The 15 Best Walking Tours in Rome

1.Trastevere & Campo de Fiori Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,768 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $51Our pick

Follow a licensed foodie guide through Trastevere and Campo de’ Fiori for 2.5 hours of Roman history and generous tastings. Expect pizza, supplì, porchetta, sandwiches, maritozzo, gelato, and local tips from guides such as Daniele, Leonardo, Alessandra, and Fiammetta. Vegetarian options are available, but not vegan or gluten-free diets.

“Our guide Caterina was absolutely great. She was super friendly and authentic, she was very knowledgeable and made the tour interactive and interesting. Whoever will get Caterina as guide is lucky!”

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2.Paranormal Night Walking Tour & Secret Backstreets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,921 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join an English-speaking guide such as Ana, Antonio, Maham, or Yousef for a two-hour night walk through Rome’s darker corners. You’ll hear tales of executions, murders, popes, artists, and haunted places while walking from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo in a group of up to 20.

“Maham was amazing, very engaging, I would recommend this tour to anyone!”

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3.Rome by Night Walking Tour – Legends & Criminal Stories

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,003 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Walk from Piazza di Sant’Andrea della Valle to Castel Sant’Angelo as your English-speaking guide shares Rome’s darker tales, from the Inquisition and haunted bridges to murder and superstition. Guides such as Alberto, Maria, Rob, Sammy, and Alethia are praised for lively storytelling. The tour costs $14.48 and lasts about 90 minutes.

“The guide was so nice, knowledgable and funny. He was amazing!!! Was able to answer all the questions asked in the group.”

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4.Guided City Center Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 953 reviews · 3 hours · from $46

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.”

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5.Best of Rome Walking Tour including Trevi Fountain

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 923 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $4Best value

Start near Piazza Barberini and walk through central Rome with a guide such as Fabiana, Axel, or Etienne. Expect Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon exterior, Sant’Ignazio, Temple of Hadrian, and Piazza Navona. The walk lasts about 90 minutes to two hours, with tips optional after the small booking fee.

“It was an excellent experience and the guide was very knowledgeable and knew a lot of interesting facts about the subjects”

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6.Under the Moonlight Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 852 reviews · from $28

Walk Rome after sunset with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Vlad, Sila, Dan, or Csenge. From Piazza Navona, follow quiet lanes to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Trajan’s Column, and the glowing Colosseum. Expect 2 to 2.5 hours on foot, with no food or drinks included.

“I recently took a night tour in Rome, and it was an unforgettable experience! Our guide was truly exceptional—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging. He had the perfect balance of humor and warmth, making the tour both informative and entertaining. From the very beginning, he ensured that everyone felt welcomed and involved. His storytelling skills brought Rome’s history to life, sharing fascinating details and hidden gems that we would have otherwise missed. He was also attentive to the group, making sure we had time to take in the sights while answering all our questions with enthusiasm. If you're visiting Rome and want to explore the city's charm after dark, I highly…”

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7.Forbidden History Walking Tour & Pub Crawl with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 688 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Meet your English-speaking guide in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti for a three-hour walk through Monti’s scandalous past, with stops for wine, spritz, sambuca, Carpano Classico, and limoncello. Guides such as Michelle, Autumn, Ana, and Irene lead the social evening, which ends near Piazza Venezia.

“This ended up being a really fun tour. We were a group of four, but there were couples and solo travellers on the tour too. It was a little awkward at first getting to know people, as we were all put in a room together and our first task was to get to know another group member. But as the night went on (and more alcohol was consumed), everyone relaxed and got along really well. We ended the night at a kareoke bar, which was a blast! One thing I will say is that there wasn't all that much history, but I imagine most people come for the drinks and…”

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8.Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 682 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

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.”

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9.Rome Walking Tour with Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 676 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Follow an English-speaking guide through Rome’s historic center from Piazza Navona to the Spanish Steps. The group option includes Pantheon entry and gelato, while a private option offers hotel pickup and a personal guide, with the Pantheon explained from outside.

“Our guide Guissepie was great. Passionate about the city he loves. Adapted well to a sudden rain storm.”

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10.City Highlights Moonlight Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 580 reviews · from $28

Walk Rome after dark with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Sila, Csenge, Alina, or Vladimir. Visit Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and the Imperial Forums before ending near the Colosseum. Expect stories, photo stops, and a steady city walk.

“This was an amazing start to our trip to Rome. This was a fantastic tour of the city, and our tour guide was also amazing! She was so informative and I learnt so much!”

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11.Rome by Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 506 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Join a professional English-speaking guide at 6:00 pm for a roughly three-hour walk through Rome after the heat fades. Expect illuminated fountains, ancient ruins, lively stories, and photo stops at the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Capitoline Hill, Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, and possibly the Colosseum exterior. Groups are capped at 15.

“Seeing the sights at night was beautiful except as the brochure stated, we were very disappointed not to see the Colosseum at night as that was one of our main objectives! Could not hear or understand our guide so did not know what we were looking at. Wish we would have had earbuds with amplifiers like many tours have.”

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12.Haunted Rome Ghost Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 495 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Campo de’ Fiori to Castel Sant’Angelo while guides such as Ana, Youssef, Domenica, and Antonio share Rome’s darker stories. Expect historical crime, executions, strange legends, and hidden details rather than a theatrical ghost show. Groups are capped at 20, with private upgrades available.

“This was an awesome tour by Antonio. Definitely recommend doing a night tour as the walk is spectacular. Very interesting stories!”

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13.Ghostly Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 485 reviews · from $28

Meet your English-speaking guide at Giordano Bruno’s statue in Campo de’ Fiori for a two-hour walk through Rome’s darker past. You’ll hear stories of executions, murders, popes, artists, bones, and ghosts while visiting Piazza Farnese, Ponte Sisto, eerie churches, and Castel Sant’Angelo. Guides may include Maham, Dinara, Sarah, or Diletta.

“Maham has charisma, enthusiasm, knowledge and great story-telling skills. We all enjoyed the evening thoroughly!”

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14.Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

This three-hour English tour takes you through Palatine Hill, the Colosseum, and Roman Forum with guides such as Alessandra, Alicia, and Egle. Wireless headsets help in the crowds, while the pace, hills, stairs, and meeting-point changes require careful planning.

“Great descriptions of the historical sites! I would recommend this day tour for the benefits of skipping the long admission lines and for learning about the sites.”

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15.Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 423 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $51

Spend 2 to 2.5 hours with a live guide through the Colosseum’s first two levels, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guides such as Alessandra, Ken, Radu, and Fe are praised for clear stories and humor. Expect uneven ground, stairs, security checks, and a group of up to 25.

“Beautiful day! Great guide. Very informative and at an appropriate pace. She checked in frequently with guest to see how everyone was doing- water, shade, rest, bathroom breaks.”

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