Tours and Trips in Italy

Go underground in Rome and explore the city's ancient catacombs with this small group walking tour. In a group limited to six people, follow your guide through narrow passageways to see tombs of some of Rome's first Christian citizens. Learn about artwork on the walls and hear stories about the rituals once held in these spooky spaces.

Ride part of the way along the ancient Appian Way road without getting lost on this bike tour. You'll pass centuries of history as you cycle through the Roman countryside on the route that dates back to the fifth century BCE. Your experienced guide will show you famous and lesser-known sites along the route, and make sure you have enough rest and photo stops for an enjoyable, active day out.

Skip the line at the Colosseum with priority access tickets during this walking tour of Ancient Rome. See where gladiators fought and learn about the history of this landmark as you explore the amphitheater. Visit the Roman Forum, the religious and political center of Ancient Rome. A private guide offers personalized attention.

Head for the Castelli Romani hills and take a mountain bike tour around Castel Gandolfo and the Appian Way. The day-long experience includes a train ride from Rome to the medieval hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo. Ride around pretty Lake Albano, stop for lunch with a lakeside view, then take a leisurely downhill descent along the ancient Appian Way to Rome. The route is aimed at intermediate-level cyclists and covers a distance of roughly 32 miles (52km).

See Rome on your own with the convenience of a full-day Vespa motorbike rental. Zip around the Castelli Romani (Roman Castles), which is located about 12.5 miles (25km) from central Rome. You can visit the picturesque village of Frascati and see the gorgeous Villa Aldobrandini; cruise along the ancient Roman road the Appian Way (Via Appica); take in the Villa di Massenzio, and the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo.Your tour includes lunch, two helmets, a security lock and a guide to the region.

This private tour exploring the Chianti region of central Tuscany gets you beyond Florence for a day. Let a personal guide help you discover medieval towns and a monastery tucked away in the Tuscan countryside. You're introduced to Chianti wines and local inhabitants along the way. Private transport is provided round-trip from the main railway station.

Explore the remnants of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. With this tour, you'll avoid long tickets lines and enter the Colosseum directly with your special skip-the-line pass. Learn about the rich history and culture of Ancient Rome as you explore, and enjoy panoramic views of the city from the top of Palatine Hill.

To see more of Rome's ancient sights than what you find in the historical center, get out of the city on this electric-assist bicycle tour to the Ancient Appian Way. You'll check out the ruins of the Aurelian Walls, the thermal Baths of Caracalla and the ancient Roman aqueducts, all the while enjoying the countryside scenery without putting in too much effort. This small-group tour (limited to 10 people) comes in two variants: a shorter 4.5-hour version and a longer six-hour one. The two variants are identical in itinerary, but differ in their inclusions. For more info please check the Important info section.

Dotted among Rome's UNESCO-listed landmarks lie many pretty squares, where daily life has ticked by the same way for thousands of years - but uncovering their hidden secrets requires local knowledge. During this tour, wander through the cobbled lanes of Rome with your guide and hear stories about the Piazza del Pantheon, the Piazza Navona, and more. Along the way, take in top attractions including the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

The magnificent ruins of Ancient Rome are dotted all around the city, but the labyrinth streets and cobbled lanes of the historic center are not always accessible to vehicles. Saddle up for this 3-hour bike tour of Rome instead and tick off top attractions such as the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and Capitoline Hill.

Retrace the path of ancient Rome's victorious generals on a 3-hour Segway tour of the legendary Road of Triumphs. Follow the route that Roman armies and their leaders used to re-enter the Eternal City after a conquest, passing by iconic monuments like the Gate of Triumphs, Circus Maximus, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Hear tales from Rome's military history as you zip through the city streets with ease.

Enjoy the experience of an accurate 3D and 360° view of selected areas of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.Leave the crowds behind and with your skip-the-line tickets visit the Colosseum, one of the most amazing attractions that survives from the ancient world, and the Roman Forum, the political heart of Ancient Rome with a 3,5-hour private guided tour. Standard Itinerary includes: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

Visit Rome's most famous monument in style with a 3.5-hour skip-the-line private tour of the Colosseum. Avoid the long queue at the entrance with your private guide. Explore parts of the Colosseum that are normally off-limits to the public, including the underground chambers. Continue to the nearby Forum and Palatine Hill for a more complete look at ancient Rome.

Visit the attractions of the Vatican Museums and ancient Rome on this tour from the Civitavecchia cruise port. You'll see the Sistine Chapel with its famous ceiling by Michelangelo, walk through St. Peter's Basilica, and discover the Roman Forum and Colosseum, where gladiators once fought.

Step back in time to the time of togas and emperors. This small group tour gives you an inside look at what life was like in ancient Rome. Take a guided tour through the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Over roughly three hours you will learn all about gladiators and their battles, the social hierarchy of the ancient Romans, and the long history or these landmarks.  

Head out of Rome to Ostia, an incredible area of ancient ruins where the Eternal City meets the sea, on this half-day morning tour. Just 30 minutes from the center of Rome, Ostia offers well-preserved ruins and tranquility away from the Italian capital. The ruins are convenient, compact and shady, and provide a tantalizing glimpse into daily life in ancient Rome.

Tour Rome when the Romans are still asleep. Enjoy walking through the streets of the city with a local expert and move from one site to the other in the comfort of a Mercedes minivan. This tour is private so you will not be sharing driver guide or vehicle with other people. Trevi Fountain, Spanish, Colosseum, St Peter's Square are just a few of the 12 sites that you will be able to visit on this fantastic tour. Price includes also breakfast in a traditional local caffetteria.

Explore three of the most important ancient Roman sites with this 3.5-hour tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. See where Rome was founded, where legendary gladiatorial games took place, and the streets where Caesar walked.

On this Colosseum underground tour, you can experience this historic Rome icon to the fullest with access to areas that are typically closed to the public - the underground chambers and the arena floor. After skipping the main entrance line, explore the Colosseum with an informative guide, who shares stories about life in Ancient Rome. You'll have the rare chance to walk through the tunnels, stand where gladiators stood and enjoy a panoramic view. Then visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill to complete your tour of Rome's top ancient sites.

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. You'll travel to and from the site by train, and then take a 2.5-hour 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.