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Discover Rome: Private Tours, Experiences & Lazio Region Highlights

Rome is a city with a fascinating history and is considered to be a crucial center of Western Civilization. It is known as the "Eternal City" but is more commonly referred to as the "Eternally Beautiful City" due to its continually unfolding beauty. The city is also home to Vatican City, which is the largest independently controlled "city-state" in the world. It has a unique history of its own.

If you're planning to visit Rome, it's best to give yourself at least three days to explore the city. We recommend breaking up your days to avoid exhaustion. To fully experience the Vatican, including St. Peter's, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel, you should allot a full day or at least a half-day. Ancient Rome, including the Colosseum, requires another day, and another day is needed to explore the monuments of Rome, such as the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona.

It's impossible to see all of Rome in a week or even two weeks. You need a lifetime to discover everything the city has to offer. However, you can definitely see many of the highlights in just a couple of days. 

We suggest private tour options for groups of three or more, as they offer a higher level of service for roughly the same cost as small group tours. Our small group tours, which usually include hotel pick-up, are also an excellent and convenient option.

If you want more information about the best tour suggestions for Rome, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the experts at team@italyvacationspecialists.com.

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Private & Small Group Tours in Rome

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Excursion to Tivoli with Lunch or Dinner at Sibilla

Experience a magical experience from Rome to the magical Villa D'Este.

Private

Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with hotel pick-up

Discover the Vatican on a private guided tour with VIP skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, while uncovering the stories behind their most remarkable masterpieces.

Private
3 hours 30 minutes

Private Tour of Vatican City Including St. Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums & Map Galleries

Our Private Walking Tour of Vatican City is a unique experience that will bring the history of Vatican City to life. The tour the includes skip the line tickets and over three hours inside the Vatican with one of our best local guides in Rome who has...

Private

Private Full Day Tour of Rome with Private Driver

See Rome from a Roman's perspective on our private full day tour of Rome with our local English speaking driver guides, you get to see the city in comfort and style away from the crowds and tour buses. We meet you at your hotel in a luxury vehicle,...

Private
8 hours

Private Driving Tour of Rome

This private half-day tour of Rome is conducted by one of our local driver-guides who speak English fluently. You will travel in an air-conditioned vehicle and get to experience some of the city's highlights that are not accessible to larger tour gro...

Private
4 hours

Private Food Tour of Rome

Step beyond the tourist trail and into the heart of authentic Roman life on a private food tour designed just for you. With only your chosen group and a dedicated guide...

Private
3 hours

Tour On Board The Legendary Fiat 500

A tour of Rome on board the legendary FIAT 500, a miniature miracle of Italian creativity and style, an icon that evokes the fabulous ’60.IMPORTANT: to rent the car you must have a license valid for driving in Italy or aninternational license.

Semi-Private
1 hour 18 minutes

Gourmet Dinner and Wine Tasting in Rome at the Pantheon

This is a gourmet dining experience in Rome, Italy that is unlike any other in so far as we have experienced to date.

Private

Wine and Food Tour of the Lazio Region from Rome or Civitavecchia

The Castelli Romani area is a district just outside of Rome that is home to tows like Rocca di Pappa, Frascati, Albano, Marino, Grottaferrata & Castello Gandolfo, the Pope's Summer Residence which boast exquisite gardens. The area is one of the most...

Private
9 hours

Private Full Day Tour of the Castelli Romani

This tour is ideal if you want to explore outside of Rome and learn more about the real Italy. It's a popular summer destination for the Roman elite.

Private
6 hours

Rome for Lovers

We can offer you a unique experience of Rome that will take you away from the crowds and show you the city's highlights. This tour includes a driver-guide who will take you to some of the most fantastic areas in Rome, followed by a romantic gourmet d...

Private
4 hours

Ostia Antica with Private Guide

If you don't have time to visit Pompeii, then you should definitely check out Ostia Antica while you're in Rome. A lot of the ancient port has been well preserved, and our guide will be able to vividly paint a picture of the bustling town that once s...

Private
4 hours

Early Morning Private Tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with hotel pick-up

Arrive early and gain access to the Vatican Museums before they officially open to the public.

Private
3 hours 30 minutes

Aperitivo Wine Tasting Tour In Rome

“Aperitivo” is the Italian word for aperitif and, in Rome, pre-dinner drinks are a regular ritual. Join us for this fun 90-Minute Aperitivo wine tasting tour in Rome..

Semi-Private
1 hour 30 minutes

Pasta Making

There’s nothing like a home-cooked, Italian meal, especially when it’s been prepared with the help of a professional chef, and when you get to enjoy it on the terrace of a beautiful Roman apartment..

Private

Fregene & the Beaches of Rome

Outside of Rome on the Mediterranean sea exists a small and very beautiful town called Fregene. Here, the sky-high pine trees line the roads and opulent Roman villas with exceptionally beautiful gardens line the charming streets. Cafes, bars and won...

Private
6 hours

Private Tour of Tivoli and the Villa Adriana Gardens from Rome

Get out of Rome for the day and visit the incredible UNESCO sites of Villa Adriana, built as a summer getaway by the Emperor Hadrian, and the magnificent water-gardens of Villa d'Este.

Private
8 hours

Experience Rome by Night by Eco Golf Cart plus Dinner

A professional local will drive you through the Roman streets on an Electric Golf Cart to see three of the main landmarks, Trevi fountain, Pantheon and Navona Square. All before enjoying a great Italian dinner, on us!

Private

Private Tour of Jewish Rome

A private tour through the former Jewish Ghetto and some of the darker sides of Rome's history.

Private
3 hours

Private Full Day Tour of Tuscany from Rome

This is a private, full-day tour of Tuscany from Rome and it is one of the very best and most comfortable ways to see Tuscany from Rome.

Private
11 hours

Private Tour of Ancient Rome with hotel pick-up

Explore the heart of the ancient city, from the Imperial Forum to the Palatine Hill, with priority access to the Colosseum.

Private
3 hours

Cooking Course followed by Dinner and Wine in Roma

Having a 3-course dinner on the rooftop of a private location in Rome is quite an experience. Cooking with a chef and learning to make all the recipes on your menu, makes the experience truly unique..

Semi-Private
4 hours

Private Underground Colosseum

Experience the incredible underground Chambers on this unique tour of historic Rome. Get inside access to the areas of the Colosseum that are typically closed to the public.

Private
3 hours 30 minutes

Private Full Day Tour of Ancient Rome with Private Driver

Spend a day exploring the ancient city, including the Colosseum, the Forum, the Palatine Hill, the Baths of Caracalla and the Appian Way.

Private
8 hours

The Vatican For Children

Vatican children tour exposes your family to the world of art while learning interesting historical facts and humorous tales. The Vatican is one of the must visit destinations in Rome; its sheer vastness of treasures to view and learn can be both imp...

Private
3 hours

Rome in a Day - Shore Excursion from Civitavecchia

"Experience over 2000 years of history in just one day."

Private
10 hours

The Papal Basilicas of Rome

Explore 2000 years of history and faith in Rome's four papal basilicas from the comfort of a luxury vehicle.

Private
7 hours

Testaccio Experience: Street Food, Market and Hidden Gems

Here’s a taste of the real Rome! On our Rome Food and Wine Tour, you’ll dive deep into the city's rich culinary heritage and experience authentic Roman flavors...

Private
3 hours 30 minutes

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