Top Rome Historical Tours - page 2

Visit Rome’s spectacular Colosseum without having to elbow your way through the crowds. With this guided tour, enjoy after-hour access to admire both the ancient Roman amphitheater’s underground tunnels and chambers and the dramatic arena floor. Save time with convenient skip-the-line entrance and learn about the history and architecture of this ancient landmark from your tour coordinator. End with free time to explore on your own.

Discover Rome's iconic sights and landmarks on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, offering a comprehensive overview of all the city’s highlights. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see popular landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in five languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from the 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour ticket, with a VOX digital walking tour included with each option.

Enjoy a rare bird’s-eye view over Rome with this tour of St. Peter’s Basilica that includes a climb to the top of its dome. Visit St. Peter’s Square and church with an art historian guide to marvel at its Renaissance art and architecture. Then head underground to see the grottoes and St. Peter's tomb before climbing the dome to admire the church interiors and the surrounding city from above.

Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.

Get an in-depth introduction to Rome's ancient heyday during this guided, skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. Revisit the days of the imperial capital's gladiatorial fighters, bypassing the usual wait times with exclusive fast-track entry. Audio headsets are included, leaving you free to explore.

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on this 3-hour Viator Exclusive tour. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you'll listen to your guide's engaging narrative. This small-group tour includes just 6 participants per group for guaranteed personal attention from your guide and can only be booked through Viator.

Maximize your limited time in Rome and bypass the seemingly endless ticket line at the Colosseum. The special ticket further grants you exclusive access to the arena floor where gladiators once stood. Listen as your guide goes beyond what you get in a typical audio guide. Hear the behind-the-scenes history of fighters, spectators, and more. Afterward, use the time you saved to explore other attractions, enjoy Italian food, or simply relax.

Navigating your way through the massive collection at the Vatican Museums can be overwhelming and cut an entire day out of your time in Rome. With this tour, save hours with priority entrance and visit with a guide to focus on the gallery highlights in just a few hours. See major works by Raphael, Michelangelo, and other masters and linger to marvel at the Sistine Chapel at the end of the tour.

Our Small Group Pompeii and Amalfi Tour very early departure is to guarantee a better experience of both, Pompeii and the Amalfi coast that, especially during summer months are highly frequented. Leaving early will allow us to beat the crowds and enjoy an overall better experience. Discover one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline on this Amalfi Coast day trip from Rome. Explore the volcanic ruins of ancient Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring the picturesque towns of Positano and Amalfi. Full-day Amalfi Coast tour from Rome with a driver-guide Enjoy a shared boat ride between Amalfi and Positano affording magnificent views of the Amalfi coast. Enjoy free time in the picturesque villages of Amalfi and Positano, taste limoncello in Amalfi and stroll along its beaches Explore the UNESCO-listed site of Pompeii on a walking tour Small-group tour.

Home to the world’s largest private portfolio of artwork, the Vatican is a must-see for visitors to Rome, and the best way to explore it is with a guide. Learn about the highlights of Vatican City with an expert guide, visiting the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel. Explore intriguing sites like Raphael’s Rooms and then visit the Sistine Chapel to see incredible frescoes by Michelangelo. Choose the start time that better suites your needs.

Get an in-depth introduction to one of Rome’s most iconic ancient buildings on this express group tour of the Pantheon, which includes the exterior and interior. Get an inside peek at the oculus which was once a Roman temple but is not a Christian sanctuary. Hear of Rome's founding myths, including the story of Romulus and Remus, as well as the building's unique position for former military exercises outside the original city walls.

While the Pantheon’s massive dome immediately impresses, many independent travelers miss out on the finer details of the well-preserved ancient monument. On this guided tour, learn about the history, symbolism, and architectural details of the Pantheon. Plus, you’ll also get to see nearby landmarks, including Bernini’s Elephant and Obelisk and the Basilica of Neptune.

To see more of Rome’s ancient sights than what you find in the historical center, get out of the city on this electric-assist bicycle tour to the Ancient Appian Way. Check out the ruins of the Aurelian Walls, Circus of Maxentius, and the ancient Roman aqueducts, all the while enjoying the countryside scenery without putting in too much effort. Choose from a shorter or longer duration tour, based on your schedule; the longer tour includes a guided visit inside the 2nd-century catacombs.

Get acquainted with Rome's most important sites, including skip-the-line entry at the Vatican and the Colosseum, on this whirlwind full-day tour. Optimized for travelers without time to spare, learn about ancient Rome's history, culture, art, and architecture. Round-trip transportation from downtown Rome included.

Admire Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel without the crowds and enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums a full hour before opening on this small-group tour. Easily navigate the vast museums, seeing the highlights of the papal art collection, including the Raphael Rooms, and Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard. Then, marvel at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel before ending at St. Peter’s Basilica.

See the Eternal City come to life after dark on a half-day, small-group tour of Rome at night. Kick off your evening over pizza in a classic Roman restaurant, then see the ancient sites and monuments with dramatic illumination. Take in the soaring arches of the Colosseum and the shadowy pillars of the Pantheon, then take a leisurely stroll through Piazza Navona to three picture-perfect fountains. Pause to throw a coin into the Trevi fountain and savor a cup of local gelato before returning to your hotel.

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction: home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries. While tickets frequently sell out in advance, this small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting limited to 15 participants.

Journey into the past and learn about daily life in ancient Rome with this in-depth tour of the city’s top two archaeological treasures. Zip past the crowds with priority entrance to the Colosseum and access the restricted area of the arena floor that most tourists miss while you learn about this magnificent amphitheater from your guide. Then continue on to stroll through the ruins of temples and squares in the adjacent Forum.

See the highlights of Vatican City ON this skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Join a knowledgeable guide for a visit to the incomparable Vatican Museums—home to one of the most extensive and impressive art collections in the world. Admire the Raphael Rooms and take in the incomparable frescos of the Sistine Chapel.

Centrally located near Barberini Station, the Capuchin Crypts are one of Rome’s most popular religious sights, while the Catacombs of Saint Callixtus are just outside the city. With this tour, visit both ancient burial sites and the Via Appia Antica in just a few hours without stressing about transportation. Travel with a small group and an art historian guide giving historical context to some of Rome’s most unusual attractions.

Constructed around the year AD 125, the Pantheon ranks among the most important buildings in Rome, with a history tied into the city’s very foundations. On this independent visit, explore the Pantheon at your own pace—with your audio guide bringing the building’s fascinating past to life. Learn the role of important structures such as the domed cella and the oculus, and gain insight into the role the Pantheon plays in Roman history.

The Vatican is widely considered among Rome’s (and Italy's) top attractions, but the long queues can make visiting a challenge. On this guided tour, save valuable sightseeing time with skip-the-line entry to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. That should leave you with peace of mind and more time for exploring three of Rome's most fascinating attractions.

Check off two UNESCO-listed wonders on this full-day tour from Rome—the mighty ruins of Pompeii and the idyllic Amalfi Coast. First, discover the relics of one of ancient Rome’s most important cities as you walk around Pompeii and stand in awe before the world’s oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. Then, soak up the scenery along the Amalfi Coast and stop for lunch (own expense) in the picturesque fishing village of Positano. This small-group tour is limited to 18 people, ensuring a personalized experience.