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Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

1. Rome: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour

Get ready to experience Rome like never before! Hop on board the open-top, double-decker bus and get ready to be amazed by the stunning architecture and fascinating history of the city. Marvel at the iconic Colosseum, take in the breathtaking views from the famous Spanish Steps, and be awe-inspired by the majestic Vatican. With daily departures from Termini Railway Station and the option to join the tour from any of the stops on the route, this is the perfect way to explore over 10 locations throughout the city. If you're feeling adventurous, why not explore the "eternal city" on foot with our fantastic digital self-guided walking tours? Discover hidden gems and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this incredible city. Some of the locations you can see on the tour route include: Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore Colosseum Roman Forum Circus Maximus San Giovanni Piazza Venezia Piazza Navona Pantheon Castel Sant'Angelo Vatican St. Peter's Basilica Trevi Fountain Spanish Steps Piazza Barberini Termini Railway Station

Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

2. Rome: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Organize your sightseeing tour and admire all of Rome's major attractions, including the Colosseum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Spanish Steps. Enjoy stunning views on board of a comfortable double-decker bus and learn about the city's history as you listen to detailed audio commentaries. Discover the enchanting city of Rome with our authorized hop-on-hop-off route, approved by the Municipality of Rome to ensure the utmost decorum. Experience the convenience of our strategically located bus stops, all within a comfortable walking distance from the captivating monuments and iconic points of interest that make Rome truly unforgettable. Also known as The Eternal City, Rome is one of the most visited cities on the planet. Make the most of your vacation by exploring the city's historic monuments and exciting atmosphere with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket. Admire the architectural sumptuousness of Rome from the deck of the bus, or hop-off at any of the world-famous attractions, such as the Colosseum, Spanish Steps and the Vatican. Pick from 12 languages and learn about Rome's timeless beauty through the complimentary set of headphones. The pink buses are on the move all day long and will take you to the city’s most important monuments and cultural venues while you are comfortably seated. Hop-on and off at your convenience and reward yourself with marvelous views of Rome you will never forget from one of the single or double-decker buses. A Panoramic ticket includes: Termini Railway Station - STOP 1 : Largo Di Villa Peretti 70 - Corner Piazza Dei Cinquecento St. Mary Major - Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore - STOP 2 : P.za dell'Esquilino, 12 Colosseum Archaeological Area - STOP 3 : Via di S. Gregorio, 30 Circo Massimo - Mouth Of Truth - STOP 4 : Via del Circo Massimo, 4189 - Opposite Roseto Comunale Piazza Venezia - Foro Romano - STOP 5 : Via del Teatro di Marcello, 34 - Behind the terminus of public buses Vatican city - Sistine Chapel - St. Angelo Bridge - STOP 6 : Lungotevere Tor Di Nona 7 - Between Via Panico And Via Mastro Spanish Steps - Shopping Area - STOP 7 : Via Ludovisi, 35 Barberini & Trevi Fountain - STOP 8 : Via Barberini 12

Best of Rome in 1 Day and Colosseum Private Guided Tour

3. Best of Rome in 1 Day and Colosseum Private Guided Tour

Join this Best of Rome Private Day Tour to discover the Eternal City. See the Trevi Fountain, the charming Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, the silent flow of the Tiber River, the Pantheon, and Piazza Venezia with its Wedding Cake monument. You will be picked up in the morning (exact time subject to change), and your private driver will drive you to go sightseeing around the historical center of Rome. Continue to Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum and legendary Ponte Sant'Angelo, to enjoy a fantastic sight of the Castello Sant'Angelo, and to the astonishing St. Peter's Square with its superb colonnade. Afterward, enjoy a beautiful view of Rome from Janiculum Hill and see Circus Maximus, the site of the Roman chariot races, with its evocative views of the sprawling ruins of the emperor's palaces on Palatine Hill. After a 1-hour break for lunch (which is not included), you will have a private skip-the-line tour of the symbol of the ancient Roman world, the Colosseum. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the fighting between exotic animals, and the level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Your tour will then continue exploring Palatine Hill, the residence of the Roman emperors, overlooking one side of Circus Maximus and, on the other side, the views of the valley of the Roman Forum, an ancient center of Roman political, religious, and commercial life. In this archaeological area, see some of ancient Rome’s most evocative ruins, such as the Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, Basilica of Maxentius, and the Temple of Julius Caesar, built in the same spot where his body was cremated. The standard program could suffer variation accordingly to extraordinary events not predictable and in case the tour's starting time will be delayed for reasons attributable to the customer.

