Top Rome Literary Tours

The Vatican is enormous and extremely popular, which can make exploring overwhelming. Save time, make sure you see all the highlights from its collections and gain a greater understanding of the history and significance of the art on this private guided tour, which includes skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Rome with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers plus one checked bag and carry on per person.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most popular landmarks, but visualizing the ruin in its ancient heyday isn’t always easy. Understand the arena’s significance to Roman history during this guided tour, which also includes visits to nearby Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Prefer a self-guided option? Then opt for an audio guide and tour the iconic monument at your own pace.

Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary, and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for the same day, 24, 48, or 72 hours, or two panoramic night tours.

Guarantee your entry to some of Rome's most iconic attractions by prebooking your admission ticket and choosing a tour option that suits your sightseeing style. Opt to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace on a self-guided audio tour, or benefit from the insight of a guide on a group tour. For a personalized experience of the ancient wonders, upgrade to a private tour that promises undivided attention.

The Colosseum is one of Rome's top attractions, so make the most of your visit on a guided tour that gives you special access to enter the amphitheater's arena via the same entrance that gladiators once used for their battles. Once inside, explore the ancient landmark with a guide, and then head outside to tour the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Discover the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel, plus the option to add on St. Peter's Basilica. Navigate the vast halls, artwork, and history with a guide who gives special insights into the collections. Skip all entrance lines and explore the Gallery of the Maps, the Pineyard Courtyard, and other areas of the Vatican. Step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour at St. Peter's Basilica (if option selected).

Walk in the footsteps of ancient gladiators with this group tour granting access to the Colosseum arena floor straight through the Gladiator Gate. After standing where gladiators once fought and listening to stories of Rome's ruthless games and battles, continue to explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum with your guide. Cap off your tour of ancient Rome with a visit to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this exciting excursion. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well, so you can get more out of your visit.

Make the most of limited time in Rome on a private tour that makes it easy to cover all the must-see attractions in a single day. From ancient marvels like the Colosseum and Pantheon to the baroque flourishes of the Trevi Fountain, a private guide get you there in speed and comfort, and provides informative commentary. The grand finale is a walk through the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.

Make the most out of your trip to Rome and save time and money with the Roma Pass and Omnia Vatican Card. This sightseeing package grants you access to two top attractions, a 3-day hop-on hop-off open bus tour, and discounts at more than 30 attractions in the city. Receive fast-track admission to the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica. Enjoy access to Rome's public transport system with a guidebook and map included.

Eat your way around Rome and visit spots loved by locals on this small-group food tour. Head off the tourist trail to visit eateries in Campo de Fiori, the Jewish Ghetto, and Trastevere—including hidden locations you'd otherwise miss out on. As you explore, learn how food plays a part in Roman culture, and enjoy sampling food and wine at various vendors in the city. Leave with your appetite thoroughly satisfied and a better understanding of Rome's food scene.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

In Rome, historical ruins lie nearly beyond every corner—explore some of the most fascinating ruins in the city with a guide to get special insight into ancient Roman history and culture. On this tour, visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman forum in just a few hours. For those who prefer to explore independently, opt for the audio guide at checkout.

Dive into the history of Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii on a day trip from Rome—this day trip includes private transportation, leaving you free to relax and sightsee. Choose between a steady-paced hike up Mt. Vesuvius or a relaxed walk with a local geologist. An expert-guided tour of Pompeii's UNESCO-listed ruins is included, along with a local Neapolitan lunch.

Break down the vast Vatican complex into manageable pieces and take in the highlights in just a few hours on this private tour. Save time with skip-the-line admission and head straight to the Vatican Museums to the most important masterpieces by Michelangelo, Raphael, and others, including the stunning Sistine Chapel.

Like many of Rome’s historic sites, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel can be difficult to visit in a wheelchair. With this private, wheelchair-friendly tour, the marvels of Italy’s most impressive collection of art are accessible to everyone. Enjoy priority access and admire the highlights of these famous galleries with the insights of a guide along with an itinerary specifically created for unlimited wheelchair access.

Avoid the hassle of waiting in long lines at the Vatican City by pre-booking a tour that includes skip-the-line access. Your art historian guide will show you highlights such as the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms. Learn about art and sculpture during a visit to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. See artwork that can be overlooked in basic tours and explore the Borgia Apartments.

Ostia Antica is one of Italy’s most impressive archaeological sites, but the one-time Roman port city can be difficult to navigate without historical context. On this half-day private tour, you’ll get an in-depth introduction to life in ancient times as you explore old shops, bathhouses, houses, and the theater. Tours include door-to-door transfers from your Rome hotel.

Skip the long lines at the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an exclusive fast-track ticket that includes an audio guide. Enter through a dedicated no-wait entrance and spend more time enjoying masterpieces like Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling and the stunning Raphael’s Rooms. Explore at your own pace while the audio guide brings the artwork’s history and details vividly to life.

Explore the streets of Rome on this sunset sightseeing tour. See the centrally located squares—including the stunning Piazza Navona—part of the historical center of this ‘Eternal City.’ Visit the famed Trevi Fountain, Baroque Spanish Steps, the picturesque Pincian Hill, with its breathtaking view of the city, and much more on this group excursion.

Take a tour of the sacred city-state of the Vatican on this small-group walking tour. Avoid waiting in line for hours with skip-the-line admission and jump right into the history of the Vatican. Visit the Vatican museums including the Room of Muses and the Gallery of Candelabra, see Michelangelo’s most famous fresco at the Sistine Chapel, and take a tour of the sumptuous St. Peter’s Basilica.