Top Rome Holidays - page 2

Get out of Rome for the day and enjoy the Tuscan countryside without needing to spend the night—ideal if you’re short on time. Visit vineyards with beautiful views over the ancient landscapes, sit down to a 3-course meal at one winery restaurant, and get the chance to sample a variety of local wines. Receive personalized attention from your guide, too, as this is an intimate small-group tour.

Get to know Rome's popular Trastevere neighborhood through its food and wine—and discover bites and restaurants you'd otherwise miss—on this half-day walking tour. With just a small group for company, visit local-favorite venues for multiple tastings, including cheese, ham, pizza, pasta, and aged balsamic vinegar. Explore Trastevere’s cobblestone streets between sampling local wines and beers. Save room for the tour’s final bite: traditional gelato.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

Step into the kitchen of a passionate and friendly chef for a fun pasta and gelato cooking class near the Vatican. Alongside a small group, master the art of making homemade fettuccine and tomato sauce, as well as delectable gelato using fresh ingredients and basic kitchen tools. Delight your taste buds with appetizers, fantastic wine and beer, water, and soft drinks, and enjoy everything you prepare with new friends of all ages.

After sampling delicious pizza and pasta in Rome, make sure you know how to recreate the culinary magic at home. Learn to cook these favorite Italian dishes during a half-day small-group cooking workshop in the Italian capital. Get hands-on instruction from a chef as you prepare the dough and sauces from scratch. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor, paired tiramisu, wine, and limoncello.

Rome is most beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings, lively cafes, and bustling atmosphere. With this small-group tour, you'll explore the city when the temps drop and daytime crowds depart, from the seat of a zippy electronic bicycle. This tour also includes a welcome aperitif and local food and wine samples.

Eat your way around Rome’s historical sights on this half-day food, wine, and landmarks tour. Visit the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and other inspiring monuments. Along the way, stop to explore Campo de' Fiori’s farmers market and sample specialties such as cheeses, wines, prosciutto, pizza, and gelato. Your food and wine tastings amount to a large lunch, and are all included.

Enjoy a budget-friendly adventure through Rome’s historic heart—and see areas many visitors miss—on this low-cost tour. Stroll through the Jewish Ghetto, Campo de’ Fiori, and Trastevere neighborhoods, guided by a local who shares hidden stories and insights. With a relaxed pace, this walking tour is a perfect choice for families. Simply tip your guide at the end based on your experience—it’s sightseeing made easy and fun.

While many visitors to Rome rave about the food and wine, most don’t get the chance to visit Frascati, which has been known for its excellent local cuisine for centuries. This food tour gets you out of the city and into this culinary heaven, where you will have time to explore the old town, try out traditional specialties, and sample heirloom wines at a historic family-run winery.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food plays a part in Roman culture, and enjoy sampling food and wine at various vendors in the city.

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.

Discover the highlights of Vatican City without the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line access to the museums on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide before the crowds to see the highlights of the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Then, marvel at the beauty of the frescoes of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on a group tour led by an art historian guide. Avoid waiting in long lines with included priority admission tickets, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Learn the stories behind the art through your guide’s commentary and enhance your understanding of the art.

Get transported to ancient Rome with an authentic Italian food and wine tasting in the ancient thermal baths of Agrippa: An opportunity to learn about ancient Roman cuisine while actually dining in ancient ruins. Candlelight adds to the magical ambiance, and each dish is paired with the perfect wine to enhance the experience. To ensure you have the atmospheric area for just you and your party, upgrade to a private experience.

The Jewish Ghetto and Campo de’ Fiori neighborhoods are synonymous with traditional Roman cuisine, but dodging tourist traps and finding authentic eats can be a challenge. Enjoy seven tasty food stops—paired with wine, beer, and soft drinks—during this half-day, small-group tasting tour. Listen to stories about the Eternal City’s rich history along the way, capped off by dinner among the ruins of an ancient Roman theater.

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region with limited time isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Upgrade to a small-group or private tour that also includes a visit to Montalcino Castle and an olive oil tasting.

Step away from the crowds in Rome's historic center—and explore the lesser-known neighborhood of Prati, known for its excellent dining scene—on this small-group walking and tasting tour. Discover locals-only gourmet shops and eateries with your foodie guide, and sample a wide variety of specialties. Feast on artisan charcuterie and cheeses, Roman pizza by the slice, classic pasta dishes, and Italian wine as you learn about the city's culinary culture.

Foodies will love the chance to learn to make some favorite Italian dishes, including pasta from scratch, ravioli, and tiramisu. Immerse yourself in Italian culture through its food, and learn more than you would just by eating these dishes at a restaurant. The group class takes place at a local restaurant, so you can get a behind-the-scenes look at how Italian restaurants run. Every participant gets their own workstation and will sit down at the communal table to eat their delicious creations afterward.

Explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided audio and AI video tour. Simply download the app on your phone, plug in your own headphones, and explore. Wander the main floors of the ancient amphitheater before continuing on to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

Save time and energy when visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with this guided tour. Instead of getting overwhelmed knowing what to priortize, let your guide lead you to the collection's highlights. Learn about history, art, and architecture as you make your way through the galleries. Upgrade to a small-group or private tour for a more personalized experience, or choose to add access to St. Peter's Basilica.

Explore the Trastevere district of Rome on a food and wine tour that introduces you to local food, family businesses, cobbled lanes, and a market. With a guide, you'll have the chance to sample items such as pizza, pasta, cheese, and salami.

After a great stay in Rome, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with a private, customizable transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel and relax on the journey to the airport without worrying about rental car drop-off or hauling luggage onto public transport. Receive personalized attention in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

Take a trip through Italy’s wine countries without leaving the capital city with this wine tasting at a family-run “enoteca” wine shop just steps from Campo de’ Fiori. Sample six different sparkling and still wines paired with artisan charcuterie, cheeses, and other gourmet snacks as your sommelier host explains the history and terroir of each.