Top Rome Car Tours in 2026

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and taste your way through Rome's street food scene on this small-group gourmet walking tour. Sample a variety of street foods, such as zucchini flowers, suppli (fried rice croquettes), pastries, and pizza, and enjoy tastings of wine and beer, while taking in the impressive scenery of historic Rome all around you.

Exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on your own can feel overwhelming, especially on a short stay in Rome. This guided experience brings these three landmark sites together in one structured visit, with commentary from a guide to help you understand what you’re seeing as you go. Instead of navigating vast ruins without context, follow a clear route and learn about gladiator games, imperial politics, and how daily Roman life shaped the ancient city.

Tuscany is renowned for its food, wine, and scenery, but exploring the region on a limited schedule isn’t easy. Enjoy a stress-free sampler of locations in the captivating Val d’Orcia region on this full-day tour from Rome. With a guide at your side, visit the wine town of Montepulciano, have lunch surrounded by vineyards, and explore the historic center of Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Constructed around the year AD 125, the Pantheon ranks among the most important buildings in Rome, with a history tied into the city’s very foundations. On this independent visit, explore the Pantheon at your own pace—with your audio guide bringing the building’s fascinating past to life. Learn the role of important structures such as the domed cella and the oculus, and gain insight into the role the Pantheon plays in Roman history.

Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary, and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for the same day, 24, 48, or 72 hours, or two panoramic night tours.

Spend an unforgettable day between Florence and Pisa with a guided tour of the historic center of Florence. History and culture from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Take a break for some shopping and to try the typical food of Tuscan cuisine. A good coffee and we leave for Pisa where you will have free time to enjoy a good ice cream and admire the leaning tower. Return to Rome with an enriched cultural baggage and unforgettable memories.

When your cruise ship docks at Civitavecchia port, make the most of your time in the Eternal City on a private shore excursion in Rome, which you can customize to match your interests and preferred pace. Visit the heart of the Vatican at St. Peter’s Square or step back in time to Imperial Rome at the Colosseum and Roman Forum. The day is yours to spend as you like, and your driver makes it all happen with ease. Please note that all food and entrance fees are at your own expense.

Discover several of Rome's top attractions with ease by prebooking your admission tickets and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

Time is of the essence when you’re only in Rome for a day. Make the most of every minute with this private shore excursion that includes round-trip transportation directly from the Civitavecchia port. Discover the best of the Eternal City in just hours, including its archaeological ruins, world-class art, historic squares and fountains, and even recommendations to sample classic Roman dishes. Then, head back to Civitavecchia in time for your departure.

With this tour, experience two of Rome’s most interesting attractions, which many tourists miss. Go beneath the bustling city to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus , where you can see ancient tombs and artwork on a guided goup tour. Then, follow your private driver along cobblestone streets and under aqueducts on the Appian Way, once considered the most important road in the Roman Empire.

Rome’s ancient ruins can be overwhelming and hard to interpret on your own. This guided tour brings them to life, giving historical context and fascinating stories behind each site. In just a few hours, explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with insights that make history vivid and easy to understand.

Discover the spiritual essence of Assisi on a tour that takes you to the most emblematic shrines of San Francisco and Santa Clara. This day tour from Rome offers a deep connection to the history and peace emanating from these sacred sites. Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria de los Angeles, the Eremo delle Carceri and other significant sites as you reflect on the legacy of these saints. Ideal for groups of 4 to 8 people, with guide in your language for an enriching experience. - Tour from 10 to 12 hours, starting between 7 and 8 a.m. from Rome - Includes roundtrip transportation and escort - Visits to shrines such as the Basilica of Santa Clara and the Eremo delle Carceri - A minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour

Avoid the rush of group tours and explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum at your own pace with this self-guided AI video tour. Simply download the app on your phone, plug in your own headphones, and explore. Wander the main floors of the ancient amphitheater before continuing to the nearby ancient sites. Upgrade for access to the restricted arena floor, or to add on a VR experience.

Travel to Tivoli, a picturesque town full of villas just outside of Rome, without worrying about how to get there or what to do once there. Go with your private driver-guide to famous local landmarks such as Villa d’Este and Hadrian Villa to see their gardens and ruins, learning their history as you explore. This full-day tour allows you to enjoy the scenery without the stress of planning it.

Reaching Assisi from Rome by train or bus can eat into your sightseeing time. Avoid wasting hours and experience the medieval charm of Assisi stress-free on this private day trip. Journey to the region of Umbria with your private driver to visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town and its top sights. Explore at your own pace, taking in highlights such as the Basilicas of St. Francis and Saint Claire.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a chance to explore the Roman Forum on your own, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Avoid the complicated logistics and the hassle of renting a car when you book this private driving tour from Rome to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Take in the beauty of the countryside and the magnificence of the Renaissance capital in one day. Stop at a rural winery for a wine tasting and lunch en route, and enjoy a few hours of free time in Florence to sightsee and shop before the return drive to Rome.

Reaching Pompeii from Rome on your own means sorting trains and connections, and the ruins are vast enough to lose your bearings once you arrive. Join a guided tour to handle both, with transportation from Rome and a route straight to the site's highlights. From there, you can shape the day: add a crater hike, a walk at Mt. Vesuvius, extend your time in Pompeii, or upgrade to include lunch.

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.

Explore the vast Vatican complex, without worrying about missing its highlights, on this group tour of its museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Relax with a meeting point away from the busy main entrance, and let your guide lead you Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.

Go underground in Rome and explore the city’s ancient catacombs on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide through narrow passageways to see the tombs of some of Rome’s first Christian citizens. Learn about the artwork on the walls and hear stories about the rituals once held in these spooky spaces. Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience

Go at your own pace, customize the itinerary, and do exactly what you want on this convenient tour of Rome by car. Your driver will take you to many of the must-see attractions in Rome, and you’ll also have the chance to make selections of where to go. This is a convenient way to explore Rome, without having to figure out public transit or hail taxis.

Instead of juggling multiple bookings, make your visit to Rome easier with a combination tour that checks off three historic sites in one seamless experience. Begin with a guided tour of the Colosseum—once the stage for epic gladiator battles—before heading to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to learn about ancient politics and daily Roman life.

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.