From skip-the-line Vatican visits and underground Colosseum tours to Vespa rides, food crawls and day trips to Pompeii, this page brings together every type of tour you can take in Rome so you can compare your options and find the one that suits your trip.
Amalfi Coast Day Trips from Rome (6)
Swap Rome for sea cliffs, lemon groves and pastel villages on a full-day trip along the Amalfi Coast, with stops in Positano and Amalfi town.
Aventine Hill & Keyhole Tours (2)
Peer through the Knights of Malta keyhole for a perfectly framed view of St Peter's dome, then take in the city from the Orange Garden next door.
Bocca della Verità Tours (2)
Test the legend at the Mouth of Truth, the ancient marble mask said to bite the hands of liars, in the portico of Santa Maria in Cosmedin.
Campo de' Fiori Tours (6)
Rome's liveliest square — a morning produce market under the hooded statue of Giordano Bruno, then bars and trattorias once the stalls pack up.
Castel Sant'Angelo Tours (2)
Built as Emperor Hadrian's tomb, later a papal fortress — climb through 1,900 years of history to a rooftop terrace overlooking St Peter's.
Circus Maximus Tours (7)
Stand in the valley where crowds of well over 100,000 watched chariot races, with the ruins of the imperial palaces looming above on the Palatine.
Civita di Bagnoregio Tours (6)
Cross the long footbridge to Civita di Bagnoregio, a medieval hilltop village perched on crumbling tufa cliffs north of Rome.
Civitavecchia Shore Excursions to Rome (22)
See Rome in a single port day — tours meet you at the ship, cover Colosseum and Vatican highlights, and get you back before all-aboard.
Colosseum Arena Floor Tours (11)
Step out onto the rebuilt arena floor where gladiators once fought and see the Colosseum from their perspective, with the underground below.
Colosseum Tours Rome (56)
Skip the ticket scramble and explore the Colosseum with a guide who brings the games, the gladiators and nearly 2,000 years of history to life.
Colosseum Underground Tours (3)
Go beneath the arena into the hypogeum, the maze of tunnels and lift shafts where animals and gladiators waited before the games.
Early Morning Vatican & Rome Tours (5)
Beat the crowds with early entry to the Vatican and Rome's big sights, seeing the Sistine Chapel and Colosseum before the midday rush.
Family Rome Tours (7)
Tours paced for kids, with shorter routes, engaging guides and plenty of gladiator stories to keep the whole family interested.
Featured Rome Tours (12)
A hand-picked selection of Rome's best-reviewed tours, from the Colosseum and Vatican to the city's other major sights, all in one place.
Florence Day Trips from Rome (3)
Reach Florence in about 90 minutes by high-speed train and see Michelangelo's David, the Duomo and the Renaissance city centre in a day.
Galleria Borghese Tours (4)
Bernini's marble masterpieces and a room of Caravaggios in a villa gallery where timed-entry tickets keep visitor numbers low.
Gianicolo (Janiculum Hill) Tours (1)
Climb the Janiculum Hill for one of Rome's best panoramas, and time it for the noon cannon fired from below the terrace each day.
Gladiator Experience Tours (13)
Pick up a sword and train like a gladiator at a hands-on school, learning ancient combat moves from costumed instructors.
Jewish Ghetto & Quarter Tours (1)
Walk through one of the world's oldest Jewish communities, from the Great Synagogue to kosher bakeries and fried artichokes.
Mount Vesuvius Tours from Rome (5)
Hike to the crater rim of the volcano that buried Pompeii in AD 79, with sweeping views across the Bay of Naples.
Ostia Antica Tours (1)
Rome's ancient port, a short train ride from the city — streets, apartment blocks, mosaics and a theatre, with far fewer crowds than Pompeii.
Palatine Hill Tours (56)
Climb the hill where Rome was founded, wander the ruins of imperial palaces and look down over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.
Pantheon Tours Rome (25)
Stand beneath the oculus of the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, still intact after nearly 1,900 years, and see Raphael's tomb.
Piazza Navona Tours (15)
Built on the outline of Domitian's stadium, Piazza Navona centres on Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers and buzzes with street artists.
Pisa Day Trips from Rome (2)
See the Leaning Tower and the marble Field of Miracles on a day trip from Rome, often paired with a stop in Florence.
Pompeii Day Trips from Rome (11)
Walk the streets of the Roman town frozen by Vesuvius in AD 79 — houses, frescoes, bakeries and plaster casts of its victims.
Positano Day Trips from Rome (3)
Trade the city for Positano's pastel houses tumbling down to the sea on a full day out from Rome along the Amalfi Coast.
Private Rome Tours (36)
Your own guide and your own pace — private tours of the Colosseum, Vatican and city built around what your group wants to see.
