Top Activities on the Ground in Rome - page 2

See a side of Rome and its major attractions that many visitors miss when you embark on an evening walking tour. Meet your guide at a central location, and set off: you can look forward to seeing landmarks ranging from the Quirinale Palace and Trevi Fountain to the Piazza Venezia, all lit up after dark. This tour’s affordable price point makes it an accessible choice for travelers of all stripes.

Combine two of the bestselling tours in Rome into one comprehensive sightseeing experience with this Rome Super Saver. Start at the Colosseum for a skip-the-line tour of this ancient amphitheater, followed by a look at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Then spend the afternoon on a walking tour of Rome’s historic center to visit famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.

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.

If you’re on a tight schedule, you won’t want to waste time waiting in line—this express tour covers all the highlights of Rome’s Colosseum. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance and enter through the Gladiators’ walkway right onto the arena stage, before climbing up into the stadium to experience the mighty amphitheater from all angles.

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.

See the best of Vatican City on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines at the Vatican and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including galleries, the Julius II apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This intimate Vatican tour is limited to six people for a personal experience and individual service from the guide, and includes all entrance fees.

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.

Eat and sightsee your way around Rome’s historical Trevi neighborhood on this half-day food and landmarks tour. Visit the Trevi Fountain and 2nd-century Pantheon, and see the Piazza Navona, and more.  While strolling, make several food stops to sample specialities like cheeses, wines, prosciutto, pizza, and 'gelato' (ice cream), and explore Campo de' Fiori’s farmers' market. Food and wine tastings amount to a large lunch, and are all included.

For a twist on the usual sightseeing experience, take an after-dark tour of Rome to admire its illuminated landmarks and monuments while listening to stories about ghosts, myths and legends. You’ll explore the winding alleys and squares in the city’s historical center with a guide, who provides eerie commentary about the supernatural and historical mysteries that have plagued the Eternal City for centuries. See attractions like Campo de’ Fiori, Castel Sant’Angelo and Palazzo Farnese in a whole new light.

Rome’s Colosseum is one of the most famous Roman monuments in the world, but with four million annual visitors, lines can be long in peak season. This tour ensures a hassle-free visit with skip-the-line entrance; access to the Arena and the gladiator stage; plus a walking tour of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

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.

Experience some of Rome’s most important artistic and spiritual attractions with a 3-hour guided tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica. Beat the crowds with priority access and see highlights of the Vatican Museum’s immense collection while your guide shares the legends behind the masterpieces. Stand beneath Michelangelo’s famed frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, and skip the long lines to enter the heart of the papacy at St Peter’s Basilica.

Capped at only 12 people, this small-group tour of Rome’s Colosseum includes exclusive access to the arena floor and underground dungeons, off-limits to regular visitors. You also make guided stops at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for a full overview of day-to-day life in ancient Rome. Skip-the-line admission at all three sites is included.

Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this small-group tour. Climb to the top of Palatine Hill to wander through some of Rome’s oldest ruins. Stroll through the Roman Forum, stopping at famous sights like the final resting place of Julius Caesar, the monolithic Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. Skip the long entry line, then explore the first and second tiers at the Colosseum, learning about Roman history through your guide's comprehensive commentary.

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 20 people.

Breeze past notoriously long Colosseum entrance queues with pre-reserved skip-the-line admission ticket that includes VIP access to areas barred to the general public. With a personal headset that ensures you hear every word of the tour, listen to your guide’s narration of facts, anecdotes, and background often missed by visitors. Morning and afternoon departure times are offered for your convenience.

Check out the Colosseum’s underground chambers and gladiator passageways on a tour of the sites that are normally off-limits to the general public. With a guide, you also visit the arena floor to see where the gladiatorial action took place. The experience ends with a tour of the Roman Forum, viewing temples and arches as you follow the footsteps of ancient senators and emperors.

Get to know your way around Rome and learn about its ancient landmarks at the same time. During a short walking tour, you'll explore Piazza Venezia and the enclave of Ancient Rome, discovering the Colosseum, Campidoglio Hill, Roman Forum, and Trajan's Forum. Stroll through centuries of history with your guide and a small-group of just 20 people, and hear the stories behind some of the capital's most iconic sights.

With so many spread-out sights, Rome can become a tiring place when you’re sightseeing. This golf cart tour cuts out both the fatigue and the heavier traffic, shuttling you efficiently around the key sights of Rome like the Trevi Fountain and St. Peter’s Basilica. Gelato is included for an extra perk.

An appealing option for first-time visitors to Rome, this private, three-hour tour takes you past the Eternal City’s top landmarks in an open-air golf cart. Enjoy unobstructed views as you cruise past attractions like the Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Basilica, and Piazza Navona—getting access to areas not reachable by standard vehicle. Upgrade to include skip-the-line admission tickets to the Colosseum.

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.

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through Rome’s beautiful historic district. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart following a custom itinerary based on your interests. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues of your choice that define the rich heritage of Italy's capital. Each itinerary is customized to your preferences, not all sights listed below can be visited in one tour.

Visit the beautiful Appia Antica Regional Park by bike. As you pedal through centuries of history, the legends and figures of the past will unfold before your eyes: spot mausoleums, mounds, tombs and remnants of Ancient Rome. Cycling along the Appian Way is a beautiful adventure that will take your mind on a journey through time, dreaming of emperors, centurions, and patricians of times gone by. Bike rentals are available for children and adults, and are a great way to explore the area at your own pace. Follow a series of recommended itineraries, or create your own! Having a bike gives you more freedom to go where you want, with less stress. Please notice that the entire Appian Way is a cobblestones path, a little confidence in riding the bikes is required. You can easily reach us to get the Metro A up to Arco di Travertino stop and then take the 660 bus to the Bike Rental Point