Half-day Tours in Rome

Visit several of the most influential basilicas, such as St. Mary Major and St. John Lateran and discover just how important they were in shaping the history of Christianity. With your professional guide, roam some of the most secluded corners of the city. Learn about early Christian cemeteries and shelters while within the Catacombs of either San Callixto or Santa Domitilla. Gain a better understanding as to why Rome is recognized worldwide as the center of Christianity on this three-hour walking tour and familiarize yourself with the history that resides within this great city.  

Make the most of your time in port with an action packed day in Rome exploring the Vatican and the Colosseum. Avoid waiting in long lines with priority-reserved tickets to all attractions. See world famous artwork like Michelangelo's Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and have an authentic lunch in Rome (own expense). Avoid the hassles of navigating and logistics and leave all the details to your guide.

Explore Rome as if you were in a classic Italian film on this sightseeing tour by vintage Fiat 500. Following a knowledgeable guide, you'll drive yourself through the Eternal City in your own Easter egg-colored Fiat, cruising down lanes that are often inaccessible to larger autos. See Roman landmarks like Circus Maximus, the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, and discover the Garden of the Oranges and other off-the-beaten-path sights, as well. Limited to just 10 people, this tour provides a small-group experience.

Rome is full of magnificent ancient monuments, but there are even more historic gems just outside of the city. This small-group half-day tour from Rome visits the hilltown of Tivoli, home to two UNESCO-listed marvels - the 2nd-century ruins of Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana) and the idyllic Villa d'Este, a 16th-century palace and garden complex. Tour includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and round-trip transport.

See some of the highlights of Rome followed by a papal audience in St. Peter's Square during this 4-hour tour. Visit the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona before heading to the Vatican.

Take a Vespa tour on the Via Appia Antica, the most famous of all roads leading to Rome, that once connected the capital to the Port of Brindisi in southeastern Italy. Enjoy the ancient road while being driven by your expert guide who will pick you up from your hotel at the centre of Rome and will introduce you to main sites along the first miles of the road.You will be amazed by the amount of history that lies under and around the 2,000 year old cobblestone. The road's initial stretch is lined with the great monuments and ancient tombs of patrician Roman families.

Short on time? Check off Rome's best bits on a whistle-stop tour of the city - the ideal way for first-time visitors to get their bearings. Explore lively Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona; admire views of the mighty Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Capitoline hill; and visit the Vatican City. Hop off along the way to throw a coin in the Trevi Fountain, snap photos of the Spanish Steps or marvel at the Pantheon. This small-group tour is limited to just 8 people, ensuring plenty of attention from your guide.

See the Vatican on a skip-the-line tour, then visit the museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, aka Hadrian's Mausoleum. After exploring the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide, you'll then stroll across the streets of Vatican City to the former papal fortress of Castel Sant'Angelo, one of Rome's history-rich, yet lesser-known, monuments. Through the half-day experience, you'll hear tales of the Vatican artwork, the popes, the emperors, and of the city of Rome itself.

There's more to Rome's ruins than the Colosseum! Discover the secret sites and hidden gems of ancient Rome on this 3-hour tour of underground Rome. Explore the evocative ruins of the Stadium of Domitian, the Pantheon and Hadrian's Temple, and venture off (or under) the beaten track as your guide reveals the last vestiges of the once-mighty Roman Empire. This small-group tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Explore ancient Rome and see top historical sights on a small-group walking tour conducted in Spanish. Spend more time exploring and less time waiting around with skip-the-line entrance tickets. Visit the Colosseum and choose to enter through the gladiators door if you want. Visit Palatine Hill where Rome's elite once lived. See the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus and get insights form your guide as you walk. This tour is deal for history lovers and great for anyone wanting to delve deeper into Rome's ancient history.

Skip the line at the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum with this two-in-one-day tour of Rome's must-visit sites. Starting early, you'll first visit the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with a guide. Listen to tales of the popes and the artists who lavishly decorated the Vatican as you explore, then take a break for lunch. Later, you'll head into the heart of Ancient Rome for a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum. Stand on the arena floor where gladiators fought, then stroll through Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide.

Venture beneath the Appian Way (Via Appia Antica) in Rome to see the catacombs of St Sebastian with a knowledgeable guide. During this 3-hour tour, you'll walk along one of the most historic roads of ancient Rome to discover the ancient underground cemeteries, along with the aqueducts of Appian Park. Your small-group tour is limited to no more than 13 participants in order to offer a more intimate experience. Ride in air-conditioned comfort round-trip from central Rome to the Basilica of St Sebastian.

Explore the Christian basilicas and landmark locations in Rome on this guided, 3-hour, small-group tour. Visit the Basilica of San Clemente, the ancient Santi Quattro Coronati, the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran. Learn fascinating facts about these and other basilicas along the way. Skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Basilica of San Clemente provided. Please dress conservatively. Attire such as shorts, miniskirts and uncovered shoulders are not allowed. Rome hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Tick off two of Rome's historic gems on this 3-hour walking tour of Castel Sant' Angelo and St. Peter's Square. Marvel over the ancient fortress, take in the views from Ponte Sant' Angelo and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian. Then, stroll over to nearby St. Peter's Square and admire the magnificent monuments of Vatican City, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.This small-group tour is limited to 13 people, ensuring a personalized experience.