ROME
420 Tours Reviewed
Ancient Rome starts with a movie. I like the 25-minute multimedia video at the start, with graphic reconstructions of how today’s Rome grew out of Roman Empire streets and monuments. I also like that you get reserved entry with skip-the-line,…
Naples hides a cemetery under your feet. This guided tour of the San Gaudioso catacombs brings early Christian burial customs to life, with a 45-minute walk that includes the church above. I love how the guide connects the site to…
This can save you from hours in line. With a fixed skip-the-line entry time and onsite staff at the start, you get pulled through security more smoothly than most walk-ups. Then you’re free to roam the Vatican Museums and make…
Panoramas start before you even enter. This is a short, focused visit that pairs a classic riverside walk with reserved access inside Castel Sant’Angelo, plus finish-time views over the Tiber and St. Peter’s. I like the small-group feel (up to…
Pompeii, minus the hassle, plus Sorrento. This full-day run from Rome pairs UNESCO-listed Pompeii with a coastal break in Sorrento, so you get big history and real vacation energy in one shot. It starts early from the Villa Borghese area…
The Vatican can feel like a blur. This VIP small-group tour is built to keep you moving and still understand what you’re seeing, from the Vatican Museums to the Sistine Chapel and then St. Peter’s Basilica. The pace is brisk,…
The Arena Floor changes everything. You get special access to the Colosseum’s arena space, with your guide explaining the Gate of Death and even the reconstructed trap door moment. Then you climb up to the first and second outer tiers…
One day, two of Rome’s biggest stages. This full-day tour strings together the Colosseum and the Vatican with smart timing, audio headsets, and a guide who turns ruins and art into a story you can follow. It’s built for people…
One ticket. Two icons. One less headache. This skip-the-line pass is built for the day when you want to see the Vatican Museums and then land in the Sistine Chapel without losing hours to slow-moving lines. You pick an entrance…
The Vatican hits you fast. You’re guided through the highlights with just enough context to make the art click. I love the skip-the-ticket-line approach because it’s a practical win in Rome’s queues. I also love how the Sistine Chapel visit…
Pompeii from Rome can feel like a big day. This full-day tour strings together Sorrento’s coastal charm and Pompeii’s streets with an air-conditioned coach ride along the Amalfi Coast, plus skip-the-line entry. I like the structure: you get a real…
A short museum tour in Rome can still feel like a full day. This Borghese Gallery skip-the-line visit pairs blockbuster masterpieces with a calmer stroll through Villa Borghese. You’ll move efficiently, learn what you’re seeing, and end with that good…
Pompeii feels less chaotic with a plan. This Naples-to-Pompeii guided tour pairs skip-the-line tickets (through a separate entrance) with an English-speaking guide and round-trip transport, so your time in the ruins actually stays useful. I especially like two things: the…
Bones under Rome can feel personal. This guided, small-group visit takes you underground to the Capuchin Crypt, where the rooms are arranged from the remains of about 3,700 people. You get the ticket too, so you spend less time waiting…
Great food starts with the right street. This Trastevere evening is built around four stops and multiple wine tastings, so you’re not just sampling. I especially love how the tour teaches you what to look for, like the difference between…
