Excursions in Rome

Simplify your sightseeing by renting an easy-to-use MP3 player, complete with a four-hour audio-guide of Rome. This complete guide is available to rent for 12, 24, or 36 hours.

Discover the heart of Rome as you gently cruise along the River Tiber. Listen to illuminating commentary whilst absorbing the historical and architectural richness of the Eternal City.

Celebrate Italian cuisine with a feast and complimentary aperitif at Ambasciata d'Abruzzo, in the chic Parioli district of Rome. Savour the restaurant's signature dish, home-made ravioli with ricotta and spinach, when you opt for the generous "Traditional" meal. Or delve into creamy risotto and filet of beef with the rich "Gourmet" meal.

Just a short distance from Rome lies the well-guarded archaeological secret of ancient Ostia Antica. Plunge into the past as you explore preserved buildings, including a Roman theatre.

Visit charming Tivoli and tour Villa Adriana, the historical centre, and Villa d'Este which is renowned for its elaborate gardens and fountains. Villa Adriana is listed as a World Heritage Site.

Eclectic, creative, and innovative—the Supperclub is Rome's coolest place for dining out.

Discover the romantic region of Umbria with a visit to the charming towns of Assisi and Orvieto. See the famous Basilica of Saint Francis—a World Heritage Site—where Italy's patron saint is buried, and Orvieto's impressive gothic cathedral.

Head through the Umbrian and Tuscan countryside to Florence. Your guide will highlight Florence's architectural and artistic landmarks, including Michelangelo's David.

Soak up a Mediterranean ambiance on this day trip. Board a steamer from Naples to the enchanting isle of Capri with its scenic coastline, steep crags, and famous Blue Grotto.

Italy is full of treasures, and this day trip from Rome is no exception. Explore bustling Naples before heading to Pompeii, filled with well-preserved ancient ruins.

Witness the sun set and the Eternal City light up on a bus tour past Rome's dazzling ancient and Christian monuments.

Get to the heart of Rome with a tour of celebrated landmarks and ancient buildings. After a two-course lunch, visit Capitol Square, Palatine, the Roman Forum, the Colisseum, and the Basilica of St. Paul. Book now and save 20% on tours before April

Be part of a Papal Audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Listen to His Holiness welcome pilgrims, impart his blessings, and lead the prayers.

Experience La Dolce Vita on this dinner cruise along the River Tiber. Soak up breathtaking views of Rome's monuments and bridges as you enjoy a sumptuous 4–course Italian meal.

Tour Rome's animated streets by bus as monuments and buildings illuminate the night sky. Then enjoy a delectable dinner during a performance of live Italian folk music.

Take a bus tour from one of 12 stops across Rome and pass some of the world's most famous architecture — the Capitol, Piazza Venezia, the Roman Forum, the Coliseum, Villa Borghese, the Synagogue Jewish Quarter, and Vatican City, including St. Peter's Basilica.

Take part in a holy tradition, a Papal blessing in Rome’s famous St. Peter’s Square. Your tour guide will talk about the ancient and modern Roman sights you’ll pass on the way.

From the Pantheon to the Trevi Fountain; from Bernini's three fountains in Piazza Navona to St Peter's Basilica, Rome's monuments are yours to discover.

Breathe life into thousands of years of Roman history as you visit major architectural sites, including the Coliseum and the Roman Forum.

Discover an array of early Christian monuments in Rome. Visit the catacombs and view the peaceful cloisters at Rome's first Christian Basilica.