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Flexible TravelEaster is one of the best times of year to visit Rome. The city is busy, bustling and at its best, with locals, tourists and Jubilee pilgrims colouring the capital with life. Contrary to popular belief, Easter Weekend is not the busiest period in Rome. Believing the city will be heaving, people instead tend to visit the weekend before or after. But the triduum (the Latin term for the three days between Holy Thursday and Easter Sunday) does come with its own challenges, not least the closures of many sites and museums.
That’s why we’ve written this article: to help you get the most out of visiting Rome at Easter, and to make sure you don’t miss anything or turn up to find the site you want to see is closed!
Good Friday is the first major worship day in the lead-up to Easter (Pasqua, in Italian). This year, it falls on Friday April 18. While Christian tradition maintains that no mass can be held on this day, Easter Friday is the best day to visit the Vatican Museums. While you can expect it to be busy, extended opening hours (8 am - 8 pm) help spread the number of visitors out throughout the day.
The Vatican Museums will also be open on Easter Saturday, but is closed on Easter Monday (April 21st).
Always double-check the official site of the Vatican Museums for their opening times.
Easter Friday’s Passion of the Lord starts at 5 pm in St. Peter’s Basilica. Tickets (free) for the liturgical ceremony are quite difficult to secure, given the high demand and limited capacity. If you have not already made a reservation, consider contacting the Prefecture of the Holy See directly.
In keeping with a tradition that has taken place here since 1750, from 9:15 pm on Easter Friday, the Pope will lead the procession of the Via Crucis (Ways of the Cross) to commemorate the fourteen stages of Christ’s passion. The procession passes fourteen points, each arranged around the perimeter of the Colosseum and marked by a cross or holy image.
A meditation is read out at each while those part of the procession pause to pray. This procession around the Colosseum emerged during the 18th century in honour of Christian martyrs who were killed in the ancient amphitheatre - being fed to wild animals, burned alive, or hacked to death.
This Easter, Rome is hosting several temporary exhibitions which art-lovers must not miss.
The first is Palazzo Barberini's Caravaggio 2025 (March 6th - July 6th), which gathers many of Caravaggio's greatest works in an exhibition that shines new light on his artistic and cultural innovation.
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Detail from Caravaggio’s Madonna of Loreta in the Church of Santa Maria in Loreta
For lovers of contemporary art, the Chiostro del Bramante is hosting Flowers: From the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence, an exhibition that spans the centuries — from the masterpieces of Jan Brueghel and Ai Weiwei to the latest contemporary art experiments using digital technologies — using flowers as a leitmotif.
The Italians have a saying that sums up the social side of Easter: Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi (spend Christmas with your parents and Easter with whomever you want). Maybe it relates to the more temperate weather (up in the 20s Celsius/ high 60s Fahrenheit). Maybe it’s driven by increasing secularism among Italy’s young. On balance, it’s probably a bit of both.
But as the weather warms up and businesses close, Italians venture out in droves to enjoy all the most enviable aspects of their culture: great food, Aperol Spritz in the sun, and the classic evening stroll (passeggiata). Plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants remain open to accommodate their local clients, and what better way to get a true taste of the city than to join them? Or to put it in a more clichè way, to do as the Romans do?
Easter Saturday is for socialising and exploring the city with friends or family. Here are our top things to do for Easter in Rome in 2025.
Did you know that Rome has been voted the best food city in the world? At least that’s according to visitors on TripAdvisor. So what better way of spending a Saturday afternoon in Rome than by treating your tastebuds to its most delicious street food, pizza, pasta and more!
Our Rome Food Tour through Trastevere takes you off the beaten path and away from the tourist traps and gives you and a small group of others insider access to Rome’s best-loved delicatessens, pizzerias and restaurants.
Your fluent foodie guide will introduce you to at least 10 types of local food and drink, feeding your curiosity as you satisfy your stomach!
Here’s what people are saying:
No Italian experience is more authentic than a hands-on cooking class, and our cooking classes rank among the best in Rome for teaching people how to recreate traditional Roman cuisine.
Our most popular class teaches you how to make creamy carbonara and dreamy tiramisù, but we also have a slightly boozier option: our Spritz & Spaghetti Cooking Class!
Book your spot and come and try it for yourself!
