Rome is a living museum of history, art, and culture. With its iconic landmarks, cobblestone streets, and delicious cuisine, it's no wonder this captivating city has enchanted travelers for centuries. From exploring the grandeur of the Colosseum to indulging in world-class pasta, Rome offers an unforgettable experience for every visitor. This guide will delve into the best tours and activities to help you make the most of your time in this timeless city.
If multiple attractions are of interest to you, check out the Rome Explorer Pass for potential savings.
Disclaimer
Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.
Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.
Walking Tour of Rome
Join this free walking tour of Rome, and discover the Italian capital's passionate history.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Sunday & Wednesday at 10:30 am and 5 pm
Price
Free!
Alternative
Rome Mysteries & Legends - Free!
Best of Rome by Night - $6 per person
Jewish Ghetto and Trastevere Tour - $6 per person
Welcome to Rome - $20 per person
Hop On Hop Off Bus - $20 per person
Big Bus Panoramic Night Tour - $20 per person
Street Art Tour - $25 per person
Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets - $28 per person
Historical True Crime - $28 per person
Vespa Tour with Historic City Highlights - $78 per person
Driving Tour By Vintage Fiat 500 - $149 per person
St. Peter’s Basilica, Papal Tombs, & Dome Climb
Experience the wonders of St. Peter’s Square and Basilica on a guided walking tour. Explore the historic papal tombs underground, then ascend to the Dome for panoramic views of Rome.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Thursday - Saturday at 8:15 am & 12:30 pm
Price
Starting from $42 per person
Alternative
Vatican Night Tour - $6 per person
St. Peter's Basilica Tour with Vatican Grottoes - $16 per person
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica - $21 per person
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour - $28 per person
San Clemente Underground and Basilica - $54 per person
Escorted Papal Audience Experience
Enjoy a rare opportunity to attend the Papal Audience in Vatican City and hear Pope Francis deliver his weekly address to the people. This morning tour includes guided walk to St Peter’s Square, where you’ll enjoy the Papal Audience against a backdrop of St Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, and have chance to say a prayer with the Pope.
Duration
2 - 3 hours
Availability
Wednesdays at 7 am
Price
$28 per person
Alternative
The Lateran Palace: Former Residence of the Popes - $10 per person
Castel Gandolfo: Papal Apartments and Secret Garden - $26 per person
Colosseum & Forum Experience
Discover Ancient Rome with timed-entry access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Learn fascinating facts about the ancient Romans from the audio guide as you explore.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am, 10 am and 2:30 pm
Price
$20 per person
Alternative
Piazza Navona Undergrounds Stadium of Domitian - $10 per person
Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - $52 per person
Pantheon Skip-the-Line Entry
Step inside the Pantheon and discover why this is one of the most renowned monuments in the ancient city of Rome. Save time by booking your ticket ahead of time and exploring at your own pace.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Everyday, times from 9:30 am - 5:15 pm
Price
$13 per person
Alternative
Pantheon Entry - $6 per person
Trevi Fountain and Underground - $32 per person
Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Roman Squares Tour - $55 per person
Private Photoshoot at Iconic Landmarks
Capture the magic of Rome at dawn with this early morning private photoshoot. Enjoy iconic landmarks bathed in golden light, free from the crowds, creating unforgettable memories and stunning .photos
Duration
30 mins
Availability
Everyday, times from 5:30 am - 7:30 am
Price
$44 per person
Castel Sant’Angelo
See the Castel Sant’Angelo with skip-the-line entry tickets and an optional audio guide. Embark on a journey into the past as you explore one of the most renowned sites in Rome.
Duration
At your leisure
Availability
Tuesday - Sunday, times from 9 am - 5 pm
Price
$34 per person
Alternative
Colonna Palace - $22 per person
Castel Sant'Angelo Tour + Terrace Access - $50 per person
Borghese Gallery
Visit the Borghese Gallery and discover masterpieces of art inside the former Villa Borghese Pinciana. Marvel at some of the most important paintings by Caravaggio and more.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Varies, see booking page for details
Price
$21 per person
Alternative
Palazzo Barberini & Galleria Corsini - $23 per person
Galleria Colonna - $30 per person
Doria Pamphilj Gallery - $32 per person
Mostra di Leonardo
Discover some of the most amazing inventions by the Italian genius Leonardo da Vinci with this ticket to the Mostra di Leonardo museum.
Duration
At you leisure
Availability
Everyday from 9:30 am - 7:30 pm
Price
$10 per person
Alternative
MAXXI Museum - $18 per person
IKONO Rome - $20 per person
Palazzo Valentini Roman Domus - $33 per person
Appian Way E-Bike Tour Catacombs, Aqueducts & Picnic
Ride an e-bike along the picturesque Appian Way on a guided tour. Visit the Catacombs and Park of the Aqueducts, then stop enroute for a gourmet Italian picnic in the park.
Duration
5 hours
Availability
Everyday at 9 am
Price
$76 per person
Alternative
Catacombs of Domitilla - $15 per person
Catacombs of Saint Agnes - $15 per person
Catacombs of St. Sebastian - $15 per person
Catacombs of St. Callixtus - $15 per person
Catacombs of Saints Marcellino and Pietro - $15 per person
Catacombs of Priscilla - $15 per person
The Ruins of Pompeii
Pompeii is a fascinating day trip from Rome. With this tour, set off from Rome via comfortable coach, stopping at the Vomero scenic overlook to take in the city of Naples from above before continuing on to the ruins of Pompeii. Zip past the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and take in the site at your own pace.
