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Rome City Center: Walking Tour with Scandal Stories & Secret Spots
Rome City Center: Walking Tour with Scandal Stories & Secret Spots★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (103)2h 15mYou’ll walk through Rome’s city center with a local guide who brings every corner to life — from Trevi Fountain’s roar to hidden frescoes at Saint Ignatius. Expect stories of rivalry, scandal, and laughter in unexpected places. With pay-what-you-want pricing and plenty of unscripted moments, this tour leaves you feeling like you’ve seen behind Rome’s famous facades.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfrom€ 4View ›
Rome: Percy Jackson Mythology Quest & Capitoline Hill Hunt
Rome: Percy Jackson Mythology Quest & Capitoline Hill Hunt★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (103)2hYou’ll chase clues across Rome’s Capitoline Hill on a Percy Jackson-themed scavenger hunt led by true mythology buffs. Expect stories you haven’t heard, hands-on riddles in ancient museums, and small surprises for kids along the way. You’ll feel part of both Roman history and Riordan’s world—with laughter and maybe a new favorite god by day’s end.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 130View ›
Rome: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Prosecco Welcome
Rome: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class with Prosecco Welcome★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (102)2h 30mYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a Roman kitchen to craft your own pizza from scratch (yes, you’ll get flour everywhere), then master creamy gelato while your dough bakes. Enjoy prosecco and antipasti with your chef before sitting down together for a proper Italian meal you made yourself—laughter included.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 99View ›
Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour to Colosseum, Trevi & More
Rome: Private Golf Cart Tour to Colosseum, Trevi & More★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (102)2h 30mYou’ll cruise Rome’s historic heart by private golf cart with a local guide—see the Colosseum up close, toss your coin at Trevi Fountain, and pause at the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. Expect laughter, stories, and those small moments (like sunlight through ancient stones) that stick with you long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 109View ›
Rome Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Car & 24/7 Pickup
Rome Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Car & 24/7 Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (102)50mYou’ll land in Rome and find your name waiting at arrivals—no searching for taxis or wrestling luggage alone. A local driver greets you, helps with bags, and gets you straight to your hotel in comfort, no matter what hour you arrive. You’ll notice small details—a friendly smile, a helpful hand—and start your Roman days feeling quietly looked after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 115View ›
Rome to Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este Day Trip Car Tour
Rome to Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa & Villa d’Este Day Trip Car Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (102)6h–9hYou’ll leave Rome behind for a day trip to Tivoli by private car, wandering Hadrian’s ancient villa with a local guide before pausing for lunch in town. Feel cool mist from Villa d’Este’s legendary fountains on your skin and end at the roaring Cascata Grande waterfall—a mix of quiet awe and lively Italian charm you might not expect.Free cancellationLikely to sell outTop ratedfrom€ 89View ›
Appian Way E-Bike Tour: Rome Roman Ruins
Appian Way E-Bike Tour: Rome Roman Ruins★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (101)4hA private e-bike tour of Rome's Appian Way and surrounding parks, covering four hours on a route that passes the Baths of Caracalla, Villa of the Quintilii, Circus of Maxentius, and the still-functioning remains of ancient Roman aqueducts. The tour runs through the Caffarella Park and Aqueduct Park, largely removed from Rome's central noise. E-bikes, helmets, phone holders and child seats (up to 25 kg) are included; children under 6 ride free, and reduced pricing applies to ages 6–10 if under 143 cm tall. A live guide speaks English, Italian, French or German.Is it for me?Book this tour if you ride a bike confidently and want to cover the Appian Way's major sites—the e-bike and four-hour route make it possible to see the aqueducts, villas and baths without the pace of a walking tour or the traffic of central Rome. Bring children under 6 for free, or ages 6–10 at reduced price if they meet the height requirement for a trailer bike.Free cancellationKids −29%from€ 122View ›
Vatican: Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & Dome Lift Tour
Vatican: Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Basilica & Dome Lift Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (101)4hYou’ll skip long lines into the Vatican Museums with a local guide who brings art and history alive before you stand beneath Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling in near-silence. Enter St Peter’s Basilica through a special passageway and then climb up into its famous Dome with an audioguide—the views over Rome are worth every step.Free cancellationfrom€ 119View ›
Rome Hotel to Fiumicino Airport: Private Transfer
Rome Hotel to Fiumicino Airport: Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (101)40mYou get picked up at your Rome hotel or any address in the city and driven directly to Fiumicino Airport in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver. The 40-minute journey costs a fixed price with no hidden fees, includes one checked bag and carry-on per person, and drops you at your terminal entrance. No public transport delays, no taxi negotiations, no crowded shuttles.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Rome without a rental car or the energy to navigate public transport on departure day. The 40-minute drive is part of what makes door-to-door service worth it—you're not managing timing or transfers, just walking out and getting in the car.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 80View ›
Pompeii Day Trip from Rome: 5 Hours at Your Own Pace
Pompeii Day Trip from Rome: 5 Hours at Your Own Pace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (100)9h 30mYou board a high-speed train at Rome Termini, transfer by private coach to Pompeii, and enter the archaeological park with skip-the-line access. Spend approximately five hours exploring the ruins independently at your own pace, take a lunch break, then return via coach and train to Rome by evening. All transport, entry, and logistics are handled — you just show up and explore.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Rome who want to see Pompeii without renting a car or piecing together public transport and entry tickets. Expect a full day out — the train rides and transfers add time, but that is what makes it possible to spend five unrushed hours inside the ruins and still be back in Rome by evening.Free cancellation-20%from€ 106View ›
