383 activitati in Rome, ITALY

If you’re in Rome and still hadn’t had the chance to visit Florence, this high-speed train ticket-only option is your perfect choice for reaching the cradle of the Renaissance. Travel accompanied by our assistant from Rome’s central train station to Florence: you’ll have the chance to spend a full day on your own in this delightful city. Take your time to walk around town: Florence is one of Italy’s main fashion cities, a perfect place to go boutique shopping or to find unique artisanal leather goods. If you’re more of a foodie, take a break to savor artisanal gelato or a typical lampredotto sandwich while sitting on a bench and watching people passing by. Or find a restaurant to have a full-course lunch with a glass of local wine (Chianti, anyone?). Cross Ponte Vecchio and reach the Santo Spirito neighborhood for a taste of local culture or take a walk in the nearby Boboli Gardens, a public park in nearby of Palazzo Pitti, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lastly, when aperitivo time comes, sip a Negroni, the Florence-born international cocktail, to say goodbye to this amazing city before meeting your assistant for your return train trip to Rome.

Papal Audience, do not miss this unforgatteble event! With the election of Pope Francis I, Papal Audiences have become a lively event. Our tour assistant will escort you to St. Peter Square where you will take a sit and wait for the moment when Pope Francis I takes the stage. The tour assistant will help you to take the best spot to see Pope Francis I, giving blessings in many languages. We secure your pre-booked tickets. Altough Papal Audience tickets are free, we will reserve and pick them up for you. The Papal Audience is scheduled to start at 10,30 am; in Spring, Summer and part of Autumn the audience is normally held in St.Peter’s square to accommodate the large crowds. At the end of the Papal Audience our tour assistant will meet you in the square and escort you to the restaurant. After lunch you will enjoy enjoy our afternoon Vatican Tour including the famous Sistine Chapel with the outstanding Creation of Adam, and the incomparable Last Judgment, on the altar wall. We will then proceed the Pio - Clementino halls with the Laocoon and Apollo Belvedere. Last stop will be Saint Peter’s Basilica. Inside this church we will experience the beauty of the world famous sculpture La Pietà by Michelangelo and the impressive Baldachin Altar (in gold and bronze) by GianLorenzo Bernini as well as the splendid Colonnade outside the church.

The tour starting with an itinerary by coach and on foot to visit the classic monuments of Rome. Crossing Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of the Nayads, our local guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through the historical centre, where you can admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, the Palazzo di Montecitorio, designed by Nicola Salvi, the Pantheon (visit inside), Palazzo Madama – seat of the senate and Piazza Navona. Passing alongside Castel Sant’Angelo, we get St. Peter’s Square where there will be an explanation of the Basilica from outside. End of the tour. After visiting the museums we go to a typical Roman osteria to taste a typical Roman lunch. The send time of tour starts with the first stop of Christian Rome tour is in the Esquiline hill, where the guide illustrates the treasures of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The tour continues, stopping when it reaches the Scala Sancta, the Lateran Palace and the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome ( visit inside). During Christian Rome tour we continue to walking around the Via Appia Antica, up to the Chapel “Domine quo vadis”. We will visit the Catacombs of St. Callisto or Santa Domitilla or San Sebastiano, the first refuge of Christians. The tour ends with an exterior view of the grandiose Caracalla Spas. Languages English, Spanish & French

Revel in this unforgettable experience as you conquer mighty Rome. This is your opportunity to visit the most enchanting places where the Romans of today go grocery shopping presenting you with the chance to get a real insider’s view into the heart of the city. You’ll be able to get a real feel for the hustle and bustle of the Roman markets and pick up some fresh Italian goods. Take in the aromas of oregano and basil, the flavours of the mediterranean and seize the perfect opportunity to really get an idea of the sort of shopping experience that people living in Rome typically go through on a day to day basis. Your cooking lesson will take place a short distance away from the remarkable Spanish Steps in an ancient rustic house which was once the luxury home of a Roman princess. It is here where an authentic Italian chef will take you through the cookery lesson. The lesson will teach you how to cook Italian cuisine using fresh Italian ingredients. The recipes are simple to make but the exquisite results hint at a much more complex meal, giving you the secret to creating brilliant dishes which are easy to make and fun to eat! This tour is definitely one for foodies who want to experience the daily life of the locals as well as develop their knowledge of Italian cuisine. It’s also ideal for those who want to take home a slice of the Italian culture, with recipes that are sure to dazzle your friends and family at your next dinner party!

