Top Experiences in Rome

Unique things to do, curated by kimkim specialists
Discover the best of Rome with our selection of activities. If you'd like a cultural experience where you can marvel at incredible art and architecture, you might enjoy this early morning visit to Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel. For a journey back in time, try a similar outing to this visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum, where you can walk on the arena floor and explore the underground dungeons. If you'd like to experience the trendy Trastevere neighborhood and sample its food and wine offerings, something like this guided food and wine walk through the streets of Rome might be the perfect option.
Trevi Fountain
Rome Private Guided Walk
4.7
(21)
3 hours
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Private
Discover the Eternal City on this captivating tour of Rome, expertly guided by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic local. Today you'll embark on a journey through the city's iconic landmarks, such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon. Discover hidden gems as your...
Sun-filled street in Trastevere
Trastevere Sunset Aperitivo in Rome
5.0
(6)
3 hours
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Small group
Discover Rome’s trendy Trastevere neighborhood with a guided walking tour focused on food and wine. You’ll visit four venues beloved by locals, tasting over 16 delicious appetizers, main dishes, and sweets. As you walk from place to place, you’ll admire the neighborhood’s interesting...
Rome Food Tour
5.0
(5)
3 hours
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Small group
Get to know Rome with your taste buds on a food tour through the city. Food is an essential part of Italian history and culture, and you’ll leave this tour with a full belly and mind. Start your meal like Italians, with a pre-dinner Aperitivo of cheese and wine. Then pass through the Jewish...
Tour Rome in a Traditional Ape Calessino
5.0
(3)
3 hours
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Private
Enjoy a guided tour of Rome while riding in an Ape Calessino, the traditional Italian motored tricycle. This panoramic tour of Rome is the ideal sightseeing excursion, as it allows you to enjoy the authentic atmosphere and beauty of the Eternal City. You’ll zip down picturesque alleys and up to...
(Photo courtesy of Eat and Walk Italy)
Fettuccine & Tiramisu Cooking Experience
4.8
(4)
3 hours
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Small group
Immerse yourself in Rome's culinary traditions with a hands-on cooking class led by a passionate local chef. You'll learn how to craft fresh fettuccine from scratch and assemble a classic tiramisu using simple, high-quality ingredients. After preparing each dish step by step, sit down to enjoy...
Bike The Appian Way in Rome
5.0
(2)
3 hours
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Private
Escape the crowds and enjoy the peaceful countryside surrounding bustling Rome. This tour combines easy, fun, and family-friendly cycling with a delicious food experience along the famous Appian Way, the oldest Ancient Roman highway. Enjoy a guided cycle into a nature reserve, stop by...
Two youngsters playing with a fountain
Private Family-Friendly Rome By Golf Cart
5.0
(2)
3 hours
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Private
Enjoy a family-friendly and private driving tour of Rome in a comfortable golf cart that allows you to zip easily in and out of traffic and along the city's narrow streets. Allow yourself to soak in the city's incredible landmarks and hidden gems as you relax and enjoy a ride that kids will love,...
The Pantheon
Rome Walking Tour
5.0
(2)
4 hours
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Private
Explore the highlights of Rome, the Eternal City, with a walking tour of this historically rich city. With a guide leading the way, you’ll discover the famous “Speaking Statues” (Statue Parlanti) and can't-miss sites, perfect for first-time visitors or those who can’t stop returning! We suggest...
Evening Drinks & Golf Cart Tour in Rome
5.0
(1)
3 hours
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Small group
Discover all that Rome has to offer as you zip around in a comfortable golf cart in the city’s magical evening glow. You’ll experience its famous landmarks and one of Italy’s favorite social traditions, the Italian Aperitivo! Visit three local bars for prosecco, artisanal beer, and snacks while...
The Colosseum, one of ancient Rome's biggest attractions
Family Treasure Hunt in the Ancient Sites of Rome
5.0
(1)
2.5 hours
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Private
Explore Ancient Rome and learn about its history with a fun, family-friendly walking tour. You’ll visit the two most important sites of the ancient city: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. With an exciting treasure map in hand, your kids will love roaming through the ruins in search of hidden...
Catacombs & Underground Rome Tour
4.0
(1)
2.5 hours
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Small group
Discover Rome’s mysterious underground and catacombs on a tour, an ideal excursion for archaeology lovers and adventure seekers! You can choose between a morning and evening tour, which explore different sites around the city. If you opt for the morning tour, you’ll start at the beautifully...
Campo De' Fiori Market Visit & Pasta Making Class
4.0
(3)
2.5 hours
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Small group
Discover the Eternal City through its culinary traditions on a guided tour of Rome's most important market. With a local chef leading the way, you'll peruse the Campo de' Fiori market, followed by a pasta-making class. Enjoy strolling through the large, lively, and historic Campo dei Fiori market...
Interior of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Discover the Churches of Rome
3 hours
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Self guided
Dive into Rome's hidden history as you experience some of the city's 900 incredible churches! Discover the largest of the churches, those dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the only Gothic church in Rome, the official cathedral of Rome (no, it is not Saint Peter’s Basilica!), and many others. The...
Church of St. Louis of the French, Contarelli Chapel contains a cycle of paintings by Caravaggio
Art Lovers Tour in Rome
3 hours
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Self guided
If you’re an art lover, Rome may feel like you've landed in paradise! However, the Vatican Museums and Rome’s stunning piazzas and fountains may not be enough for an enthusiast like you. Nevertheless, you can follow our handpicked list of the most interesting and notable museums, galleries,...
