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Best tours in Rome
The best guided tours and day trips in Rome — walking tours, food experiences, adventure excursions and skip-the-line tickets at every budget.
At a glance
Rome is the Eternal City, where the Colosseum's arches, the Vatican's Michelangelo ceiling and the Trevi Fountain's baroque drama define millennia of civilisation. The Roman Forum, Trastevere's lantern-lit lanes and the city's legendary carbonara and suppli complete the feast.
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Roman Forum and Colosseum Tour
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill tour
Go beneath the Colosseum floor to the tunnels where gladiators waited, then walk the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with skip-the-line entry throughout. Your guide brings 2,000 years of history to life without the crowds, making it the anchor of any Rome itinerary.
Trastevere evening food tour
Cross the Tiber into Trastevere after dark and eat your way through the district's best trattorias, pizza al taglio counters and gelaterias. The small-group format keeps it intimate, and the tastings are generous enough to count as dinner.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel skip-the-line
Walk straight past the queues into the Vatican Museums, taking in the Raphael Rooms and the spiral staircase before standing beneath Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel — all with a guide who knows exactly where to stop and when to move on during the busiest hours.
Catacombs of Rome guided tour
Descend into the ancient tunnels beneath Rome where early Christians buried their dead and gathered in secret. A knowledgeable guide explains the fascinating frescoes and burial customs, then heads above ground to the Appian Way for a taste of the city's quieter side.
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