In the Church’s liturgy, the Easter Vigil takes place after sunset on Holy Saturday and before dawn on Easter Sunday to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. This year, a solemn Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica, as in every church in the city, though at different times.
Since this is the Jubilee Year, many churches will be packed with full congregations. Nevertheless, you may want to try and attend this mass at one of Rome's Four Major Papal Basilicas: Saint John in Lateran, Saint Mary Major and Saint Paul Outside the Walls, each of which organises its own Easter events.
The Vatican Museums are closed on Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. But the Colosseum remains open, albeit with reduced opening hours. St. Peter’s Basilica is closed for mass (unless you have a ticket, about which you can read more below). But if you can’t attend the mass in person but want to stream the service, you can watch it here on YouTube.
Our Best of Vatican Walking Tour guides you around all the main sites associated with the Holy See, from Castel Sant'Angelo and the Church of Sant'Ignazio to Piazza Navona and St Peter's Square.
Our Walking Tour of Rome is the best way to get all the context you need for Rome’s main sites! Your expert guide will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
From 6 pm, the Theatre of Marcellus will be hosting the Easter Concert "Luna e Lunelle" (music and poetry inspired by the moon), a performance put on by the Festival Musicale delle Nazioni. Tickets range from €14 to €36 for what promises to be an unforgettable night.
Book your tickets here.
Starting at 8:30 pm, this highly anticipated Easter concert will feature Baroque works from Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. You can view the full programme and purchase your tickets here.
This year, Easter Monday coincides with Rome's Birthday (21st April), an annual festival that celebrates the founding of the city. This year, the Circus Maximus will host activities by the Gruppo Storico Romano, featuring recreations of ancient rites and festivals, gladiator shows, and historical reenactments. These will culminate in a spectacular parade (starting at 11:00 am), in which around 1,500 costumed reenactors from 13 different countries will march from the Circus Maximus to the Via dei Fori Imperiali and back. For fans of Roman history, this promises to be something special.
Easter Monday might be a public holiday in Italy, but all museums and galleries should remain open apart from the Vatican Museums. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Museums, Borghese Gallery and many other public museums and sites keep normal times, so there’s no shortage of things to do. Do bear in mind that these museums will be more crowded than usual, so either try to arrive early or book your timed-entry tickets in advance.
If Easter celebrations aren’t really your thing, or you’d just like to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, there are plenty of fantastic places to visit around the peripheries.
One of our favourite things to do is to walk or cycle the Appian Way, Rome’s best-preserved ancient road. It’s lined with fascinating sites, including catacombs, mausoleums, and even a chariot racing track! So pack a backpack, stock up on some picnic supplies, and set off on an adventure!
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Traffic baa-cking up on the Appian Way
Another gem hidden just off the beaten path is the hillside town of Tivoli. It’s home to two stunning villas: Villa D’Este – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with gardens, stunning fountains, and sweeping views over the Roman countryside – and Hadrian’s Villa – the monumental rural residence of the 2nd-century CE emperor, whose mausoleum still stands in Rome, since converted into Castel Sant’Angelo.
The easiest way to get to Tivoli is by train from Roma Tiburtina station. Buy your tickets through the Trenitalia website.
When the weather starts to heat up, many Romans escape the city for the salty sea breeze of the coast. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, and join them down in Ostia, Santa Marinella, or — if you don't mind travelling further afield — the sleepy coastal town of Anzio.
Check out the article below for a full list of Rome's best beaches.
There are fewer better places to spend a beautiful spring day than one of Rome's many parks. Villa Borghese (to the north of the centre) and Villa Pamphili (not far from Trastevere) are the most popular parks in Rome, but there are plenty of others, including Caffarella Valley, the Aqueduct Park, and the Regional Park of the Appian Way.
Check out the article below for a complete breakdown of Rome's parks.
You shouldn’t have any problems with restaurant closures for lunch or dinner, though you may want to check opening hours in advance if you have somewhere specific in mind.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are our top recommendations for pizzerias in Rome and here are our top pasta restaurants.
This year, Easter Mass begins at 9:30 a.m. (CET) on Sunday, April 20th.
To apply for tickets for Easter Sunday Mass, you must download and complete this form and fax – yes, fax – it to the following number: +39 06 698 85863. You should receive a letter confirming that your request has been received and be able to pick up your tickets here, at the Prefettura Vaticana, three to five days before Mass.
