Top Rome Sightseeing Tours - page 2

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.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a private full-day tour that visits all of the top attractions. Ride in luxury transportation with your guide to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum. You’ll also explore the historical center on a walking tour that features the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, and save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican and Colosseum.

Save time in the smallest country in the world with priority access tickets to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. This hassle-free tour take you to some of the Vatican's must-see sights. Rather than get lost in the enormous churches and museums, your guide picks the best sights for you to see.

The city of Rome draws visitors for business and pleasure all year round. With this handy shuttle bus service, travel between Rome city center and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport with ease, and enjoy a hassle-free start or end to your time in the city. Avoid problems with the public bus system and reach your destination with ease in just 45 minutes, with return departures every 30 or 40 minutes.

Save time waiting in line for this popular attraction with skip-the-line tickets for to Rome's famous Borghese Gallery. With tickets in hand and your tour guide in the lead (optional), explore the gardens and see masterpieces by Raffaello, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Choose to explore independently or take the guided tour option.

Discover the sacred and artistic treasures of the Vatican on an immersive tour led by an art historian guide. Skip the long lines with priority access, and see some of the most important masterpieces in the Vatican Museum’s immense collection. Stand in awe beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and learn the stories behind the art through an audio headset so you don’t miss a word of your guide’s commentary.

Visit the Vatican with fewer crowds on a private early-bird tour and enter the Vatican Museums at its first access (8 AM). Enjoy an exclusive exploration of world-renowned art by Renaissance masters, visit the Sistine Chapel, and enter St. Peter’s Basilica directly from the museums, without waiting in the main line.

Get out of Rome and head to hilltop Tivoli on this fun half-day guided trip. Explore the historic town and visit Hadrian's Villa and the Villa d'Este, two UNESCO World Heritage-listed spots. With an expert guide, tour the town and its historic villas, learning about the history of the area and seeing an exciting swath of the Roman countryside.

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.

Begin your exploration of the Vatican Museums before the general public on this tour. With your small group and tour guide, head straight for the Sistine Chapel to marvel at its art and architecture as one of its first daily visitors. Continue to St. Peter's Basilica, listening to informative commentary on the history of the church and Vatican City as you walk. Entrance fees, guaranteed skip-the-line entry, and use of individual headsets are included.

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.

Explore the Colosseum at your own pace during this self-guided, skip-the-line tour. Get guaranteed direct entry, bypassing the usual wait times. Then, wander the main floors of the ancient gladiatorial arena on your own before being escorted to the nearby Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, with admission tickets included.

Rome is beautiful at night, with its illuminated buildings and lively cafes. With this tour, you'll get to see the city under a new light, quite literally, on the comfort of an electronic bicycle. After exploring the city, sample a selection of local cheeses and cured meats paired with Italian wine.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel, and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

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.

Take a guided tour of the Colosseum, including skip-the-line admission, to get the most out of your visit. By exploring the amphitheater’s first and second tiers with an official Colosseum guide, who has a background in history, art, and archaeology, learn about the origins of this iconic Rome landmark. Hear stories about gladiator battles and Roman emperors, and marvel at the engineering of the ancient structure. Then visit Palatine Hill and the ruins of the Roman Forum.

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.

Save time when you visit the Vatican Museums by prebooking this Vatican Museums Half-Day Skip-the-Line Tour. This tour lets you bypass the ticket lines and head inside to see its most impressive exhibits such as the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. It’s a great choice for travelers who are short on time but still want to see the collection of the Catholic Church.

Set out from Rome for a half-day exploration of ancient Tivoli, a stunning hilltop town that once served as a vacation destination for the rich. Spend some time exploring its many offerings, including the Villa Adriana which incorporates of variety of ancient architectural styles and Villa d’Este, known for its exquisite Renaissance palace and garden. Learn about the history of this fascinating, fair-weather resort town as you go.

A true must-do for history lovers, this Appian Way small-group e-bike tour from Rome provides you with all the equipment you need to bike the road and stop by its main ancient highlights. Ride down the road and pass through the Parco dell’Appia Antica to see many ancient Roman aqueducts. Your guide tells you about the heights of the Roman Empire, as well as its fall.

There’s so much to see in Rome that creating a full itinerary can challenge even the savviest travelers. This private tour does the planning for you, covering the best of the city in a full day of sightseeing. Highlights include seeing the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, and St. Peter’s Square. Visit attractions often missed on Rome city tours, such as the Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta and the Terrazza del Gianicolo, a public terrace with stellar panoramic views.

Beat the heat and crowds that can make visiting the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel later in the day a chore with this early entry tour. Access the galleries before they open to the general public and marvel at works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and other greats in the quiet galleries while learning about their history and significance from your guide. End with time in the Sistine Chapel to admire its iconic ceiling frescoes.