Top Rome Rail Tours

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St Mark’s Square and float down the famous canals by water bus. You’ll travel from Rome to Venice by train, arriving in just 3.5 hours to explore the city however you wish. A skip-the-line ticket to St Mark’s Basilica and a vaporetto pass for the city’s water bus network are both included so you can make the most of your time in Venice before returning to Rome on the train.

Experience the highlights of the Amalfi Coast on a full-day tour from Rome that offers a curated taste of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day Amalfi Coast excursion features a guided tour of Positano, free time to explore Positano and Amalfi, a limoncello tasting at a cliff-top lemon orchard, and scenic boat cruises. Transport by train, bus, and boat is included in this tour.

Squeeze a trip to Pompeii into your Rome vacation, and discover its world-famous archaeological digs on an express half-day trip. After leaving the capital via a fast train to Naples, jump on a coach to Pompeii. Once there, spend two hours at the UNESCO-listed site, and learn about the volcanic eruption that buried — and preserved — Pompeii for centuries. Before your return to Rome, enjoy an extra perk: a visit to a Roman ‘domus’ where, typically, the town’s more affluent residents lived.

Take a day out of your Rome vacation to get acquainted with Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. This day trip to Pompeii includes a steady-paced hike up Mt. Vesuvius (summer only) or a visit to Naples when Vesuvius is closed in winter and a tour of the UNESCO-listed digs at Pompeii. Breath in the history of the ancient city and admire artifacts that date back to the infamous Mt. Vesu. You also have the option to select a Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip from Rome, which combines three of the most famous and beautiful sites in Italy in a single day.

Check off two UNESCO-listed wonders on this full-day tour from Rome—the mighty ruins of Pompeii and the idyllic Amalfi Coast. First, discover the relics of one of ancient Rome’s most important cities as you walk around Pompeii and stand in awe before the world’s oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. Then, soak up the scenery along the Amalfi Coast and stop for lunch (own expense) in the picturesque fishing village of Positano. This small-group tour is limited to 18 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.

Visit the little-known archaeological site of Ostia Antica on a small-group day tour from Rome. In addition to navigating, your guide provides anecdotes and background information you won’t find in a guidebook. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a bite to eat (own expense), or relax on the beach before heading back to Rome.

Discover one of Italy’s most beautiful stretches of coastline on this Amalfi Coast day trip from Rome. Explore the volcanic ruins of ancient Pompeii, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before exploring the picturesque town of Positano. Combine Italian scenery, archaeology, and history on this intimate, small-group tour limited to eight people per vehicle, plus lunch at a local restaurant.

Looking for one of the best Rome day trips? Travel to Capri, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, on this day trip with an experienced guide. Journey by coach to Naples, where you cross the deep blue sea by boat to reach the isle of Capri. Enjoy lunch in Anacapri, a hilltop village with wonderful views, and then explore the main town of Capri independently. You can also take a boat tour to Capri’s famous Blue Grotto, if you wish.

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, you travel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi. Finish with a stop in Santa Maria degli Angeli, where you see the 9th-century basilica where St Francis once worshipped.

With so many amazing sites around Italy to visit, it can be difficult to decide how to spend your time. With this Pompeii, Amalfi Coast, and Positano small-group day trip you can mark three sites off your list that are so incredible and awe-inspiring that they are also UNESCO World Heritage sites. Travelling in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach, you will be led by a dedicated and enthusiastic tour guide to discover the wonders of these beautiful sites.

Combine two of the bestselling tours in Rome into one comprehensive sightseeing experience with this Rome Super Saver. Start at the Colosseum for a skip-the-line tour of this ancient amphitheater, followed by a look at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Then spend the afternoon on a walking tour of Rome’s historic center to visit famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.

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.

To see the highlights of Florence in a single day, every moment counts. With this tour, take the direct train to travel from Rome to Florence in business class and spend the morning admiring the masterpieces in the Uffizi Gallery with a guide. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of the city to take in blockbuster landmarks like the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio, and Accademia—home to Michelangelo’s “David”.

Make the most of your time in Italy, and visit Venice on an independent day trip from Rome. See the city’s canals, architecture, and landmarks, part of a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This 14-hour Venice trip includes everything you need for a day of exploring, including round-trip train tickets, tickets to the Basilica di San Marco, and all-day passes to use Venice’s vaporetto ferries.

Visit the ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Sometimes known as ‘the better Pompeii’ for the excellent preservation status of its buildings, forums and artwork, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site that was once the port city of Ancient Rome. Travel to and from the site by train, and then take a walking tour of the ruins with a guide. Be wowed by the intact condition of ancient structures such as the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns and more.

Visit Italy’s iconic Amalfi Coast on this day trip from Rome. You’ll travel by train from Rome to Naples and then on to Positano, a chic seaside village known for its boutiques and pebble beaches. Explore at your leisure before continuing to the village of Amalfi for more free time to admire the Mediterranean architecture and soak up the dramatic cliff-lined scenery. This full-day tour to the UNESCO-listed Amalfi Coast is limited to 20 people to provide a small-group experience.

Swap the city for the coast and cruise out to the island of Capri on this full-day tour from Rome. Journey by train from Rome, set sail along the Sorrento coast, and take in Capri highlights such as the White and Green Grottos, the Natural Arch, Faraglioni rocks, and Punta Carena Lighthouse.

Experience Venice from Rome in one day. Leave all of the logistics to your tour organizers and enjoy a full day of exploration with a high-speed train journey to Venice. Utilize the morning to explore the city's landmarks on your own and have lunch (own expense). In the afternoon, take a romantic, 30-minute gondola ride on the city’s famous canals before traveling back to Rome.

It’s party time! Ride a vintage tram through Rome and watch a live band belt out songs by Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, the Beatles and more. With free-flowing wine included, the tram tour follows a route around several of the city’s must-see sights and includes a stop to dance outside the ancient Colosseum. Dig out your favorite 1970s outfit to wear on board, or just come dressed to dance.

Explore the Amalfi Coast on a budget-friendly, independent-minded tour from Rome designed for travelers between the ages of 18 and 39, who are looking for a mix of set activities and free time. Limited to just 16 people, this semi-guided trip takes you to the seaside towns of Sorrento and Naples, the ancient ruins of UNESCO-listed Pompeii, and the sunny island of Capri. Spend three nights at a camping village on the cliffs of Sorrento. Book with a few friends, or enjoy this adventure on your own and meet other travelers.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the big city on this scenic tour of the Garden of Ninfa and Sermoneta from Rome. Relax on a short train ride as you ride on your way to the garden. Take a stroll into the garden and admire its storybook-like atmosphere with bridges, greenery, and flowers. Enjoy lunch at a local farmhouse before heading over to the town of Sermoneta.

Discover the Roman ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Once the port city of Ancient Rome, Ostia is now an archaeological site that features remnants like the Necropolis and Thermal Baths of Neptune. This is a small-group tour limited to 13 people to provide a more personalized experience.

Explore without the hassle of planning on a full day tour of the Pope’s year-round and summer residences. After a tour of the Vatican, which includes the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Gardens, hop on a train to Castel Gandolfo for a tour of the Pope’s summer residence and a buffet lunch made with locally-sourced ingredients. Skip-the-line Vatican admission and a round-trip train ticket are included for your convenience.