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What should I see if I have only one day in Rome?
Self-guided: if you have only one day to visit Rome, we show you how to fit the unmissable sights into your itinerary. The Colosseum, St Peter’s and more.
Rome Vacation Tips Eternal City Night Walk
Wander the romantic streets of nighttime Rome in the company of a charming and enlightening guide.
Orientation tour: self-guided piazza walk
Self-guided tour: a gentle, rewarding walk that introduces you to Rome’s major baroque piazzas and some ancient sites. Perfect for those who have just arrived, but to be enjoyed by everyone.
Paint and sip class
Learn painting techniques in Rome with an expert guide, local nibbles, and several glasses of fine wine!
Hooch and History: the Tipsy Tour of Rome
Meet a bunch of like-minded visitors for this raucous – and slightly outrageous – exploration of the sights, scandals, and drinks of Rome, which ends up in one of the city’s authentic, locals-only hotspots.
Become a Spritz Specialist and a Pasta Pundit
In our fantastic two-for-one class, an expert mixologist will explain how to make the famous tipple, then our chef will take you through the surprisingly rigorous methods of making the perfect plate of pasta.
Colosseum Arena tour with Forum and Palatine Hill
Stand where the gladiators stood as part of your Colosseum tour, then walk where senators and plebes walked in the Forum, before gazing out over Rome from the emperor’s palace.
Pasta and Gelato class
Learn to cook the three timeless Roman classic pastas, then eat what you just learned to make and follow it with fresh gelato – that you made too!
Rome Vacation Tips guided walk of the Baroque City
Wander the beautiful cobbled streets of Baroque Rome in the company of a charming and enlightening guide.
Vatican & St Peters Semi-Private Experience
The Vatican Museums are one of the world’s greatest collections of antiquity. This tour will bring you to the masterpieces and avoid the crowds.
Rome Vacation Tips tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill
The symbol of Rome and the one thing you must not miss, the Colosseum sits alongside the ancient Forum and palaces of the emperors, and this fascinating tour of both sites gives you a sweeping understanding of the history.
The Popes and Domes Tour of St Peter’s
One of the most astonishing things you can see on your visit to Rome, this is the starting point and the beating heart of the Catholic church. Even if you aren’t religious you need to see this place.
Food tour in the heart of Rome
Rome and its cuisine are intimately entwined. On this Rome food tour in the city’s quaintest ‘quartiere’ of Trastevere you will learn the city’s culinary history and get to sample the delicacies. You will literally eat history!
Terrifying ghost tour of haunted Rome
This night walk will take you to the creepiest, spookiest, most haunted parts of the entire city so you can have your skin crawl as you thrill to the legends that have kept Roman citizens lying awake for centuries.
Self-guided walking tour around the ancient city
Self-guided tour: from the site of Caesar’s death to Rome’s own pyramid, taking in the original Jewish Ghetto and the most beautiful view of the most beautiful city on earth.
How to visit the Coppedè Quarter in Rome
How to visit Rome’s quirky Quartiere Coppedè, nestled in Rome’s leafy, upmarket Trieste-Salario district.
Historical Walking Tour Of Rome
This instructive tour will help you understand the most important historical periods of Rome and take you to visit the most iconic sites in the company of an expert. Learn about the evolution of Roman art and architecture, its religion, society, and politics, from ancient origins to its current challenges.
Guided Modern Architecture Tour Of Rome
A tour through Rome’s striking modern architecture. We visit impressive contemporary buildings created by “Star architects”, and unveil the innovative modern side Rome, sometimes overshadowed by ancient masterpieces.
Guided Street Art Tour in Rome
We take you off the beaten path to discover street art and industrial Rome. You will be amazed when you see vibrant and creative urban districs. The itinerary includes Ostiense, Garbatella and the “Big City Life” open air Street Art Museum in Tormarancia.
Off the beaten track to see the beaten track: Via Flaminia Antica
Self-guided tour: take an unusual trip through Roma Nord to see the Road that linked the ‘Caput Mundi’ to the rest of Europe.
Where can I see Caravaggios for free in Rome?
Self-guided tour: how and where to see Rome’s Caravaggios in their original setting, for free.