Please note that tickets for the Vatican Easter Mass are free but difficult to secure since demand far outweighs supply. We strongly suggest applying for your tickets between 6 to 12 months in advance. Sending your application later does not prevent you from getting tickets, but it does reduce your chances, especially if you’re part of a large group.
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Explore the wonders of the Eternal City on our best of Rome walking tour. As you get your bearings around Rome’s cobbled historic centre, your expert storyteller will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
Your private guide will share the city’s secrets and narrate its story in a way that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time – from explaining how the stunningly intricate churches and palaces were erected, to how the grand fountains were used to channel water throughout the city.
We will start at Trajan’s Column, which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor during the Dacian wars in Eastern Europe. We’ll then head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy!
After taking a moment to marvel at the imposing Altar of the Fatherland, we’ll make our way to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin into the fountain, spend a moment soaking in its sounds and scenery (metaphorically, not literally!), and uncover the fascinating stories behind the fountain’s statues and symbols.
After discovering the incredible frescoes within the church of Sant Ignazio, we’ll make our way to the Pantheon where the spectacle of the 2000-year-old dome will blow you away. Marvel at one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, hear the story behind the man who built it, and discover the shocking architectural secret behind how the dome is (or isn’t) supported!
Your private walking tour of Rome finishes at Piazza Navona. The square is situated near some of Rome’s best and most vibrant bars and restaurants and your guide will be happy to recommend where to go.
This tour is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can expect this memorable experience to last about two hours, which leaves you with more than enough time to explore the city beyond.
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Explore the wonders of the Eternal City on our Wonders of Rome Walking Tour! As you get your bearings around Rome’s cobbled historic centre, your expert storyteller will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
Your guide will share the city’s secrets and narrate its story in a way that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time – from explaining how the stunningly intricate churches and palaces were erected, to how the grand fountains were used to channel water throughout the city.
We will start at Trajan’s Column, which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor during the Dacian wars in Eastern Europe. We’ll then head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy!
After taking a moment to marvel at the imposing Altar of the Fatherland, we’ll make our way to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin into the fountain, spend a moment soaking in its sounds and scenery (metaphorically, not literally!), and uncover the fascinating stories behind the fountain’s statues and symbols.
We’ll then make our way to the Pantheon where the spectacle of the 2000-year-old dome will blow you away. Marvel at one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, hear the story behind the man who built it, and discover the shocking architectural secret behind how the dome is (or isn’t) supported!
The square is situated near some of Rome’s best and most vibrant bars and restaurants and your guide will be happy to recommend where to go.
Our Rome Walking Tour is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can expect this memorable experience to last about two hours, which leaves you with more than enough time to explore the city beyond. Make sure you don’t miss out.
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Channel your inner-Maximus as you step out onto the Colosseum Arena floor and access this recently reopened area of the world famous amphitheatre. Then, explore the rest of the heart of ancient Rome, with a friendly, expert guide and a small group of like-minded travellers!
Unlike regular tours of the Colosseum, our Colosseum Arena Tour gets you straight inside the ancient amphitheatre and out onto the arena floor through the Gladiator’s Gate. This is the route the gladiators themselves took almost 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment they left the gates, and were greeted by the cheers and jeers of 50,000 bloodthirsty spectators.
Your expert guide will transport you back in time to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. These were times when Rome was ruled by all-powerful emperors (sometimes wise, sometimes wacky), the city was flooded with exotic riches from around the world, and the Colosseum acted as the city’s main stage for showing off the animals and people that Rome had conquered and captured.
After a short 30-minute break, we’ll head off on the next part of the tour…
Next, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill, where the ancient city was founded. The Palatine Hill is a real archaeological wonder, home to settlements from the Iron Age to the 16th century. Gaze upon such sites as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where the emperors in their family engaged in ruling, politicking, and scheming. Get your camera at the ready – you really can’t beat these views!
The final destination on our Colosseum Arena Tour is the Roman Forum. As the beating heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was once a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and more. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, where victorious triumphs paraded with the spoils of Roman conquests, here where two disgraced emperors were murdered in 69 AD, and here where Cicero delivered the speeches that shaped western culture for centuries.
