ROME · ITALY
The best of Rome, in one place.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Rome, with prices, run times and the booking platform for each. The ones worth fixing your days around, and what each actually gets you once you are through the gate.
Priority-access guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with headsets, expert guides, and great photo viewpoints.
Most Popular“Krista was a terrific guide! She was extremely knowledgeable. A bathroom break in the middle of the tour would be nice.”
Skip-the-line Vatican tour with priority entry, headsets, and guided highlights in the Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
“Highly recommend! Silvia was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. Don’t forget your comfy shoes for the walking!!”
Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with headsets, skip-the-line tickets, and expert storytelling in 2.5 hours.
“Aphrodisiac was a amazing tour guide. She shared so much history with us & the visual aids were perfect!”
Step inside the Colosseum, stroll the Roman Forum, and reach Palatine Hill viewpoints with a local guide and pre-booked entry.
“Felicity (Fee) was absolutely amazing! Our tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill would not have been the same without her. She was professional, kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and so entertaining from start to finish. Fee explained everything in such a clear and engaging way, making the history come alive instead of feeling overwhelming.…”
Skip Colosseum lines and self-tour the Forum and Palatine Hill with a POP Guide audio app, plus optional arena access.
“Just flawless services and everybody was very very professional and very nice”
A guided 3-hour Rome tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with reserved tickets, headsets, and English guidance.
“Viator did not submit the changes to the touring company so they did not have a ticket for one of our members. We had to refuse the tour and book another one for twice the price! Viator is now refusing to refund us for their mistake!!!”
Fast-track entry plus an official audio guide with famous voices, walking you through the Pantheon’s dome, oculus, and royal tombs.
“Skipping the long line was great and the audio guide was wirth its weigt in gold - so informative. Beautiful building in amazing condition.”
Skip-the-line Colosseum tour with expert guides, plus Palatine Hill and Roman Forum sights in a fast 2.5–3 hour loop.
“The tour is totally worth it. Our guide Bavia was amazing and explained everything really well. She seemed really sweet and patient, and was passionate about the ancient Roman history and architecture, she explained everything in great detail. Would totally recommend.”
Skip-the-line Vatican Museums tour with guided highlights and Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel, plus headsets and smart pacing.
“Perfect! Pascal was knowledgeable and added interesting facts which we would have missed without him.,”
Skip the long lines for a guided Colosseum, arena floor option, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum route with fast-track entry.
“Absolutely fabulous tour! Our tour guide Teresa was absolutely spectacular and so knowledgeable.”
Guided Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an official guide, audio headsets, reserved entry, and stunning ancient views.
“Valerio gave us an absolutely wonderful tour of the Colosseum. His knowledge, storytelling, and passion for Roman history made the experience truly engaging and memorable. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions patiently, and brought the site to life. Highly recommended!”
Guided Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum tour with headsets and optional Arena Floor access, plus myth-filled stories and great viewpoints.
“Very informative and fun. Really brought the history of Rome to life.”
Guided walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with reserved entry and optional arena floor access in 3 hours.
“Our guide was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. she brought all the sights to life. It took 2.5 hours. Great intel on the Roman and gladiator lives. Short queue. Headset sound a little muffled at times so I tended to hold just away from my ear.”
Colosseum arena-floor access plus a guided Roman Forum and Palatine Hill walk. Live guide, headsets, and smooth entry for $35.
“Small group, excellent guide, Maria, professional and informative. Most enjoyable and highly recommend.”
Guided St. Peter’s Basilica tour with an art historian and a dome climb to 136 m. Elevator halfway, stairs to the top.
“Everything was fantastic! Our guide was absolutely amazing—it’s a pity I can’t remember her name, perhaps it was Tin. The stories she shared were incredibly interesting and engaging, and she made sure to pay attention to everyone. Thank you so much!”
From the Colosseum and the Vatican to the trattorias of Trastevere and the day trips beyond the walls.
