Top Rome Day Trips

Castel Gandolfo: Pope Summer Residence And Gardens Tour from Rome

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Assisi and Orvieto Guided Day Tour from Rome with Lunch

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If you’re short on time but want to make the most of your visit to Italy, experience the famous Tuscan countryside with this full-day tour from Rome. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to a landscape of rolling hills, olive groves and vineyards, stopping to stroll through the UNESCO-listed hilltop village of San Gimignano. Visit a winery in the famed Chianti region for a tour and tasting with appetizers, and explore the well-preserved medieval city of Siena.

Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Wine Tasting Tour in Tuscany

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Gladiators Gate Special Access Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sights in Rome are spread out, making a bus tour ideal—but long, cramped rides are a recipe for restlessness. Ideal for independent-minded travelers, this hop-on-hop-off bus tour lets you get down and explore whenever and wherever you wish. When booking, choose from a wide range of pass options, from half-day or single-route trips up to multi-day durations. Enjoy unimpeded views and listen to audio commentary in 12 languages.

I Love Rome : Hop on Hop off Open Bus Tour

I Love Rome : Hop on Hop off Open Bus Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Florence and Pisa from Rome: Enjoy a Full Day Small Group Tour

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Cooking classes in Rome can vary when it comes to the participation element, but this one is fully hands-on for an immersive experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, prepare multiple dishes—fresh fettuccine, ricotta ravioli, and tiramisu—entirely from scratch. Conclude with a sit-down meal of the dishes created during the session, with wine and limoncello to wash it all down.

Rome 3 in 1 Cooking Class: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

3 hoursFree Cancellation

The rural areas north of Rome are home to medieval hilltop villages, which are difficult to explore without a rental car. This private tour takes you to two of these villages, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, which can only be entered on foot, all while providing all transportation in a minivan. Lunch and a visit to the Archaeological Museum in Orvieto are not included but can be arranged.

Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Ancient Tivoli, a stunning hilltop town that once served as a vacation destination for the rich, is one of the most memorable day trips from Rome. Leave the driving to a professional with this half-day tour that includes hotel pickup when selected and discover two historic villas: Villa Adriana (Hadrian's Villa) and Villa d’Este. Enjoy bilingual guide commentary in English and Spanish through headsets for a personalized experience.

Heritage Site: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa in Tivoli Tour from Rome

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the amphitheater's restricted Arena Floor, something the majority of travelers aren't able to access. Gain deeper insights through your guide's commentary, which goes beyond what you'll find on the information panels.

Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

VIP Vatican Breakfast and Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel Access

Enjoy a seamless day trip from Rome to Pompeii with high-speed rail, shared transfers, a guided visit inside the ruins, and a relaxed winery lunch with wine tasting! Start at Rome Termini and board a high-speed train to Naples (tickets included). On arrival, meet our driver and continue by shared shuttle to Pompeii (see the photo of the experience to spot our meeting point!) At Pompeii, join an English-speaking professional guide for a walking tour through one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. With your entrance ticket included, you’ll explore key areas of the ancient city and learn the history and daily life of Pompeii through engaging stories and context. After the guided tour, continue to a local winery for a traditional lunch paired with a wine tasting featuring wines from the Vesuvian area. At the end of the experience, you’ll be escorted by shared shuttle back to Naples, in time to catch your high-speed train back to Rome!

From Rome to Pompei: High-Speed Train, Guided Tour, Winery Lunch!

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Rome Food & Wine Tour: 15 tastings in Trastevere & Jewish Ghetto

2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the Vatican complex without the daytime crowds on this small-group or private early-morning tour. Enter with your guide first thing, as they take you around the museum's vast collections and to its highlights. Explore the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Pinecone Courtyard. Visit Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

Early Morning Vatican, Sistine, St. Peter's Semi or Private Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Save time and energy when visiting the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line entry—the perfect way to bypass the crowds and head straight inside. Explore with a group and guide, marveling at the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms, or opt for a self-guided experience. Already covered the Vatican Museums? Then visit only St. Peter’s Basilica with priority entry. You can also add it to your Vatican tour as an optional upgrade.

