ROME
6225 Tours Reviewed
Rome at 8:30pm has a soundtrack. This Three Tenors tribute concert in St. Paul Within the Walls turns a real church into a mini opera night, with arias inspired by the original L. Pavarotti, P. Domingo, and J. Carreras. I…
A lake-and-kayak morning can feel like a cheat code. This Castel Gandolfo kayak food and wine tour is set on Lake Albano in Lazio, where you trade city noise for wildlife sounds and then stop for local food, cheese, meats,…
Ostia Antica feels like stepping into a quieter Rome. This 4-hour outing takes you to the once-busy port town outside the city, where mud and silt helped preserve streets, homes, and public buildings for modern eyes. I love the small-group…
A golf cart can make Rome feel manageable. In just about 3 hours, you’ll cover a lot of ground with a private driver and a route that can be shaped around your pace and interests. You also get the best…
Gladiator legends, minus the guided-tour hassle. This self-guided smartphone audio experience takes you through stories tied to Rome’s iconic arena, with directions that keep you moving at your pace. I like that once you download everything, the chapters work offline,…
Dinner starts underground in Rome. I love the Roman-cistern setting at Cantina Fabullus, because the moment you step below street level the pace slows and the tasting feels special. I also love the wine-and-food pairings that take you from Northern…
Rome has hills. A golf cart helps. This Seven Hills of Rome tour is built for getting around fast while still seeing the city’s big-name spots and the quieter look-you’ll-miss-it corners. You cover a lot of ground in about three…
Pizza making in Rome is a sweet change. This class turns a walk around Piazza Navona into something hands-on: you knead, shape, top, and bake in the working kitchen of Ristorante Pizzeria Pasquino, then eat your pizza hot from the…
Pompeii hits different when you get a guide. This 2-hour Pompeii guided group tour is designed to get you into the best parts fast, starting right at Porta Marina Superiore with skip-the-line style entry at the gate. You’ll get expert…
If you want Rome to taste like Rome, do this. This hands-on class is built around real cooking steps at your own station, led by Chef Matteo in a professional Rome cooking school. I love the mix of technique and…
Arena floor, no detours. This is a smart way to see the Colosseum because you don’t stop at the usual photo spots. You get arena-floor access through the Gladiator’s Gate, then you continue up to Palatine Hill and finish in…
Rome-to-Sorrento to Pompeii in one day. This full-day trip is built for people who want Sorrento coastal charm and the shockingly intact streets of Pompeii without fighting traffic or ticket lines. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned coach, get great views…
Rome starts to make sense fast. This self-guided Colosseum experience adds an Oculus VR reconstruction before you enter, so you can walk in with your brain already in Roman mode. I like that the VR is multi-sensory and geared for…
Fresh pasta and wine in Rome sounds like a plan. This small-group rooftop cooking class sits near the Vatican, where you’ll make fresh pasta and tiramisu and then spend the rest of the evening tasting five Italian wines. In past…
Some rides feel like real Italy. This one starts with horse grooming and a calm lesson on horse care, then moves you into the wild quiet of Simbruini National Park. I love that you’re not just sitting on a horse—you’re…
