Top 10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Rome, Lazio

July 10, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

Rome wasn't built in a day--and you'll need much more than a day to take in this timeless city. The city is a real-life collage of piazzas, open-air markets, and astonishing historic sites. Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, contemplate the Colosseum and the Pantheon, and sample a perfect espresso or gelato before spending an afternoon shopping at the Campo de’Fiori or Via Veneto. Enjoy some of the most memorable meals of your life here, too, from fresh pasta to succulent fried artichokes or a tender oxtail stew.
Restaurants in Rome

1. Skip-the-line guided tour of the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia in Rome

Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9, 00196 Roma RM, Italy Raphael Tours in Rome
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Visit the most important Museum of Etruscan art and history in the world on this exclusive 2.5 hour tour led by a top-rated local guide. You will enjoy famous masterpieces including Veius Apollo, Pyrgy Golden Tables, Newlyweds Sarcophagus and many more. It will be an unforgettable journey through one of the most mysterious and influential civilizations of Ancient Italy. It is a private tour and the guide will be exclusively at your service answering all your questions and using ipad and multimedia tools to make you relive the past.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Karyn R

A lovely lady called Gulia took my husband and I on a walk round Rome sampling food and drink from various shops and a superb pasta lunch. If you are going todo this tour I advise you not to eat much beforehand as we finished the tour around 2:00pm and did not eat another thing all day. We had meats and cheese with some wine to start off with and then followed this in a picturesque market square with tasting various oils and vinegars. Roman Pizza and beer were next, followed by a delicious lunch of two different types of pasta. Then followed dessert of either cannoli or tirimisu at another stop off point, ice cream and coffee to finish. Never felt so full. Guila was full of interesting conversation about her city. All in all a great day out ending at the Trevi fountain.

2. Private Sistine Chapel & Vatican Highlights Tour with Fast Access & Hotel Pickup

Sistine Chapel Tours
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

You have two optional start time options on this 3-hour private –  9.00 am or  2.00 pm. and as it is a private tour you gain access to parts of the Vatican not on the usual tour itinerary.  You can go at your own pace and with skip-the-line access bypass the crowds an get to see so much more of this magnificent place. Hotel pick up is included for a stress-free experience.

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pickup (selected hotels only), Private tour, Local guide, Professional art historian guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, drop-off Hotel

Reviewed By Karen A

Thomas was our guide. He was informative knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Crowds were small due to the coronavirus. Able to see amazing sites.

3. Private tour of Rome top sites by Night including Pantheon & Food Tasting

Piazza Campo de' Fiori, 00186 Roma RM, Italy Private Tours of Rome - Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum Tours
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 2 reviews

Meet your licensed guide and take an intriguing and fun voyage through the downtown area of Rome. You will visit the best city features including the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Marcus Aurelius Column and numerous more lit up under the stars. Visiting Rome during the evening, especially under the sentimental and enchanted gleam of twilight, golden streetlights, and the delicate brilliant shine of candles at open air bistros. The visit includes drinks, extraordinary pizza and authentic gelato provided by one of the best homemade ice cream parlor of Rome.

Inclusions: Private tour, Professional art historian guide, Food tasting, Beverages, Family friendly, Dinner, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By mboghdad

It was fun and such outstanding trip, all the favor goes to the tactful tour guide Mr. Amr for his cheerful attitude and his flawless information that’s makes us more focused to a wonderful historical details. Absolutely we will come back again to enjoy Rome’s sight seeing

4. Early Morning Guided Tour of Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's

Via Vespasiano, 26, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Rome Tour Tickets
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Explore one of the most visited places in Rome, Vatican City without being pushed around by crowds. Start your day at the wealthiest collections of artworks and enter with a professional guide before regular opening hours. See some famous contemporary artworks located inside the Vatican Museums. Hear interesting stories and facts related to the artworks and artists who have prepared them. Visit the gorgeous Sistine Chapel before regular travellers and gaze at the gorgeous ceiling, an uncomparable work of famous Renaissance artist Michelangelo. Finally receive a guided exploration of the largest Catholic church in the world St. Peter's Basilica and walk around the jewels situated inside. • Beat the crowds and enter the Vatican City before opening schedule • Be the first to visit the Sistine Chapel in the morning • No Waiting Entry to Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's • Small-group tour with headsets for clear narrations • History and art-centric tour lead by a Lazio certified guide

Inclusions: Access to Sistine Chapel , Access to Vatican Museum , Access to St Peter's Basilica , Professional English speaking guide , Headsets for clear understanding

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Pick-up and Drop-off

Reviewed By 308ia

All of the experience was breathtaking. The whole park is amazing and very well kept. The guide was very good at not annoying my children that went through a three and a half hour guided tour! Luckily the weather was good and not too warm. This helped a lot. The park is full of shaded areas and water fountains anyway. Recommended tour.

5. First Entry Detailed Vatican Tour with Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy The Roman Guy
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Limited to only a very select amount of tour providers, enter the Vatican Museums 90 minutes before the public and 30 minutes before other pre-opening tours. You will enter with only a handful of others on this truly VIP experience.