When our tour is over, feel free to stay and explore the Roman Forum at your own pace.
Book the complete ancient Roman experience today with our Colosseum Arena Tour!
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With your Fun and Witty English Mother-Tongue guide, we will take you off the beaten path and bring ancient Roman society to life, telling the stories behind the art and architecture. Showing you the hidden masterpieces that you absolutely have to see before you leave Rome.
We will visit the Bones Capuchin Crypts. Six Crypts decorated with the Bones of almost 4000 monks. Art and symbols of Christianity made from Human Bones. You will see works by Caravaggio and Learn the intricacies of religious burial rights as we try to grasp that universal question.
Next we will walk past the Colosseum and the Ludas Magnus where the Gladiators trained before going 4 levels underground to the Basilica of S. Clemente – a 12th century Basilica built on top of a 4th century Basilica, built on top of a 2nd century Temple of Mythros, On top of a 1st century Roman Apartment block.
Starting with the 12th century Basilica we will learn about the relics of the 4th Pope. Continuing down to the 4th century Basilica where you will discover the early formation of the Christian Church and admire the frescoes and symbols within. See the earliest written vernacular Italian in the world. Moving down to a 2nd century Mithra temple and seeing a 1st century Apartment Block with its fountain that has been running for over 2000 years.
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Take your Roman adventure to the next level with our semi-private tour of the Ancient City! With a small group of just 6 people, you’ll enjoy more personal attention from your guide as you explore the legendary Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum. This means more chances to ask questions, deeper dives into history, and the opportunity to truly engage with both your guide and your fellow explorers.
What are the holes that pockmark the ancient amphitheatre? Why is one side shorter than the other? And how much do we really know about the gladiators—and even emperors—who battled on the arena sands? (We promise the answers will surprise you!)
After exploring the Colosseum, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill to discover the birthplace of the ancient city. Here, your storyteller guide will recount the mythical foundation of Rome, the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the stories of the emperors who resided on the Palatine, like Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula. Next, we’ll explore the ruins of some of the most luxurious palaces in Roman history, the emperor’s residences on the Palatine Hill, from which we get our word ‘palace.’
Last but not least, we’ll head into the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was really like for everyday Romans as we explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of towering temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas, and the ancient senate house as you walk on the very same stones that the likes of Caesar and Cicero once did.
Prepare for a unique, unforgettable journey through Rome’s most famous landmarks with a small, friendly group that lets you explore at your own pace.
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Learn to cook like an Italian in this small group pasta & tiramisù cooking class that gives you mastery over the country’s best-loved classics. Over the course of three-and-a-half-hour fun-filled hours, you’ll enjoy the expert guidance of our fluent professional chef and get hands on recreating real Roman recipes, culminating in a well-deserved dinner in which you feast on what you’ve made.
Situated in our centrally situated air-conditioned cooking school, your interactive class will give you the true sense of an Italian nonna’s loving kitchen. Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English-speaking chef, our cooking masterclass is perfect for kids and adults, beginners and experts.
Savoiardi (ladyfingers) are gently dipped in rich coffee before being layered with dollops of delicately mixed eggs and panna (cream). Finished off with a sprinkle of cocoa, these delicious desserts are set aside to rest in time for an after-dinner energy boost. In fact, the espresso within a tiramisù is what gives it a name that translates literally as “pick me up”!
Rolling up our sleeves, here is where we channel our inner nonna. Mixing, kneading, rolling, and shaping our fresh pasta from scratch will work up a sweat but result in elegant end products. We will then combine these carefully crafted creations with the flavors of the season and locality; be it twangy cacio e pepe or creamy carbonara.
How else to conclude your cooking class than by fully indulging in your culinary creations! Celebrate your accomplishment with family-friendly company, a gorgeous setting, and a selection of red or white wines and soft drinks.
Whether returning a culinary maestro or a self-proclaimed novice, you’ll be sure to take the memories home with you and ruling your dinner parties back home!
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Channel your inner-Maximus as you emerge onto the Colosseum arena floor, enjoying exclusive access to this newly reopened section of the world most famous amphitheatre. Don’t settle for half-measures on your Roman holiday. Seize the moment—carpe diem—and treat yourself to an immersive tour of ancient Rome with a private expert guide!
