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Rome’s ancient sites can take hours to navigate on your own, but this small-group tour helps you see three highlights efficiently. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide leading the way. As you explore, hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and daily life while exploring the ruins where ancient Rome once thrived.

The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill are three of Rome’s notable attractions, but going alone risks leaving your many questions unanswered. Learn more by going with a guide on this sightseeing tour. Walk up Palatine Hill for panoramic views of the Eternal City, see where gladiators battled in the ancient Colosseum and discover centuries of ruins in the Roman Forum. Ideal for first-time visitors to Rome.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill shouldn’t be missed when visiting Rome—but these famous millennia-old ruins can be hard to decipher without a guide. Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this guided group tour, which includes bundled admission to all three sites. Listen to stories spanning emperors and gladiators from your guide, with an option to upgrade to a private tour for more personalized attention.

Don’t just stop at the well-known attractions of Rome, check out the Caracalla Baths and Circus Maximus, too, on this small-group tour. These time-honored sites are rich in history and offer a glimpse into how the ancient Romans spent their free time. Explore with a guide, hear tales of bathing and chariot races, and find photo spots that many visitors to the city miss.

Get a local Roman’s perspective on the Italian capital on a private sightseeing tour of Rome. After booking, you’ll work together with the tour organizer to create a custom itinerary catering to your interests. Then hit the streets to discover some of Rome’s most famous icons and some of its hidden secrets. Along the way, your guide will provide you with insider suggestions on food, places, and activities.

The ancient mausoleum-turned-fortress of Castel Sant’Angelo is one of Rome’s most striking sights, but its tumultuous history can be tough to decipher without an expert leading the way. This small-group tour includes admission and headsets to help you hear your guide clearly as you explore the papal apartments and internal halls. End with spectacular views over the Tiber River and city from the rooftop terrace.

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.

What sets our tour apart is the way we bring three iconic Roman landmarks to life—Piazza della Rotonda, the Pantheon, and Piazza della Minerva—with rich storytelling and a local’s insight. We start in Piazza della Rotonda, where you'll admire the grand facade of the Pantheon and its central fountain crowned by an Egyptian obelisk, while learning about the square’s vibrant past and present. Inside the Pantheon, you’ll explore its awe-inspiring dome, the mystical oculus, and the tombs of Raphael and Italian kings, uncovering how this ancient temple became a Christian church. We end in Piazza della Minerva, home to Bernini’s charming elephant statue and Rome’s only Gothic church, where hidden symbols and quiet beauty create a perfect final stop. This tour offers a deeper, more meaningful connection to Rome’s history—not just a visit, but an experience.

Rome’s catacombs lie outside the historic center, making them awkward to reach by public transport. From Piazza d’Aracoeli, take a guided tour of the tunnels where early Christians buried their dead and gathered to worship. Choose an option to add the Capuchin Crypt with an audio guide or the underground Trevi Fountain district.

Avoid the daytime heat with this evening tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Follow your guide through the hushed galleries of the Vatican Museums to admire masterpieces by artists like Leonardo, Raphael, and Caravaggio. Learn about the history and significance of the world's most important works of art and end with a stop in the Sistine Chapel to stand in awe under Michelangelo's iconic frescoed ceiling.

Explore the ancient Appian Way without worrying about traffic or public transport on this small-group tour from central Rome. Ride in an air-conditioned vehicle from the Circus Maximus to the catacombs, where you can explore the underground labyrinths with your guide. Then, hop on your electric-assist bike and pedal past ancient tombs, aqueducts, and the Italian countryside.

Skip the hassle and delays of the train and see two of Tuscany's top cities in a single day on this full-day tour from Rome. Save hours with direct transportation to Pisa and Florence via bus. See Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and other Florentine landmarks. The tour leader will lead you to the center and give you time on your own to explore.

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.

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.

Hop on a vintage Vespa for an evening tour of the Eternal City. First stop: Rome’s most iconic landmark, the Colosseum. After a brief stop for gelato and coffee (included), the tour continues with stops at the Mouth of the Truth,  Circus Maximus , Palatine Hill, Saint Peter's Square, and the Gianicolo Hill. An experienced guide does the driving so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the views.

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.

Italian food is world-famous and Rome’s Trastevere district is one of the best places to sample the city’s delicious street food. Explore the atmospheric neighborhood on this small-group walking tour and admire historic landmarks while you sample an array of delicacies including pizza, freshly baked pastries, regional cheeses, and Italian salami.

Waiting in ticket lines in Rome can be daunting, especially during summer when the crowds swell and temperatures soar. This pre-booked admission ticket grants you access to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the recently reopened Domus Tiberiana alongside a tour guide who provides insightful commentary into ancient history. That leaves you with peace of mind and more time to explore three of Rome’s top attractions.

Getting to and from Rome's vast number of landmarks is tricky when you're short on time, but this group tour is optimized for travelers who want to pack a lot into one day. Learn about Rome's rich cultural, artistic, and architectural history from your guide as you follow them to multiple city highlights, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.

The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill hold layers of history that are hard to piece together without context. This guided tour walks you through all three with a guide on hand to explain what you're seeing. Choose from a standard group tour, a small-group option, Arena Floor access at the Colosseum, or an evening exterior walk.

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.

The Vatican is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the large crowds and long lines to match. Save valuable vacation time with this half-day guided tour, which offers skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, giving you more time to explore these iconic sites with ease. For a more relaxed experience, book the late afternoon tours (St. Peter’s Basilica excluded).

Rome’s dining scene is vast, making it hard to find truly memorable spots without local insight. This small-group tour helps you skip tourist traps and discover standout eateries in Trastevere. Sample 10 Roman specialties including a full pasta meal, pizza, gelato, plus Italian wines, local beer, or non-alcoholic drinks, all while exploring one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods with an in-the-know guide.

Explore the landmarks of ancient Rome, without wearing yourself out, on a small-group Segway tour with a guide. On your own electric Segway, cruise by major Rome attractions including the Roman Forum, Aventine Hill, and Circus Maximus. Learn about the Eternal City’s 2,000-year-old ruins while you zoom along the streets, and stop by the Mouth of Truth, Rome’s legendary lie-detecting sculpture.