Rome Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide

Rome, Italy

3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Rome comes alive with holiday markets, glittering trees, ornate nativity scenes, and other lively celebrations. Immerse yourself in the festive ambiance on this fully customizable private tour. Your guide will craft an itinerary just for you, based on your interests. See the city from a Roman’s perspective, and venture to areas many visitors miss.

See the highlights of Rome during the festive Christmas season
Your private guide will fully customize the itinerary to your interests
Follow in locals footsteps’ and escape the typical tourist trail
Enjoy the flexibility to start when you want and where you want

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Meeting point

Church of St Bridget
Piazza Farnese, 96, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Rome (Pass By)

St. Peter's Square (Pass By)

Piazza Navona (Pass By)

Via Dei Condotti (Pass By)

Piazza del Popolo (Pass By)

Campo de' Fiori (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

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Evening walking tour in Rome

Paul_A, Dec 2025

This private evening tour of Rome was well worth it. Everything was easy from the start, and the whole experience felt smooth and stress-free. Walking through Rome at night was the highlight. The Christmas lights and nearby market gave the city a special feel, and stopping for dinner, pastries, and hot chocolate made the evening even better. It never felt rushed and was a great way to take in the city. Luca, our guide, was excellent. He knew the history inside and out and explained things in a way that was interesting and easy to follow. You could tell he really enjoys sharing Rome and its history. Rome has been on my bucket list for a long time. We went in not knowing exactly what to expect and came away very happy with the experience. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed, personal way to experience the city.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

It’s great to know that the city’s lights, markets, and delicious stops added to the experience, and that Luca’s knowledge and enthusiasm made your tour extra special. Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another city adventure in the future!

A Beautiful Christmas Experience

Amy_S, Dec 2023

Our family took a Christmas Day tour around Rome with Andreea and had a wonderful time. Andreea was wonderfully friendly and highlighted points of interest that we would have certainly missed exploring on our own. She also helped us understand the history and context to better appreciate the beautiful city of Rome and many historical sites.