Join us on an exciting combined tour that gives you the opportunity to discover the jewels kept behind the door of the Vatican and delve into the history of the classical world as you explore Ancient Rome. Highlights - Admire the beautiful frescoes in the Raphael Rooms - Fall in love with the intricate details in the Sistine Chapel - Visit the Colosseum and learn a little more about the history of Rome Save time and skip the long queues to visit the Vatican Museums, the largest collection of Catholic art. Learn a little more about the history of the museums and take a guided tour of the Raphael Rooms, the four famous rooms which contain Raphael's fundamental frescoes. Head to the Pine Courtyard, and admire the Fontana della Pigna or "The Pine Cone" an enormous bronze sculpture that once sprouted water. Continue with a visit to the Pio Clementine Museum, which houses the private collection of Pope Julius II's Greek and Roman sculptures. No visit to the museums is complete without passing through the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and the impressive Gallery of the Candelabra, home to the giant candelabra and impressive marble monuments. Enter the Sistine Chapel and contemplate Michaelangelo's most famous frescoes, such as “The Last Judgement” and “The Creation of Adam”. Round off the tour as you step inside St. Peter's Basilica, with its breathtaking domed ceiling, that is not just an architectural marvel, but holds beautiful works of art; Michaelangelo's “La Pietà” “Baldachino” by Bernini and St. Peter's tomb, making it the most important church in Christianity. Take a break and make the most of your free time to have lunch (not included) before the second part of this exciting tour begins. When we think about Rome, one of the first things that come to mind is the Colosseum, the capital's most remarkable monument. This colossal structure holds almost 2000 years of history behind its walls and will transport you back in time, to the time of the Roman Empire. For hundreds of years, this grand amphitheatre drew in the masses with public entertainment such as exhibitions of exotic animals, prisoner executions, battle recreations and gladiator fights! Move on to the Roman Forum, the epi-centre of political and social activity of the Roman citizens, and was here where religious and public life in ancient Rome took place. The Forum, along with the Colosseum, the greatest sign of the splendour of the Roman Empire that can be seen today. Aside from its numerous temples, you can see the Arch of Titus and the Curia, which served as a meeting place for the Senate to make important decisions about Rome. What's more, admire the Capitoline Hill and its unique views over the Roman Forum. If all of this isn't enough, you will enjoy photo stops at Rome’s big-name attractions such as Piazza Venezia, Largo di Torre Argentina, Pantheon and Piazza Navona where the tour will come to an end! Important Information - There may be restrictions St. Peter's Basilica may be closed to the public on Wednesday mornings due to the weekly Papal Audience. In this case, you will have a 3-hour walking tour of Vatican Museums, the Raphael's Rooms and the Sistine Chapel.

Leave Rome for a full day trip exploring the stunning towns in the Val d’Orcia region of Tuscany. On a private air-conditioned bus, you’ll stop off in hilltop villages, mystical abbeys and Tuscan farms where you'll experience an authentic lunch, wines and shopping for local goods with an expert English-speaking guide. Highlights - Explore the hilltown of Montepulciano with its Duomo, famous belltower and medieval wine cellars - Experience an authentic Tuscan lunch with Brunello di Montalcino wines on a working farm - Wander the Renaissance streets of Pienza and shop for Pecorino cheese From as soon as you leave Rome to when you return over 12 hours later, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage Region of Val d’Orcia in Tuscany. The hustle and bustle of Rome will disappear as you glide over gently rolling hills to discover the towns of Montepulciano, Montalcino and Pienza. As you’ll be traveling in a climate-controlled coach with an expert English-speaking guide, you’ll be more than comfortable. With an area of 23,000 square kilometers, you can spend a lifetime exploring Tuscany. We have a special route that takes you to the hilltop region where villages have no cars, wine is still stored in underground caves and even the belltowers are dramatic. You’ll discover the history of the mysterious Etruscans who ruled before the Romans and soak up the views from the Montepulciano town walls over the hills. You’ll be eager to sit down to a three-course Tuscan feast and taste the world-famous Brunello di Montalcino wine. The food and wine are all produced locally, so we guarantee you’ll taste nothing fresher. While all the regions in Italy compete over food, Tuscany is a byword for local produce and its wine is the best in the world. Food and wine is not all it is known for. Once you set foot in Pienza, you’ll be visiting one of the first towns in the world to receive a beauty makeover. Another Italian World Heritage Site, it was rebuilt by Pope Pius II in the Renaissance to showcase the idea of urban perfection. Of course, you’ll also discover food here as it is famous for its Pecorino cheese. By the time you return to Rome, you’ll have experienced the sights and tastes of a unique historical region that many dream of when they first consider a visit to Italy.

