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.

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.

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.

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.

Avoid the queues with our private 3-hour Vatican tour, accompanied by a local guide.  You will visit the Vatican Museums, Saint Peter’s Basilica and other noteworthy venues.  Hear the history, facts, and curiosities of the Sistine Chapel during your visit there. Your guide will tell you  something of the history of these fascinating places as you meander through these wonderful buildings, drinking in the atmosphere.

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.

Visit the must-see Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel on this private tour with round-trip transportation. Save tons of valuable vacation time with fast-access passes. With your dedicated guide, learn about the history of the important buildings and their epic collections of artwork through guided commentary.

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.

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. 

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.

Join on this 2 day tour with your own private guide.  Day one you walk around Rome and see some of the city’s highlights; the Coliseum (including the inside) the Roman Forum, Il Vottoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.  Day two you visit Vatican City to see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Square (all entrance fees included).

On this half-day, private tour, you’ll cover thousands of years of Roman history, from ancient times until today. First, beat the rush with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum for a glimpse at everyday life under ancient imperial rule. Then, head to Baroque-era landmarks in the historic center, with stops at the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and more.

Home to world-famous, priceless masterpieces, the Vatican Museums attract crowds of visitors—but this small-group, skip-the-line tour makes exploring simple and stress-free. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and head right inside. You’ll see the Sistine Chapel, as well as other masterworks by Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Raphael, and will discover galleries that many tour groups overlook. You’ll also have time to explore the neighboring St. Peter’s Basilica and its masterworks (including Michelangelo’s La Pietà).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With its long lines and huge crowds, the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica can be a challenge for younger visitors. With this family-friendly tour, skip-the-line tickets let you zip past the crowds and a kid-centric guide keeps tots engaged with quizzes, scavenger hunts, and other games while explaining the highlights in the galleries, Raphael’s Rooms, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.