excellent tour with so much information and knowledge about the history of the area. We learned so much and super friendly. Only bad part was our guide was a little too in your face to the point of being uncomfortable at times. I think he was just passionate about what he was talking about.

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

Ashley_P, Jun 2026

A journey back in time

If you’re looking for a tour that will give you a deep dive into Roman history, you’ve found it. This is more than a Colosseum tour… you traverse the surrounding areas, the palace remains, and get exposure to some of the nooks and crannies you might have walked right past without a guide. And if you’re lucky enough, you’ll get Mitch to lead the tour. You can tell he’s a guy who loves what he does. He’s eager to take questions and share his knowledge.

Ultimate Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour

Eric_M, Jun 2026

Incredible day, Exceptional Guide

Our Colosseum tour was nothing short of incredible and easily the highlight of all the guided tours our family experienced throughout Italy. Our guide was absolutely exceptional, bringing ancient Rome to life with an amazing blend of knowledge, storytelling, and enthusiasm. Every stop was engaging, every question was welcomed, and the history felt real rather than something from a textbook. The special access and thoughtful pacing made the experience even more memorable. Our entire family of six agreed this was our favorite tour of the trip. If you only book one guided experience in Rome, make it this one. It was truly unforgettable and worth every minute.

Rome Catacombs & Capuchin Crypts Group Tour with Transfers

RoseMarie_C, Jun 2026

Both Tour & Directions to Find the Meet-Up Place w/ Guide was Excellent!

We found the catacomb part to be top-notch! The museum of the church was a good beginning, although a couple of people in my group thought the display of artwork with bones was a little gruesome. The rest of us thought it was a little strange yet interesting, but history is what it is! The meeting place was excellent/super easy-to-find (as opposed to the tour we signed up for the day before at the Colosseum, in which the gps directions sent by the Tour Guy were WAY off; we finally found the guide way across the street w/ our tickets but missed the tour due to horrible 'meeting 'place). I am aware that the Tour Guy was the subcontractor for this catacombs & crypt tour, but the guidance to find our tour guide was like night and day! Again, this Catacombs & crypt tour was great, inlcuding the transportation between venues!

Rome: Colosseum with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill + Arena Optional

deborah_r, Jun 2026

Very good guided tour

Having walked the ruins before, we never knew what they were. The Roman Forum and Palantine Hill tours give all the info w photos of what it’s believed to have looked like. The Colosseum tour was informative too. I highly recommend this guide. Don’t remember his name but born in Japan and cane to Italy as a child

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel Tour and Basilica Access

Jill_S, Jun 2026

Rome first timer!

Fantastic! I have never been to Rome, and I found the tour was a perfect size and very organized. Filippo, our guide, was very knowledgeable and funny! He kept us interested throughout the Vatican Museum tour. The St. Peter's Basilica was easy entry with the online ticket, and we spent a good portion of the day exploring that part of the city.

Rome in a Day:Vatican, Sistine Chapel Colosseum & Historic Center

Mark_V, Jun 2026

Rome fun

This was a great walking tour. It covered all that it said would happen. Our tour guide, RAF, did a great job and was very knowledgeable. RAF highly encouraged us to go inside St. Peter’s Basilica when the tour Vatican tour ended. We were tired, but entered the basilica and are so glad we did. Amazing.

Vatican Museums Hidden Gems Tour with Skip-the-Line Private Tour

Jody_T, May 2026

Perfect Private Tour of Vaticn

Michela was a wonderful tour guide! She definitely made the experience of the Vatican absolutely perfect for my family. A private tour is definitely the right choice, given that lines outside were incredibly long, possibly hours long and we went right in. There is no better way to experience the Vatican. St. Peter's Basilica is something I wasn't prepared for and was actually brought to tears. Being able to ask our guide questions along the way was wonderful.

Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter Tour

Jennifer_B, Apr 2026

Absolutely a must to buy a ticket

100% recommend. I would have been in the ticket queue all day had I not pre-bought a ticket!! The Vatican is ten times busier than the colosseum and so a ticket is definitely worth it. The tour was super interesting as well, there’s some bits that you can just wander and have a look around on but the main points of interest were talked through and they were fantastic to learn about. Patricia the tour guide I had was so lovely and funny too

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..