Things to do in Rome
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Rome Food Tour: Small Group Restaurant Hopping & GelatoYou’ll wander Rome’s historic center with a local guide, sharing prosecco and antipasti near the Turtle Fountain before tasting pizza al taglio by Largo di Torre Argentina. Savor cacio e pepe beside the Pantheon and finish with real gelato in a quiet piazza. It’s relaxed, lively, and full of those small moments you remember long after.
Rome: Appian Way E-Bike Tour with Catacombs & LunchYou ride an e-bike through Rome's Appian Way Natural Park, stopping to explore the Catacombs, pass Roman ruins like the Villa of Maxentius and Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, and finish at the Aqueduct Park. Lunch with typical Roman dishes is included at a local spot, and the small group size means the guide can actually talk to you. You'll need good cycling experience and moderate fitness, but the e-bike motor handles the hills.Is it for me?Book this if you're comfortable on a bike and want to see Rome's ancient sites without the crowds of the city center—the e-bike and small group size are what make it possible to cover this much ground in one morning or afternoon without exhaustion.
Rome: Vespa Sidecar Tour Colosseum, Vatican & GelatoYou’ll ride through Rome’s heart in a Vespa sidecar with local guides—feeling the wind as you pass icons like the Colosseum and Spanish Steps, tasting real gelato in Trastevere, hearing stories at each stop. Expect laughter, little surprises, and moments when Rome suddenly feels personal.
Venice Day Trip from Rome: High-Speed Train & WaterbusYou travel by high-speed train from Rome to Venice in the morning, take a waterbus through the Grand Canal, explore St. Mark's Square and the Bridge of Sighs on your own, and share a Venetian aperitivo with your group before the return train. The whole day runs about 14 hours, with your tour leader handling the logistics at both stations so you don't have to.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Venice in a single day from Rome without arranging train tickets, waterbus passes and timing yourself—the fixed itinerary and tour leader handle the logistics so you can focus on the city itself.
Rome to Amalfi Coast & Pompeii: Private Day Trip with PickupYou’ll start early from Rome with hotel pickup and head straight to Pompeii for a guided walk through ancient streets—skip-the-line included. After exploring with an expert archaeologist, you’ll wind along the Amalfi Coast to Positano for lunch by the sea and free time to wander or shop local crafts. Taste limoncello in Amalfi before returning home—expect laughter, real stories, and views you’ll remember long after.
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided TourYou get skip-the-line entry to all three sites, a licensed guide with radio headsets, and the full story of how the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill fit together as the center of ancient Rome. Bring your ID, arrive early, and wear comfortable shoes — the rest is handled.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want the three main Roman sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the queues — the guide and included entry handle both. Expect steady walking on uneven ground for a few hours; that's what lets you see all three sites and actually understand how they connect.
Civitavecchia to Rome: Shared Transfer with Pickup & Drop-OffYou’ll step straight from your cruise ship at Civitavecchia into an air-conditioned minivan with a small group—no shuttle headaches or crowds. With a local driver handling luggage and drop-offs at Rome hotels or Fiumicino airport, you can just watch Italy roll by outside your window. There’s something quietly satisfying about letting someone else navigate those first miles into Rome.
Rome to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast: Small-Group Day TripYou’ll walk ancient Pompeii’s streets with a local guide who brings its stories alive, then wind along coastal roads to Amalfi for lunch and free time by the sea. Expect laughter on the drive, real Roman ruins under your feet, and a salty breeze as you sip your complimentary drink looking out over bright water.
Rome: Pasta & Gelato Cooking Class in City CenterYou’ll roll up your sleeves in central Rome to make pasta from scratch with locals who keep it lighthearted. Taste your own creations over wine, watch real gelato being made, and leave with recipes (and maybe flour on your shirt). It’s casual, hands-on fun — not just another cooking class.
Rome: Pasta & Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine & LunchYou’ll roll fresh pasta dough for fettuccine and ravioli in a cozy Roman kitchen, guided by a local chef who shares family tips along the way. Taste your own creations — plus homemade tiramisu — over lunch with wine and limoncello included. Expect laughter, flour-dusted hands, and new friends around the table.
Rome: Pizza & Gelato Cooking Class in City CenterYou’ll get your hands messy shaping Roman pizza dough and watch real gelato come together before tasting both creations with wine or soft drinks. Local chefs guide you step-by-step in a lively kitchen right in Rome’s center—expect laughter, stories, and a recipe booklet to take home memories (and maybe some flour on your shirt).