Unlike most other tours, this private tour gets you straight inside the Colosseum and out onto the arena floor through the Gladiator’s Gate. This is the route Rome’s gladiators took almost 2,000 years ago. Imagine the scene of them being greeted by the cheers and jeers of 50,000 spectators.
Your expert private guide will transport you back in time to the height of the Roman Empire when Nero’s Golden Palace fell and the Colosseum was constructed in its place. These were times when Rome was ruled by all-powerful emperors (sometimes wise, sometimes wacky), the city was flooded with exotic riches from around the world, and the Colosseum acted as the city’s main stage for showing off the animals and people that Rome had conquered and captured.
Next, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill, where Romulus founded the city. The Palatine Hill is a real archaeological wonder, home to settlements from the Iron Age to the 16th century. Gaze upon such sites as the Hut of Romulus, the houses of Augustus and Livia, and the Imperial Palace, where the emperors in their family engaged in ruling, politicking, and scheming.
The final destination on your private Colosseum arena tour is the Roman Forum. As the beating heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was once a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and more. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, here where two disgraced emperors were murdered in 69 AD, and here where Cicero delivered the speeches that shaped western culture for centuries.
At the end of your private tour, feel free to stay and explore the Forum at your own pace.
4.96(1256)Feed your curiosity while pleasing your palate on this indulgent Rome Food Tour! This fun (and filling) food tour gives you and a small group of others insider access to Rome’s best delicatessens, pizzerias and restaurants as well as Rome’s tastiest traditional food the locals keep to themselves.
Our Rome food tour takes place in Trastevere, Rome’s most traditional medieval neighbourhood. The area is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and fantastic eateries with delightful aromas spilling out of them. However, it’s also known to have its fair share of tourists traps! Our team of expert foodies invite you, and your tastebuds, to try some of the finest flavours in the city! Vacations are too short to eat bad food, right?
During the experience, we will try at least 10 different tastings together with a selection of local wines. However, this experience is more than just simply trying different local foods while sipping on red wine. This is a journey inside the Roman kitchen—discovering the delicacies, the diet and the cultural dos and don’ts.
Not only will you experience the mouthwatering flavours of Rome, but you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Italian cuisine is considered the best in the world. So book your spot on our Rome Food Tour today and get ready for a true taste of the capital!
Please note: the places that we visit and the food that we try depends on the season.
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of its profits goes towards reforestation and other sustainable projects. We also ask all of our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill at one of the water fountains along our route to stay hydrated and help us reduce waste.
**Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate a gluten-free or vegan diet but we hope to be able to in the future. While we can cater to vegetarians, we ask that you let us know about dietary requirements in advance so we can best suit your needs.**
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Join us on a journey through Roman history on our immersive Rome by Night Walking Tour. Your expert guide will share the city’s secrets, history, and fascinating tales—from antiquity through to the modern day, and at a pace to suit you.
Our tour starts in Rome’s most picturesque square, Piazza Navona, where the ancient Romans used to watch athletic contests (agones). Today’s piazza sits above the ancient stadium and boasts Gian Lorenzo Bernini‘s stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers as its centrepiece.
A five-minute walk from Piazza Navona takes us to the world-famous Pantheon. Constructed more than two-thousand years ago by the eccentric emperor Hadrian, the Pantheon was consecrated as a monument to all the pagan gods (pan theos, in Greek meaning all the gods). This second-century temple is one of the best-preserved monuments in the Roman Empire and its unreinforced concrete dome still perplexes architects.
Our next stop is the iconic Trevi Fountain. Immortalised by Anita Ekberg wading through its water in Federico Fellini’s iconic film La Dolce Vita, the Trevi Fountain one of the most romantic spots in the Eternal City. Snap your photos of the monument in the moonlight, listen to your guide decipher its symbols, and toss a coin over your shoulder to guarantee your return to Rome.
We emerge from Rome’s winding backstreets onto Piazza Venezia. Stretching from the foot of the Capitoline Hill, against the backdrop of the Altar of the Fatherland, Piazza Venezia is Rome’s most recognisable square, and a repository of history involving figures from Napoleon to Mussolini.
