Top Rome Holidays in 2026

The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica cover a significant amount of ground—and without skip-the-line access, a substantial portion of the visit is spent queuing before you even get inside. This guided tour includes skip-the-line entry to all three areas, with a guide providing historical and artistic context throughout at a pace that efficiently covers the key works.

Italy is well-known for its delicious food and this short tasting experience allows you to sample the many flavors of Rome. Authentic Italy is served up on a plate with foods like buffalo mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, and truffle infused honey available to eat. Sip on Italian wine as you eat and make sure you save room for a delicious dessert of gelato.

Simplify seeing Pope Leo XIV deliver his weekly address at Vatican City during this group experience. Leave the planning and organization to your guide, and follow them through the crowds to a prime location as you learn about the tradition of the papal audience. A provided headset ensures you hear your guide clearly amid the crowds.

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.

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.

Exploring the Colosseum and Roman Forum with children can feel a little daunting. Keep them entertained with this small-group, family-friendly tour. Let your guide lead the way throughout these ancient sites, engaging little travelers with games, quizzes, and multimedia activities. Enjoy an itinerary that includes the interior of the Colosseum, the Senate House, the Altar of Julius Caesar, and more.

Rome’s crowds and fast pace can make it hard to enjoy Italy’s wine culture in a relaxed setting. This half-day, small-group tour offers an easy escape to the hill town of Frascati, where vineyards and historic streets replace busy city traffic. Begin with a walk through the old town, then continue to a 16th-century farmhouse for a guided visit with the winemaker and a sommelier-led tasting. Finish with an open-air pasta lunch in the vineyard, pairing local flavors with regional wines for an immersive experience.

Explore the vast Vatican complex with ease and check off all of its highlights on this group tour of the museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Meet away from the busy main entrance as your guide leads you through Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary.

If you love good food and wine, you’ll love this unique culinary adventure that combines wine tasting and pasta making. Travel with your small group to a 17th-century family-run farmhouse and vineyard in Frascati, near Rome. Get hands-on instruction as you learn to make two types of fresh pasta from scratch. Then, enjoy eating your creations during a leisurely lunch paired with family wines and local sweets.

Traveling in Rome when you follow a gluten-free diet can be a challenge, especially if you aren’t fluent in Italian. Make things easier on yourself by touring with a private guide who can help avoid accidentally eating hidden gluten. Visit family-run businesses, some of which have been around for centuries, to taste treats and sip wines, all without worry.

Avoid shuffling after a large tour group and explore the acclaimed Borghese Gallery at your own pace with skip-the-line admission. Breeze past the lines at the entrance and spend longer inside the museum admiring masterworks from artists such as Raphael, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Plus, get access to a digital audioguide, and learn more about the Renaissance art on display than you possibly could from just reading panels.

Get deeper insights into what is on display at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Ideal for travelers who are overwhelmed by the idea of knowing what to priortize in Vatican's vast collection of artworks and artefacts. Let your guide lead the way and take you to the highlights. Explore galleries full of Renaissance masterworks, before moving on to the Sistine Chapel and its frescoes.

Explore the Vatican and its vast collections of religious artifacts and Renaissance artworks, without missing any of the highlights, on this guided tour. Don't worry about navigating the large complex yourself; your guide leads you through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, offering insider commentary along the way.

Checking off several of Rome’s major sights in a single day isn’t easy, but this full-day guided tour keeps things running smoothly. After meeting your guide at one of two convenient starting points, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Then, after a break for lunch (own expense), tour the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with your guide.

Visiting the Colosseum on your own can mean you miss out on fascinating insights. On this guided tour, learn about gladiator contests, powerful emperors, and the engineering behind the ancient structure as your guide adds clear context to what you see. Afterward, continue exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace, with the freedom to spend more time where you’re most interested.

Finding standout Roman food away from the usual tourist spots can take plenty of research. Let a local expert curate the experience on this small-group tour through Prati and Trionfale, with stops at neighborhood favorites for pizza, cheeses, charcuterie, pasta, tiramisu, and other Italian specialties. Pair the tastings with regional wines while discovering Rome’s food culture without choosing restaurants yourself.

Escape Rome and visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites in just one day, without the hassle of driving or planning an itinerary yourself, on this group tour. Leave the challenging coastal roads to a professional while you take in the scenery of the Amalfi Coast, then explore ancient Roman as you tour Pompeii with an archaeologist guide. Enjoy free time in Sorrento or Positano to sightsee before returning to Rome.

Escape the crowds in Rome and discover the peaceful Castelli Romani hills, famed for its wine production since ancient times. Skip the hassle of the train with hotel pickup and a scenic drive aboard a private vehicle directly to one of the most historic wineries in Frascati. Tour the vineyards and barrel room before sitting down to taste a variety of wines paired with olive oil and other local treats.

Enjoy the thrill of an unforgettable night out in Rome on a Spanish Steps pub crawl. Journey through some of the city's finest bars and pubs. Along with private transportation, you have your choice of a 1-hour open bar of beer, wine, and mixed drinks, or just one included drink to get the night started. Get ready for an evening of joyous revelry with fellow travelers who want to meet new people.

Finding a local dining experience near major landmarks in central Rome can be challenging. This guided dinner pairs a multi-course meal at a family-run restaurant with insight from a food specialist and sommelier. Enjoy regional dishes, from fresh pasta to traditional desserts, each matched with a complimentary wine. After your meal, step outside to see the Pantheon illuminated at night.

Explore ancient Rome’s scandalous side on this adults-only evening tour that blends history, humor, and a few drinks. Go beyond the gladiator battles and typical historical facts, and learn what emperors did after dark—from affairs and power plays to brothels. As you uncover Rome’s risqué past, make stops for drinks, pasta, and pizza for a fun night out with your newfound friends.

Discover the renowned Montepulciano wine region and Pienza, without worrying about logistics, on this full-day private tour from Rome. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Rome hotel and transfers in a private vehicle. Explore the town of Montepulciano, visit a winery and farm for tastings and lunch (own expense), and visit the town of Pienza.

Go beyond dining out and learn how to prepare fresh Italian pasta with guidance from an experienced chef. This hands-on class teaches traditional techniques for making ravioli, fettuccine, and tortelli before you enjoy your creations with wine. You'll leave with practical skills and recipes to recreate an authentic taste of Rome back home.

Learn to cook classic Roman dishes during a group cooking class held inside a local restaurant near the Vatican. Instead of just dining out, step into the kitchen to prepare fresh fettuccine, stuffed ravioli, and tiramisu, with guidance that helps you recreate the recipes at home. After cooking, sit down with your group to enjoy your meal with unlimited wine, plus additional courses prepared by the chef.