Walk in the footsteps of the Ancient Romans as you enjoy a combined tour of three of Rome's iconic symbols: The majestic Colosseum, the unparalleled Vatican Museums and the famous Sistine Chapel. Highlights - Stroll around the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill at your own pace - Enjoy a guided tour of the Colosseum - Discover the treasures of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Rome, one of the most prosperous ancient cities, is a must-see destination not only for history buffs and art lovers, but is the perfect getaway to observe the beauty of its architecture. • Day 1: Roman Forum and the Colosseum Start your adventure as you skip the lines as you enter the Roman Forum through our dedicated VIP entrance where you can enjoy breath-taking views over this spectacular ancient site. Walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Road) and immerse yourself in Roman history. The main path through the Roman Forum, the Sacred Road once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions. End at the Temple, which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. Visitors from around the world still leave flowers and candles at the site to this day. Continue with an exciting visit to the Colosseum, with almost 2000 years of history behind its walls. For hundreds of years, this grand amphitheatre drew in the masses with public entertainment such as exhibitions of exotic animals, prisoner executions, battle recreations and gladiator fights! • Day 2: Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel Discover the Vatican City’s most incredible works of art on a two and a half hours guided tour. Explore the Vatican Museums, see the spectacular Sistine Chapel. This excursion into the Vatican’s legendary art and architecture starts at the Vatican Museums, which house the most important ancient art collection in the world. Your guide will lead you to the best galleries to see frescoes, statues, tapestries, and historical maps. There, you will also find the Borgia Apartment, La Pinacoteca Vaticana and the beautiful Vatican Library. Head over to the Sistine Chapel to admire masterpieces by Michelangelo, Botticelli, Ghirlandaio, Pinturicchio, and Perugino - gazing up at Michelangelo's ceiling is an experience you'll remember for the rest of your lives.

Live an adventure! Ride on Regina Ciclarium from Rome to Fiumicino sea. From the city to the countryside, reaching the sea. Riding through history and nature. Bridges, ancient ruins, industrial archeology, and castles will be the backdrop for this beautiful tour. Imagine being able to dive into the sea of Rome. With the Regina Ciclarum, all this is possible, you will cross 40km of cycle path and dirt roads starting from the center of Rome, skirting the Tiber until reaching Fiumicino, where a well-deserved swim in the sea and a tasty Cartoccio of Calamari and Prawns will await you before taking the return train that will take you to San Pietro, and then head to the starting point. Itinerary: Bridges of Rome Isola Tiberina from the Tiber cycle path Gazometer Port of Fiumicino Cartoccio di Pesce at the Port of Fiumicino Sea of Fiumicino ATTENTION: Not Recommended for Children. Recommended for people with a minimum of training. ON REQUEST: Infants aged 1-4 years travel on a child seat (up to 55 lbs or 25 kg) Children aged 9 and above can ride independently (e-bikes available from 140cm).

The OMNIA Vatican & Rome Card is a sightseeing pass that gives holder free entry to top attractions in Rome and the Vatican City as well as a Fast Track Entry, a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, free guidebook and travel card. Tailor-made for visitors to the city, tourists can save both time and money during their time in Rome. Highlights - Free entry to Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel - plus a free audio guide for St Peter's Basilica - Free entry to your choice of 2 out of 5 top Rome attractions including The Coliseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, Capitolini Museums, Borghese Gallery and National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo - Free hop-on-hop-off bus tour ticket of Rome for 3 days - Free travel card for unlimited access to Rome's public transport system - Free detailed Guidebook to help plan the perfect trip - Discounted Entry to another 30 plus sights, attractions and museums in Rome - Fast Track Entry to St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel & The Coliseum - save over 4 hours at each attraction during busy periods Skip the queues and spend more time enjoying Rome with the Vatican and Rome travel pass. Benefit from free entry to the spectacular Vatican City sights. You will also experience the best way discover the city on our free hop on-hop off bus ticket with Roma Cristiana. The Eternal City is at your fingertips with the Vatican and Rome travel pass, giving you immediate access to the magnificent Vatican City. The Vatican City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and one of Rome’s main attractions. With our pass you will bypass the queues. Visit the jaw-dropping Sistine Chapel and see Michelangelo’s famous ceiling first hand. Gaze at the grandeur of St Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest church and centre of Christianity, whose dome dominates Rome’s glittering skyline. The Vatican and Rome travel pass gives you free entry to your choice of 2 out of 5 top Rome attractions. Visit the largest amphitheatre in the world, the Coliseum and marvel at the site of gladiator combats in ancient times. You can choose to visit Rome’s wonderfully preserved former centre of activity at Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. More incredible sights for you to choose from include the Capitoline Museums, Borghese Gallery and the National Museum of Castel St. Angelo. With the opportunity to hop on and off our free bus tour, we’ll ensure that whatever combination of sights you go for, you will have memories of this cosmopolitan city to treasure forever. Redeem address: 1. Piazza Pio XII, 9 (St Peter's Basilica). Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am-6pm, Saturday 8:30am–5pm, Sunday 9am – 4pm. Public Holidays: 24th December, 26th December and 31st December 9am-4pm, 25th December 9am-1pm, 1st January 11am-4pm. Directions: metro Ottaviano (Line A) - walk down Via Ottaviano and Via di Porta Angelica into St Peter's Square OR hop-on Hop-off bus stop “San Pietro” (St Peter's) - the Pellegrinaggi Opera Romana office is in the back left hand corner of the square. 2. Piazza di Porta S. Giovanni, 6 (St John in the Lateran). Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm. Closed on: 1st, 6th January; 19th, from 24th to 28th March; 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th, 1st, 24th May; 4th (open from 2:30pm only), 29th June; 15th August; 24th, 25th, 28th, 31st December. Directions: metro San Giovanni (Line A) OR hop-on hop-off bus stop “San Giovanni” (St John in the Lateran). The Pellegrinaggi Opera Romana office is in the yellow building to the right, through the black door. 3. Piazzale San Paolo, 1 (St Paul's Basilica Outside the Walls). Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm. 4. Largo Argentina, Via dei Cestari 21 (Pantheon). Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm.

