Historic Center of Rome (Centro Storico di Roma) Tours and Activities

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through one of the world’s most popular and influential regions—Rome’s beautiful historical district. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart—providing access unavailable on foot. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues that define the rich heritage of the capital and largest city in Italy.

Experience the warmth of a night in Rome during a 3-hour electric bike tour that departs in the evening. Watch the sunset and take in monuments such as the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon; famous plazas such as Piazza Venezia; and soak in the views from Capitoline Hill. Riding an electric bike makes it easy to cover more ground without getting tired, making this tour suitable for most people.

Intrigued by the sights of Italy’s south? Take a day trip from Rome to Naples and Pompeii, and discover their sights as you listen to tales of Bourbon kings and ancient volcanic eruptions. Travel around Naples by coach to see Castel dell’Ovo, Piazza del Plebiscito and Naples Royal Palace. Then, enjoy lunch and finish with a tour of Pompeii’s UNESCO-listed archaeological ruins to see the monuments that lay buried for centuries.

If you only have a limited amount of time to explore Italy’s highlights, this full-day tour from Rome offers a seamless way to sightsee. With just a small group for company, head out in the morning in a comfortable vehicle directly to Florence. See Brunelleschi’s Dome, visit the leather market, and more—you have the freedom to explore independently. Next, continue to Pisa and its UNESCO-listed Piazza dei Miracoli, where you can see the world-famous Leaning Tower among other attractions.

Bring home a unique souvenir from Rome, made with your own hands! Have fun while creating your very own masterpiece!

Photogenic, charismatic, and ancient, Rome’s historic center is a photographer’s dream—and the ultimate location for a photography tour. Set out at twilight, also known as the "blue hour", and get off the beaten path with award-winning professional photographer Marco Bulgarelli. Under his guidance learn practical techniques, visual perception, move and interact with your subject, practice special effects and more. This is a small-group tour, with a maximum of four people to ensure personal tuition.

You will learn how to make a fresco, and you will have a fabulous time! Take your masterpiece home! If parents do not participate they may take pictures!

Uncover the dark side of Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burned alive. Listen to the spine-chilling ghost stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Rome after-dark. Learn about the ghosts of Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero and discover the truth about the crimes committed by the worst Popes Rome has ever seen. Your guide will provide you with a pair of divining or dowsing rods so you could experience ghost hunting first hand. • True gore stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups (10 people or less) • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide

Explore Rome’s iconic monuments, beautiful piazzas, and famous Vatican Museums during a private shore excursion designed especially for you. Start at the Port of Citavecchia and travel to Rome with your professional driver. Maximize your time with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum and the Vatican. Your guide ensures you understand the significance and history of these landmarks.

Rome has something for all shoppers, from swanky designer boutiques to flea markets, but the city’s shopping areas can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. By booking this bespoke experience, you’ll shop with a Rome local who has all the insider knowledge you need to find the most stylish and unique finds around the capital. You’ll also get tips for the best coffee and aperitivo in town.

Head out of Rome for a day trip to Tivoli, located about 20 miles (30 km) east of the city. With skip-the-line admission, you'll visit the area's two villas—Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa—where you can admire their architecture and landscaping and hear about them from a guide.

Cover all the main sights in Rome in a single day on this private "best of" tour. With private transportation and a guide dedicated to your group only, it will be easy to make your way around the city in an efficient way. The itinerary is flexible, but will typically include the Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and St. Peter's Basilica. This is a great option for those short on time in Rome.

Explore the historic streets of Rome and see the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, and more on a small group walking tour. Perfect for your first day in Rome, you’ll skip the hassle of navigating to all these sites on your own and receive plenty of insider tips on how to spend the rest of your visit.

Staying in Florence but want to see Rome? Take this day trip by fast train to the Italian capital and enjoy a morning of free time followed by an afternoon Ancient Rome and Colosseum tour. Skip the admission lines outside both the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, learn about the gladiators of bygone days from a guide, and, finally, relax on the train journey back to Florence.