Roman Forum Tours (57)
Walk the Via Sacra through the heart of ancient Rome, past the Senate House, triumphal arches and the site where Caesar was cremated.
Rome Airport Transfers (13)
Pre-booked transfers between Fiumicino or Ciampino and your hotel, so you're met on arrival instead of queueing for a taxi.
Rome Boat & Cruise Tours (10)
See Rome from the Tiber, gliding past historic bridges, Castel Sant'Angelo and Tiber Island on a relaxed river cruise.
Rome Catacombs Tours (13)
Descend into the early Christian burial tunnels along the Appian Way, where miles of passages hold tombs and ancient frescoes.
Rome Cooking Classes (29)
Cook a proper Roman meal with a local chef — fresh pasta, sauces and dessert — then sit down to eat what you've made with a glass of wine.
Rome E-Bike Tours (9)
Cover more of Rome with less effort on an e-bike, from the city's hills to the ancient Appian Way and its aqueduct park.
Rome Evening & Night Tours (11)
See Rome's monuments lit up after dark, when the heat and crowds fade and the Trevi Fountain and piazzas take on a different feel.
Rome Food Tours (22)
Eat your way through Rome's neighbourhoods with a local guide — carbonara, supplì, cured meats, cheese and gelato along the way.
Rome Gelato Tours (23)
Learn what separates real artisanal gelato from the tourist stuff, with tastings and tours built around Rome's favourite treat.
Rome Golf Cart Tours (18)
Cover the city's big sights in a few hours from an open golf cart, reaching lanes and viewpoints that coaches can't.
Rome Outdoor & Adventure Tours (1)
Swap the museums for something more active, with outdoor experiences that get you moving in and around Rome.
Rome Pasta Making Classes (27)
Roll, cut and shape fresh pasta by hand with a Roman chef, then enjoy your fettuccine or ravioli with sauce and a glass of wine.
Rome Photography Experience Tours (1)
Come home with better photos than the usual selfies, guided by a photographer who knows Rome's best angles and light.
Rome Pizza Making Classes (11)
Stretch the dough, add toppings and bake your own pizza with a local chef, then eat it hot from the oven.
Rome Street Food Tours (4)
Supplì, pizza al taglio and trapizzini — taste the snacks Romans actually eat on the go, from market stalls to hole-in-the-wall shops.
Rome Vespa & Scooter Tours (9)
Ride Rome like a local on the back of a vintage Vespa, weaving through piazzas and up to viewpoints with a driver-guide.
Rome Walking Tours (18)
Explore the historic centre on foot, linking fountains, piazzas and monuments with a guide who knows the stories behind them.
Rome Wine Tasting Tours (17)
Taste the wines of Lazio and beyond, from central Rome wine bars to vineyards in the Castelli Romani hills just outside the city.
Santa Maria Maggiore Tours (12)
One of Rome's four papal basilicas, with glittering 5th-century mosaics, a ceiling said to be gilded with New World gold, and Pope Francis's tomb.
Sistine Chapel Tours (37)
Look up at Michelangelo's ceiling and Last Judgment, reached through the Vatican Museums with the story explained before you enter.
Skip-the-Line Rome Tours (23)
Spend your time at the sights instead of in the queue, with reserved entry to the Colosseum, Vatican and Rome's busiest attractions.
Small Group Rome Tours (27)
Capped group sizes mean you can hear the guide, ask questions and move through the sights without a crowd of 40 around you.
Spanish Steps Tours Rome (6)
Climb the 135 steps from the boat-shaped Barcaccia fountain to Trinità dei Monti — just don't sit down, as that's now banned.
St Peter's Basilica Tours (38)
Enter one of the world's largest churches to see Michelangelo's Pietà and dome, then climb to the top for a view over St Peter's Square.
Trastevere Tours Rome (14)
Cobbled lanes, ivy-covered walls and some of Rome's best trattorias, just across the river from the historic centre.
Trevi Fountain Tours (24)
Toss a coin over your shoulder at Rome's most famous fountain — tradition says it guarantees a return trip to the city.
Tuscany Day Trips from Rome (3)
Rolling hills, medieval towns and wine tastings on a day trip from Rome into the Tuscan countryside.
VIP Rome Tours (3)
Exclusive-access tours, from after-hours visits to restricted areas, for travellers who want to see Rome without the crowds.
Vatican Tours Rome (45)
The Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica in one visit, with a guide to lead you through the highlights.
Villa Borghese Gardens Tours (4)
Rome's green heart — shady avenues, a boating lake and the Pincio terrace with sunset views over Piazza del Popolo.
Welcome & Orientation Tours of Rome (1)
Get your bearings on your first day with an introduction to Rome's layout, sights, transport and tips from a local guide.