This tour is based on the 007 movie “Spectre” which was shot in the city of Rome and where the main character is the iconic “Bond, James Bond”. The tour is focused on the main sets where the film was staged like the beautiful monuments of the Eternal City, the river and the little alleys used for the car chase. Enjoy a tour with the James Bond thrill on board of Ape Calessino! Languages English

Enjoy the magnificient Eternal City with this tour from the top of its seven hills. From Viminal Hill, where Emperor Diocletian built his marvellous thermal baths, we head to the Quirinal Palace, the official residence of the Italian Republic President. From there we go towards the Capitoline Hill and the Forum, then up to the Aventine Hill to enjoy a unique view through the Keyhole of Rome. Around the Palatine Hill to admire the Imperial Palace, Circus Maximus and Colosseum, up again to Caelian Hill and the Esquiline Hill, Rome’s most multi-ethnic neighborhood. Tour includes a guided tour of: Viminal Hill: St. Mary of the Angels; Quirinal Hill: Quirinal Palace; Capitoline Hill: Statue of Marcus Aurelis and Senatorial Palace; Aventine Hill: The Keyhole; Palatine Hill: Circus Maximus and Imperial Palace; Caelian Hill: Colosseum, St. Mary in Domnica; Esquiline Hill: Temple of Minerva Medica, Piazza dell’Esquilino.

Visit Pompeii, one the world’s most interesting and important archaeological sites, and marvel at the impressive ruins that remain from the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Highlights - Enjoy a panoramic overview of Naples - Step back in time with a tour of Pompeii - Admire the countryside as we you travel out of Rome Explore the remnants of the prosperous Roman town and witness the tragic plaster casts of its citizens that were preserved in the volcanic ash. The tour includes a stop off at Naples for a brief panoramic view of the city before making your way to Pompeii. Head out of Rome and take the Autostrada del Sole south through the beautiful Italian countryside, admiring the rolling hills of Lazio and Campania. Enjoy a panoramic overview of Italy’s largest and most vibrant city, Naples, before heading south again to Pompeii. Once you reach the town of Pompeii, you will enjoy a tasty lunch. A real Neapolitan pizza! After lunch, you will visit one of the most important archaeological sites in the world: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of Pompeii, with Skip the Line entrance and a guided tour. Once a thriving Roman town, Pompeii was destroyed by the unforeseen AD79 eruption of Vesuvius, which lies in between the town and Naples. Take yourself back in time to imagine the daily life in the settlement and put yourself in the shoes of the men and women who lost their lives that fateful day. Then witness the harrowing moulds of the victims themselves, preserved imprinted in the ash that surrounded them. Languages English, Spanish, German and French Audioguide at Pompeii available in Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Japanese