Your guide will lead you down the Via dei Fori Imperiali, the boulevard that cuts through ancient Rome, past Trajan’s Column and alongside the forums of Trajan, Augustus and Nerva. Your guide will feed your curiosity and nourish you with knowledge about ancient Rome and its empire as you make your way towards the most famous monument of all: the Colosseum.
The Colosseum is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions that has survived from antiquity. As a colossal feat of architecture and engineering, its form has been replicated throughout the ages, manifested in stadiums and sports venues around the world. But while its form is familiar to us, the spectacles it accommodated are entirely alien, and remind us of the violent nature of Roman culture.
Group sizes are 15 people maximum.
Book your spot now to avoid missing out!
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The best way to understand Rome is to take a look beneath it. Our Rome Catacombs Tour is perfect for travellers who want to get off the beaten track, unearth underground passageways, and discover the secrets of the largest catacombs in Rome.
Prepare to discover the deeper, darker, and more mysterious parts of Roman history with a small group of like-minded adventurers. By digging downwards into the ancient labyrinth of tunnels, we’ll uncover all the secrets and dark tales of the catacombs of Domitilla.
Your friendly expert guide will meet you outside and give you a quick overview of the tour before we make our descent. With our close guidance, you’ll have the chance to explore and discover ancient passageways in the largest, most famous catacombs in Rome. These tunnels are sacred and an integral part of the Christian and Roman faiths. Learn how ancient Christian rites and rituals were held underneath the bustling city streets.
These tunnels were not only a place of ritual, but are still a sacred place of rest for more than 150,000 bodies. These catacombs and the bodies they hold stretch for almost 20 km underground, some of which is yet to be seen by the public eye.
With a maximum of ten travellers per tour group, you’ll have the opportunity to ask plenty of questions. The price of the tour includes the tickets. If you’d like to join us on our Rome Catacombs Tour of the darkest, largest catacombs in Rome, book your spot now to make sure you don’t miss out!
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Rome may well be the world’s most beautiful city, but after dark a more sinister side emerges. The ghosts of popes, emperors, and artists lurk on every corner, their lives claimed by tragedy and conspiracy across more than 2,000 years of history. Our Rome Ghost Tour is not for the faint hearted — you’ll hear the ghastly tales of beheadings and murder that are sure to keep you up late at night.
Your Rome Ghost Tour starts at Campo de’ Fiori, a central square, where you’ll be treated to the tale of Giordano Bruno, one of Rome’s greatest minds who got on the wrong side of the church. After learning about his grisly end, you’ll begin to explore the city. Venture through medieval backstreets; visit an ancient church adorned with skulls; and step inside the home to a mysterious order of monks. Discover the childhood home of one of Rome’s most infamous executioners; see the site of one of Rome’s most infamous prisons; and pass by a poisonous perfumery where cosmetics killed.
Your tour ends at the imposing Castel Sant’Angelo, where your guide will reveal the horror of Rome’s most disturbing executions. If you’re (un)lucky, you might even encounter a ghost or two.
No matter what, you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
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Join our expert guide in an adventure through ancient Rome. No Rome trip would be complete without exploring the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum — the three most immersive sites of the world’s mightiest ancient empire. So what can you expect from our Colosseum guided tour?
Our most complete three-hour tour of ancient Rome starts at the Colosseum, which you’ll step straight inside with your timed entry tickets. Your expert guide will help you uncover the mysteries and histories of the Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of the ancients. Any question you can think of, they’ve got the answer – so ask away!
What are the holes that pockmark the ancient amphitheatre? Why is one side shorter than the other? And how much do we really know about the gladiators—and even emperors—who battled on the arena sands? (We promise the answers will surprise you!)
After exploring the Colosseum, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill to discover the birthplace of the ancient city. Here, your storyteller guide will recount the mythical foundation of Rome, the legend of Romulus and Remus, and the stories of the emperors who resided on the Palatine, like Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula. Next, we’ll explore the ruins of some of the most luxurious palaces in Roman history, the emperor’s residences on the Palatine Hill, from which we get our word ‘palace.’
Last but not least, we’ll head into the Roman Forum, the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was really like for everyday Romans as we explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of towering temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas, and the ancient senate house as you walk on the very same stones that the likes of Caesar and Cicero once did.
This is one of our most popular tours, so be sure to book your slot ASAP!
