Top Rome Literary Tours

Discover the best of Rome without the hurried pace of a group tour on a private 2-day sightseeing adventure. Spread out across two days, you’re able to enjoy both the ancient attractions and Vatican Museums at a leisurely pace. Your guide is with you every step of the way, as you explore the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, and much more. On the second day, visit the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Families with young children will appreciate this family-focused tour of the Vatican Museums. Skip-the-line access is included, which is essential for fidgety young children. Walk through the galleries with a small group of just 10 people or fewer, led by an art historian guide who will keep the little ones occupied with games and puzzles. Access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica are included.

Enjoy a streamlined way to explore several of the Vatican’s busiest and most in-demand attractions on this private tour. Meet your guide outside the Vatican Museums and, with your skip-the-line entry, head right inside. Visit various galleries before touring Michelangelo’s world-famous Sistine Chapel. Next, transfer to St. Peter’s Basilica, located right next door, where you’ll take an elevator to its dome to see its embellishments up close. Ascend further up a flight of stairs, if you wish, for panoramic city views.

Make the most of a short stay in Rome on a private tour that makes it easy to cover all the must-see attractions in a single day. From ancient marvels like the Colosseum and Pantheon to the baroque flourishes of the Trevi Fountain, a personal guide and driver get you there in speed and comfort, without standing in line or long hot walks across town. The grand finale is a walk through the magnificent Sistine Chapel.

UNESCO–listed Rome is home to some of the world’s most valuable treasures, but the busy crowds can make exploring a challenge. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Rome hotel and enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Discover top attractions including Navona Square, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain, and listen as your private guide brings Rome’s political, religious, and social history to life.

This is a private 3-hour tour with the services of your own local, expert guide.  With skip-the-line access you visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica amongst other famous sites.  Your guide will recount the history of these amazing places and tell you stories about some of the many treasures to be found in the Vatican. Hotel pick up is included for a no stress experience.

A great choice for first-time visitors, this tour offers an excellent overview of the Eternal City. The first half of the day takes you to Rome’s famous landmarks and monuments including the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and Navona Square. After lunch (not included), tour Vatican City including the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, and Saint Peter’s Square.

Be immersed in the art and architecture of 16th-century Rome on a private tour of Villa Farnesina, an Italian Renaissance residence and museum in the city’s Trastevere district. Walk through rooms decorated with original paintings by Raphael and his artistic disciples, learning the symbolism and history behind each work from a dedicated guide. Modern multimedia from an electronic tablet and other aids help enhance the rich viewing experience.

Rome’s Vatican City may seem dry and fusty to kids if you’re exploring independently. This child-friendly tour brings its Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica to life to inspire them, so you'll relax knowing they’re absorbed. Save time with skip-the-line entry and cover the highlights; including Michelangelo’s Sistine frescoes and the Museums’ Raphael’s Rooms, all as a guide provides games, stories, and puzzles to keep the children engaged.

Bring Roman history to life for even the youngest visitors to the Colosseum and Roman Forum with this family-friendly tour. Zip past the crowds with skip-the-line tickets and listen as your guide regales your small group with captivating tales of gladiators and emperors. Afterwards, walk in the footsteps of the ancient Romans past temples, palaces, and arches in the Roman Forum.

The ideal introduction for first-time visitors, this attraction-packed private half-day tour covers Rome's top landmarks in just a few hours. Save precious vacation time with front-door hotel pickup plus skip-the-line admission tickets to the Colosseum, guaranteeing fast-track entry. Other highlights include the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.

The Colosseum is one of Rome’s most popular attractions, with the crowds to match. Bypass the queue at the entrance with skip-the-line admission tickets, followed by an art-historian led tour of the thousands-year-old gladiatorial arena. You’ll also get a chance to explore the Roman Forum for a peek into everyday life in ancient Rome.

Save valuable vacation by skipping the long lines for entry into the Borghese Gallery and Villa Borghese Gardens, where you'll explore with an art historian guide. This private tour includes access to both facilities, home to works by Titian, Bernini and Caravaggio across two floors. Stroll through the peaceful gardens with views of the city and enjoy included entry and a guided tour of Santa Maria del Popolo.

With ancient treasures, beautiful architecture, and spectacular frescoes round every corner, the UNESCO–listed Vatican ranks among Rome’s must-see attractions—but the weight of history can make visiting a challenge for youngsters. On this fully interactive and child-friendly skip-the-line tour, explore the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and Saint Peter’s Basilica with your guide, and hear the secrets of the Vatican in a way the whole family can enjoy.

This Vatican tour is a great way to keep your children entertained and engaged, as they have fun and learn at the same time. Your family are sure to enjoy teaming up to solve quizzes, participate in scavenger hunts, and much more. Your guide will personalize your tour, creating a unique and perfect experience for your family. Children will actively participate throughout the tour, and learning, having fun, and making memories. 

Explore the intimate side of the ‘Eternal City’ on an evening walking tour that explores Rome’s romantic history, famous love stories, and culture. See historic landmarks and elegant piazzas along the way, while learning about traditional wedding rituals, seduction practices, and the inside scoop on ancient Roman kissing.

Discover the world’s best-preserved Roman harbour city on this 2.5-hour walking tour of Ostia and admire the striking ruins, including the amphitheatre, thermal baths, and the Capitolium. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people and transfers from Rome are optional.

Explore the highlights of the Eternal City with a private guide during this 3-hour walking tour of Rome. Enjoy the personal attention of your knowledgeable tour guide as you visit places like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Piazza Navona and much more. See top attractions as well as some hidden gems, and get insider tips from your guide.

Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the magnificent Doria Pamphilj Palace on this private tour. Explore the grand 17th-century palace, marvel at the antique furnishings, peek into the Throne Room, then visit the gallery to admire paintings by masters including Bernini, Brueghel, Caravaggio, and Raphael.

Maximize time in Vatican City with skip-the-line premium access tickets. Join a guided tour to see museum highlights including the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms. Learn about art and sculpture during a visit to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. See artwork that can be overlooked in basic tours and explore the Borgia Apartments.

Rome’s historic monuments and romantic piazzas have inspired many of the world’s literary greats. On this tour, venture off the typical tourist trail with a local guide and follow in the footsteps of Byron, Keats, Goethe, and more. Your tour itinerary can be personalized to match your literary tastes, but popular stops include the Keats-Shelley Memorial House, Goethe’s House, Antico Caffè Greco, and the Protestant Cemetery.

Discover the excitement of Ancient Rome with your family on a semi-private 2.5-hour tour. Skip-the-line tickets to the Colosseum save you valuable vacation time and help prevent any potential meltdowns from kids (or grownups). Your guided visits to the iconic arena, Forum, and Emperors' House present the history and culture of Ancient Rome in a way that’s interesting for children and adults alike.

Avoid the long waits and massive crowds of a visit to Vatican City with a private highlights tour. Skip the notoriously long lines to enter the Vatican Museums, and explore the most important galleries filled with art by Renaissance masters plus the quiet serenity of the Sistine Chapel. Then head over to St. Peter's Basilica before it fills with tourists, where you’ll catch an elevator ride to the first floor of the dome before climbing the rest of the way to the top for spectacular views.

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.