3-Hour Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel

4. 3-Hour Vatican Museums, Raphael Rooms & Sistine Chapel

Tour one of the holiest sites in Christendom on a guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums including a comprehensive visit to the Sistine Chapel and the masterpieces of St. Peter’s Basilica. With exclusive skip-the-line access, saving you long waits in the lines that usually form outside one of the world’s most popular attractions. Considered one of the most important places in the history of human civilization, start your tour at the museum to see the important collections of art that various popes have acquired throughout the centuries. Look out for renowned sculptures and masterpieces of Renaissance art. Feel the weight of history and get a sense of the sacred as you spy paintings by Raphael, Giotto, Leonardo da Vinci, Caravaggio and Michelangelo, including his masterwork in the Sistine Chapel. Admire Bernini’s colonnade in St. Peter’s Square and go inside the Basilica. Built over the centuries by famous architects including Michelangelo, its iconic dome is one of the glittering symbols of Rome. There are morning and afternoon tours. Morning tours (3,5 hours) include the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi (Raphael Cartoons), the Galleria delle Carte geografiche, the Sala Sobieski, the Sala dell'Immacolata Concezione, the Raphael Rooms, the Borgia Apartments leading to the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica and Square. On Wendesdays the Basilica is not visited inside due to the Papal Audience, therefore after the Sistine Chapel you will access the Vatican Apostolic Library instead (St. Peter's will be explained from the outside before ending the tour). Afternoon tours (3 hours) include the Galleria dei Candelabri, the Galleria degli Arazzi (Raphael Cartoons), the Galleria delle Carte geografiche, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica and Square.

Pope Francis Audience and Rome Coach Tour with Local Guide

5. Pope Francis Audience and Rome Coach Tour with Local Guide

To enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience of an audience with the Pope at the Vatican you need to have an appointment, and priority viewing tickets are limited. Here you will have a chance to see the Egyptian Obelisk, dating back to the time of Ramses II. Before arriving at St. Peter's Square, and preparing for your audience with the Pope, you will glimpse the impressive Castel Sant'Angelo and the tomb of Emperor Hadrian. The Papal audience will be held in either St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica, or the Audience Hall, depending on seasonal conditions and the number of visitors taking part in the audience. Before the beginning of the audience, you will be given further information on when and where to meet.

Rome: 9 Hour VIP Private Shore Excursion Cruise Pier Pickup

6. Rome: 9 Hour VIP Private Shore Excursion Cruise Pier Pickup

Discover the wonders of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, and Vatican City on a private shore excursion in Rome. Walk through St. Peter's Square, admire the Sistine Chapel, and enjoy plenty of time to explore on your own. Skip the ticket lines at the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. After pickup from your cruise, arrive at the Colosseum archaeological area, where you'll be whisked to the front of the line. Immediately begin exploring these majestic ruins of the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire (from outside), designed to entertain the masses with brutal, violent spectacles. Its capacity is estimated to have been 70,000 people, who were all admitted free of charge to watch vicious gladiator fights and hunting simulations involving exotic animals. Enrich your trip with options including a guided tour, an audio or video tour, or a complete underground tour. Explore above ground and below, marveling at the unbelievable engineering techniques of the Romans and the intricate theatrical system of hoists, ramps, and trapdoors that made the arena function (included in the underground option). After about three hours, head to St. Peter’s Square, where you can marvel at the Sistine Chapel, take in the ornate Basilica, and gasp at the massive outdoor plaza. The trip has 18 other possible stops, according to your preference, to be explored at your own pace. 