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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour + Basilica

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience two of Southern Italy’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites in just one day on this small-group or private tour from Rome. First, head to Pompeii, a city preserved under volcanic ash since the AD 79 eruption of Mount Vesuvius; get more out of the visit when you explore with a guide. Then, journey to the Amalfi Coast, including picturesque Positano and pretty villages such as Amalfi, Maiori, or Vietri sul Mare.

Amalfi Coast and Pompei from Rome: Epic Full-Day Small Group Tour

Amalfi Coast and Pompei from Rome: Epic Full-Day Small Group Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore two of southern Italy's most in-demand destinations —all without the hassle of car rentals or public transit—on this small-group or private tour of Pompeii and Naples from Rome. Explore the UNESCO–listed ruins of Pompeii with a guide who brings the ancient city to life, savor lunch and a wine tasting at an organic farm, and then enjoy a walking tour of Naples' historic city center.

Pompeii and Naples from Rome: Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

Pompeii and Naples from Rome: Small Group Day Tour with Lunch

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

15 hoursFree Cancellation

Take a full-day break from Rome to the must-see Tuscan cities of Florence and Pisa. Travel through the rolling hills of Chianti wine country to arrive at the enchanting, red-roofed Renaissance city of Florence. See the iconic Duomo plus artistic treasures including Michelangelo’s "David" at the Accademia Gallery. In Pisa, admire the famous Leaning Tower and other marble landmarks of the Piazza dei Miracoli on a guided tour.

Florence and Pisa from Rome: Enjoy a Full Day Private Tour

12 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

Tivoli's historic villas make for an unforgettable day trip from Rome, but managing the tricky logistics can be a hassle. Take a break from the city bustle and journey stress-free on this small-group or private tour. Set off directly from your Rome accommodation and meet your guide for an in-depth tour of the UNESCO-listed Hadrian's Villa. Afterwards, admire the lush gardens and estate of Villa d’Este before the return drive to Rome.

Tivoli from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este, Half Day Tour

Tivoli from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este, Half Day Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Pompeii and Herculaneum are two of Italy's most extraordinary archaeological sites, but reaching them can be challenging. Remove the stress of coordinating your round trip with a high-speed train from Rome to Naples, and an onward coach connection. Sail past the queues to explore the ruins of Pompeii with your tour guide, and sink your teeth into a real Neapolitan pizza for lunch before a visit to the ancient coastal town of Herculaneum.

Pompeii & Herculaneum by Train from Rome with Pizza Lunch

Pompeii & Herculaneum by Train from Rome with Pizza Lunch

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este

6 hoursFree Cancellation

The Original Roman Crypts and Catacombs Tour with Transfers

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

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What are people saying about Rome

KAREN_S, Oct 2026

Hundreds of years of history in Three Hours-and I liked it!

Easy to locate group; loved the ability to hear the guide via the earphone! Sabrina was interesting, insightful and had the ability to herd us thru the throngs. She answered questions and got us to wonderful photo opportunities. Great morning for our second day in Rome!

Pompeii, Sorrento & Amalfi Coast Day Trip from Rome

alison_h, Oct 2026

The trip was well...

The trip was well organized and was absolutely amazing. Errica was such a fantastic guide. She provided so much information on the history of the areas on the drive to Pompeii and even gave us the perfect time of when to take pictures from the bus. She gave us local recommendations from food to sightseeing. When we got to Sorrento, she even walked us to a terrace that gave an unimaginable view of the water and surrounding towns. The tour of Pompeii was better than I could have imagined also. Luka was also a great driver and got us around smoothly and safely. Highly recommend this tour!

Rome: Colosseum with Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

lora_w, Oct 2026

Great investment of time and money

Loved this tour. So glad we invested in Skip the line options and also the option to be on the arena floor. Getting to see a 360° view from that vantage point was amazing. Our tour guide, Laura A., was phenomenal! Buying a general admission ticket and walking through on our own would have been a completely different, much less enjoyable, experience. Laura brought history to life with numerous stories, photos, and some fact versus fiction discussions. If you’re going to make the effort and spend the time to see the Colosseum, do it with a guide, skip the lines, and ask for Laura!

Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

Chelsi_J, Oct 2026

Our City Wonders Tour Guide Was Excellent

Our guide Laura has had many years of experience of being a tour guide. She was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide, but also laid-back. She told us very interesting tidbits along the drive and cared about each person on the tour, but she didn't have formal speeches, she was just giving knowledgeable information about interesting things we could see out the window as we drove to our destination.

Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome

Glenda_C, Oct 2026

To do list for Italy!

Giovanni was a wealth of information and passion for Pompei! We are so grateful to share the moments learning of culture and history with him. He is like a celebrity around Pompei and we can see why! Francesco, our driver navigated us safely to the coast with amazing views and moments to treasure in Positano! We had a semi private tour and really enjoyed our travel partners for the day! A smaller group is the way to go!

Amalfi & Positano Day Trip from Rome with Coastal Cruise

James_M, Oct 2026

This was a very long tour...

This was a very long tour day. Total time from start to finish was about 15 hours. So if you want to take this trip be aware of the time commitment. Getting to see the Italian countryside from the bus from Rome to Salerno was great. We did not have any time in Salerno but boarded the boat and went to Positano where we had several hours. The 90 minutes in Amalfi was a perfect amount of time to see the town and buy some souvenirs. Are tour guide was excellent and made the trip enjoyable.

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Live Guide or Audio App

Lucy_S, Oct 2026

Such a magnificent place to visit

Absolutely loved this experience, it was an amazing experience! You do have to take ID with you such a as a passport or driving licence and names must match, we was told a photo on your phone of the ID would be accepted but we chose to take our actual IDs just to be safe. I will advise to book online way ahead of your trip, I made the mistake of not doing this thanks to our travel agent and missed the opportunity to go onto the area and lower areas. Plenty of things inside to see aswel and full of information regarding the history of the colosseum and its people. Beautiful place for photos. Shop inside is quite expensive for souvenir's.

Pompeii from Rome with Optional Mt. Vesuvius & Pizza Lunch

Cassandra_V, Oct 2026

Our tour leader, Marius,...

Our tour leader, Marius, was fantastic: friendly, warm, knowledgeable, interesting and funny. The entire experience was great. I was dreading the long bus rides from Rome to Pompeii and then back, but they were easy and comfortable. Special shoutout to Tiziano who kept us safe on the drive and maneuvered those winding roads expertly.

Colosseum & Forum with Optional Arena or Underground Access

Dave_S, Oct 2026

Great tour by an enthusiastic guide.

Probably just me, but I struggled with accent some times (my wife did not). Despite that, Ting gave us an excellent tour. She had tons of information, walked at a speed our two disabled group members could manage and took ample stops to provide more information and all the group to get back together. She was enthusiastic and exudes passion for the site and the history of Rome. Might be a good idea to offer the group a toilet break early on, so they don’t have people struggling midway through? This is a comprehensive tour and you get your money’s worth. If you’re looking for a quick run through, look elsewhere.

Skip the Line Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Basilica Guided Tour

Amanda_P, Oct 2026

Deborah was great!

Deborah hands down is the best tour guide. I was not expecting much, as I am not a very religious person, but Deborah literally brought me to tears with her advanced knowledge and respect for the Vatican. She made this experience one of the most memorable from my entire trip. The tour was extremely educational, and everything we viewed was absolutely stunning and beautiful. She handled the large crowds with no issues and got us through with hardly any wait. I would highly recommend this tour for everyone. I will remember it for a long time

Tivoli Full Day Trip from Rome: Hadrian's Villa and Villa D'Este

Virginia_T, Aug 2026

Villa d’Este is awe-inspiring

Fantastic insight into Roman society 2000 years ago at Hadrian’s Villa (palace) and 1800’s at Villa d'Este, which has been on my bucket list since I learned about Italian landscape design at university. Totally worth the visit despite the punishing heat in August. The hydrological engineering & use of what starts as a tiny water source into multiple fountains & sculptures without use of pumps or electricity is awe-inspiring & spectacular. Definitely a highlight of my trip.