(photo courtesy of InRome Cooking)
Evening Pizza & Gelato Cooking Experience
2.5 hours
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Small group
Dive into two of Italy's iconic culinary traditions with a hands-on pizza and gelato cooking experience. Taking place in the early evening and led by a skilled, local chef, you'll learn how to prepare crisp Roman-style pizza and silky artisanal gelato from scratch. Set in a beautiful historic...
Private Family City Walk with Domitian Stadium Access
2.5 hours
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Private
On this private family-friendly walk, you'll explore Rome's greatest hits with a kid-savvy guide leading the way. You'll wander through iconic piazzas like Piazza Navona and Piazza della Rotonda, uncover the Stadium of Domitian, a secret underground site beneath the city streets, and turn...
(Photo courtesy of Meet the Locals)
Private Family City Highlights by Golf Cart
3 hours
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Private
See Rome's top highlights from the comfort of a golf cart on a privately-guided, family-friendly experience designed to keep both kids and adults engaged. With a dedicated chauffeur at the wheel and a kid-savvy guide bringing history to life, you'll cruise through the Eternal City without the...
(Photo courtesy of Storytelling Rome Tours & Walks)
Private Julius Caesar & Emperors Storytelling Walk
2.5 hours
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Private
Step into ancient Rome on a privately guided walk that reveals the personal stories behind the empire's most powerful figures. You'll explore historic squares and discover centuries-old monuments while hearing tales of ambition, loyalty, scandal, and betrayal that shaped Roman history. From the...
Private First Entry Vatican Visit with Bramante Staircase
3.5 hours
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Private
With early-access tickets and an expert guide, this private experience is the best way to discover the Vatican City. Start with the Vatican Museums, where your guide will help navigate the vast network of collections with your interests (and preferred pace) in mind. A highlight of the day:...
(Photo courtesy of Insideat)
Pasta, Ravioli & Tiramisu Cooking Experience
3 hours
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Small group
Dive into the heart of Italian cuisine with a hands-on pasta and tiramisu cooking class in central Rome. Guided by a local chef, you'll learn how to prepare fresh pasta from scratch, craft classic stuffed ravioli, and master Italy's most beloved dessert. After chilling your tiramisu and cooking...
Colosseum & Roman Forum Visit with Arena Floor Access
3 hours
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Small group
Step into the heart of Ancient Rome with an immersive Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill experience that includes exclusive access to the Colosseum's arena floor. Enter through the Gladiators' Gate, walk where fighters once stood and infamously battled for entertainment, and appreciate...
Private Roman Cooking Experience with Market Visit
4.5 hours
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Private
Eat the Italian way on this private market-to-table cooking experience led by a local chef. Begin with a stroll through Campo de' Fiori to source seasonal ingredients, then head into the kitchen of the cooking school in the historic center to snack on antipasti and prepare a classic four-course...
(Photo courtesy of Insideat)
Gluten-Free Foodie Walk
3 hours
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Small group
Taste your way through Rome on a celiac-friendly culinary walk that proves you don't have to sacrifice flavor to eat gluten-free. Guided by a local foodie expert, you'll stroll past iconic landmarks like Piazza Navona and the Pantheon while stopping at trusted eateries to sample classic Roman...
Help your kids find clues about the Colosseum's past in activity booklets (photo courtesy of Meet the Locals)
Private Family Colosseum & Roman Forum Visit
3 hours
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Private
Step back in time to imagine life in Ancient Rome on this privately guided, story-driven adventure designed for curious families. Over three engaging hours, you and the kiddos will explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a kid-friendly guide who brings history to life through...
Day Trip to Tivoli: Hadrian's Villa & Villa d'Este
7 hours
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Small group
Escape the bustle of Rome on a full-day, small-group experience to Tivoli, home to two very different UNESCO World Heritage sites. From Rome, you'll travel about an hour through the Italian countryside with an expert guide to first explore the vast ruins of Emperor Hadrian's villa, followed by...
Enjoy a visit to the Pantheon with your local guide (Photo courtesy of LivTours)
Evening City Walk with Pantheon Entry & Gelato
2 hours
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Small group
See the sights of the Italian capital on an evening passeggiata, punctuated by a break for artisanal gelato and featuring one of ancient Rome's most impressive architectural feats, the Pantheon. Along the way, you'll admire some of Rome's most iconic landmarks, like the Spanish Steps, Trevi...
Explore Piazza Navona, famed for its Baroque architecture and fountains, like the Fountain of the Four Rivers (photo courtesy of LivTours)
Morning City Walk with Pantheon Entry & Breakfast
2.5 hours
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Small group
See the sights of the Italian capital on an early morning walk, starting with a traditional Roman breakfast and featuring one of ancient Rome's most impressive architectural feats, the Pantheon. Led by an expert local guide, you'll explore additional iconic landmarks, like the Spanish Steps,...
Morning City Highlights Ride by E-Bike
3 hours
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Group tour
See Rome at its most peaceful on a morning electric bike ride through the historic city center. With the help of an e-bike and a passionate local guide, you'll get a relaxed introduction to the Italian capital, weaving through historic streets, lively neighborhoods, and lesser-known corners....
The Trevi Fountain, one of Rome's most popular gathering spots
Discover Rome Highlights in a Day
8.5 hours
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Private
Follow a guide around Rome and explore all of the city's impressive highlights in one day. You’ll enjoy a visit to the Vatican, view the Sistine Chapel, admire the Colosseum, and discover the twisting streets in the heart of Rome. Get an early start and visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistine...
Vatican Highlights Family Treasure Hunt
2.5 hours
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Private
Help your kids explore the beauty, history, and mystery of The Vatican with a fun and educational tour. As you explore the different museums, rooms, and collections, you’ll search for treasure! Work together and concentrate on a journey through time, discovering hidden secrets along the way.Your...

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Sunlight Streaming into the Roman Forum
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