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The 15 Best Tours in Rome

560 tours  ·  from $13

Four days or ten, the problem is identical: three thousand years in one city and one itinerary. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica - Two hours inside the Vatican Museums
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica

1.Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Tour with Optional Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 67,413 reviews · from $79Our pick

Join a 2.5 to 3-hour guided Vatican visit with fast-track entry to the Museums and Sistine Chapel. Your guide leads you through the Belvedere Courtyard, Gallery of Maps, Raphael-era galleries, and Michelangelo’s masterpieces. Add St. Peter’s Basilica for Michelangelo’s Pietà and a special route from the museums.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable and thoroughly explained so much if the history and the art. Well worth having a guide to make the most of our trip!”

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour - The Pinecone Courtyard and Sphere Within a Sphere
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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

2.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter’s Basilica Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39,149 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

This English-language tour takes you through the Vatican Museums’ Maps and Tapestries galleries, the Pinecone Courtyard, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Expect a fast, focused route, headsets, groups of 20 or fewer, and guides such as Sophia, Christian, Maria, Laura, or Amy depending on the departure.

“Need to bring cash for a tip. The vatican will always be crowded.There is a chance for peaceful reflection after the tour in one of St Peter's side chapels.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour - Roman Forum: Rome’s public heart in ruins
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

3.Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32,814 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $52Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a live guide in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, or Portuguese. Guides such as Henry, Leo, Aphrodite, and Alessandra bring the ruins to life, while headsets help you follow every detail.

“Leo out guide ,was awesome, always sharing his passion for teaching others of the Roman's and their history. Tour was small which made the experience even more special. My hats off to the staff at Rutas Romanas for showing as their professionalism and showing true customer satisfaction, Bravo👏🏼👏🏼”

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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill - The Roman Forum, where the ruins need explanation
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Rome: Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.Guided Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27,897 reviews · 2.5 - 3 hours · from $55

Join a 2.5 to 3-hour guided walk through Rome’s Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Expect vivid stories, pre-booked entry, headsets, and photo stops. Guides such as Felicity, Alessandra, Angela, and Andrada are praised for clear storytelling and warm, engaging personalities.

“Our tour guide Alexandra was amazing. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the ancient sights really made the tour for everyone. Unforgettable afternoon spent in Rome.”

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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena - Entering the Colosseum at a timed slot
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Rome: Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

5.Colosseum & Forum with Audio Guide App -Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 24,770 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $41

Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your own pace with timed admission and a downloadable audio guide. An English-speaking host helps with check-in, while the optional Arena Floor gives you a closer look inside Rome’s legendary amphitheater.

“The Colosseum is massive—photos don’t do it justice 🏛️😮 Yes, it’s touristy, but if you’re patient and find the right spots, you can still get those crowd-free photo moments 📸✨. An absolute MUST when in Rome. Even if you book online, you still need to pick up the physical tickets 🎟️ at the ticket office, just a 3–5 minute walk from the Colosseo Metro station 🚇—super easy. Security is airport-style but only takes 5–10 minutes depending on the time ⏱️. Learning about the history really adds to the experience 📚. There are loads of guided tours, but DIY works just fine. During our visit there was some ongoing construction 🚧,…”

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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour - Following the footsteps of Roman gladiators
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Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

6.Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23,903 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Guides such as Sam, Flavia, Iman and PG explain the sites with humor, pictures and useful context. Expect crowds, uneven ground, stairs and a brisk visit to all three landmarks.

“The Guide (sorry forgot her name) was very nice and knowledgeable. She is very kind to tourist. We learned a lot from her. I enjoyed very much.”

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Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide - Starting at Via Marsala and Termini
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Rome: City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

7.City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus with Audioguide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16,045 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $15Best value

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”

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Rome:Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1 - Three routes, three different ways to see Rome
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Rome:Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1

8.Hop-On Hop-Off Panoramic Open Bus Ticket 3 Circuits x 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15,405 reviews · from $20

Use Green Line Tours’ open-top buses to see Rome’s ancient core, Vatican City, Villa Borghese, Testaccio, Garbatella, and modern museums. Your ticket covers three routes, unlimited rides for 9 hours to 72 hours, multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, live bus tracking, and onboard assistance.

