What are the best tours in Rome?

Rome, the Eternal City, is a metropolis steeped in ancient history, majestic ruins, religious grandeur and a truly elegant atmosphere that makes it a joy for Romans and travellers alike!

Whether you’re meandering the formidable ruins of the Colosseum, the ornate churches and galleries of the Vatican, or simply relaxing at a cafe and watching all the people go by, Rome is a truly charming city that invigorates the spirit and captures the imagination.

There are so many wonderful tours to take in Rome, and this makes it difficult to choose which one is best! After all, it all comes down to how much of this wonderful city you want to see and how much time you have to experience all its wonder.

So, with that in mind, we will give you a few choices for magical tours you can take in the town that gave birth to la dolce vita or, in English, “the sweet life”.

Rome Day Tour with Colosseum & Vatican

This is the ultimate one day Roman tour, taking in two of the places that make Rome such a sought-after city for history lovers, religious pilgrims and pretty much anyone who wants to see something grand, spectacular, lavish!

The tour begins with you skipping the line at the Vatican City, where your knowledgeable guide will walk you through the beautiful Sistine Chapel, with its famous frescoes adoring the vibrant ceiling. You will then move onto the famous St Peter’s Basilica, with its ornate altars and details.

Next, you will head to the incredible Colosseum, where you will have time to wander around its impressive galleries and halls, taking in the expanse of what was once the centre of Rome’s gory gladiator fights.

Private Rome tours

If you’ve ever wanted to take your time and specially choose what you want to see in the Eternal City then this tour is for you. You will have your own private guide take you around the landmarks of your choice, teaching you all about this magnificent town and its incredible history!

Historical Rome tour

Rome isn’t all the Colosseum and Vatican: it also plays host to the lavish Trevi Fountain, the grand Spanish Steps and the impressive Fountain of Four Rivers, among other sites.

This amazing tour will take you to each of them – bellissimo!

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