Italy tours, things to do and tickets

Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Rome: step into the footsteps of Gladiators, Emperors & Senators with our exclusive Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-traveling adventure that brings the grandeur of Ancient Rome to life. Perfect for history lovers, thrill-seekers & families, this experience will captivate, educate & inspire. The Colosseum: a marvel of Roman engineering, built in just 8 years using concrete, arches & elevators. Discover how this colossal amphitheater, seating 50,000 spectators, has stood the test of time. Palatine Hill: The Birthplace of the Empire, walk among imperial palaces & gardens & learn how emperors like Augustus & Nero shaped history. Roman Forum: Explore the political, religious & social center of ancient Rome. Stroll through the ruins of Julius Caesar's Temple, where he was cremated, admire the House of the Vestal Virgins, home to the priestesses who guarded the sacred flame of Rome. Book it Now & enjoy our expert guide!

Discover one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome on a guided tour of the Pantheon. Learn about mythology and marvel at the temple's architecture as you explore with your guide.

Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this small-group tour of three of its most significant sites. Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum and explore the first and second tiers of the ancient arena as your guide brings Roman history to life. Climb to the top of Palatine Hill to wander through some of Rome’s oldest ruins and stroll through the Roman Forum, stopping at famous sights like the funeral pyre of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins.

Unlock the secrets of Ancient Rome on this journey through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & the Roman Forum. Led by a passionate, expert guide, you’ll dive into the heart of the Eternal City, where history and legends collide. Highlights of Your Adventure: -️ The Colosseum: Enter the awe-inspiring amphitheater that has stood almost 2,000 years. Learn how Rome’s greatest engineers designed this architectural marvel using groundbreaking techniques like arches & advanced drainage systems. - The Roman Forum: Walk among temples & government buildings where senators debated the fate of the Empire. Stand by the Temple of Julius Caesar & learn about political history. - Palatine Hill: Explore the luxurious palaces & Gardens of Roman Emperors & aristocrats. - Included: Pre-purchased tickets Few Spots Book it Now!

Engage the whole family with this 2.5-hour skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum for families and kids. Join a top-rated kid-friendly guide for a visit to the interior of the Colosseum and the center of the ancient city, including the Senate House and Altar of Julius Caesar. Enjoy engaging games and quizzes and the use of multimedia tools to keep everyone interested.

Experience Rome like never before with this visit to the Colosseum, including exclusive access to it's underground. This special access tour grants you rare entry to the Colosseum’s arena floor and underground dungeons, where gladiators and wild beasts awaited their fate. Continue through Palatine Hill—home of the emperors—and the Roman Forum, where ancient Rome thrived. Visit legendary sites including ancient temples, the Senate House, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and Julius Caesar’s tomb. Enjoy a relaxed pace with a licensed guide who shares captivating stories and insights. Skip-the-line access through the Gladiator’s Gate is included. The Colosseum Underground Nigh tour duration is 2.5 hours, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill are not included. Book early due to limited tickets. Full names of each guest and matching ID required to enter the Colosseum.

Avoid the standard tour group and immerse yourself with the Colosseum's 2,000-year history with this special access experience. Inside the Colosseum you'll walk the same steps as gladiators, emperors, and doomed prisoners. Bloodthirsty Romans gathered in this ancient stadium of death to watch gladiator fights and executions, and your guide will explain every gory detail. You'll enter the Colosseum through the special access gladiator's gate, and avoid the crowds in the general access areas. In addition to the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Cesar's Palace). Surrounded by picturesque ruins we'll visit ancient palaces, temples, tombs, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Senate house before finishing the tour at the tomb of Julius Cesare. This 2.5 hour tour concludes in the center of Rome, leaving easy access to local restaurants, cafes, shopping, and public transportation.

The Pantheon is inseparably tied to Rome, and no visit to the city would be complete without a visit to this impressive monument. The beauty of the Pantheon is undeniable. French writer Stendahl even described it as “the most beautiful relic of ancient Rome, a temple so well preserved that it appears as the Romans must have seen it in their times.” Explore the historic structure on a Pantheon walking tour, available in four languages. Admire the largest unsupported dome in the world and explore the famous Raphael’s tomb. Learn how a Roman temple became the last resting place for artists and royalty. Admire the impressive dome and its oculus and explore the famous tombs. Explore the history and lesser-known facts about the best-preserved monument from Ancient Rome on a one-hour guided tour of the Pantheon. Learn how the basilica has represented the expression of the glory of Rome for over 2,000 years.

A visit that will allow participants to approach the Pantheon with an "almost technical" awareness. Santa Maria ad Martyres, the ancient Christian basilica consecrated to the martyr saints dead in the glory of their faith, the grandiose monument to the power of Rome, the plant built at the time of Augustus by his faithful general and servant friend Agrippa raised to a temple thanks to will of the emperor Hadrian, transformed into a church in the centuries following the Roman Empire, custodian, still today of the remains of men and women who participated in the cultural and political formation of Italy, will reveal part of its ancient secrets to eyes now more aware finally able to read what are the real roads that forces travel through what is apparently only a heavy and massive perimeter wall

Do not miss a fun, interactive and educational 2.5 hour private tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum in Rome led by a specialized and top rated kid-friendly guide. This tour takes you and your family through the highlights of the ancient city of Rome. You will visit the interior of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with the Arch of Titus, the Senate House, Julius Caesar Temple and much more! Among all of the tours given in Rome, this one is perhaps the favorite tour for most kids. This tour is outdoors, the itinerary and stories are exciting and they will play games, treasure hunts, trivia and any other activity that will be tailored on your family interests and needs! The whole family will have lot of fun while learning about the history of Ancient Rome. Book now and do not miss such a top rated experience!