Choose this combination to immerse yourself fully into the history and architecture of the Eternal City. Enjoy in the morning an introductory tour in which you will learn to orient yourself through the streets of the heart of Rome and visit at sunset three of the most important symbols of the city: the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. Highlights - Walk through some of the most impressive streets and squares in Rome - Skip the queues to visit the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum - Learn about the history of the places you will visit with the help of an expert guide Discover Rome: 3-hour orientation tour Our morning walk starts at the Campo dei Fiori, a beautiful Roman square with an open-air market. From there, you will head off to The Piazza Farnese, where you will see the Palazzo Farnese and the Palazzo Spada. Continue onwards to Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the world. Just a ten-minute walk from Piazza Navona you will find one of Rome's oldest and most iconic buildings, a masterpiece of architecture; the Pantheon. Take a wander inside and submerse yourself in history with the help of an expert guide. Later, from the Piazza della Rotonda you will head towards the Piazza Colonna, centre of the Italian political life, which gravitates around Palazzo Chigi, the seat of the Prime Minister. After crossing Via del Corso, you will arrive at the world famous Fontana di Trevi, known especially, for its appearance in La Dolce Vita, before we finally stop at the beautiful stairs of Piazza di Spagna. After the morning tour you will be accompanied to a restaurant to enjoy a traditional lunch with drinks. Imperial Rome Enjoy a tour of the most impressive constructions of ancient Rome after lunch. Continue your tour at the Arch of Constantine, the largest and one of the best preserved triumphal arches in Rome. From here, your guide will take you inside the amazing Colosseum, the most famous monument in the world and a main symbol of Rome, where they will explain about the many brutal events that happened between its walls. Continue your exploration and head to the Palatine Hill and the archaeological site of the Roman Forum - once again, you will get to skip the queues! These two areas in particular are of great archaeological value and are full of monuments and history. The views from the Palatino Forums or the Circus Maximus are truly fascinating. You will have the time to discover the House of the Vestals, countless temples, the Senate, the Capitol Palace, the Sacred Way and the Triumphal Arches. At the end of the day you are sure to feel like a citizen of the Old Roman Republic. Languages English and Spanish

Highlights - Cross the Ponte Vecchio, the only bridge in Florence that was not destroyed in World War II and know why - Behold the octagonal dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria di Fiori, made of 4 million bricks and discover how Brunelleschi managed to raise this work that seemed impossible for the time - Walk around Piazza Della Signoria where the thermal facilities were located in Roman times and where an identical copy indicates the original location of Michelangelo's David - Learn curious facts about the Tower of Pisa, did you know that it started by leaning in one direction and then continued to lean in the opposite direction? Tuscany has been a region of great importance in the creation of the Italian language and the country itself. Now you have the opportunity to visit this beautiful Italian region, rich in culture, history and art and to learn more about two of its most important and picturesque cities. During the Middle Ages, Florence was an important cultural, economic and financial centre and its streets originated in the second half of the fourteenth century, the Renaissance. The city is replete with history, art, philosophy and science and there are samples of it on every corner. To make sure you don't miss anything essential, the local assistant will accompany the group and give indications on your arrival at the destinations. You are free to explore the town and eat on your own and taste the typical Panzanella or Panino col lampredotto. After the lunch break, you will return to the bus to go to Pisa. Upon arrival, you will go to Piazza Dei Miracoli, declared a World Heritage Site and where the Pisan Romanesque-style cathedral is located. In this same square, you will have the opportunity to take the famous photo next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Before returning to the bus back to Rome, you will have some time to explore on your own and see up close the Battistero di San Giovanni and the Angelo Caduto. We will arrive in Rome in the late afternoon, and travel in a comfortable bus where you can relax while crossing the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany and Lazio. Important A guide is not included in this tour.

Accompany us to the charming medieval town of Assisi. Assisi is a town abundant with history and art. It is also the birthplace of St Francis, who founded the order of the Franciscans and one of the most popular destinations visited from pilgrims from all over the world. Assisi is a lovely town with a lot of history and a rich heritage, particularly in religion. Visit the many religious sites which inhabit Assisi, including the Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the oldest churches in the town. Parts of the church can be dated back to as far as the 9th Century and it’s a fantastic display of the history behind the town. Whilst on your visit to the town you’ll be taken to the Basilica of St Francesco d’Assisi, the Basilica of St Francis. The basilica is one of the most important places in Christian pilgrimage and is nearly 800 years old. The magnificent building is a fantastic example of the architecture of the time and the view of the building from the surrounding Plaza is truly amazing. You’ll also be allowed within the basilica itself, which is home to many paintings by various Italian artists of the time, including Giotto and Simone Martini. The tour provides an in-depth insight into the history of both Christianity and its influence on the country and beyond. Languages English, French, Spanish, German and Portuguese

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class. You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the season. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta recipe, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared for lunch or dinner with local wines. This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship. This experience is held by Cesarine, the oldest Italy’s network of home cooks available in more than 500 cities all over the country. Cesarine stands for "home cook", they are passionate and welcoming local hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences. The Cesarine serve only local specialties from their family cookbooks to tell the great story of their traditional regional cuisine.