“It was great, very similar to other tours offered but cheaper. The app was helpful when waiting for a bus as it gave approximate arrival times.”

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Meeting at Via Vespasiano, 26
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

9.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 13,872 reviews · from $130

Follow an art historian through the Vatican’s Belvedere Courtyard, Galleries of Maps and woven works, then the Sistine Chapel. Guides such as Laura, Francesco, Simona and Antonio bring Michelangelo’s frescoes to life. Add St. Peter’s Basilica, but check the time because afternoon tours may not include it.

“Hilary was excellent, she demonstrated her vast knowledge of all parts of the tour, whilst keeping it very personable. Just a shame that other participants didn’t feel that she was worth a top at the end. Thank you Hilary”

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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena - The Roman Forum brings politics and daily life into focus
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Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

10.Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Tour & Optional Arena

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,839 reviews · from $58

Walk through ancient Rome with a live guide in English, French, Italian, German, or Spanish. Visit the Forum and Palatine Hill, then enter the Colosseum through the gladiators’ gate if you select the arena option. Guides such as Maria, Stefano, Sabrina, and Amir have led memorable tours.

“The tour was more than I ever imagined. Our tour guide was fantastic, she was very knowledgeable and her explanations enabled us to envisage what it would have been like. She used pictures in some area to show us the then and now. I feel quite rude as I have forgotten the ladies name.”

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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket - Entering the Vatican Museums
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Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

11.Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 13,838 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $43

Meet an Inside Out Italy host at Via Sebastiano Veniero 74, walk past the long Vatican queue, pass security, and explore independently. You’ll see the Laocoön, Belvedere Torso, Gallery of Maps, Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This is assisted entry, not a guided tour.

“Easy to find meeting point, very friendly and welcoming staff! Completely stress free, the lovely guide lady took us right to the 2nd security gates inside, no queueing at all Was nice to experience the Vatican at our own pace too 10/10 recommend”

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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour - Meeting at Via Vespasiano, 26
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Rome: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

12.Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,217 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $72

Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with a licensed guide, then add St. Peter’s Basilica and the Dome climb. Guides such as Roberto, Zara, Henry, and Eugene bring the art to life, while skip-the-ticket-line entry helps you spend less time waiting and more time looking.

“Deborah was the most knowledgeable woman I’ve ever met. Wow she was amazing. Charming, funny and added so so so much to our tour. Thank you Deborah. I came with my daughter and she made our holiday”

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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica - Meeting in Borgo Pio before the museums
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Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

13.Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,779 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start in Borgo Pio with an English-speaking guide, then walk through St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums before entering the Sistine Chapel. Selected options continue into St. Peter’s Basilica. Expect art, history, headsets, a moving pace, and useful commentary from guides such as Carl, Giovanni, and Paola.

“Paola was great and very clear with us as a group. Appreciate her knowledge and her time to keep us altogether.”

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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour - Starting the Ancient City near the Colosseum
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Rome: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

14.Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12,703 reviews · from $51

Spend about three hours with a guide such as Chiara, Magda, or Giorgio exploring the Colosseum’s first two levels, the Arch of Titus, Julius Caesar’s burial site, and the Imperial Palaces on Palatine Hill. Priority entry saves time, but security checks can still cause delays.

“Our tour guide was great! She was very knowledgeable about the history of the colosseum, Roman forum, and the palatine hill. I felt like the tour had a great pace to it. It wasn’t rushed and it didn’t take to long. Overall it was a great experience.”

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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour - Starting at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

15.Colosseum: Underground and Ancient Rome Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,691 reviews · 3 hours · from $160

Spend three hours with a live English, French, or Spanish guide across the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Colosseum. You’ll enter the restricted underground, walk onto the arena floor, and see the ground and second tiers. Guides such as Carmelo, Teddy, Maya, and Mitra are praised for clear explanations and lively storytelling.

“The tour was fantastic. the price was exorbitant but I had no choice but to pay. I tried to get the cheaper tix but could not and had to use the third party provider. This is extortion. It should not be allowed.”

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