Duration
12 hours
Availability
Everyday at 7:30 am
Price
$96 per person
Alternative
Ostia Antica Half-Day Trip - $54 per person
Baths of Caracalla & Circus Maximus - $72 per person
Day trip to Castelli Romani - $84 per person
Florence and Pisa Day Trip - $105 per person
Villa D'Este and Hadrian's Villa Tivoli Day Tour - $105 per person
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Day Trip - $109 per person
Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wine Tasting - $111 per person
Bomarzo Monster Park & Medieval Villages - $118 per person
Montepulciano & Pienza Day Trip with Wine Tasting - $120 per person
Pompeii Day Trip with Mount Vesuvius or Positano - $134 per person
Capri Day Trip - $182 per person
Day Trip to Assisi + Wine Tasting - $243 per person
Day Trip to Venice - $301 per person
The Three Tenors Concert
The church of St. Paul's Within the Walls in Rome opens its doors to you to offer you the show The Three Tenors. Enjoy an opera concert in which you'll be able to review the songs of famous works such as La Traviata or Tosca. You'll be captivated!
Duration
1.5 hours
Availability
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm
Price
$22 per person
Alternative
La Traviata with Ballet - $28 per person
Vivaldi's Four Seasons - $28 per person
Palazzo Santa Chiara Opera Concert - $39 per person
Capuchins Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert - $84 per person
Cabaret and Burlesque Show
Sit back and relax with this ticket to a fun cabaret and burlesque show in Rome. Enjoy performances from musicians, singers, burlesque dancers, and comedians, and experience the real Roman nightlife.
Duration
6 hours
Availability
Thursday - Saturday from 10:30 pm - 4:30 am
Price
$33
Alternative
Pub Crawl in the Old Town - $21 per person
Pub Crawl with Open Bar and Pizza - $44 per person
Food Tour with Fine Wine & Barolo
See Rome like a local, as you stroll the streets of Prati with your knowledgeable local guide, popping into different gourmet food stores to sample a plethora of foods. Visit some real hidden gems, as you snack on cured meats and cheeses, eat amazing pizza, and meet some of the artisanal food makers who give you recipes and food making tips.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Everyday, times from 10:45 am - 7:30 pm
Price
$45 per person
Alternative
Trionfale and Prati Food and Wine Tasting Tour - $32 per person
Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Street Food - $54 per person
Fettuccine Cooking Class - $56 per person
Ice-Cream Making Gelato Lovers - $60 per person
Pasta & Tiramisu Class with Fine Wine - $65 per person
Traditional Pizza Making Class - $66 per person
Frascati Wine Tour with Farmhouse Lunch
Be welcomed to Frascati on a half-day trip from Rome. Explore this charming city, stroll through the historic center, and relax at a traditional farmhouse to see the vineyards and taste wine.
Duration
4 hours
Availability
Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 am
Price
$87 per person
Alternative
Agricultural Brewery Tour - $56 per person
Roma World Ticket + Roma on Fire Show
Enjoy a visit to this amazing theme park about the Roman Empire located on the outskirts of the Italian capital. In addition, you'll attend the Roma on Fire night show.
Duration
2 hours
Availability
Varies, see booking page for details
Price
Starting from $27 per person
Alternative
MagicLand Amusement Park - $22 per person
Gladiator Show and Museum - $28 per person
Cinecittà World - $30 per person
Roman Gladiator School - $100 per person
Castel Gandolfo Kayak & Swimming Lake Tour
Discover the history of Castel Gandolfo on a lake kayaking tour. Visit a variety of historic landmarks and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature as you explore the area.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10:30 am & 3 pm
Price
$44 per person
Alternative
Cruise on the Tiber River - $23 per person
Urban Rafting on Rome's Tiber River - $44 per person
Lake Albano Kayak Tour - $44 per person
Italian Aperitif on the Tiber River - $50 per person
Ponza Island Boat Excursion - $68 per person
Ponza Island Day Trip - $179 per person
Horse Riding Trail in Ancient Rome
Explore the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica on a private horseback riding tour with a pre-departure breakfast included. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost, as well as see landmarks often missed by visitors. Options to upgrade may include a walking tour of the ruins, spa session, or beach visit for more advanced horseback riders. A private tour ensures that your day is customized to your interests.
Duration
3 hours
Availability
Everyday at 10 am and 4:30 pm
Price
$91 per person
Alternative
Bioparco di Roma - $19 per person
Sunset Ride with Romantic Dinner - $152 per person
Ancient Mosaic Workshop
Get first-hand experience making mosaics on this workshop with a master mosaicist. At a historical family-owned mosaic studio, work with local marble tiles to create traditional Roman mosaics. Learn about texture, composition, and marble tile cutting while hearing stories about the history of the craft. Take home your completed mosaic at the end of the workshop.
Duration
2.5 hours
Availability
Tuesday - Friday at 2 pm
Price
$100 per person
Alternative
Ceramic Pottery Workshop - $146 per person
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