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Begin your tour outside St. Peter’s Square, where your guide explains Bernini’s colonnades, fountains, and the square’s history. Step inside St. Peter’s Basilica to admire intricate mosaics, gilded ceilings, and Michelangelo’s renowned Pietà. Descend into the Vatican Grottoes beneath the basilica to explore the foundations of the original 4th-century church and view Saint Peter’s tomb—an essential journey into Vatican history and Renaissance art.

See Rome through the eyes of a local on this private, customizable walking tour. Enjoy total flexibility to tailor your route to your interests or leave it to your guide to shape an enlightening introduction to the city. Get recommendations for must-visit spots and hear about Rome's culture, history, and daily life.

Entrance queues at the Vatican are notoriously long. Breeze past the crowds with a skip-the-line admission ticket and enjoy a comprehensive tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Using personal headsets, your guide shares little-known facts and anecdotes about the Vatican’s art and architecture.

The Pantheon is one of the most captivating sites in Rome, with a unique history and architecture that stretches 2,000 years into the past. With this guided tour, you’ll learn fascinating facts and lore about this ancient site as you stroll through the domed interior, stopping to admire its most important architectural features. Choose a tour time that fits your schedule and take in the highlights in less than an hour.

Many visitors to Rome stick to the headline sights—the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—but this tour combines them with exclusive access to ancient sites beyond the usual tourist route. Step inside beautifully preserved villas and buildings, including early Christian sites and an emperor's home, and learn about ancient Rome from your guide as you explore.

See the highlights of the Vatican in just hours with this guided tour that takes you through the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, ending with free time to explore St. Peter’s Basilica and Square. Take in masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael, including the iconic Sistine Chapel ceiling, and learn about their history and significance from your guide. With provided headsets, you won’t miss a word of commentary during the tour.

Explore Ancient Rome without trying to piece together its complex history on your own. This private tour offers a personalized, art history–focused perspective, helping you better understand the Colosseum and surrounding landmarks. With tailored commentary and a seamless route through key sites, you can engage more deeply with Rome’s past while avoiding the limitations of standard group tours.

Uncover the wonders of Vatican City—and avoid the hassle of planning your own excursion—on this private guided tour. Explore the renowned Vatican Museums, and marvel at their world-famous collection during a visit. Then, take in the extraordinary beauty of Michelangelo’s masterpiece on the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Skip-the-line admission to both sights is included to help you save time and beat the crowds.

Join a captivating guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica that includes skip-the-line access to avoid hours of waiting in line. Marvel at the mesmerizing frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the grandeur of one of the world's largest churches, St. Peter's Basilica. Your guide will bring art to life at iconic sites like the Pinecone Courtyard, Hall of Maps, Gallery of Tapestries, and Gallery of Candelabra.

It’s easy to get lost in Trastevere’s maze of trattorias—but this small-group food tour does the hard work for you. Join a local to discover the flavors, stories, and traditions that define Roman cuisine. Sample classic dishes like suppli (a fried rice croquette), carbonara, and porchetta (roast pork), paired with regional wines, as you explore one of Rome’s most atmospheric neighborhoods at a relaxed evening pace.

Make the most of your Vatican visit by avoiding long waits and exploring with a smaller group that allows for a more personal experience. With skip-the-line access and a maximum of eight travelers, this guided tour covers the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica while helping you better understand Renaissance masterpieces and the stories behind them.

Avoid Rome's daytime heat and crowds and explore in the cool and picturesque hours after sunset on this evening bike tour. Set off with your guide and small group on a high-quality bike or e-bike to take in A-list sights such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon while learning about the city's history and architecture from your guide. Pause along the way to snap photos and get a good look at the sights, and opt to end your tour with a Roman dinner.

Save hours of research time and explore Rome's rich history on this guided walking tour. A guide helps you check off many key sights, including Piazza del Popolo, the Mausoleum of Augustus, the Pantheon, and St. Angelo Bridge—all with commentary as you stroll between landmarks to boost your local knowledge.

The Pantheon's scale and history are difficult to fully appreciate without context—and navigating the site independently means missing much of what makes it significant. This small-group guided tour includes prebooked entry at a choice of start times, with a guide meeting the group outside. Before entering, see the Renaissance-era Pantheon Fountain, then enjoy detailed historical context throughout your visit.

Embark on a journey through Rome's rich history and unlock the secrets of the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on a walking tour. Delve into the gladiator games that captivated the ancient population and explore the fascinating Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, brimming with charm, history, and anecdotes about the lives of our ancient Roman predecessors.

Join a small-group tour for a ghost and legends walking tour of Rome, where the city's dark side comes to life. Wander after dark with a storyteller-guide and uncover chilling stories of gruesome executions, murders, and haunted sites. Hear about a world of forbidden magic, papal scandal, restless spirits, and more. From notorious poisoners to macabre churches, this tour will leave you both fascinated and spooked.

On Wednesday mornings, the Pope heads out across St. Peter’s Square to address pilgrims who have gathered for an audience. On this half-day guided tour, learn about the papacy’s history and traditions before securing a spot in the square so you can see the Pope as he greets those gathered there. Headsets are included to ensure you hear your guide clearly throughout the experience.

Discover three of Rome's top ancient sites—the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill—during this guided small-group tour. Listen to in-depth commentary on the golden age of Roman imperial rule, in a group capped at only 20 participants. You’ll cover all three historic attractions in under a half-day of sightseeing.

Discover the Eternal City as the Romans do on a 3-hour Vespa tour. You can ride solo, with a friend, or enjoy a personal driver as you traverse the city streets like a local.  The comprehensive tour takes you past all of Rome’s main attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Saint Peter’s square. Along the way, learn about the monuments from a convenient audioguide.

When in Rome, travel like a real Roman—aboard a vintage Vespa. On this small-group tour, hop aboard your classic scooter and follow your guide on a scenic route around the Aurelian Walls and along the Tiber riverfront. Explore the ancient ruins of the Appian Way and the idyllic Orange Garden of Aventine Hill, all while learning about their storied history.

Get an overview of Rome's headlining attractions without the fast pace and fixed itinerary of a group tour on this private walking or scooter tour. Tap into insider knowledge of the Eternal City's history and highlights with your local guide and cover landmarks including the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Colosseum in just a few hours.

Tour the iconic Colosseum in kid-friendly style during this guided private tour with a kid-friendly guide—far more engaging for families than a standard tour. Visit the Colosseum to hear about the gladiators of ancient Rome, with your guide leading the way. Learn by playing games and answering trivia questions, and enjoy a tour of the Roman Forum to see the ruins of the Emperor’s Palace.

Castel Gandolfo sits above the placid waters of Lake Albano, rich in history and natural beauty. With this tour, glide along the lakeshore in a single or double kayak to admire sites dating back thousands of years, from the remains of a prehistoric village and ancient Roman port to the spot where popes would once dive into the crystalline lake from their nearby summer palace.

Vespas have long been associated with Rome, but driving yourself can be risky if you’re not experienced with scooters or Roman roads. This tour gets you on the back of a Vespa safely, with a driver/guide to show you around and take control of the gears. As an added bonus, you’ll take home souvenir photos of your experience.