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Get more out of Rome's storied Borghese Gallery and Gardens when you explore as part of a guided, small-group walking tour. Admission tickets are included in the tour cost, so you can guarantee your entry to this often sold-out attraction. Once inside, see works by Caravaggio, Bernini, Titian, and other Italian masters, and then stroll through the tranquil gardens for top-notch city views.

This group tour of the Colosseum stands out by offering access to the restricted Arena Floor—where gladiators once battled—usually off-limits to travelers. Gain insider insight from your guide, then continue the tour through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn what life was like during the Roman Empire.

Enjoy a richer experience of Rome's ancient landmarks than you'd get on your own. This combination tour immerses you in the long and colorful history of Rome with guided visits to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Check off three of Italy's most-important landmarks and benefit from insights from your expert guide.

While many visitors to Rome rave about the food and wine, most don’t get the chance to visit Frascati, which has been known for its excellent local cuisine for centuries. This food tour gets you out of the city and into this culinary heaven, where you will have time to explore the old town, try out traditional specialties, and sample heirloom wines at a historic family-run winery.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this two-for-one package keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide and group, start your day with a comprehensive tour of the Vatican, visiting the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a short break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum.

Discover the Vatican Museums’ extraordinary treasures on a guided tour, showcasing masterpieces collected by the popes over centuries. Admire works by Giotto, Raphael, and Caravaggio in the Pinacoteca Gallery, antique sculptures in the Chiaramonti Museum, and 16th-century maps in the Gallery of Maps. Marvel at Michelangelo’s breathtaking frescoes, "The Creation of Adam" and "The Last Judgment," in the Sistine Chapel before ending with a guided visit inside St. Peter's Basilica.

Discover the highlights of Rome during your time docked in Civitavecchia Port on this small-group shore excursion. Enjoy hassle-free pickup from the port and explore the city without the need to spend time planning the details. Your itinerary will take you major attractions such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon comfortably and easily.

The Vatican is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the large crowds and long lines to match. Save valuable vacation time with this half-day guided tour, which offers skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, giving you more time to explore these iconic sites with ease. For a more relaxed experience, book the late afternoon tours (St. Peter’s Basilica excluded).

Don’t just stop at the well-known attractions of Rome, check out the Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus, too, on this small-group tour. These time-honored sites are rich in history and offer a glimpse into how the ancient Romans spent their free time. Explore with a guide, hear tales of bathing and chariot races, and find photo spots that many visitors to the city miss.

It can take hours to enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, eating into your sightseeing time. With this tour, zip past the crowds and head straight to the highlights in the vast galleries, taking in the masterpieces with your guide in just a few hours—and maximizing your precious time in Rome. Marvel at works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Caravaggio and stand in wonder under the Sistine Chapel’s iconic ceiling. Complete your day with a self-guided climb up to St. Peter's Dome with an included audio guide.

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.

The UNESCO-listed Vatican complex draws thousands of visitors daily—and has admission lines to match. This classic tour grants fast-track access to the Vatican Museums and continues to visit the Sistine Chapel. Breeze through the endless entrance lines and spend several hours with a guide in the Papal Galleries, Sistine Chapel, and more. Select from multiple tour times, with morning options offering a quieter experience.

Discover one of Rome's most macabre, ancient attractions—and enjoy a seamless sightseeing option—on this express tour of the city's Catacombs. Save precious time with round-trip transit from the city center, and explore in the company of a guide. You'll discover underground burial chambers, subterranean basilicas, and more, all in record time—and all while learning stories you'd miss if visiting on your own.

Explore Rome like a local on a Vespa with this small-group tour that makes the journey just as fun as the destination. Traveling by scooter means you can weave in and out of traffic and not have to worry about parking as you visit the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more. Plus, you can choose to self-drive (experienced riders only) or opt to join the tour as a passenger of a Vespa driven by a professional driver.

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Gianicolo Hill. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

Avoid the daytime heat with this evening tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Follow your guide through the hushed galleries of the Vatican Museums to admire masterpieces by artists like Leonardo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Learn about the history and significance of the world's most important works of art and end with a stop in the Sistine Chapel to stand in awe under Michelangelo's iconic frescoed ceiling.

Visit the beautiful Appia Antica Regional Park by bike. As you pedal through centuries of history, the legends and figures of the past will unfold before your eyes: spot mausoleums, mounds, tombs and remnants of Ancient Rome. Cycling along the Appian Way is a beautiful adventure that will take your mind on a journey through time, dreaming of emperors, centurions, and patricians of times gone by. Bike rentals are available for children and adults, and are a great way to explore the area at your own pace. Follow a series of recommended itineraries, or create your own! Having a bike gives you more freedom to go where you want, with less stress. Please notice that the entire Appian Way is a cobblestones path, a little confidence in riding the bikes is required. You can easily reach us to get the Metro A up to Arco di Travertino stop and then take the 660 bus to the Bike Rental Point

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.

This evening tour of the Colosseum offers exclusive after-hours access to the underground tunnels, Arena floor, and first level of the amphitheater, allowing you to explore sections many visitors never see. After the crowds depart for the day, head inside to talk through chambers once used by gladiators and stage crews, all while a guide explains the site’s history and engineering.

Check off three of Rome’s top ancient treasures in just a few hours with this tour that includes access to the Colosseum arena floor. Stand where gladiators once battled and explore the tiers of seats before moving on to the Roman Forum. Admire the ruins of temples and squares dating from the height of the Roman Empire and pause to snap photos from above at Palatine Hill.

Get exclusive access to one of the most restricted areas within the Vatican complex during this small-group tour to the Vatican necropolis. Visit the fresco and artifact-filled ancient cemetery, with a limited pool of visitors each day, and see an ongoing archaeological excavation up-close. Tours also include a guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica.

Dig into history in a fun way on this small-group tour of the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum with an entertaining guide who specializes in tours for families with children. During the explorations, your guide keeps kids (and parents) engaged with games, quizzes, and multimedia activities. Upgrade for a private tour customized for your kids' ages and interests.

Make the most of your time in Rome and cover the city's A-list attractions without the hassle of a map and guidebook with this small-group highlights walking tour. Set off with your guide from the Vittoriano monument near the Roman Forum and stroll through the historic center to marvel at must-sees like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Trajan's Column. Learn about the city's history and architecture from your guide before ending in the magnificent Piazza Navona.

Hone your cookery skills and immerse yourself in Italy's culinary heritage with this pasta-making workshop. Head into Trastevere and shop like a local, stopping at a nearby butcher to pick up fresh ingredients for your class and enjoy a single, carefully selected tasting. Then, make fresh pasta under the guidance of your host, which you can savor after with a glass of wine. Finish your foodie experience with a visit to a nearby gelateria to sample a sweet treat.