Top Rome Holidays - page 2

Foodies, wine lovers, or anyone looking for a fun night out will enjoy this evening walking tour through Rome’s Jewish Quarter and beyond. Admire the architecture as you eat your way through the neighborhood. Your guide will direct you to the best eateries in the city, many of which are family-run. Enhance the experience with wine tastings, too. This is a small-group tour so you can make new friends.

Experience more than 2,500 years of history—and see the best of Rome's attractions—on this private tour. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues that define the rich heritage of Italy's capital. Plus, the itinerary is customized to your preferences, so you can see the sights that interest you most.

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.

Learn to make pasta by hand with a professional chef-instructor for a truly memorable experience in Rome. Your small-group cooking class takes place in a private location in a traditional Roman neighborhood and covers the basics of creating incredible Italian pasta. Nibble on light appetizers and sip on prosecco as you begin to prepare the pasta meal. Or, opt for the pizza-making class to prepare your own pie.

Whether you’re new to Rome or getting reacquainted as a return visitor, it can be hard to get oriented within the maze of streets and piazzas that make up the historical center ("centro storico"). On this walking tour, cover highlights such as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain with a private guide filling you in on their history—capped off by a complimentary scoop or cone of gelato.

Escape Rome's hustle and bustle—and go deep into Italy’s wine scene—on this full-day Tuscan wine tour. With hassle-free pickup in the city, you’ll head to the medieval streets of Montepulciano and Montalcino to visit a 12th-century winery for tastings, enjoy a sommelier-guided lunch, and discover Brunello’s wine-making wonder. You’ll visit a local museum, a historic convent, and more, getting a deep dive into this world-famous Italian region.

While many visitors to Rome enjoy the city's food and wine, most don’t get the chance to visit Frascati, which is a hotspot for local, Italian cuisine in the Lazio region. This food tour gets you out of the city and to this hilltop location, where you will have time to explore the old town, try out traditional specialties, and sample heirloom wines at a historic family-run winery.

Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a chance to explore the Roman Forum on your own, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Few places in the world wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. And while it's on just about every traveler’s bucket list, getting there has complications. With this tour, you can avoid the stress of planning your visit from Rome: You'll reach Pompeii via high-speed train and leave all the details to your guide. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour of the archaeological site, enjoy wine tasting and a farm-to-table lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before returning to Rome.

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.

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.

Take a break from sightseeing and let your hair down in a tipsy cooking class in the heart of Rome. Try your hand at rolling, cutting, and cooking fettuccine pasta and making a traditional carbonara or cacio e pepe sauce, all under the watchful eye of a local chef. Mix three classic Italian spritzes to enjoy while you cook and finish by savoring your own handiwork. For an even more personal experience, upgrade to a private class.

Skip the hassle of navigating Rome’s busy streets and piecing together transport 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, this experience removes planning stress while helping you make the most of your time.

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.

Discover some of Rome's most iconic attractions by prebooking your admission ticket and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

Discover Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome that combines history, gastronomy, and spectacular scenery. Alternating guided experiences with free time in both Civita di Bagnoregio and Pienza means you’ll have the best of expert curation and independent exploration—with a driver to handle the winding roads. During a three-course lunch of Tuscan cuisine, you'll sample local wines alongside regional dishes few tourist menus feature.

Avoid the rush of group tours and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided 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 to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

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.

Taste your way around two of Rome’s most iconic neighborhoods during this small-group food tour in Campo de Fiori and Trastevere. Skip the tourist traps and gain insight into the cultural and historical significance of over numerous Roman dishes, from fried cod and roast pork to organic gelato.

Half pub crawl and half walking tour, this experience mixes drinks with ancient Roman history. Start with a drink at the cobblestoned Piazza della Madonna dei Monti—the city's former red-light district—and explore Rome’s historic center in search of bars, pubs, and historic sights. Enjoy authentic Italian beverages such as regional wine, spritz, sambuca, and limoncello while mingling with your fellow travelers.

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.

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 you're unlikely to uncover on your own, 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.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare fresh Italian pasta with guidance from an experienced chef. This hands-on class teaches traditional techniques for making ravioli, fettuccine, and tortelli before you enjoy your creations with wine. You'll leave with practical skills and recipes to recreate an authentic taste of Rome back home.