Top Rome How to Get Around

Explore the dark side of Rome's past that traditional tours don't explore on this haunted walking tour. Take in some of the city’s squares, churches, and bridges after sunset as you listen to eerie tales of wandering ghosts, ghastly murders, and chilling executions involving infamous popes, emperors, and even artists. Discover a chapel decorated with human bones, a bridge long lined with corpses, and other spooky sights.

Getting to and from Rome's vast number of landmarks is tricky when you're short on time, but this group tour is optimized for travelers who want to pack a lot into one day. Learn about Rome's rich cultural, artistic, and architectural history from your guide as you follow them to multiple city highlights, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.

The ancient mausoleum-turned-fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most striking sights, but its tumultuous history can be tough to decipher without an expert leading the way. This small-group tour includes admission and headsets to help you hear your guide clearly as you explore the papal apartments and internal halls. End with spectacular views over the Tiber River and city from the rooftop terrace.

Beat the crowds and explore the Vatican Museums with ease on this early morning tour. With your small group and guide, enjoy skip-the-line entry and head straight for the highlights of the Vatican's many galleries. Admire Renaissance masterpieces in the Raphael Rooms, explore the Pio Clementino Museum’s collection of ancient sculptures, and stroll through the Gallery of Maps. End your visit in the Sistine Chapel, taking in Michelangelo’s famous frescoes while learning about their history and significance.

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.

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.

Discover the priceless treasures in the Vatican Museum’s art collection—and visit Vatican City's most important landmarks—on this introductory tour. Upon arrival, skip the long lines and head right inside the Vatican Museums. See Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel, venture to the Tapestries Gallery, and uncover other museum highlights. Headsets are included so you can hear your guide’s commentary clearly as you explore.

While many visitors to Rome enjoy the city's food and wine, most don’t get the chance to visit Frascati, which is a hotspot for local, Italian cuisine in the Lazio region. This food tour gets you out of the city and to this hilltop location, where you will have time to explore the old town, try out traditional specialties, and sample heirloom wines at a historic family-run winery.

Rome’s ancient sites can take hours to navigate on your own, but this small-group tour helps you see three highlights efficiently. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide leading the way. As you explore, hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and daily life while exploring the ruins where ancient Rome once thrived.

Skip the hassle and delays of the train and see two of Tuscany's top cities in a single day on this full-day tour from Rome. Save hours with direct transportation to Pisa and Florence via bus. See Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and other Florentine landmarks. The tour leader will lead you to the center and give you time on your own to explore.

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.

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.

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).

Many travelers head to the Colosseum, but few are lucky enough to stand in the same spot where gladiators once fought. With this self-guided, special-access experience, walk on the Arena Floor as an audio guide offers insight into the amphitheater's history as well as the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Or, upgrade to a guided tour and follow a live guide through the complex.

Big Vatican tour groups often mean straining to hear a guide over the crowds in the museums' packed halls. Keep to a small group instead, moving through the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica within earshot of your guide throughout. Explore rooms such as the Gallery of Maps and the Sistine Chapel, with commentary on the Renaissance works of Michelangelo and others.

Maximize your time in Rome with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Join a local expert as you explore these iconic sites, hear fascinating stories, and enjoy included admission fees, all while avoiding the crowds.

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.

Maximize your time in the Vatican Museums on a guided group tour that takes you straight to the highlights of the enormous collection. Spend time admiring the artistic treasures of the Sistine Chapel, Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, and more. Learn the history and legends behind the masterful frescoes, sculptures, maps, and relics from your guide, and then head to St. Peter's Basilica to explore on your own.

Spend your time in the exhibits, not waiting in long lines, with skip-the-line entrance tickets for the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Get in quickly so you can linger before Michelangelo's masterpieces, explore the sprawling complex at your own pace, and see works by Raphael, Caravaggio, and Leonardo da Vinci. Upgrade to a guided tour for deeper insights and skip-the-line admission to St. Peter's Basilica, too.

Cycling along the ancient Appian Way is a must for fans of history and nature, but reaching this off-the-beaten-track location —and figuring out where to rent a bike—can feel daunting. This half-day e-bike tour supplies all the equipment you need. Plus, a tasty lunch or late-afternoon aperitivo is included, depending on which option you pick. The longer tour also includes a guided visit to the Catacombs of San Callisto.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are three of Rome’s must-see attractions, but touring these three ancient sites often takes half a day, or longer. Ideal for travelers on tight schedules, this time-saver tour takes you to the millennia-old gladiatorial ring with a guide, then lets you explore the nearby ruins at your own pace.

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.

Get a local Roman’s perspective on the Italian capital on a private sightseeing tour of Rome. After booking, you’ll work together with the tour organizer to create a custom itinerary catering to your interests. Then hit the streets to discover some of Rome’s most famous icons and some of its hidden secrets. Along the way, your guide will provide you with insider suggestions on food, places, and activities.

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.