Top Rome Self-guided Tours

Explore the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel without spending hours waiting in line on this comprehensive tour that includes entry to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who gives special insights into the collections that you would likely miss if alone. Go beyond the guidebook and enjoy commentary that enlivens highlights such as the Gallery of the Maps and the Pineyard Courtyard.

Avoid wasting time waiting for a taxi or navigating unfamiliar public transportation with this hassle-free private transfer service. Meet your driver as you exit the arrival terminal at Fiumicino airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel while you leave the tricky traffic to an expert. Enjoy the ease of drop-off directly at your hotel or other accommodation in Rome's city center.

The Appian Way Regional Park stretches for miles past tombs, mausoleums, and Roman ruins, but walking the whole route in a day is unrealistic, and the cobblestones make it slow going. Instead, opt for this handy bike rental, with the freedom to take a break or snap photos whenever you wish. Pick from the operator's recommended itineraries or set your own pace through the park.

Rome is a vast city with heavy traffic, so exploring by foot or bus can be a hassle. Cover more ground and skirt the traffic jams with a full-day Vespa rental. Hop on a zippy Italian scooter and breeze through the heart of Rome, stopping to take in the top sights and panoramic views without the hassle of finding parking. The rental requires a valid driving license and good two-wheel driving experience.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do and explore the Eternal City on a stylish Vespa Primavera. With this 24-hour rental, design your own perfect day of sightseeing and travel through the sprawling metropolis with ease aboard a modern Vespa. Bypassing the big sightseeing buses, you’ll gain access to special limited-traffic zones and hop off where you like to visit ancient monuments, wander Baroque piazzas, or perhaps grab an espresso.

After a great stay in Rome, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with a private, customizable transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel and relax on the journey to the airport without worrying about rental car drop-off or hauling luggage onto public transport. Receive personalized attention in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Discover the ancient Appian Way and learn more about the road’s long and storied past with the help of a private guide. Ride in a golf cart while your guide and driver shows you some of the road’s key landmarks, telling you fun facts as you go. This tour is personalized to your interests, so you know your vacation time is well spent

Explore Rome just like a local — on the back of a stylish, zippy Vespa! With this 72-hour rental, design three perfect days of sightseeing and travel through the sprawling metropolis with ease aboard a modern Vespa Primavera 125. Gain access to special limited-traffic zones and hop off wherever you like to visit ancient landmarks, wander romantic piazzas or perhaps pop into a café for gelato or espresso. Rental includes insurance, two helmets, an antitheft chain and a map of Rome.

Many of Rome’s most popular tourist hotspots are located quite close to each other, making the city a great place to explore on the back of a scooter. With this full-day rental package, hop aboard a Vespa scooter and zip around town to as many of the landmarks, restaurants, and cultural hotspots as you like.

Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Roman mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, use natural marble, and create your own mosaic masterpiece to take home from an authentic mosaic studio.

What better way to see Rome than on a Vespa? Live your Roman Holiday fantasy with a Bespa rental, and see parts of the city you can't with a car. Give yourself flexibility in traffic and access streets where cars are prohibited. Zip around the city center taking in the main sights and stopping for coffee or gelato wherever takes your fancy. Helmets are provided for your safety.

This interactive treasure hunt game is the ideal way to explore the Roman Forum as a family. Instead of in-depth historical tours—enjoy something lighter and kid-friendly that you can do at your own pace. Once you’ve paid for your Roman Forum entry, simply access an app on your smartphone to complete challenges and learn fun facts too.

Where better to experience ‘La Traviata’ than in Italy, the birthplace of the opera? Enjoy a thrilling 2.5-hour performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, performed by the renowned I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma in Rome in the spectacular setting of the Church of St Paul within the Walls.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano that takes place in the historic Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls.

Avoid the crowds and see Rome in a new light as you put on your detective’s hat and wander the city to solve a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery. Along the way, you’ll meet digital characters, crack codes, complete fun photo tasks, and follow a suspenseful storyline packed with plot twists. This game can be played solo or in groups of up to four players.

A combination of hills and traffic makes cycling in Rome tricky if you try it without the right setup. Keep things simple with a rental that gets you on an e-bike or standard bike with a helmet and chain lock included, plus optional child seats and free recommended itineraries on request. Choose a two-, four-, or eight-hour rental and ride at your own pace along the Tiber cycle path or beyond.

Getting around Rome to see all the landmarks and cultural highlights you want to see can be tiring work. Instead of wearing out the soles of your shoes, with this e-bike rental service, hop on a bike and pedal through the streets with ease, with an electric motor to help you when it gets tough.

Explore Rome’s iconic landmarks in style on this small-group Vespa sidecar tour, complete with live narration via headphones for an immersive experience. Visit highlights such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon, while enjoying a traditional Roman breakfast of a cappuccino and cornetto. With a professional driver and guide, this unique tour offers a fun and hassle-free way to discover the Eternal City.

See Rome as it is meant to be seen—from the back of your own Vespa. After pickup from anywhere in central Rome, hop on your scooter and zip along Rome’s notorious traffic and alleys and backstreets. See top attractions including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Piazza Venezia, the Vatican, Janiculum Hill, and more—and stop for an espresso and gelato break along the way.

The Vatican is home to a wealth of priceless artworks and cultural treasures—and this priority tour offers an easier way to experience them. Begin by beating the ever-present crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, included in the tour cost. You'll have the chance to explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica, all in one tour. See the collections with just a small group, getting the most from the experience.

Arrive in Rome stress-free with this professional transfer service from Leonardo da Vinci or Ciampino Airport to the city center. Navigating Rome's busy airports and finding reliable onward transport can be tiring, especially after a long flight. This door-to-door service alleviates the hassle, taking you directly to your accommodation with an English-speaking driver handling the logistics.

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Ensure a hassle-free start to your vacation by prebooking this private arrival transfer to Rome. Your driver meets you at Ciampino (CIA) or Fiumicino (FCO) airports or Civitavecchia Port, helps with your luggage, and drives you directly to your hotel or private accommodation in central Rome. Best of all, there’s no need to worry about delays, as your driver will be waiting for you.