Top Rome Holidays in 2026

Eat your way through Rome—and discover sights and bites you wouldn't otherwise encounter—on this small-group sightseeing and culinary tour. Follow your guide to the city's history-saturated Jewish Ghetto, Campo Marzio, and Campo de' Fiori, spotting major landmarks as you go. Along the way, taste a range of Roman specialties, such as Jewish-style fried artichokes, Roman pizza, cured meats, gelato, and espresso.

Learn how to order and drink wine like a pro during this small-group tasting experience in the heart of Rome. Head to trendy Trastevere, where five hand-picked Italian wines await, including prosecco and Barolo. Each glass is paired with local delicacies such as fried codfish, truffles, and Pecorino cheese. Train your nose and learn how to savor wine like a Roman, listening to stories about local winemaking traditions along the way.

Visit the historic vacation homes of Rome's elite on a Rome-to-Tivoli day trip—no need to navigate buses or trains. Tours Tivoli’s two UNESCO World Heritage-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 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.

Instead of only eating Rome’s signature dishes, learn how to recreate them at home with hands-on guidance from a local chef. After visiting a gourmet shop, prepare pasta and tiramisu from scratch while picking up practical techniques and cooking tips. Then enjoy what you’ve made with your group, accompanied by local wine or Prosecco for a memorable alternative to another restaurant meal.

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.

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.

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—including Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. Learn the stories behind the art through your guide’s commentary, and finish at the beautiful St. Peter's Basilica.

Covering Civita di Bagnoregio, Montepulciano, and Orvieto in a single day from Rome requires a driving route across three regions that's difficult to coordinate independently. This group tour connects all three, with a guided visit to Civita di Bagnoregio, a farmhouse lunch paired with a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting in Montepulciano, and a visit to Orvieto's Duomo and underground sites.

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.

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.

You can eat pasta to your heart’s content while in Rome, but what happens after the vacation ends? Learn how to recreate classic Roman pasta dishes like cacio e pepe or amatriciana during this small-group cooking class. Get hands-on instruction within the home of an Italian nonna in an intimate group, with vegetarian options available. After the course, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take more home from Rome than memories of great meals by learning to make two Italian favorites yourself. Join a chef at a neighborhood restaurant for hands-on instruction in preparing fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch, picking up techniques you can recreate at home. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your creations with wine and Prosecco for an experience that combines learning and dining.

Traveling in Rome when you follow a gluten-free diet can be a challenge, especially if you aren’t fluent in Italian. Make things easier on yourself by touring with a private guide who can help avoid accidentally eating hidden gluten. Visit family-run businesses, some of which have been around for centuries, to taste treats and sip wines, all without worry.

Discover Rome’s rich gastronomic traditions on this half-day, small-group tasting tour. Explore the Trevi district and visit the Campo de Fiori Market to sample a number of treats such as pizza, cured meats, prosciutto, pasta, gelato, and much more. See some of the Eternal City’s famous landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and more as you follow your guide around some of Rome’s hidden gems.

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.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.

Simplify seeing Pope Leo XIV deliver his weekly address at Vatican City during this group experience. Leave the planning and organization to your guide, and follow them through the crowds to a prime location as you learn about the tradition of the papal audience. A provided headset ensures you hear your guide clearly amid the crowds.

Finding standout Roman food away from the usual tourist spots can take plenty of research. Let a local expert curate the experience on this small-group tour through Prati and Trionfale, with stops at neighborhood favorites for pizza, cheeses, charcuterie, pasta, tiramisu, and other Italian specialties. Pair the tastings with regional wines while discovering Rome’s food culture without choosing restaurants yourself.

If you’re short on time but want to make the most of your visit to Italy, experience the famous Tuscan countryside with this full-day tour from Rome. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to a landscape of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, stopping to stroll through the UNESCO-listed hilltop village of San Gimignano. Visit a winery in the famed Chianti region for a tour and tasting with appetizers, and explore the well-preserved medieval city of Siena.