Top Rome Unique Experiences

Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator at the Gladiator School of Rome. During a hands-on lesson with instructors from the Historic Group of Rome, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt. Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history, sports, and culture. Select a lesson time when booking.

On this Colosseum underground tour, you can experience this historic Rome icon to the fullest with access to areas that are typically closed to the public—the underground chambers. After skipping the main entrance line, explore the Colosseum with an informative guide, who shares stories about life in Ancient Rome. Get the rare chance to walk through the tunnels, stand where gladiators stood and enjoy a panoramic view. Then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to complete your tour of Rome’s top ancient sites.

Go underground to see Rome’s ancient catacombs and crypts on a half-day tour. Visit the Domitilla Catacomb and Basilica of San Clemente with skip-the-line access, plus visit the Capuchin Crypt, where you’ll see a Caravaggio painting and marvel at a chapel made entirely out of human bones. Learn about past burial customs and secret Christian worship spots during this fascinating exploration into the history of Rome.

Make fresh pasta like a Roman. This is a cooking class that explores traditional recipes with a local chef. Working alongside the chef, prepare pasta dough from scratch, learn classic cuts from tagliolini to tagliatelle, then sit down to a hearty meal of Italian specialties. This private experience includes, along with the cooking class, lunch or dinner, a welcome glass of wine, and it’s the perfect introduction to Italy’s remarkable food traditions.

WE ALWAYS LOVED CREATING MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR GUESTS, NOW WE LOVE CREATING MEMORABLE AND SAFE EXPERIENCES FOR YOU! We'll provide you all the necessary devices. During the experience the distance will be of at least one metre from the others, you'll use disposable gloves and masks. Moreover, all of you will make a single-portion of fresh pasta in order to eat what you've made! Enjoy a short walking tour around Frascati, a little town near Rome, before being introduced to some homemade wines (2 tasting wines produced by our family) and joining a cooking class. Throughout your cooking class, you will learn how to make authentic Roman-style pasta from scratch, before sitting down to enjoy it with your group. At the end of the experience you’ll have the opportunity to go back with your mind to the Roman Times visiting the cave under the restaurant, an old cellar used as a shelter during the wars.

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through one of the world’s most popular and influential regions—Rome’s beautiful historical district. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart—providing access unavailable on foot. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues that define the rich heritage of the capital and largest city in Italy.

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine from a professional chef during this cooking class in Rome. Experience the buzzing atmosphere of the Campo de' Fiori market as you shop for ingredients, then get hands-on as you whip up fresh homemade pasta, side dishes, and dessert. Finish by tucking into a delicious 6-course lunch, accompanied by fine Italian wines.

Experience Rome with all your senses on this delicious sunset walking and eating tour of Rome's Prati District. See Rome like a local, as you stroll the streets of Prati with your knowledgeable local guide, popping into different gourmet food stores to sample a plethora of foods. Visit some real hidden gems, as you snack on cured meats and cheeses, eat amazing pizza, and meet some of the artisanal food makers who give you recipes and food making tips. Group sizes are limited to 13 people, so book early to secure your spot.

Learn the Italian craft of making pizza and gelato with this hands-on class in central Rome. Snack on antipasti on arrival and get tips from an Italian chef on how to knead pizza dough. Create your own pizza with the toppings of your choice and feast on pizza, gelato, and local wines during a sit down dinner after the class.  

With a local Italian chef as your guide, learn how to make a classic pizza during this short workshop. After the learning and the baking, with all ingredients and equipment provided, comes the pizza-eating and the drinking.

With so much to see in Rome, a bike tour is an ideal way to cover lots of ground while saving your feet from fatigue. On this 2-wheeled tour, hop onto a quality bike and follow your local guide through the city’s most charming piazzas and interesting neighborhoods. Starting near the Colosseum, follow a route that takes you past ancient monuments like the Imperial Forum and along the Tiber River while your guide shares legends from the city’s rich history.

See Rome’s major sights and learn how to make authentic Italian pizza during this walking tour that combines history and culinary culture. With a guide, check out attractions like the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon and Piazza Navona before a pizza-making class at a nearby restaurant. Select a morning or afternoon tour when booking.