Explore Rome after dark, when the crowds have dispersed, on this nighttime electric bike tour. This family-friendly private tour is appropriate for kids of all ages and bike seats and trailers are included. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, stopping at top sights such as the Trevi Fountain, Capitoline Hill, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Colosseum, and others.

Don't worry about having to choose another restaurant for dinner, and instead book this food and wine experience in central Rome. Led by a sommelier, this wine-tasting session introduces you to Italian wine regions and varietals and how wine fits into the Italian way of life. Food pairings include cheese, pasta, salami, and dessert.

See Rome in style—with a private guide and driver—on this customizable tour of the Eternal City. Your English-speaking guide takes you to some of the most-visited monuments and landmarks in Rome including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums. Stop for lunch along the way and feel free to ask your dedicated driver/guide any questions you may have about the city. You’ll visit highlights including Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and more.

Rome is a treasure trove of historical, artistic and cultural riches all to be discovered. During our day trip to Rome, you will visit the Spanish Steps with the fashion district Via Condotti, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, where millions of people throw a coin dreaming to come back to the Eternal City. You will enjoy lunch in a typical local osteria or trattoria which serve traditional dishes such as “bucatini all’amatriciana” and “spaghetti alla carbonara” or “abbacchio al forno” and “coda alla vaccinara”. Our licensed local guide will show you the Basilica di San Pietro, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Colosseo, built in 80 AD and still one of the world’s best known sites. The entrance to Vatican Museum is also included in the guided visit.

Discover the historic arches of Rome during a private walking tour with an archaeologist guide. Learn about the origins and architecture of triumphal arches that date back to Ancient Rome in the Roman Forum. A skip-the-line ticket to the Colosseum is also included.

This is a 11 days tour that will show you italian coast and islands. The itinerary starts from Rome and continues to Sicily, where it is possibile to enjoy landscapes and amazing panoramas: the archeological site of Pompeii, the island of Capri, the Amalfi Coast, and the island of Sicily with its main cities Agrigento, Palermo, Catania and Taormina; also Valle dei Templi in Agrigento and the visit to the Vesuvio Volcan are included in this excursion. The package offers hotel accommodation in 3-4* properties centrally located, transfer between the cities, train & ferry tickets, entrance tickets with skip the line service.

An exclusive itinerary aimed at making you discover the city of Rome with our guide, starting from the glories of Ancient Rome, up to the splendor of Papal and Aristocratic Rome. A city of a thousand souls .. The luxurious residences, now perfectly preserved, were built between lakes and ancient volcanic craters. Castel Gandolfo, is the first stop on this tour and is certainly the most illustrious example; the itinerary then includes a visit to Nemi, Albano Laziale, Grottaferrata, Frascati, a full day in Rome and finally the Abbey of S. Nilo. You will be able to travel together with other people with the same passion for travel, allowing for a unique socialization experience. You will have a companion available who can be a point of reference for you; a person who knows the place and to whom you can rely on for any need. Our tours include latest generation coaches and qualified guides. The choice of services is always oriented to the highest quality.

→ VENICE SQUARE → TREVI FOUNTAIN → SPANISH STEPS → PANTHEON → NAVONA SQUARE This tour offers you the very best of Rome’s most famous squares, monuments, fountains and artists. Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Travel through time and admire all of Rome city center must-see art and architecture, all in a single afternoon!

Join us on this tour from Florence to explore the Eternal City in one day. This tour is perfect for someone who only has a little bit of time to spend in Italy but wants to see as much as possible!

Discover the artwork of Caravaggio during this private walking tour in Rome. Learn about the artist’s life and works including how he used light to define his signature style. Visit several city landmarks to see his work including the Church of San Luigi dei Francesi, the Doria Pamphili Gallery, and the Capitoline Museums.