Top Rome Art & Culture Classes

Take a break from sightseeing and learn something new in Rome. Immerse yourself in the ancient art of Roman mosaics in a hands-on workshop. Learn traditional techniques, use natural marble, and create your own mosaic masterpiece to take home from an authentic mosaic studio.

Experience a side of Rome rare to visitors with a mosaic-making workshop in the heart of the city—all materials and a silver frame included. Get hands-on instruction in techniques used by 19th-century artisans. Workshops are limited to only seven participants, ensuring each jewelry-maker will get personalized attention. Bottled water is provided, plus a complimentary tea or coffee.

You don’t need to be “artsy” to love it Unlimited wine = guaranteed good time Pizza, paint, and zero pressure It’s the most fun you’ll have in a 300-year-old building

Rome is famous for its art and for its wine, so combine the two on this fun paint and sip activity. Held in an attractive 17th-century palace, you’ll get the chance to create your own masterpiece as a memento of your travels. Sample delicious wines and enjoy some traditional Italian pizza as you paint and make new friends. This is suitable for complete beginners and experienced painters, as instruction will be given.

Explore the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel without spending hours in line on this comprehensive tour, which includes skip-the-line entry and visits to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who offers special insights into collections you would likely miss on your own.

Come away from your time in Rome with a unique souvenir you’ve created with your own hands on this private art tour. Head to several locations near Villa Borghese, including Piazza Scipione Borghese, La Meridiana, and the Temple of Diana, to create works of art from watercolor paints and drawing materials.

Making a small work of art with your own hands is a source of great self-esteem and if this is a jewel, you will have the opportunity to always keep it with you, wearing it!

Discover what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator in Rome. During a hands-on lesson, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt (available for rent). Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history and culture.

Transform your evening in Rome into an unforgettable neon paint party at a stunning 17th-century palazzo. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere where blacklights illuminate your creativity as you sip unlimited Italian wine and enjoy authentic Roman pizza. With a friendly art instructor guiding you, the focus is on fun and connection rather than pressure or experience. Perfect for solo adventurers, couples, or friends, this unique event promises laughter, good vibes, and your very own glowing masterpiece to take home. Join a lively crowd and make memories that truly shine.

Rome has inspired generations of artists, so there's no better spot to try your hand at the art of watercolor than the Eternal City. This hands-on watercolor workshop makes it easy to tap into your artistic vein with both open-air and studio sessions led by a local artist. Paints, brushes, and other supplies are provided, so you only have to choose your subject and create an original work to bring home as a memento.

Zip around Rome in a classic Fiat Cinquecento with a private local guide and photographer. Cruise through the charming neighborhood of Trastevere, stop at landmarks from the Colosseum to the Fontana dell’Acqua Paola and strike a pose at each stop. Along the way, hear stories about the city’s rich history, enjoy coffee or tea, and leave with photos worthy of a postcard. Admission to the Colosseum is not included.

This small-group painting experience in Rome lets you take part in the creativity. With step-by-step guidance, recreate iconic Roman landmarks while enjoying unlimited wine and authentic Roman-style pizza in a relaxed studio setting. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned artist, leave with a finished canvas to take home—and a fun, social memory of your time in the Eternal City.

Skip a cliché evening in the bars of Rome, and head to a paint and sip event instead. With artistic inspiration all around in the city, it’s a great place to put brush to paper and create your own art. Enjoy a selection of Italian wine, get guidance from an art-historian guide, and meet like-minded travelers during a small-group painting session, capped at 14 people.

Mosaics once decorated ancient Rome's villas and palaces, so the Eternal City is the ideal backdrop for trying your hand at this traditional art form. With this class, enjoy one-on-one instruction to learn the secrets to creating a mosaic artwork, from selecting the design and colors to assembling the tesserae in a finished piece. After your experience, tour Castel Sant'Angelo with a guide to combine your crafting with culture.

The activity covers the most iconic landmarks of Rome so you will be taking pictures with the most beautiful spots in Rome Meanwhile while we are moving towards the locations, we will take pictures with streets nearby and other attractions too. We can also discuss about other locations if you are interested. This activity is suitable for couples and families even solo travelers who want to capture perfect moments of their trip.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction, but this tour lets you bypass the long lines outside and also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide filling in the details so you can get more out of your visit.

Sample food from spots that locals love, and few tourists know about, on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food shapes Roman culture and sample food and wine from vendors across the city.

As well as being Catholic pilgrimage sites, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are two of the most popular sites in Rome among tourists, meaning the entry queues can get pretty long. Avoid the long wait times with skip-the-line access to both sites, so you can spend your time exploring instead.

Create a small work of art using Gaudí's technique! In three hours you will discover that you are an artist too! If you love color, material, and decorative arts, this technique will surprise you! Do you have colored tiles and all the tools for cutting, molding, and fixing? You will be guided in the composition of the project and in the correct use of the technique and tools. You will take your work with you at the end of the job and you won't have to worry about handling it because it will be packaged and protected to be transported anywhere! You will remember this magnificent experience every time you see a Trencadis on walls, on benches or on the sculptures of numerous gardens in Italy (like the Tarot Garden) and abroad (like Parc Guell in Barcelona)

If you have always wanted to paint but lack the nerve to try, join this fun, no-pressure paint and sip experience in the heart of Rome. Visit an artist's studio in a historic building and unleash your inner artist under the guidance of your art instructor. All materials are provided, along with Italian wines and freshly baked pizza.

Arts and crafts lovers can join this mosaic-making workshop in Trastevere. Enter a mosaic laboratory near the Botanical Garden and meet the talented artist who will lead you through creating your very own mosaic masterpiece to treasure. Select your design, grab the tools, and let your creativity flow under Nadia's expert guidance. Your finished mosaic will be carefully set in a box for you to take home after curing.

You will discover the ancient traditions of papermakers in the place where the first book was printed in Italy and you will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, create the paper with your own hands and take home unique and personalized souvenirs.

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.