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Rome Tours and Journeys Across Italy
Three thousand years of history, from the Forum to Trastevere's evening tables.
Why travel to Rome
Rome layers three thousand years into a single walk: the Forum and the Colosseum, medieval lanes, baroque squares and the Vatican, all within a compact historic centre you can cross on foot.
A trip to Rome is best taken in halves, monuments in the morning and neighbourhoods in the late afternoon, with Trastevere, Testaccio and Monti giving a sense of how Romans actually live and eat. Our Rome tours pair guided visits with timed tickets for the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, and leave the evenings free.
Rome works as a destination in itself and as the natural start or end of a longer journey: our Rome tour packages continue by coach or fast train to Florence, Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily.
- Where
- Lazio, central Italy
- Best for
- Ancient history, art, food neighbourhoods, city walking
- When to go
- March to June and September to November
- Gateways
- Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, Roma Termini station
What to see in Rome
Colosseum and Roman Forum
The amphitheatre of the Flavians and the political heart of the empire sit side by side. Timed tickets are compulsory, and an early slot or an underground visit avoids the middle-of-day crowds.
The Vatican
The Vatican Museums lead through galleries and tapestries to the Sistine Chapel, with St Peter's Basilica and its dome next door. Half a day is the minimum, and mornings before opening are the calmest.
Pantheon and Piazza Navona
The best preserved building of ancient Rome stands a few minutes from Bernini's fountains on Piazza Navona, in a quarter made for walking without a plan.
Trastevere
Cobbled lanes, ivy on ochre walls and the mosaics of Santa Maria in Trastevere. In the evening the neighbourhood fills with tables and it becomes the easiest place in Rome to eat well.
Tours in Rome
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Rome: frequently asked questions
How many days do I need in Rome?
Three full days covers the Vatican, ancient Rome and the historic centre at a reasonable pace. Rome also works well as the start of a longer journey south towards Naples and the Amalfi Coast.
Are Vatican tickets included in your tours?
On itineraries that visit the Vatican Museums, yes: entrance is pre-booked with a timed slot and a local guide, which avoids the queue at the entrance.
What is the best time of year to visit Rome?
April to early June and late September to November. July and August are hot and busy, though evenings in the centre stay pleasant.
How much walking is involved?
A guided morning in Rome usually means two to three hours on foot on paved streets, with the coach picking the group up nearby. Cobbles are uneven, so comfortable shoes matter more than fitness.
Planning a trip to Rome?
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