Top Rome Lunch Cruises

Escape the heat of Rome for a day on the stunning island of Ponza. A one hour transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle will take you from central Rome to the coast. From there, board a fast ferry for the 1.5-hour crossing to Ponza (ferry ticket €60 per person, payable at check-in). In Ponza, set off on a 5-hour shared boat tour around Ponza’s spectacular coastline. The motorboat has a bathroom, a kitchen, cooler, cushioning, seating, a sun deck and shaded area. Cruise past dramatic cliffs, sea caves, and hidden coves as your tour leader shares insights about the island’s history and geology. Along the way, enjoy several stops to swim and snorkel. Bring your own snorkel gear or rent in advance by selecting the option when booking. Relax onboard with a freshly prepared pasta lunch served picnic-style, accompanied by water, local wine, and an espresso. After the boat tour, enjoy an hour of free time to explore Ponza’s charming harbor. Arrive back in Rome at approximately 9:00 PM.

Explore the stunning island of Ponza on a day trip from Anzio. After meeting your English and Italian speaking tour leader at Anzio Port, board a fast ferry for a 1.5-hour ride. Once in Ponza, enjoy a shared 5-hour boat excursion around the island, stopping at scenic swimming spots and hidden coves. The motorboat has a bathroom on board, a kitchen, cooler, cushioning, seating, a sun deck and shaded area. Listen to your guide share fascinating tales while savoring a picnic-style pasta lunch with wine, water and espresso onboard. Wrap up your adventure with an hour of free time to explore Ponza's charming port before heading back to Anzio. - 11-hour tour departing Anzio at 8:15 AM, returning by 7:15 PM - Guided boat excursion with swimming stops and local insights - Pasta lunch served on board with water, wine and espresso included - Snorkeling equipment available for rent, please select option when booking - Option to depart from Rome with round trip bus transfers to Anzio Port

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.

Cover the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in just hours with this tour of the sights in ancient Rome. With a guide, head into the Colosseum to walk in the footsteps of gladiators, emperors, and plebeians as tales of the brutal games ring in your ears. Stroll amid the ruins of the Roman Forum, then discover layers of Roman history on Palatine Hill.

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.

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.

Skip the hassle of navigating Rome’s busy streets and piecing together transportation with a flexible sightseeing pass that brings top landmarks like Vatican City, the Colosseum, and the Pantheon into one easy route. With the freedom to explore at your own pace and onboard insights to add context, these flexible sightseeing tickets make it easy to see more of the Eternal City, with the 72-hour option also including a panoramic night tour.

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.

The Vatican Museums can mean long waits and an overwhelming amount of art to navigate independently. Save time with skip-the-line admission, then follow a guide through a carefully planned selection of highlights with historical and artistic context along the way. Visit the Sistine Chapel and, depending on your selected option, St. Peter’s Basilica while getting more from your time inside the Vatican.

Save time and money getting to Rome’s hotels or Fiumicino Airport from the Civitavecchia cruise port with this shared transfer for a maximum of just eight passengers. Enjoy dockside pickup and drop-off at the location of your choice, including central hotels (at 9:30am) or the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Fiumicino (at 7:00am).

Discover the highlights of Rome during your time docked in Civitavecchia Port on this small-group shore excursion. Enjoy hassle-free pickup from the port and explore the city without the need to spend time planning the details. Your itinerary will take you major attractions such as the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon comfortably and easily.

The Vatican Museums hold a collection so vast that first-time visitors lose hours finding the highlights. An art historian-guide cuts through it, with entry included and a route straight to the major works, ending at the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo's ceiling. Hear the stories behind the art as you go, and upgrade to add a guided visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

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.

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are two headliners in southern Italy, but it’s virtually impossible to visit both in one day by public transportation. On this day trip, save hours with round-trip transport directly from Rome, explore the ancient ruins of Pompeii with a guide, and visit Positano. Unlike many tours that simply drive along the coastline, you have free time to experience Positano's colorful streets, stylish boutiques, and breathtaking Mediterranean views for yourself.

Knowing where to start when visiting Rome's archaeological sites can be daunting, especially for first-time visitors. This group tour handles the planning for you, with an itinerary that includes the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Enjoy stepping onto the amphitheater's restricted arena floor, something the majority 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.

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, as your guide leads you through the Vatican to its Renaissance artworks, frescoes, and religious artifacts, providing insightful commentary along the way.