Top Rome Holidays - page 3

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.

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.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with this group tour. Stand where gladiators once fought and hear stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, then explore the Colosseum's first and second levels with your guide. Finish with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum to complete your journey through ancient Rome.

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. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

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.

Embark on a celebrated culinary and wine experience within Rome's charming Prati and Trionfale districts. Your journey takes you to four beloved local establishments where you'll savor Rome's top-rated pizza, Italy's finest artisanal cheeses and charcuterie, premium truffles, 25-year-old aged balsamic vinegar, fresh handcrafted pasta, and authentic Tiramisu paired with unlimited premium wines—including D.O.C.G Vermentino and Frascati Superiore D.O.C.G.

Dive into Rome's famous cuisines and explore the trendy Trastevere neighborhood on this small-group nighttime food tour. Visit bars to sample wines and cocktails; stop at restaurants to taste cured meats and pasta dishes; and venture through charming back streets with your guide. Enjoy several tastings plus wine pairings and an aperitif cocktail.

Experience the food and wine of Frascati on this guided excursion. Travel independently from Rome's Termini Station with your provided tickets and meet your guide in Frascati. Then, embark on a tour of the ancient wine-making town: your first stop is the historic center, which you explore for about an hour. Afterward, visit a winery for three wine tastings, and return to a Frascati for little shipping and a lunch of local delicacies such as roasted pork, focaccia, and biscotti—fresh from an antique wood-fired oven.

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.

Savor authentic local cuisine and avoid the many tourist traps in Rome with this walking food tour. Discover hidden gems in Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, the Jewish Quarter, and more. Try many local favorites in one outing, such as suppli, Roman pasta, and cheeses. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating insights into Rome’s history and culinary traditions.

Delve into Italy's culinary scene by learning how to make a selection of traditional dishes in this group cookery class. Start off by crafting 3-classic Italian spritz cocktails, Aperol, Hugo, and Limoncello, learning how to balance the specific flavors. Then, sip your creations as you master the art of crafting pizza or pasta. Skip the tourist traps and enjoy this hands-on experience in the heart of Rome.

Enjoy the thrill of an unforgettable night out in Rome on a Spanish Steps pub crawl. Journey through some of the city's finest bars and pubs. Along with private transportation, you have your choice of a 1-hour open bar of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, or just one included drink to get the night started. Get ready for an evening of joyous revelry with fellow travelers who want to meet new people.

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.

Go beyond just sampling pasta in Roman restaurants and learn how to cook it yourself with a local chef guide. Begin with a visit to a gourmet shop before heading to the workshop. Spend time learning how to make two different types of pasta from scratch, with the benefit of hands-on instruction. Then sit down with your group to enjoy your creations, accompanied by local wine.

Put a playful spin on a typical night out with this interactive bar crawl around the Roman neighborhood of Monti. Don't worry about planning where to go and how to get anywhere; your guide has the night sorted. Follow them to nightlife hotspots, as they share stories of redlight districts, unsavory characters, and bloody power struggles. Enjoy party games and karaoke, sampling wine, beer, cocktails, and liqueur throughout the night.

Visiting Pompeii from Rome independently 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.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-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.

The Vatican Museums hold a collection so vast that first-time visitors lose hours finding the highlights. An art historian-guide cuts through it, with entry included and a route straight to the major works, ending at the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's ceiling. Hear the stories behind the art as you go, and upgrade to add a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

Take advantage of your time in Rome and learn the secrets to making two of the most beloved Italian dishes: pasta and tiramisu. Meet your chef and instructor at a local neighborhood restaurant and learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch and authentic tiramisu. Pick up new skills and techniques in the kitchen, then feast on your handiwork, paired with free-flowing prosecco and wine.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the streets of Rome on this sunset sightseeing tour. See the centrally located squares—including the stunning Piazza Navona—part of the historical center of this ‘Eternal City.’ Visit the famed Trevi Fountain, Baroque Spanish Steps, the picturesque Pincian Hill, with its breathtaking view of the city, and much more on this group excursion.