Top Rome Holidays in 2026 - page 2

Instead of only eating Rome’s signature dishes, learn how to recreate them at home with hands-on guidance from a local chef. After visiting a gourmet shop, prepare pasta and tiramisu from scratch while picking up practical techniques and cooking tips. Then enjoy what you’ve made with your group, accompanied by local wine or Prosecco for a memorable alternative to another restaurant meal.

Learn how to order and drink wine like a pro during this small-group tasting experience in the heart of Rome. Head to trendy Trastevere, where five hand-picked Italian wines await, including prosecco and Barolo. Each glass is paired with local delicacies such as fried codfish, truffles, and Pecorino cheese. Train your nose and learn how to savor wine like a Roman, listening to stories about local winemaking traditions along the way.

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.

Eat your way through Rome—and discover sights and bites you wouldn't otherwise encounter—on this small-group sightseeing and culinary tour. Follow your guide to the city's history-saturated Jewish Ghetto, Campo Marzio, and Campo de' Fiori, spotting major landmarks as you go. Along the way, taste a range of Roman specialties, such as Jewish-style fried artichokes, Roman pizza, cured meats, gelato, and espresso.

Dive into Rome's famous cuisines and explore the trendy Trastevere neighborhood on this small-group nighttime food tour. Visit bars to sample wines and cocktails; stop at restaurants to taste cured meats and pasta dishes; and venture through charming back streets with your guide. Enjoy several tastings plus wine pairings and an aperitif cocktail.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare two of Italy’s most beloved dishes during a hands-on cooking class in Rome. With step-by-step instruction, you’ll gain practical skills for making fresh pasta and tiramisu from scratch while learning about local culinary traditions. Enjoy your creations with drinks at the end of class for a rewarding experience that combines food, culture, and learning.

Half pub crawl and half walking tour, this experience mixes drinks with ancient Roman history. Start with a drink at the cobblestoned Piazza della Madonna dei Monti—the city's former red-light district—and explore Rome’s historic center in search of bars, pubs, and historic sights. Enjoy authentic Italian beverages such as regional wine, spritz, sambuca, and limoncello while mingling with your fellow travelers.

Foodies, wine lovers, or anyone looking for a fun night out will enjoy this evening walking tour through Rome’s Jewish Quarter and beyond. Admire the architecture as you eat your way through the neighborhood. Your guide will direct you to the best eateries in the city, many of which are family-run. Enhance the experience with wine tastings, too. This is a small-group tour so you can make new friends.

Indulge your taste buds on this half-day tour of wine and food in Frascati, just outside of Rome. Experience a culture that spans centuries: listen to tales passed down through generations and sample tasty local delicacies, including wine and olive oil, in this historic town. Includes lunch and a visit an old cellar, vineyard, and farmhouse.

After a great stay in Rome, arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with a private, customizable transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel and relax on the journey to the airport without worrying about rental car drop-off or hauling luggage onto public transport. Receive personalized attention in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Whether you’re new to Rome or getting reacquainted as a return visitor, it can be hard to get oriented within the maze of streets and piazzas that make up the historical center ("centro storico"). On this walking tour, cover highlights such as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain with a private guide filling you in on their history—capped off by a complimentary scoop or cone of gelato.

Put a playful spin on a typical night out with this interactive bar crawl around the Roman neighborhood of Monti. Don't worry about planning where to go and how to get anywhere; your guide has the night sorted. Follow them to nightlife hotspots, as they share stories of redlight districts, unsavory characters, and bloody power struggles. Enjoy party games and karaoke, sampling wine, beer, cocktails, and liqueur throughout the night.

Few places in the world wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. And while it's on just about every traveler’s bucket list, getting there has complications. With this tour, you can avoid the stress of planning your visit from Rome: You'll reach Pompeii via high-speed train and leave all the details to your guide. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour of the archaeological site, enjoy wine tasting and a farm-to-table lunch at a vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before returning to Rome.

Discover Rome’s rich gastronomic traditions on this half-day, small-group tasting tour. Explore the Trevi district and visit the Campo de Fiori Market to sample a number of treats such as pizza, cured meats, prosciutto, pasta, gelato, and much more. See some of the Eternal City’s famous landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and more as you follow your guide around some of Rome’s hidden gems.

Take advantage of your time in Rome and go a step beyond simply eating pizza and gelato by taking a cooking class. Whether you’re confident in the kitchen or consider yourself a beginner, improve your skills with insights from a professional chef. Get access to premium toppings during this hands-on workshop.

Take a break from sightseeing and let your hair down in a tipsy cooking class in the heart of Rome. Try your hand at rolling, cutting, and cooking fettuccine pasta and making a traditional carbonara or cacio e pepe sauce, all under the watchful eye of a local chef. Mix three classic Italian spritzes to enjoy while you cook and finish by savoring your own handiwork. For an even more personal experience, upgrade to a private class.

See more of Rome in less time without the fatigue of long walks or the hassle of navigating public transportation. This private golf cart tour provides an efficient way to reach the city’s top landmarks while avoiding much of the traffic and planning involved in independent sightseeing.

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.

Discover Tuscany on a full-day trip from Rome that combines history, gastronomy, and spectacular scenery. Alternating guided experiences with free time in both Civita di Bagnoregio and Pienza means you’ll have the best of expert curation and independent exploration—with a driver to handle the winding roads. During a three-course lunch of Tuscan cuisine, you'll sample local wines alongside regional dishes few tourist menus feature.

Learn how to make pasta from scratch in this interactive cooking workshop in Rome. See how authentic gelato is made up close, then improve your cooking skills with guidance from a chef. Feel like a professional as you use high-quality tools and ingredients to make your meal. The reward for your hard work is delicious food and unlimited wine.

Getting to Civitavecchia Port from Rome usually involves a long ride on a regional train—plus a taxi ride from your hotel to the station. Skip the hassle of getting around by public transportation with this deluxe one-way transfer service. Ride in your own private, chauffeured vehicle door-to-door. Transfers can be booked all week long, with departures timed to your cruise schedule.

Combine sightseeing and eating your way around Rome’s historical sights in one half-day food, wine, and landmarks tour. Visit the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and other inspiring monuments. Along the way, stop to explore Campo de' Fiori’s farmers market and sample specialties such as cheeses, wines, prosciutto, pizza, and gelato. Your food and wine tastings amount to a large lunch, and are all included.

You can eat pasta to your heart’s content while in Rome, but what happens after the vacation ends? Learn how to recreate classic Roman pasta dishes like cacio e pepe or amatriciana during this small-group cooking class. Get hands-on instruction within the home of an Italian nonna in an intimate group, with vegetarian options available. After the course, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Covering Civita di Bagnoregio, Montepulciano, and Orvieto in a single day from Rome requires a driving route across three regions that's difficult to coordinate independently. This group tour connects all three, with a guided visit to Civita di Bagnoregio, a farmhouse lunch paired with a Brunello di Montalcino wine tasting in Montepulciano, and a visit to Orvieto's Duomo and underground sites.