Top Rome Seasonal & Special Occasions

See Rome decorated for the holidays on this Christmas walking tour. You’ll pass by the city’s historical landmarks and visit lesser-known locations while learning about Roman holiday traditions. Make stops at Piazza Navona and the Christmas market, and try a seasonal cake (panettone) with a cup of hot chocolate before admiring the nativity scene at St. Peter’s Square.

Take a Tuscany tour from Rome and see the best of the captivating Val d’Orcia region, near Siena. With a local guide at your side, discover countryside where historic hilltowns perch on sun-drenched hills and Tuscan farms dot the landscape. Visit the wine towns of Montepulciano and Montalcino, and enjoy free time to explore Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Wine tasting and lunch at a farm is included.

Enjoy a VIP experience at the Vatican with this semi-private morning tour that includes breakfast on site. You’ll explore the Vatican Museums before they open to the general public so you can admire famous sights like the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms in a more intimate atmosphere before finishing with skip-the-line access to St Peter’s Basilica through a reserved entrance.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine on this 4-hour family-friendly cooking class and learn to make some of Italy’s most famous dishes from an expert chef. Get hands-on making fresh pasta, pizza, and delicious sauces from scratch; sample Italian specialties such as bruschetta, Tiramisù; and tuck into your homemade creations, accompanied by a red wine tasting.

Take a break from the bustle of Rome and experience two pillars of Italian cuisine in the peaceful Franscati countryside with this unique day trip. Visit a traditional family-run winery to sample local red and white wines, then learn the secrets to making perfect pasta from scratch during a hands-on lesson. Cap off your visit with dinner featuring your own fresh pasta topped with a traditional Roman sauce.

Save time waiting in line for this popular attraction with skip-the-line tickets for to Rome's famous Borghese Gallery. With tickets in hand and your tour guide in the lead (optional), explore the gardens and see masterpieces by Raffaello, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Choose to explore independently or take the guided tour option.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel, and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

The Baths of Caracalla are widely considered among the most important ruins in Rome, but their secrets are hidden under thousands of years of history. With your private guide to lead the way, explore the baths and learn of life in Rome under rulers including Septimius Severus and Caracalla. Marvel at the baths’ ancient porticoes and vaulted rooms, and discover decorative mosaics among the historic ruins.

Explore several of Ancient Rome’s most famous sites during this small group walking tour. Learn about historic bathing culture at the Baths of Caracalla, the second largest thermal bath of Rome, before visiting Circus Maximus, the stadium where chariot races were held. Climb one of the seven hills of Rome, Aventine Hill, for panoramic views over the city.

Thanks to new technology (VR OCULUS) and video narration you will visit Nero's Golden house's (the Domus Aurea) archeological restoration.These new technologies will be combined with the guided tour of the Domus Aurea’s site. Nero's Golden House (Domus Aurea) tour provides visual insights into how Emperor Nero's golden palace looked 2,000 years ago. The final result will be a true time travel , a sort of cognitive and emotional short circuit, something really innovative in the new technologies applied to the cultural heritage.

Modern Rome sits on top of layers of history, and nowhere is this more evident than in the Basilica of San Clemente. On this guided tour, explore above and below ground by visiting the 12th-century church and its three levels of underground ruins that date from the 1st to the 4th centuries. Afterwards, move on to the 4th-century Santi Quattro Coronati, one of the most ancient basilicas in the city.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this unique performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano and set against the historic backdrop of the Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls in the heart of Rome.

Explore Rome’s ancient sites on a half-day, small-group tour of Domus Aurea, or Nero’s ‘Golden House,’ the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Step into buried history with archeologist guides and use 3D glasses to see Nero’s palace as it once was, then hear stories about Rome's golden age as you walk through the heart of the ancient Roman Republic and Empire. This small-group tour includes all entrance fees and skip-the-line access.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Rome with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Rome Fiumicino Airport, and relax on the journey to your city hotel. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers plus one checked bag and carry on per person.

Visit the ruins of Ostia Antica on this tour from Rome. Sometimes known as ‘the better Pompeii’ for the excellent preservation status of its buildings, forums and artwork, Ostia Antica is an archaeological site that was once the port city of Ancient Rome. Travel to and from the site by train, and then take a walking tour of the ruins with a guide. Be wowed by the intact condition of ancient structures such as the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns and more.

Watch a live opera performance at an atmospheric setting—the Palazzo Santa Chiara. By securing admission in advance, it saves the disappointment of tickets selling out on the day, or the time delays of waiting in long ticket lines. Enjoy the magnificent acoustics of the intimate venue, as you watch the singers and musicians of the Great Opera Arias concert.

The opulent Villa Borghese isn’t just a popular Roman attraction: home to paintings and sculptures by Raphael, Bernini, and Caravaggio, it’s also one of the world’s most revered art galleries. While tickets frequently sell out in advance, this small-group tour’s skip-the-line privileges guarantee swift entry, as well as the opportunity to discover the Villa’s many masterpieces in an intimate setting limited to 15 participants.

Enjoy a hassle-free start to your cruise with this private transfer service from the Rome airport to Civitavecchia cruise port. Meet your driver at Fiumicino Airport (FCO), and relax on the journey to Civitavecchia to board your departing ship. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

Where better to experience ‘La Traviata’ than in Italy, the birthplace of the opera? Enjoy a thrilling 2.5-hour performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, performed by the renowned I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma in Rome in the spectacular setting of the Church of St Paul within the Walls.

Treat yourself to an open-air opera concert at Rome’s Terrazza Borromini, an exclusive rooftop area that overlooks vibrant Piazza Navona. As music from the operas of Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi ring in your ears, you’ll savor an aperitivo and gaze out over the Italian capital. Your ticket also includes access to La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) terrace, where some scenes from the Oscar-winning movie were filmed.

Take a break from Rome’s ancient attractions with a modern-day historical experience at the Hard Rock Cafe Rome. With this skip-the-line entry to the popular restaurant, you’ll avoid the lines and receive priority seating for a meal of American favorites like a burger, mac ‘n’ cheese, or barbecue ribs. See rock ‘n’ roll memorabilia such as a trench coat worn by John Lennon, a patent-leather suit worn by Bono, and pages from Jim Morrison’s yearbook. Select from three menu options to suit your tastes.

During this unique, hosted visit to the Doria Pamphilj, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the special interior gallery of one of Rome’s most stunning estates. Get a first-hand look at masterworks from Italian artists like Raffaello, Tiziano, and Caravaggio as you browse through the family-owned private collection at your own pace. Tours include skip-the-line admission tickets and a digital map containing audio commentary.

While in Rome, experience an unforgettable night at the opera, with a performance by the acclaimed I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma. Enjoy a classic 1.5-hour program of Italian opera, including arias and duets performed by internationally renowned singers, and a spectacular setting in the Church of St Paul within the Walls.

Rome's Catacombs of Saint Callixtus (Catacombs of San Callisto) are the largest and most visited in the city, but can only be accessed with a guide. Avoid disappointment with this pre-booked tour that guarantees admission at the time you’ve chosen and learn about the history of this vast warren of early Christian burial chambers dating from as far back as the 3rd century AD.