The 10 Best Tours in Rome, Lazio

May 14, 2022 Hana Mouser

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
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1. Daily life in Ostia Antica (private tour)

00119 Ostia Antica RM, Italy Visit Ostia Antica
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Relive a piece of ancient Rome history, immersing yourself in this unique archaeological site on an unforgettable tour. The tour allows you to visit in depth a good part of this extraordinary archaeological site that covers about 50 hectares, in which ancient ruins and nature merge to create suggestive landscapes. Founded according to tradition by King Anco Marzio in a strategic area from the military and commercial point of view, Ostia was the first Roman colony, port of the city of Rome at the mouth of the Tiber river. Along the way you will be able to observe the grandiose theater dating back to the Augustan era, the Baths of Neptune and its mythological mosaics, the remains of the imposing Capitolium that towers over the Piazza del Foro and the famous insulae and tabernae. A unique archaeological site in the world where it is really possible to relive the daily life of the ancient Romans in a chronological span of 8 centuries.

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Reviewed By Swisschilind

We booked this private family guided tour of the site of Ostia Antica for the third day of our 4-day visit to Rome. My husband and I and our four children thoroughly enjoyed the very interesting tour by Stefania (a highly experienced tour guide with a phd in history and a vast, impressive knowledge in the field). Not only did she provide fascinating information to my husband and myself, but she made the tour fun and interactive for the children (aged between 14 and 9). The site of Ostia Antica is absolutely incredible, providing a good insight into daily life of a Roman city in the old times. Having an experienced and articulate guide like Stefania makes all the difference and is a worthwhile spend to got the most out of the visit. Stefania happily overextended the 1,5 hour tour time to provide us with some extra insights and information. Take the train from Porta San Paolo in Rome, the journey is a mere 1,50 euros and lasts about 25-30 minutes. The site is also excellent to beat the crowds (even in non-covid days) as it is all open air and fringed with beautiful big old trees. We caught the train again at Ostia Antica and continued onto the beachside to have an excellent lunch.

2. Golf Cart Tour Rome

Piazza Farnese, 105, 00186 Roma RM, Italy GOLF CART TOUR ROME
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

We will explore the city driving through some of the most beautiful places in Rome with an ecological and comfortable golf cart. We can stop at each site and admire the beauties, take photos (we are also excellent photographers), visit monuments, fountains and admire the panorama of this wonderful city. During the tour we will take you to try coffee or ice cream (at your expense) We will spend 3 hours together and we are sure that we will have fun!!!!!!!

Inclusions: Private transport

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Reviewed By kimkgeiger

What a fabulous afternoon! Andrea was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and great with my granddaughters (age 3 and 6). We had perfect weather and, unlike another reviewer, found the cushioned seats quite comfortable. My sister and I have mobility issues and this was perfect for us. Loved that Andrea adjusted our stops and time stopped according to what was important to us. He took a few photos of us all that we will treasure. I would definitely take this tour again!! ❤️

3. Vip Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour

Via Leone IV, 6, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Italy With Family
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The Vip Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour are​ the best you could have if you are looking for an exclusive experience. This unique guided tour is organized for a small group of 12 people only, this way you can interact with your expert English speaking guide as if you were on a private tour. Your group will enter the Vatican at 7:30 AM, one hour and a half before the general audience and 30 minutes before most of the other tour companies. This special tour will allow you to enjoy the Vatican highlights with almost nobody around while most of the other tours offered in the Vatican are held with thousands of other tourists around you.

Inclusions: Vip access to the Sistine Chapel, Vip access to the Vatican Museums, Vip access to the St. Peter's Basilica, Expert English Speaking Guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Taxes and fees

Exclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, Gratuities

Reviewed By KatrinK181

We always enjoy being back in Rome and this time we decided to take a driving tour as we had just a couple of days and wanted to see all the cities without walking miles around the city. The staff speaks great English and it was amazing just to enjoy the ride and the views with an a/c as it's really hot in Rome! I've seen the brochure with all the tours this company provides, and next time in Rome we'll definitely book the Colosseum express, which is great as it only takes 1,5 hours while most of the tours cover the whole area, which takes like 3 hours and it's crazy considering the heat.