Civitavecchia: Full-Day Private Shore Excursion Tour of Rome

7. Civitavecchia: Full-Day Private Shore Excursion Tour of Rome

Join this private tour of Rome by minivan led by an English-speaking driver/ guide. Pick-up from the ship will be at 08:30 (or the time you prefer, please make this known). You will find the driver attending with a sign with your name written on it. The proposed itinerary (may be reversed or rearranged as needed). Depart the pier and drive to Rome for about 1.5-hours. Drive to Circus Maximus for a spectacular view of Palatine Hill. Then, reach and visit the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Afterwards, head to Piazza di Spagna and visit the area, continuing to Trevi Fountain and visit the area (make sure to throw in a coin) and then continue for a visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. See the Vatican City comprised of St. Peter’s Square and the Basilica. Drive back to the pier in Civitavecchia.   

Rome: Treasures of the City 3-Hour Morning Tour

8. Rome: Treasures of the City 3-Hour Morning Tour

If you want to see Rome’s top attractions in a relatively short time, this 3-hour tour combines comfortable sightseeing by coach with a bit of walking. On the Classical Rome tour, you’ll get up close to the highlights of the Eternal City, including the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and St. Peter's Basilica. After crossing the Piazza della Repubblica, with its Fountain of the Naiads, your guide will take you on a pleasant stroll through Rome’s historical center. Admire the Trevi Fountain, La Colonna di Marco Aurelio, and the Bernini-designed Palazzo di Montecitorio. You’ll also see the Palazzo Madama and Piazza Navona. Just past Castel Sant’Angelo, the driver will drop you off at a point close to Vatican City. Admire St. Peter's Square, where your guide will tell you about the Basilica, and then you’ll have the chance to explore this magnificent church on your own (except when religious celebrations are being held). See masterpieces such as Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's bronze canopy, before re-boarding the bus.

Rome: Private Tour from Civitavecchia Port

9. Rome: Private Tour from Civitavecchia Port

Ready yourself for this exclusive port-to-port excursion, filled with fascinating history, world-renowned architecture, and priceless art in the beautiful city of Rome. Discover the glorious churches, quaint cobbled streets, the ever-flowing fountains and statues. Visit the impressive St Peter’s Square behind the walls of the Vatican City, the residence of the Pope and the seat of the Catholic Church. Home of the Sistine Chapel, arguably Michelangelo’s finest work, and the Basilica. Continue at your own pace to the Trevi Fountain, a truly monumental masterpiece. Don’t forget to throw your coin in. Find the most important and famous names of Italian and international style in Piazza Di Spagna. Marvel at the colourful square exhibits and the beautiful bell towers of the church and monastery. Discover Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the world and the unique Pantheon. Your tour wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Colosseum, the most famous monument in the world and an icon of Rome. Be engulfed in the rich history of the city.

Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour, Trevi Fountain & Wine Tasting

10. Rome: Colosseum Guided Tour, Trevi Fountain & Wine Tasting

Experience the best of Rome with your own private driver and see the iconic sites. Start your visit to the most important spots of the Eternal City Colosseum, Palatine Hill Take an exclusive tour of Rome with a private driver. Enjoy personalized attention and the chance to customize the itinerary to suit your interests. Marvel at monuments, and make time for pictures or some ice cream! Guided Tour in the Colosseum... Winetasting in the afternoon. Benefit from pick-up at your centrally located hotel in Rome and these services for your special day on this exclusive tour of the "Eternal City." See the main sights of the 2,500-year-old city and delve deep beneath its layers to reveal a fascinating story. Wander along the rustic Appian Way and under the arches of the aqueducts of antiquity, still preserved from Ancient Rome. Visit one of the oldest and most beautiful vineyards near Rome. 17th-century architecture and 3rd-century caverns. Winetasting with local snacks. Have a great day in Rome that you won't forget.

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3.8 / 5

based on 766 reviews

Very nice tour - 1st part is to your choosing of what you would want to see- I didn’t know this - so I would recommend having a plan - we did not - Walking tour after lunch was great - Georgio is a very good guide- and extremely knowledgeable - Highly recommend any tour that he is giving

It was a great experience. Everything went smoothly, we really enjoy it. 100% recommended.

It was excellent . There was a person - Zara ; who was really nice .

Always great and convenient. Friendly staff, good pick up locations

Good route, we could visit great historical places in Rome.