Top Rome Tours by Duration in 2026

Add some fun to your ancient Rome explorations, with this private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. You have the benefit of a private guide just for your sole group to explore ancient Rome. Experience the historic ruins, including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and gain access to the arena floor of the Colosseum, not available on a standard ticket.

Avoid being just a number on an impersonal large tour and enjoy an intimate experience on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Save time with skip-the-line access so you can dive straight into the vast collection. Listen to your guide’s interesting commentary as they lead you through highlights like Laocoön, the Gallery of Maps, and the Sistine Chapel, where Michelangelo’s masterpieces await.

Discover Rome’s landmarks during the city's quieter evening hours on this private golf cart tour, perfect for avoiding daytime crowds and catching Eternal City monuments illuminated. Admire sights such as the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Piazza Navona, and the Jewish Quarter, all while enjoying prosecco and artisanal beer tastings paired with snacks.

Head inside the Vatican Museums before the celebrated collection opens to the public during this private, early-access three-hour tour. Get a first-hand peek at iconic artworks from Raphael and Michelangelo, including the frescoed ceilings of the Sistine Chapel. Admission tickets and optional audio headsets for larger groups are included. Spanish and Portuguese guides are available upon request. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Take a break from the urban bustle in Rome—and cover two of the top sights in southern Italy without any stress—on this seamless Pompeii and Positano day trip. Following morning pickup from central Rome, travel by comfortable coach to Pompeii, and go for a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed ruins. Next, admire views along the Amalfi Coast during the drive to Positano, where you'll have free time to sightsee and shop.

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 three of the most important ancient Roman sites on this tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. See where Rome was founded, where legendary gladiatorial games took place, and the streets where Caesar walked.

Begin your Vatican experience a little differently with this guided climb to the top of St. Peter's dome. After taking in the views across the city, proceed inside for a tour of the Basilica, the museums, and the Sistine Chapel. Learn more from what you'll find in a guidebook from your guide, as they take the lead in navigating the extensive collections of artworks and artefacts on display.

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.

Discover Testaccio's foodie highlights, without spending hours researching, on this guided food tour. In the company of a local guide, explore this neighborhood's eateries and its central market as you learn about the city's culinary history and culture. Sample a range of dishes, including Roman pasta, gelato, Italian wine, and beer.

Arena Floor access at the Colosseum is not included in a standard ticket—this group tour upgrades the visit to include the level where gladiatorial combat and animal fights took place. A guide covers the Colosseum's history from the Arena Floor itself before continuing to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, where the focus shifts to civic and daily life in ancient Rome.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill form the oldest parts of Rome, but their thousands-year-old history isn’t apparent without a guide to help you decipher the ruins. This group tour visits all three sites in just a few hours, offering an in-depth look at Rome’s ancient imperial heyday with included admission and guidance.

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.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a full-day shore excursion from the Civitavecchia port. Enjoy pickup from the cruise port, then explore the capital city in comfort by air-conditioned minivan. Hop out to admire and take photos of popular landmarks such as the Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and more. Return to the port in time for departure.

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.

Skip the line and immerse yourself in the wonders of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel on this guided tour. Wander through artistic treasures, including the Gallery of the Maps and the stunning Raphael Rooms, while your guide brings these masterpieces to life. Finish with an unforgettable visit to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel to admire the breathtaking ceiling.

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria—without the hassle of renting a car—on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. Travel by coach with a guide to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, then visit Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St. Francis of Assisi.

Experience the glory of ancient Rome with this in-depth tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Follow your guide inside the Colosseum to marvel at this magnificent amphitheater. Learn about its history and architecture before moving on to the forum ruins. End your visit on Palatine Hill, where you can snap photos of modern Rome from above.

Get exclusive insider access to the Colosseum's Arena Floor on this guided tour, entering through the same doorway as once used by gladiators. Follow in their footsteps and gain a unique perspective of this iconic monument as you gaze up into the stands. Then, head to the nearby Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to explore the sites of Rome’s earliest settlements.

Skip the overwhelming queues at the Vatican Museums and avoid wasting valuable sightseeing time waiting to enter one of the world’s most visited art collections. This fast-track tour lets you head straight inside with a guide who brings the masterpieces to life, from gallery highlights to the Sistine Chapel ceiling, before continuing into St. Peter’s Basilica for a seamless cultural experience.

Enjoy access to one of the restricted areas of the Vatican complex on this small-group tour of the Vatican necropolis. With a limited number of travelers allowed inside each day, this tour not only offers entry but also context and insights to understand this ancient cemetery. Learn about the meaning and history behind frescos and artifacts directly from your guide, and see excavations up close.

Avoid the lines and wait times when visiting Vatican City on this guided walking tour. It includes must-see attractions like the Vatican Museums, the Raphael's Rooms the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s work. (Please note that the Chapel maintains a strict dress code year round.) Participants receive headphones to hear the guide clearly and enjoy fast-track entry into the sites.

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.

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.