Top Rome Sightseeing Tours

There are plenty of high-quality sightseeing tours of Rome to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

• Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

• Skip-the-Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's | Small Group

• Skip the Line: Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica

• The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

Prices for sightseeing tours of Rome vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Self-Guided Audio Tour with 100 Captivating Stories in Rome

• Colosseum and Roman Forum

• Rome: Vatican Night Tour

• An Insider's Look at Rome: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

• Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Rome + Jubilee

Yes, guided sightseeing tours of Rome are well worth it. While wandering through the Eternal City offers its own kind of pleasure, a guided sightseeing tour enriches your visit and is especially recommended for first-time visitors. You'll get historical background and recommendations to continue exploring on your own. Plus, many offer perks like fast-track access.

Per one customer who booked the Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour, "This was a great way to see the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill! The tour guide was very informative, sharing many stories and facts about the three sites. The ability to skip lines with the guide was a huge benefit, as Rome was very busy during my stay."

The most important thing you need to decide is how long you’d like the tour to last, as you’ll find everything from express hour-long tours of a single site to full-day sightseeing jaunts around the city. After that, determine if you’re comfortable with large groups and headsets, or if you’d rather have a more bespoke experience with a small-group or private tour.

Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for a lot of standing and walking, and bring trekking poles or mobility aids if you think you’ll need them. Tell your guide when you need shade, rest, or a bathroom break. Rome is filled with drinking water fountains, so a refillable water bottle is a must. Stay hydrated, and wear a brimmed hat and a high SPF sunscreen for summer tours.

Even if you're short on time, you can find fun Rome activities to fit your schedule. Here are some of the best sightseeing tours of Rome to enjoy in an hour or less:

• The Best of Rome: A Unique Running Experience

• Hop-On Hop-Off and Saint Mary Major with Audio Guide Option

• Pantheon Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

• Rome Pantheon Audio Entrance Ticket Experience

• Rome Pantheon Guided Audio Tour Skip The Line Escorted Entrance