Inclusions: Guided Tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By antonella_fru

Avi was fantastic! Super knowledgeable and engaging. Wish we were there, but this was a close second! Highly recommended!

6. Golf Cart Tour Rome

Piazza Farnese, 105, 00186 Roma RM, Italy GOLF CART TOUR ROME
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 9 reviews

We will explore the city driving through some of the most beautiful places in Rome with an ecological and comfortable golf cart. We can stop at each site and admire the beauties, take photos (we are also excellent photographers), visit monuments, fountains and admire the panorama of this wonderful city. During the tour we will take you to try coffee or ice cream (at your expense) We will spend 3 hours together and we are sure that we will have fun!!!!!!!

Inclusions: Private transport

Exclusions: Snack

Reviewed By kimkgeiger

What a fabulous afternoon! Andrea was an excellent guide, knowledgeable, friendly, and great with my granddaughters (age 3 and 6). We had perfect weather and, unlike another reviewer, found the cushioned seats quite comfortable. My sister and I have mobility issues and this was perfect for us. Loved that Andrea adjusted our stops and time stopped according to what was important to us. He took a few photos of us all that we will treasure. I would definitely take this tour again!! ❤️

7. Vip Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour

Via Leone IV, 6, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Italy With Family
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 11 reviews

The Vip Super Early Vatican and Sistine Chapel Tour are​ the best you could have if you are looking for an exclusive experience. This unique guided tour is organized for a small group of 12 people only, this way you can interact with your expert English speaking guide as if you were on a private tour. Your group will enter the Vatican at 7:30 AM, one hour and a half before the general audience and 30 minutes before most of the other tour companies. This special tour will allow you to enjoy the Vatican highlights with almost nobody around while most of the other tours offered in the Vatican are held with thousands of other tourists around you.

Inclusions: Vip access to the Sistine Chapel, Vip access to the Vatican Museums, Vip access to the St. Peter's Basilica, Expert English Speaking Guide, Headsets to hear your guide clearly, Taxes and fees

Exclusions: Breakfast, Private transportation, Gratuities

Reviewed By KatrinK181

We always enjoy being back in Rome and this time we decided to take a driving tour as we had just a couple of days and wanted to see all the cities without walking miles around the city. The staff speaks great English and it was amazing just to enjoy the ride and the views with an a/c as it's really hot in Rome! I've seen the brochure with all the tours this company provides, and next time in Rome we'll definitely book the Colosseum express, which is great as it only takes 1,5 hours while most of the tours cover the whole area, which takes like 3 hours and it's crazy considering the heat.

8. Vatican museums virtual tour

Viale Vaticano, 100, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Nearstation
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
100%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

Enjoy the beautiful collection of the Vatican museums just being at home, you will discover the stories, the artworks of one of the most important museums all over the world. Don't lose the opportunity to experience the Raphael's rooms, the Sistine chapel and other treasures!

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions:

Reviewed By gioval868

The tour is great and most importantly very affordable. the guide was so patient and really clear during the tour. Great experience!!

9. Family Friendly Semi-Private Vatican Tour including Sistine Chapel & Saint Peter

Viale Vaticano, Roma RM, Italy Private Tours of Rome - Vatican, Sistine Chapel and Colosseum Tours
Excellent
94%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 21 reviews

Enjoy a fun and informative 2,5-hour semi- private tour of the Vatican tour designed for families. Meet outside the entrance of the Vatican museums,  skip-the-line and start to explore the smallest country of the world. You will explore the highlights of the Vatican museums, where you'll  will be surprised by the amazing collections and by the breath-taking Sistine Chapel. Led by a specialist local guide, the children will play and learn about the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and other Vatican highlights. Don't miss the opportunity to join this unique visit is for 10 people maximum.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Blue Badge guide, Local guide, Professional art historian guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Exclusions: Food and drink, Gratuities

Reviewed By mboghdad

It was fun and such outstanding trip, all the favor goes to the tactful tour guide Mr. Amr for his cheerful attitude and his flawless information that’s makes us more focused to a wonderful historical details. Absolutely we will come back again to enjoy Rome’s sight seeing

10. VIP Vatican Experience

Via Germanico, 16, 00192 Roma RM, Italy Carpe Diem Rome
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.9 based on 11 reviews

Experience the Vatican as the Pope himself does by entering before doors open to the public with our 8:30am VIP Vatican Tour. At this time, the winding corridors, sweeping hallways and stunning chapels are near-empty, allowing our small group to explore in the peace and tranquillity that the great Catholics of history intended. Those visiting the Vatican unguided often find themselves dazzled by the plethora of works on display here - which can make it somewhat difficult to navigate. But our guides have curated a bespoke route through the Museum, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica that packs in all the best bits - without leaving you lost for hours in its maze-like corridors.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Skip The Line Ticket

Exclusions:

Reviewed By chinyil2021

Paolo was really good in explaining the history and making the tour not boring. It was a pleasure to have him as our tour guide.

ThingsTodoPost © 2018 - 2024 All rights reserved.