4. Rome City Center Walking Tour and Gelato-Tasting

Via del Cardello, 31, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Italy In Love Tours
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Traveling in small groups will make your historic Rome walking tour relaxed and intimate. During the tour, our guides will forget about dates and figures, focusing instead on the stories and anecdotes behind the sites you visit – because we know that it's these funny (and often shocking) tales that make Rome so special. Our evening stroll isn’t just about the sights though – it’s about giving you everything you need to enjoy a perfect vacation in Rome. We will explore together Galleria Sciarra, a hidden treasure in Rome. The passage is not only difficult to see from the outside, but it is also one of the few places where you can see Art Nouveau in Rome! This is an absolutely beautiful piece of architecture. This hidden gem is located in a building near Via del Corso, constructed just after the unification of Italy in the late 1880s. In the evening, the galleria is illuminated with a warm and magical glow, making you feel like you have been transported into a different era.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Tip o gratuity

Reviewed By Emiliano C

Beatiful experience Marco is very available !!! Rome is fantastic place!!!! My family is very happy!

5. Twilight Trastevere Rome Food Tour

Piazza S. Bartolomeo All'Isola, 22, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Eating Europe
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Trastevere is a neighborhood like no other. It’s where Romans choose to eat with their families on a Sunday and where young Romans go for buzzing nightlife at evenings and weekends. You can’t leave Rome without walking through these streets, tasting the best food on offer, and taking a million pictures of this amazing hotspot. On this guided 4-hour walking food tour we explore this photogenic neighbourhood by night. You’ll sample a sumptuous blend of Italian classics like pizza and pasta, real Roman street food, less-known meats and cheeses, and amazing wine in a secret cellar – its history will blow you away. Few activities in Rome deliver as many hidden surprises and enchanting moments as this, so be sure to join us for an unforgettable night in one of our favourite neighbourhoods in Rome. Take advantage of Rome’s vibrant nightlife by walking through the streets of Trastevere with a local.

Inclusions: 13 samples at 7 different tasting locations, Wine, beer and water, Local English speaking guide , Rome - A food lover’s guide

Exclusions: Gratuities / Tips for guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Extra drinks

Reviewed By Graetel_nb

holiday with him. Being the only ones who had booked the tour we had him as our private guide. Rish is not only incredibly passionate about his job and can answer any question about food and the area. He also has a great sense of humour and knows how to fulfill his guests wishes. Highly recommended and would definitely book a tour with Rish again!!

6. Private Early Bird Vatican and St Peter's Basilica Tour: Hotel Pick-up Drop-off

Eyes of Rome
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In a nutshell: The Earliest Vatican Tour with Special Priority Access to beat the early bird crowd! Are you planning your once in a life time Vatican experience? This is hands down the best Vatican Tour! Don’t miss your opportunity to enter the Vatican Museums with no waiting time at all. Secure your access almost one and a half hours prior to the official Vatican opening, skipping any possible line with our Prime entrance, available only through 7 tour operators in the world and the only true skip the line ticket for your early morning Vatican Experience. With our Prime Tour, we get you inside the Museums before the regular Early Morning crowds, bypassing those already waiting in line for the Vatican doors to open.  

Inclusions: Meet and greet service at your hotel/accommodation, Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide, Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls), Priority Access (before the regular Early Morning Crowd - if Prime Option selected), Raphael Rooms , Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica with direct access, Hotel Drop Off Service (if Prime Option selected)

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Reviewed By EugeniaGio90

My boyfriend and I had an amazing time in Rome, in the fun and expert company of Serena. She took us on a discovery of Rome that was tailored to our interests and left us filled with wonder. Lot's of interesting information, delivered in an engaging and pleasant way. Serena was super helpful when we were planning the trip: she gave us lot's of great tips for places to eat and for other museums or sights to visit on our own time. We highly recommend her

7. Pasta Making with Wine Tasting and Dinner in Frascati

00044 Frascati, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy From Scratch
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WE ALWAYS LOVED CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR GUESTS, NOW WE LOVE CREATING MEMORABLE AND SAFE EXPERIENCES FOR YOU! We'll provide you all the necessary devices. During the experience the distance will be of at least one metre from the others, you'll use disposable gloves and masks. Moreover, all of you will make a single-portion of fresh pasta in order to eat what you've made! Enjoy a short walking tour around Frascati, a little town near Rome, before being introduced to some homemade wines (2 tasting wines produced by our family) and joining a cooking class. Throughout your cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Roman-style pasta from scratch, before sitting down to enjoy it with your group. At the end of the experience you’ll have the opportunity to go back with your mind to the Roman Times visiting the cave under the restaurant, an old cellar used as a shelter during the wars.

