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Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria—without the hassle of renting a car—on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. Travel by coach with a guide to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, then visit Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St. Francis of Assisi.

The Colosseum and the Roman Forum are two landmarks rarely left off any Rome itinerary, but without a guide to offer explanations, it can be hard to know what you’re looking at. This private tour pairs you with your own personal guide, with plenty of time to answer questions. Upgrade to include VIP perks like hotel transfers and arena access, or to continue your tour at the nearby Roman Forum.

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St. Mark’s Square, and float down the famous canals by water bus. Travel from Rome to Venice by high-speed train and explore the city however you wish. See St. Mark's Basilica, go shopping, or get lost in the city's maze-like alleyways. End the day with a Venetian "happy hour" and aperitivo before your return journey to Rome.

Add some fun to your ancient Rome explorations, with this private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You have the benefit of a private guide just for your sole group to explore ancient Rome. Experience the historic ruins, including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and gain access to the arena floor of the Colosseum, not available on a standard ticket.

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.

Enjoy access to one of the restricted areas of the Vatican complex on this small-group tour of the Vatican necropolis. With a limited number of travelers allowed inside each day, this tour not only offers entry but also context and insights to understand this ancient cemetery. Learn about the meaning and history behind frescos and artifacts directly from your guide, and see excavations up close.

Head inside the Vatican Museums before the celebrated collection opens to the public during this private, early-access three-hour tour. Get a first-hand peek at iconic artworks from Raphael and Michelangelo, including the frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Admission tickets and optional audio headsets for larger groups are included. Spanish and Portuguese guides are available upon request. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Crowds at the Vatican Museums peak at midday, making it a chore to visit this vast collection. Beat the rush with early access to the galleries and the Sistine Chapel, starting with a buffet breakfast in the Vatican Courtyard. Take in highlights such as the Gallery of the Maps and Michelangelo’s frescoes in a peaceful setting, then finish with a visit to St. Peter’s Basilica.

Convenient and affordable bus transfer between Fiumicino Airport and Rome city center (Termini Station). By purchasing your ticket online, you'll enjoy the following benefits: - No booking fees - Free luggage - Air conditioning and Wi-Fi on board - Direct transfer with no intermediate stops

Discover a different side of the Eternal City with this haunted walking tour through Rome. Follow your guide and a small group as evening falls across shadowy streets, empty squares, and cursed bridges while you listen to tales of executions and murders over the centuries. Use your dowsing rods to pick up ghostly evidence of past emperors, heretics, and witches who are said to still wander the city.

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries, home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio. This small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting.

A visit to the Sistine Chapel doesn't have to eat up an entire day of your Rome vacation. Enter the Vatican’s sacred chapel early in the morning and soak up the serenity of Michelangelo’s frescoes before the daytime crowds arrive, and learn about the chapel’s remarkable history in the intimacy of a small group.

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.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill shouldn’t be missed when visiting Rome—but these famous millennia-old ruins can be hard to decipher without a guide. Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this guided group tour, which includes bundled admission to all three sites. Listen to stories spanning emperors and gladiators from your guide, with an option to upgrade to a private tour for more personalized attention.

Go beyond your standard walking tour on this fun, sustainable adventure through Rome. Led by your personal guide, you'll hop on an e-bike to see both the Eternal City's most-famous attractions and a few hidden gems along the way. You’ll zip from piazzas and squares to ancient ruins and beyond, discovering far more than you would on foot — and still traveling green.

Explore Rome during the twinkling evening hours when the crowds have gone, and without breaking a sweat, on this small-group Segway tour. Hop on your electric 2-wheeler and cruise past attractions such as the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Stop for plenty of photo ops, and learn the stories behind the sights from a guide.

Discover the gastronomy of Rome in the trendy Trastevere neighborhood on this small-group walking tour led by a passionate foodie guide. This area is renowned for its excellent food and you’ll get many chances to sample local street food specialties, including pizza, supply, and gelato. Visit a market, a gelateria, a bar, and other spots that you might miss if touring without a foodie guide.

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.

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.

Rome is home to Europe’s oldest Jewish community, and the city’s Jewish ghetto is still the center of its cultural life and cuisine. Discover this characteristic corner of the Eternal City with a Roman-Jewish guide, who will share insights into the city’s Jewish past and present. Explore the Jewish Museum art collections (own expense) and two major synagogues with one of the few guides authorized to take groups inside.

Check off two of southern Italy’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed destinations in just one day on a private tour from Rome. Explore Pompeii and walk through an ancient city frozen in time by the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Continue to the spectacularly scenic Amalfi Coast, stopping for lunch (own expense) with a view in Positano. Cap it off with a visit to Amalfi or another waterside village.

Visiting both Florence and Pisa on a day trip from Rome is tricky by public transport, but this small-group tour includes hotel pickup and ample time to explore both Tuscan locations. In Pisa, take in the treasures of Piazza dei Miracoli, including the iconic Leaning Tower, before continuing to Florence for a walking tour with admission to the Accademia, home of Michelangelo’s "David."

Exploring the Villa Borghese's curated collection can be a little daunting for first-time visitors, but this group tour lets you maximize your visit. Instead of figuring out what to priortize, let your art historian guide lead the way as they guide you through the gallery and its highlights, including artworks by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Raphael.

Rome’s catacombs lie outside the historic center, making them awkward to reach by public transport. From Piazza d’Aracoeli, take a guided tour of the tunnels where early Christians buried their dead and gathered to worship. Choose an option to add the Capuchin Crypt with an audio guide or the underground Trevi Fountain district.