Rome · CITY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Take a 1 Loop, 1 day, 24, 48, or 72-hour open-top bus tour through Rome. You can pass the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and more, then hop off to explore. Audio is available in eight languages, with Wi-Fi and the Jubilee Line included.
“Bus service was great the driver was lovely the whole experience was 10out of 10 I would recommend this service”
Use a mobile ticket to ride City Sightseeing Rome between Termini, Santa Maria Maggiore, the Colosseum area, Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Vatican City, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Barberini. The full loop takes about 90 minutes to two hours, with audio commentary and Wi-Fi onboard.
“We couldn't find the pickup point. There were many police and pro Palestine demonstrations going on near where we were hoping to join the tour. As a result, we missed the bus and couldn't go on the tour. Clearer instructions on where to meet would have been helpful. We waited at a pickup point for over an hour, but no bus came.”
Meet your English-speaking chef at Ristorante Tucci in Piazza Navona and learn to mix, shape, and cut fresh fettuccine. Choose a traditional sauce while the restaurant kitchen cooks your pasta, then sit down with bruschetta and drinks. Luca, Enea, Sara, and Simone are among the chefs leading classes.
“The family had a great time making pasta and eating it to. great location and a great way to spend an evening in Rome”
Meet your ticket host at Via Germanico 40, five minutes from the Vatican entrance, then enter the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without the standard ticket queue. You receive a digital map, but no guided tour, so plan at least two to three hours for the galleries, Raphael’s Rooms, and Michelangelo’s frescoes.
“Don’t get me wrong, these tickets were pricey, but when we were able to walk right past the line that wrapped around the entire museum I was so relieved. No one wants to spend 2-3 hours of their precious vacation time waiting in line. We were through security in about 10 minutes and really enjoyed our time at the Vatican Museum. The most beautiful artwork my family has ever seen, a highlight of our trip for sure!!”
Ride Rome’s red open-top double-decker bus for one 45-minute loop past Santa Maria Maggiore, St. John Lateran, the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Piazza Navona. Recorded commentary comes in eight languages, with headphones, WiFi, and a sightseeing app included. Bring a warm layer for the upper deck.
“It was nice to visit the city so quickly and no need to walk”
Ride about 14 kilometers through Rome on a comfortable Cannondale e-bike, stopping at major sights and quieter streets with guides such as Sina, Arina, Anna, and Pablo. Morning and afternoon departures are available, groups are capped at 10, and the route returns to Via Labicana.
“Seeing Rome from an E-bike is wonderful. You save time traveling faster than a walk but not getting on and off other transportations. It makes touring fun and exciting. Definitely do the morning ride when the temperature is cooler and the crowds are lighter.”
Ride through Rome’s historic center in a small golf cart for about three hours. Guides such as Alessandro, Sylvia, Eddie, and Luca share stories as you pass the Colosseum, Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Spanish Steps. The tour includes headsets, water, and a gelato stop, but no interior entries.
“Great overall tour. A few stops for pictures, but mostly a visual tour. You can take pictures, but you will be on a moving cart when taking them. Not much time to square up or adjust. Otherwise a fantastic tour/overview. Arvin was fantastic. Gelato was great.”
Take a Terravision bus from Fiumicino Airport to Rome’s Termini Station in about 55 minutes. The service runs daily, costs $8.45 per person, accepts later buses when seats allow, and offers a practical alternative to a costly taxi.
“The bus service really made it easy to get from the Airport to downtown at the train station. Easy to find and very efficient.”
Walk Rome’s historic center from Piazza del Popolo to Campo de’ Fiori with an English-speaking guide. You’ll catch sunset views from Pincio Terrace, visit the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, then finish near restaurants and nightlife.
“This was by far one of our favorite tours we did. Ava was wonderful and so entertaining and knowledgeable. It was a very enjoyable way to get the lay of the land on our first evening.”
Ride through Rome’s historic center in a seven-seat electric golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Francesco, Claire, or Leo. Over about 2.5 hours, you’ll see the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, Largo Argentina, and more, with short photo stops and gelato included.
“We had only a day and a half in Rome and wanted to make the best of it. This tour was perfect. We saw the highlights in just a couple of hours. Our tour guide was informative in a light-hearted way, and there was a gelato stop!. Highly recommend.”
Ride a covered electric golf cart through Rome with an English-speaking guide such as Julius, Ivan, Arvin, or Dennis. In 2 to 3 hours, you’ll see Villa Borghese, the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant’Angelo, with stops for photos.
“our tour was weds 4th Feb at 4pm and it was raining heavily. we were already tired and a but fed up, but our tour guide was brilliant, knowledgeable and helpful. He even took us to a little shop so I could get gelato cannoli and other cakes. afterwards he even detoured to drop us nearer our hotel to save us getting wet. saw all the main sites with plastic rains ides on the cart to protect us. highly recommend”
Cover Rome’s headline sights in a seven-seat electric golf cart, with an English-speaking local guide and headsets. You’ll stop for photos at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Teatro Marcello, and Piazza Navona. Guides such as Leo, Amber, Claire, and Marco add local tips and lively stories.
“Very informative and entertaining, loved how quick it got us all around”
Explore Rome after dark in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Your English-speaking driver takes you from Circus Maximus and the Pantheon to Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Square, and Gianicolo Hill, with photo stops and room to adjust the route.
“Beatrice provided an amazing experience. She adapted the nighttime tour based on what we had already seen. Her unique background in archeology deepened our understanding of Roman history, set context, and connected dots across time and space. Beyond the tour, Beatrice gave us additional recommendations for our stay and took our best travel photo!”
This two-hour walk takes you from Piazza d’Aracoeli to the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Trajan’s Column, and Piazza Navona. Expect a maximum of 15 people, English commentary, stories about Roman history, and practical food tips from guides such as Sharon, Dan, Sila, and Dominica. Pantheon entry costs extra.
“Really interesting walking tour on our first day in Rome. Our guide Vladimir, was knowledgeable, interesting and funny. 2 hours well spent as a starting point for gaining an understanding of the incredible history of Rome.”
See Rome from an open-top bus with a 1 to 3-day hop-on hop-off ticket, Italian host support, an eight-language audio guide, free WiFi, and walking tours on the app. Ride past the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, Vatican, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain area.
“Great bus ride, with great history. see the sites you wanted to see, would just say to read the dine print of what you book. My mistake as I had only booked a once round ride so couldn't get on and off as wanted.”
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