Immerse yourself in the flavors of the ‘Eternal City’ on a half-day tour through Rome’s iconic foods and wine. Visit a series of local restaurants in Campo Marzio and the Jewish Ghetto for tastings that range from fish and meat to pizza, pasta, and desserts served alongside Italian wines. Take in the city’s historic sites as you go, with time to explore classic piazzas, ancient Roman sites, temples, and a synagogue. Finish your tour with inside tips on the best places to eat, drink and explore in Rome.

Uncover the dark side of Eternal City and dowse for ghosts on this ghost tour of Rome. Explore the spooky streets, piazzas, and bridges still haunted by the souls of heretics and witches executed, murdered, and burned alive. Listen to the spine-chilling ghost stories and experience the eerie atmosphere of Rome after-dark. Learn about the ghosts of Julius Caesar and Emperor Nero and discover the truth about the crimes committed by the worst Popes Rome has ever seen. Your guide will provide you with a pair of divining or dowsing rods so you could experience ghost hunting first hand. • True gore stories told by the guide • Dowsing rods provided • Small groups (10 people or less) • 90-minute ghost tour of Rome • Expert story-teller guides • Explore the city after dark with an expert guide

Get first-hand experience making mosaics on this workshop with a master mosaicist. At a historical family-owned mosaic studio, work with local marble tiles to create traditional Roman mosaics. Learn about texture, composition, and marble tile cutting while hearing stories about the history of the craft. Take home your completed mosaic at the end of the workshop.

Get the complete Roman experience and take a private cooking class during your holiday. This 4-hour excursion starts with shopping for your ingredients at the local market with your host. Then head to your class in a 17th-century palace and prepare a 4-course meal from start to finish. Sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor and sample local wines and create beautiful memories of your time in Rome.

Learn to make pasta by hand with a professional chef-instructor for a truly memorable experience in Rome. Your 3.5-hour cooking class takes place in an airy loft apartment and covers the basics of different styles of pasta. Nibble on light appetizers and a glass of prosecco as you begin to prepare the pasta meal. When you have finished, enjoy your dinner at a table on the rooftop terrace with great views. You can also ask your instructor about Italian cuisine and tips for your time in Rome.

Taking a cooking class is a great way to discover Italian cuisine and this private masterclass is tailor-made for families. Get hands on as you make authentic stone oven pizzas, have fun creating your own custom toppings, then tuck into a delicious homemade pizza dinner.

Pizza is undeniably one of Italy’s most famous exports. Where better to learn the secrets behind traditional pizza making than in Rome during a 2.5-hour cookery experience. Under the guidance of an Italian chef, you’ll make pizza dough from scratch and top it with your favorite ingredients before feasting on the fruits of your labor with fellow foodies. Conclude your experience with Italian gelato and receive personalized attention from your pizza chef on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

With the kayak we will let you discover and tell you about ancient Roman ports, the naumachie (simulation of ancient Roman battles), the trampoline where the popes dived in the untouched lake waters, an ancient prehistoric village where kayak can still be see all the piles, and many other unique places immersed in nature.

Head to the beautiful Roman countryside and learn to make a delicious and authentic Roman meal. Located in the city of Zagarolo, situated in between two valleys, learn how to prepare a traditional Italian Sunday lunch from start to finish with your host. Then sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with your host and some homemade wine before heading back to the big city.

Learn to make pasta like the Italians with our pasta-making class a stone’s throw away from the Trevi Fountain. The Chef will be there every step of the way, teaching you everything you need to know about ribbon pasta (tagliatelle, linguine, pappardelle and spaghetti). You will learn to make homemade pasta and sauces from scratch, as well as the original tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your food all together for lunch.

Get personalized attention from a chef/guide during this pizza-making class in Rome. You'll learn so much more about the history and culinary culture of pizza than you would simply trying a slice at every pizzeria in town. Learn the ultimate pizza-making secrets from the chef and then taste your creations. You'll walk away with the expertise to continue making amazing pizza at home.

Learn how to make authentic Italian pizza in Rome with a professional chef. At a local restaurant near the Trevi Fountain, enjoy this 90-minute class that provides hands-on instruction for making pizza dough and how to use the best toppings. Then sit down to enjoy your creation, served with wine.