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour in Rome
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Tour in Rome★★★★★★★★★★ 4.43 (100)2h 15mStep into centuries of art and history with a guided skip-the-line Vatican tour. See masterpieces by Michelangelo and Raphael up close and skip long waits.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 125View ›
Rome: Papal Audience Private Tour & Reserved Vatican Tickets
Rome: Papal Audience Private Tour & Reserved Vatican Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (100)5hYou’ll join locals and travelers in St. Peter’s Square for a Papal Audience with reserved tickets and expert guidance—no stress about logistics or where to sit. Your guide handles everything from hotel pickup to finding you the best spot as you witness blessings and hymns in multiple languages. The atmosphere is electric—you might even forget your phone exists for an hour or two.Free cancellation-10%Kids −66%from€ 432View ›
Rome: Colosseum, Vatican & Catacombs Private Tour by Car
Rome: Colosseum, Vatican & Catacombs Private Tour by Car★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (100)7hYou’ll see Rome’s big names—Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain—plus quiet corners like the Catacombs and Appian Way on this private day trip by car with a local guide. Expect muddy shoes, hidden stories, and a few surprises that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationfrom€ 381View ›
Rome: Vespa Sidecar Tour Past Colosseum & Vatican Views
Rome: Vespa Sidecar Tour Past Colosseum & Vatican Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (100)1hYou’ll ride through Rome’s wild streets in a Vespa sidecar with a local driver, waving back at strangers as you pass landmarks like the Colosseum and Vatican City. There’s time for photos at panoramic terraces above Piazza del Popolo and a pause by the grand Fontana dell’Acqua Paola—plus all those small moments that make you feel part of the city instead of just passing through.Free cancellationKids −16%from€ 60View ›
Rome: Pasta Making Class & Italian Lunch with Wine
Rome: Pasta Making Class & Italian Lunch with Wine★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (100)3hYou arrive at a real Roman pasta workshop and spend three hours learning to shape ravioli, tortellini, and fettuccine from scratch under Chef Angelo's instruction. You cook everything you make, eat it with wine and cheese, and finish with tiramisu. The class accommodates gluten-free and vegan diets, and you take home a chef's hat and the recipes. Book in advance to secure your time slot.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real skill in a working Roman kitchen rather than in a classroom, and if you'd rather spend three hours making and eating pasta than watching someone else do it — the workshop's reputation among Rome's best pasta makers is what makes the instruction worth the time.Free cancellationfrom€ 69View ›
Rome: Catacombs Night Tour & Capuchin Crypts with VIP Entry
Rome: Catacombs Night Tour & Capuchin Crypts with VIP Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (99)3hYou meet your guide at Piazza Barberini, descend through five bone-filled chapels in the Capuchin Crypts, then transfer by private car to the Catacombs of Rome for an after-hours guided walk through early Christian burial tunnels and frescoes. Private transport and expert commentary are included; hotel drop-off is not. Wear clothes that cover your knees and shoulders.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Rome's most unsettling historical sites without the daytime crowds—the after-hours timing and small-group format are what make the catacombs feel like an actual discovery rather than a checkpoint.Free cancellationKids −68%from€ 93View ›
Rome: Tipsy Painting Class in 17th-Century Palazzo
Rome: Tipsy Painting Class in 17th-Century Palazzo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (99)2hYou’ll step into a cozy Monti art studio inside a centuries-old palazzo, snack on Roman pizza, and sip unlimited Italian wine as you paint iconic Rome scenes with guidance from a local instructor. Expect laughter, new friends, and a souvenir canvas that feels more personal than any shop trinket.Free cancellationfrom€ 59View ›
Rome: Walking Tour Spanish Steps, Trevi, Pantheon & Navona
Rome: Walking Tour Spanish Steps, Trevi, Pantheon & Navona★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (99)2h 30mYou’ll wind through Rome’s most iconic spots—from the hush of Piazza del Popolo to tossing your coin into Trevi Fountain and feeling the cool air inside the Pantheon. With stories from your local guide and time to linger in Piazza Navona, this walking tour lets you soak up Rome’s atmosphere at an easy pace—leaving you with memories that stick long after you’ve left.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%from€ 39View ›
Rome: Colosseum & Forum Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer
Rome: Colosseum & Forum Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (99)1h 30mA professional photographer guides you through poses at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Piazza del Campidoglio and Piazza Venezia while sharing historical context about each stop. You receive 30 to 50 edited photos depending on whether you book the group or private session. The guide handles framing and direction so you're not managing the camera or second-guessing angles—you just show up and look natural.Is it for me?Book this if you want professional photos of yourself in Rome without managing a camera or asking strangers to take pictures—the photographer handles composition and editing, so you leave with polished images instead of blurry phone shots.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 35View ›
Rome: Capuchin Crypts Skip-the-Line & Bone Chapel Tour
Rome: Capuchin Crypts Skip-the-Line & Bone Chapel Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.51 (98)1hYou skip the main ticket line and enter the Capuchin Crypts in a small group with an expert English-speaking guide who explains the history and symbolism of the bone-decorated chapels beneath Rome. The tour covers the decorated rooms and altars arranged by Capuchin friars centuries ago, all located beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione near Piazza Barberini. The whole experience takes roughly an hour, and you're done before the afternoon crowds arrive.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see one of Rome's most unusual historical sites without standing in the main ticket line, and you're comfortable exploring underground chapels decorated with centuries-old bone arrangements—the small group size and expert guide are what make the experience feel personal rather than crowded.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfrom€ 39View ›
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