The 6 Best 2-Day Experiences in Rome

1.Rome to Pompeii, Sorrento & Capri: 2-Day South Italy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 365 reviews · from $972Our pick

Travel from Rome by deluxe coach to Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri. You’ll tour Pompeii with a specialist guide, sleep in a 4-star hotel, enjoy included meals, and sail to Capri’s Blue Grotto from April to October when conditions allow. Guides such as Sasha, Rosella, and Valeria may assist along the way.

“OMG what a day! Capri is beautiful! I stressed myself out as my phone fell out of my purse on the transfer from the hotel to the port to catch the ferry. I realized I didn’t have it when getting off the ferry. A huge shout out to Viator network. (Thank you Sascha, Valeria, Rosella and Andrea +transfer driver) they found it and were able to get it from Serrano to a rest stop outside of Rome where I got it back , passing it from trip guide to trip guide! Now that is communication and teamwork 😊 Thank you for going the extra mile and helping a traveler out!”

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2.2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican – Luxury Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $963Top rated

This private Rome tour pairs a chauffeured city circuit with a guided Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel visit. Expect stops at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps, Roman Forum, and Capitoline Hill. Ask about guides such as Nick, Stephane, or Massimo when booking.

“We had Stephan for a driver and guide , he was wonderful. He was so very knowledgeable with all his art history experience. We went all over Rome for at least 6 hours. Stephan was very pleasant and interesting . I would highly recommend using him for your Romeinlimo experience!”

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3.Guided 2-Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend two full days touring Rome with a private English-speaking guide and pickup from your accommodation. Expect the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pantheon, Catacombs, Trevi Fountain, and more, with transport between major sights.

“Our 2-day private tour of Rome with Max was nothing short of spectacular. From the Colosseum to the hidden corners of the city, Max brought Rome to life with his deep knowledge, charm, and storytelling. He customized the experience perfectly to match our pace and interests, making us feel like honored guests rather than just tourists. Monica, our guide at the Vatican, was equally amazing—her expertise, warmth, and ability to navigate the crowds made our Vatican visit seamless and truly inspiring. Her explanation of the Sistine Chapel brought history to life! Together, Max and Monica gave us an insider’s view of Rome that we could never have found on our…”

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4.2 days: Hike the peak, Kayak the lake, visit Castle and best food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $380Best value

Join local guides Melina and Paolo for a two-day escape from Rome into the Turano Valley. Hike to a Roman temple, explore medieval villages, sleep in a restored stone house, eat handmade pasta, and kayak or swim on the lake in summer.

“We had a great time with Melina and Paolo. They're very knowledgeable of the local culture, history, flora, fauna, and cuisine and explained us a lot. The hike was very nice, with glorious views. The guestroom and bathroom were quiet, cleaRead more”

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5.2-Day Private Guided Tour with Skip-the-line Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,241

See Rome’s headline sights over two private days, with reserved entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Appian Way Catacombs. Driver transfers, central hotel pickup, and guide Eviss are included, though guided service covers six hours.

“6 hours guide service available only. Eviss guide is amazing. 1st day, 28th December 2024 11:30 am pick up at your Hotel. The driver will wait for you at the lobby, so please be there at least 5 minutes before the pick up time 12:00 pm Catacombs tour after the Catacombs tour the driver will bring you close to the Vatican and show you the meeting point you need to meet the tour guide lunch break 3:40 pm Vatican Museums private tour with Eviss. The tour will start at 4:00 pm, but please be at the meeting point at Viale Vaticano in front of the Vatican Museums entrance at 3:40…”

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6.2-Days Venice trip from Rome – private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,163

Travel from Rome to Venice by train for a private two-day tour with a professional guide, central hotel, Roman hotel transfers, major sights, and a one-hour gondola ride. You will see the Grand Canal, St. Mark’s Square, Rialto, Santa Maria della Salute, and Scala Contarini del Bovolo.

“This was to be the highlight of our 1st trip to Europe. However they notified us late the day before that we had to meet our driver and hour earlier than scheduled. We'd already gone to bed, so had to scramble that morning to rush to the car so Read more”

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