Inclusions: you eat your own produced pasta , cooked by our chef, All you need for cooking, Show cooking of Traditional Roman pastas, Welcome Aperitif, Frascati Docg / Red Wine Igt Our Production, 2 LOcal Wine Tasting

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8. Exclusive Early Access Vatican Semi Private Tour | with Private Option

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy LivItaly Tours
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Get Exclusive Early access into the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo's amazing frescoes one whole hour before the general public! Together with a truly small group of only 6 participants max, or in your very own private group, you will be able to avoid the big crowds and quietly enjoy this wonderful masterpiece. The Vatican Museums is on everyone’s Rome itinerary so you can imagine it gets quite full, quite quickly. This tour guarantees not only early entrance but also the personalized and intimate feel that is only possible with our truly small group size, or in your very own private group. We believe that having an intimate experience makes ALL the difference! After the Sistine Chapel, your tour continues through the vastness of the Museums, with the greatest highlights of the Papal art collection, the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of Tapestries, the Pinecone Courtyard, and many more, ending with the incredible Saint Peter's Basilica.

Inclusions: Tour in a Safe and Semi Private Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED, Enjoy Early Entrance to the Vatican Museums before the general public, Skip the long ticket lines, Learn from a Professional Local Expert Guide, Private Option of this tour is Available!

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By 844dallasw

Davide was an excellent tour guide for my group of friends on an early Saturday morning. It was obvious that he loved his job and it showed through the history he walked us through during the entire tour. I would highly recommend any tour with Davide and if the Vatican is on your bucket list, then early morning access is the tour you want. Happy travels!

9. Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome Semi-Private Tour MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED

Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy LivItaly Tours
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Relive the glory of Ancient Rome on this 3 hour truly small-group tour, led by an expert and professional guide. We limit our small groups to ONLY 6 people, ensuring a semi-private experience and a friendly environment to interact with your guide! Skip the long lines and enjoy an Access-All-Areas tour of Rome’s mighty Colosseum, including parts usually restricted to visitors with a regular ticket. In this tour, you will be able to explore the subterranean underground chambers of the Colosseum, where the wild animals were held and the gladiator prepared before battle. You will also stand in the very area where the bloody gladiator battles once took place and saw unparalleled views: the Arena floor. As you stand there and see the same view the gladiators once saw, imagine hearing the roar of the crowds that must have welcomed them. Then, climb up the gorgeous Palatine Hill for breathtaking views, and descend into the Roman Forum, which you will explore thoroughly with your expert guide.

Inclusions: Tour in a Safe and Small Group of MAX 6 PEOPLE GUARANTEED!, Climb down inside the Underground and walk onto the Arena of the Colosseum, Enjoy a friendly and professional Local Expert Guide, Skip the long lines!

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By 844dallasw

Davide was an excellent tour guide for my group of friends on an early Saturday morning. It was obvious that he loved his job and it showed through the history he walked us through during the entire tour. I would highly recommend any tour with Davide and if the Vatican is on your bucket list, then early morning access is the tour you want. Happy travels!

10. Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica

Via Plauto, 17, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Made in Rome Tours
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A holiday in Rome without visiting the Vatican is like a day at the beach without swimming in the sea. See the best of the Vatican museums and gain direct entrance with skip-the-line access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, while our excellent guides entertain you with stories that go with each masterpiece. . This budget-friendly tour is the best value for money for travellers that are interested in 1) seeing the museum’s highlights 2) meeting a new friend or two through your group and 3) skipping the lines (trust us, with over 6 million tourist spilling into the museum every year, you'll want it!) . Disclaimer: you will be entering the Vatican museum during one of the busiest times of the day. While the tour provides skip-the-line access, the crowds in the museum vary from day to day and some delay with security can be expected (it would be misleading for other tour operators to not tell you this!)

Inclusions: An expert tour guide with over 10 years of experience. Excellent story teller., Guaranteed skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Admission tickets to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica

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Reviewed By vincel890

Great tour. We had Marco as our tour guide and it was amazing. Of course during this covid time there are less people which makes taking a tour even better. Highly recommend using Vatican tours as your tour guide and going to Rome now. We have 4 kids and had a private tour. Marco was really good with our kids (8, 9, 12 & 16). He had the kids finding things and made it very engaging for them. They found the gold and silver keys. And the bees from a certain family. Do the tour to learn the meaning. :) They also do tours of Rome city, Rome underground, coliseum and other things. My only regret is not finding them sooner. Marco suggests when coming to Rome to do the Rome city tour first and then do the others after that. For kids he does a treasure hunt during the Rome city tour so the kids have so much fun finding things and learn a lot too. A good tour guide makes learning fun for every age. Vatican tours did this. I highly recommend them.

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