Top Rome Holidays in 2026

Bike tours can wear travelers out regardless of their fitness level. On this small-group tour, take a break from the chaos of Rome and explore the Castelli Romani region on pedal-assisted e-bikes, visiting Tusculum Archaeological Park and Frascati without breaking a sweat. Meet your guide in Rome, then take the train to the cycling route. Pedal through vineyards and indulge in a wine tasting at a local winery before taking the train back to Rome.

Avoid wasting time during your Vatican Museums visit with this skip-the-line tour. Join a guide to pass right by the long entrance queues and start touring the massive galleries. See the incomparable Raphael Rooms, Michelangelo's stunning Sistine Chapel, as well as other museum highlights like the Gallery of Maps and the Tapestries Gallery. As you explore, your guide offers insight and commentary you'd otherwise miss if visiting alone.

Escape the bustle of Rome for a lovely half day in the countryside. Drive in luxury to the 300-year old winery and learn about the art and history of wine-making. Wine was an important part of ancient Roman culture, and this tour gives you the opportunity to learn more about the process. Your tour concludes with many visitor’s favorite part---a wine tasting paired with small snacks.

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.

The Vatican Museums are a must-visit attraction in Rome, but the long lines and massive size can take a big bite out of your sightseeing time. Maximize your day on this express group—or small-group—guided tour with handy skip-the-line entry. Head straight to the museums' highlights and the Sistine Chapel, and cover top works with your guide's insights to better understand their history and significance.

Finding a local dining experience near major landmarks in central Rome can be challenging. This guided dinner pairs a multi-course meal at a family-run restaurant with insight from a food specialist and sommelier. Enjoy regional dishes, from fresh pasta to traditional desserts, each matched with a complimentary wine. After your meal, step outside to see the Pantheon illuminated at night.

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.

Exploring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with children can feel a little daunting. Keep them entertained with this small-group, family-friendly tour. Let your guide lead the way throughout these ancient sites, engaging little travelers with games, quizzes, and multimedia activities. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the interior of the Colosseum, the Senate House, the Altar of Julius Caesar, and more.

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.

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica cover a significant amount of ground—and without skip-the-line access, a substantial portion of the visit is spent queuing before you even get inside. This guided tour includes skip-the-line entry to all three areas, with a guide providing historical and artistic context throughout at a pace that efficiently covers the key works.

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.

Escape Rome and visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders in one day without the hassle of driving or planning. Leave the challenging coastal roads to a professional as you focus on the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast and dive deep into ancient Roman history by touring Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Enjoy free time in Positano (April to October) or Sorrento (low season) to sightsee, shop, and dine (own expense) before returning to Rome.

Visiting the Colosseum on your own can mean you miss out on fascinating insights. On this guided tour, learn about gladiator contests, powerful emperors, and the engineering behind the ancient structure as your guide adds clear context to what you see. Afterward, continue exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace, with the freedom to spend more time where you’re most interested.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

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.

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.

The Vatican Museums are among the world's largest museums, and with over five million annual visitors, they can get incredibly crowded. This self-guided tour is ideal for those who want to take their time without the constraints of a guided tour. Save time with fast-track, skip-the-line entrance tickets, browse the galleries at your own pace, and visit the magnificent Sistine Chapel on your schedule.

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.

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.

Trade the busy streets of Rome for the rolling hills of Tuscany on this private driving tour. Take in Chianti’s rolling vineyards during the drive and visit the medieval towns of Siena and San Gimignano. Enjoy free time to admire Siena’s Piazza del Campo and Duomo before continuing on to a winery to taste some local wine and have lunch (included in the price). End your day with a stroll through the UNESCO-listed old town of San Gimignano.

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.

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.

Trastevere is one of Rome’s most charming neighborhoods and a dining hot spot. Discover the best neighborhoodfood and drinks as you take in the sights with this smallp-group nighttime walking tour led by an insider guide. Stroll along the cobblestone lanes through Piazza Trilussa and other picturesque squares, stopping to sample local specialties and regional wines and beers along the way.

Avoid tourist traps and see some of Rome's top landmarks on this guided food tasting tour from Campo de' Fiori to the Trevi Fountain. With a small group of fellow food-lovers, follow your guide to highlights including Piazza Navona and the Pantheon. Along the way, enjoy several food tastings, including pizza, cheese and wine, gelato, and lunch in a traditional Italian restaurant.