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Did someone say Spritz? Discover the flavours of Rome on our Spritz and Spaghetti Class. Our centrally located kitchen is where you’ll learn everything you need to mix traditional Italian cocktails, and perfect the art of making fresh pasta. This is the only cooking class of its kind in Rome – a perfect blend of food, friends, and tipsy fun. So come join us and see what all the fuss is about!
Our team will welcome you and your small, intimate group with a mixology demo making Italy’s best-loved drink: Aperol Spritz. You’ll then get started on your hands-on pasta-making lesson led by a fun-loving, fluent professional chef, during which we’ll also be making two other drink.
Your professional chef will guide you every step of the way – from kneading the dough to cutting the pasta. You’ll also be making a creamy carbonara sauce to coat your fresh pasta (vegetarians can try out another Roman classic of cacio e pepe). Travelling is all about meeting new people. At the end of this cooking class, you’ll dine on what you’ve made in the fun, tipsy company of your new foodie friends.
Book now and start making memories.
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One of the best ways to meet people in a new city is to grab a drink together, and few city serve up more iconic drinks than Rome. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, for a long vacation or a short city break – our Rome Tipsy Tour is for you!
This unique nightlife experience combines all our favourite elements of travel: discovering new places, being immersed in different cultures, meeting fun people, and trying out a range of delicious drinks! It’s not a run-of-the-mill bar crawl. It’s a sociable tour that gives you a real taste of with Rome’s sights, stories, and signature drinks in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with fun, local hosts. We also welcome sober travellers who want to join for a social experience but who want to forgo a hangover, so we’ll have non-alcoholic options available as well!
You’ll meet your guide and group at Piazza Madonna dei Monti, where we’ll break the ice with a warm Italian welcome – aka, a refreshing glass of local wine. After saying cheers—salute—we’ll head into Monti, an uber-trendy district filled with quirky bars and cobblestoned streets, and plenty to unpack. In ancient Rome, Monti was known as a suburra – the red-light district of Rome where prostitutes plied their trade and gangsters once roamed. As we wander through the cobblestone streets your guide will tell you scandalous stories of sex and bloodshed that you won’t hear on your typical walking tour.
After so much scandal, you’ll surely need a drink. So at our first stop on the Rome Tipsy Tour you’ll get an extra stiff one. The spotlight will be on Carpano Classico a venerable vermouth with a curious story! Unravel the history of the man who made it – Antonio Benedetto Carpano – back in 1786 whilst sharing some sips with your newfound friends.
We’ll keep the night going with some more saucy stories before trying a classic Italian Spritz. Indulge in the bitter flavours of Aperol or Campari Spritz while enjoying dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing—apart from getting tipsy of course!
Our final stop is Rome’s most iconic road, the Via dei Fori Imperiali, leading down to the Colosseum. The views of the ancient city are best enjoyed after dark with an ice-cold Limoncello – trust us. Sip away as your guide tells shocking stories of the power-hungry Roman emperors who once ruled the known world.
At 11 p.m., the Tipsy Tour officially ends, but the night out begins! We will continue drinking with our new friends at some of Rome’s most popular bars!
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We promise to make your night in Rome one you’ll never forget! Skip a boring walking tour, and come get tipsy with us.
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Our Trastevere Food Tour just got even better with a semi-private small group option. With only 6 people per group, you’ll enjoy personalised attention from your guide and a more intimate experience with fellow food lovers. Ask more questions, get custom recommendations, and savour Trastevere’s culinary delights at a relaxed pace, designed specifically to suit the needs of your group.
You’ll enjoy at least 11 different Roman dishes on your private food tour and some of the finest local wines. However, this experience is more than just simply trying different local foods. It’s a delicious journey into the world of Roman food: discovering the delicacies, the diet, the dos and don’ts that make Italy’s culinary culture so globally renowned.
Not only will you experience the mouthwatering flavours of Rome, but you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Roman Cuisine is considered one of the best in the world.
Please note that the places we visit and the food we try depends on the season.
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of the profit goes towards reforestation
Summer’s coming! We ask our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill along our route to stay hydrated and also help us reduce waste.
Ready for a delectable experience in Rome? Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through one of city’s trendiest (and tastiest!) neighbourhoods, at a perfect pace for everyone in your group.
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