Rome: Neapolitan Pizza Class & Spritz near VaticanYou'll spend an hour making and eating your own Neapolitan pizza in a real Roman restaurant with a local chef guiding you through each step. The class includes a Spritz welcome drink, homemade chips, your pizza with wine or beer, and a recipe book to take home. Groups stay small, the kitchen is air-conditioned, and every workstation is fully equipped—no experience needed. Book ahead if you need vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn pizza-making in an actual working restaurant rather than a staged studio, and you'd rather spend an hour making something you eat than watching a demonstration—the small group size and personal workstation are what make it hands-on instead of a lecture.
Rome: Colosseum & Roman Forum 3-Hour Guided Tour with PickupYou walk the Colosseum's arena floor, trace the Via Sacra through the Roman Forum, and climb Palatine Hill for views over all three sites. Entry fees, a guide, and wireless headsets are included; hotel pickup is available. The whole morning takes three hours, and you move at a steady pace with a group capped at twenty.Is it for me?A good fit if you want the three main ancient Rome sites in one morning without arranging separate tickets or navigating the entry system yourself. The three-hour pace is steady and involves real climbing, so plan for a moderate walk with comfortable shoes and moderate fitness.
Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor & Forum Private Tour EntryYou’ll walk straight onto the Colosseum arena floor in Rome with your private guide, climb Palatine Hill for city views, and wander through the Roman Forum’s ruins. Expect real stories, time to ask questions, and quiet moments on ancient stones — it’s more personal than you might expect.
Rome: Gelato & Fettuccine Cooking Class Piazza NavonaYou’ll make fresh fettuccine and real Italian gelato in a cozy Rome restaurant steps from Piazza Navona—with help from a local chef who keeps things light. Taste your own creations over wine and bruschetta while soaking up the piazza’s energy. It’s hands-on, sometimes messy, always fun—and you’ll leave remembering those little moments more than any recipe.
Rome Trastevere: Pasta Making Class & Food TourYou shop at a famous Roman butcher, taste porchetta and wine, then spend two hours learning to shape fresh pasta at a local trattoria. You cook fettuccine and ravioli, sit down and eat them with wine, then finish at a gelateria where you learn to spot real gelato. The guide is local, English-speaking, and knows which details matter. Dietary needs can be accommodated if you mention them at booking.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn to make pasta in Rome without spending a day in a cooking school — the butcher shop and trattoria are real neighborhood stops, the guide is local, and you eat what you make the same day.
Rome: Photo Shoot at Colosseum, Trevi & Vespa OptionYou’ll wander Rome’s most iconic spots — Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon — while a local photographer captures candid moments along the way. Toss a coin into Trevi, sample real gelato (so many flavors), and maybe hop on a Vespa if you’re feeling bold. It’s relaxed, sometimes silly, always real — and your photos will remind you how Rome actually felt.
Rome: Trionfale Market Food Tour & Gabriele Bonci PizzaYou start with coffee at a local café, then move through Gabriele Bonci's pizzeria, a gourmet shop with aged vinegars and truffles, the Trionfale Market with tastings at multiple stands, and finish with pasta and wine at a family-run trattoria. Over 25 tastings total, with an expert guide leading groups small enough to move easily between venues. The whole experience runs several hours and includes unlimited food and wine.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat where Romans actually eat without spending hours researching restaurants or navigating the market alone — the guide handles the route, the tastings, and the timing, so you just show up hungry and follow along.
Rome: Sistine Chapel Early Entry Tour & Raphael Rooms Max 6You’ll slip into the Vatican Museums before the crowds, listen as your local guide shares stories outside in the cool morning air, and step quietly into an almost-empty Sistine Chapel. Marvel at Michelangelo’s ceiling without distractions and wander through Raphael’s Rooms with fresh eyes. The hush and early light make everything feel more personal—you might even find yourself lost in it for a while.
Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica Fast Entry TourYou’ll follow a local guide through the Vatican Museums’ winding halls, pause beneath Michelangelo’s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, and stand quietly before masterpieces like the Pietà in St. Peter’s Basilica. With skip-the-line entry and headsets so you don’t miss a word, you’ll experience art and history up close — and maybe find yourself unexpectedly moved by it all.
