Top Rome Literary Tours

Dive into the Rome of Dan Brown’s bestselling novel on this ‘Angels and Demons’ tour. Inspired by the book, the tour takes you on a journey through the Eternal City as you search for messages from the secret society known as the Illuminati. Along the way, admire Rome’s beautiful art and attractions like St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo. This walking tour is limited to 25 people.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.