Top 10 Cultural Tours in Rome, Lazio

May 10, 2022 Chanda Heide

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. Scavi Tour to the Tomb of St. Peter's & Skip Line Guided Tour of the Basilica

Largo del Colonnato, 1, 00193 Roma RM, Italy Vatican City Tour and Tickets
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

The most exclusive Vatican tour to a restricted area of Vatican City with fewer than 100 permits granted per day. Vatican necropolis with the tomb of St. Peter's is the best-preserved ancient cemetery in Rome with artefacts, frescoes and bas-reliefs taking the visitor back to times of imperial Rome and early Christian persecutions. Tour includes guided visit of St. Peter's Basilica with guaranteed skip the line entrance to the Basilica.

Inclusions: Scavi Tour, skip line admission to St. Peter's Basilica, St. Peter's Basilica Tour, scavi admissions

Exclusions: gratuity

Reviewed By IrynaI8

The tour was canceled, and we were rescheduled to go afternoon. We specifically paid that amount for a tour that available before the public arrives to the museum. The group was more than 10 people, there were some crowds in some areas with other groups and other guides talking around. Our tour guide was great, however, we have not received what we booked, it was not private, and it was not 3 hours as it described in a tour.

2. 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.

3. Ancient Rome Tour

Best Rome Driver Private Tours
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Rome, Rome, Italy, Rome, Rome, Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy, Rome Your Private English Speaking Driver will pick you up from your Rome accommodation and chauffeur you through the Eternal City. Rome is filled with treasures that you can find in every corner of the city including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. It is also home to exquisite flavors of Roman delicacies that you can not find anywhere else. Our Ancient Rome Day Tour will capture your heart and your interest as you enjoy this unforgettable Day Tour.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, English Speaking Driver for the length of the service, Courtesy and service

Exclusions: Tickets to enter the Sites, Private Licensed Tour Guides, Lunch, Entry / Admission - Colosseum, Entry / Admission to Vatican Museum / Sistine Chapel, Entry / Admission - Roman Forum, Gratuities, Entry / Admission - Basilica San Pietro

Reviewed By V1892VXluanac

Our driver Fabrizio was the best...He turned up on time, he smiled, he was kind and he knew exactly what he was doing. Not only did he take us to some beautiful and inspiring places around Rome, he literally explained where we were and the history behind the places we saw, which was awesome lol I completely recommend him if you expect the full experience;)

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. 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

6. Private Skip the Line Vatican Hidden Gems Tour with Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Eyes of Rome
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Enjoy this exclusively designed private 3.5 hours tour of the stunning Vatican Museums and its Hidden Gems - the second largest and the fifth most visited art museum in the world, home to the famous Sistine Chapel and Raphael Rooms. Skip the line and enter directly with your personal guide to enjoy some of world's most renowned masterpieces produced by Michelangelo, Raphael, Caravaggio, Leonardo da Vinci, and visit some hidden off-the-beaten-track rooms. Explore the fascinating architecture and a vast collection of classical sculptures. Continue the visit by entering into St. Peter's Basilica directly from the museums, without queuing up from the main square, and finish your tour in the charming St. Peter's Square. Upgrade your tour with the visit of St. Peter's Dome and the drop off service back to your centrally located hotel.

Inclusions: Private Walking Tour, Professional Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide, Hotel pickup with Sanitized Vehicle (centrally located hotels. Within Aurelian Walls), Access to the Rooms of Raphael or Cabinet of Masks, Skip The lIne Tickets, St. Peter's Dome and drop off service (if Luxury 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. 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!

8. 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

Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities

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.

9. Guided Tour of Colosseum Undergrounds, Roman Forum and Palatine

Fontana del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Touriks
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Skip the queue and visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders with an archeologist. Descend into the Underground section and see the ongoing excavations. Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome. Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Headsets to hear clearly your guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, One mask for person if required, Use of hand-sanitizing gel during your tour, Full on-site assistance

Exclusions: PLEASE NOTE: the Arena is not part of this tour at the moment due to Covid-19 restrictions, PLEASE NOTE: the Belvedere is momentarily closed. This tour includes access up to the 2nd tier

Reviewed By gentx2021

It was a great experience and very informative trip. The guides where excellent and very professional.

10. Ancient Rome and Colosseum Private Tour with Underground Chambers and Arena

Fontana del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy Tours of Rome
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Tour the Colosseum in Rome with this private 3-hour tour with a skip-the-line ticket. Enjoy access to the areas of the Colosseum, including places normally off-limits to visitors. Explore the Colosseum's underground chambers and see where wild animals were caged. See the arena where gladiators once fought. Next, visit the Roman Forum to see the most important archaeological sites of Rome.

Inclusions: SMS with the Tour exact start time, Colosseum Undergrounds, Arena, First and Second Tiers Private Tour, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour Private Tour, Customized Email with the Tour Start Time, Skip the Line Tickets

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Colosseum Third Level and Terrace

Reviewed By sandros304

Great experience! The day before the Arena only has been close to visits. The agency Tours of Rome was very nice and professional by offering a lot of good alternatives, including full reimboursement. We took the tour anyway and the guide has been incredibly good, highly knowledgeable (he is an archeologist), nice and spent really a lot of extra-time in the tour in order to see other Parts of the Coliseum, as a compensation for the Arena. In fact, He took care of us for more than an extra-hour, with passion and a lot of competence. The agency is very reliable and helpful, all people are kind. The guide is top.

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