A visit of the 12th century Basilica of San Clemente reveals a gleaming gold mosaic above the central apse. St. Clement's transformed over centuries from a private home that was the site of a secret Christian worship in the first century to an imposing basilica. What laid beneath the Basilica was unknown until 1860, when flooding led an Irish Dominican Roman Catholic priest and archaeologist into the levels beneath the basilica floor. Excavations are ongoing. Today, you can descend up to 100 feet underground over three levels. At the first level we will find a 4th century Basilica, long forgotten after the construction of the 12th century Basilica above. Underneath, find the remains of an ancient pagan Mitraic temple. Lower still, ruins of ancient Roman homes.

Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator when you tour the arena before walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. When you have a licensed and friendly guide you will be sure to make the most of your visit to Ancient Rome. You'll be led around the Colosseum to all of the best vantage points for views, photos and living historical explanations of the arena. You will also enter into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the oldest parts of Rome where the Republic and Empire were established. Walk on original ancient roads, as well as within temple complexes and emperors' palaces. When you have a small group you feel like you've expanded your family and friends to make this an even better experience. Plus you get to ask as many questions of your professional guide as you wish without being overlooked or lost in a massive group.

Discover with us the oldest European public collection of antiquities created by Pope Sixtus IV at the end of the XV century! At the beginning or at the end of your holiday, this Museum will help you to make all the pieces of the old roman history fit together and you can't miss the incredible view over the Roman Rorum from the Museum. Some of the masterpieces of the Museum: • Capitoline Square • Main Courtyard (Colossus of Constantine) • Main Staircase (panels of Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian) • Room of Orazi and Curiazi & Room of the Captains (XVI Century frescoes, Bernini's and Algardi's masterpieces) • Ancient Roman bronze sculptures • Room of the She Wolf • Medusa's Head (Bernini) • Marcus Aurelius Exedra • Archaeological Ruins of the ancient Capitoline Temple of Juppiter • Collection of the Roman Horti (monumental gardens of noblemen) • Tabularium (Roman Forum view) • Low courtyard of the New Palace (Marforio Fountain)

Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors and citizens on a 2.5-hour guided tour of Ancient Rome. Begin at the Roman Forum, once the heart of political, religious, and social life in ancient times. Stroll along the Via Sacra, once alive with festivals and processions, to the Temple of Julius Caesar, where visitors still leave flowers at his cremation site. Before reaching the Colosseum, enjoy a panoramic view of the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to ancient imperial palaces. From here, you’ll overlook both the Forum and the Circus Maximus, once the grand arena for chariot races. Finally, step inside the Colosseum, the iconic amphitheatre that hosted gladiatorial battles, dramatic re-enactments, and even mock sea battles. Your expert guide will bring its fascinating and often brutal history to life with vivid stories and insights. This small-group tour is limited to 18 participants, ensuring a personal and engaging experience.

Take a fascinating journey through an underground pagan temple and four impressive churches to understand the very early stages of Christianity. See original relics from the Crucifixion of Christ and soil from the Holy Land. Please note: In the event that certain areas of one of the churches are closed, your guide will adapt the itinerary by highlighting alternative sites. As a result, the overall duration will remain unchanged

Our Pantheon Private tour in Rome starts in front of the Pantheon at given times of the day. To maintain the quality you would expect in visiting the best preserved Roman Temple in the world, we limit our Private group size so you have the guide all to yourselves . This is a unique way to share a moment with us and discover the formal and informal beauties of this part of the historical centre. In the heart of the city you can easily move on to many great sites by foot and your guide will be happy to share information about other tours and insights into the city that combines many layers of history and mystery. After the introduction outside we go straight inside with pre-booked entrance tickets that have been reserved for you, to further discuss the Pantheon's structure, its original usage, the myths, Emperors and famous royal tombs of the Savoia family. The Pantheon is the temple to all the Gods.

Through this experience we will explore the history of the best-preserved monument from Ancient Rome. Founded in 25 BC. We will learn why the Pantheon was the most important Temple. We will walk through the Egyptian Corinthian columns and step on the ancient original marble floor. We will comment together why it inspired Raphael? Last but not the least, we will dicover together the engineering secrets of this Roman Wonder. - Not allowed: Shorts, Short skirts & Sleeveless shirts Note: I will buy the tickets for you in advance, however the tour's price doesn't include the tickets fee, which you should bring the day we meet: Older than 25 years old: €5 18-15 years old: €3 Under 18 years old: Free

Swap the big city bustle for medieval small-town charms on this private day trip from Rome to Assisi. In the company of your very own  knowledgeable English-speaking driver, travel through the Umbrian hills to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Assisi. See the Church of Santa Chiara, the birthplace and childhood home of St Francis of Assisi, as well as the town hall square and the Roman Temple of Minerva. After lunch (own expense), visit the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli.

Our engaging guides bring history to life as we explore some of Rome's most fascinating sites. We'll take an extensive tour of the Forum and Palatine Hill, to see the luxurious home of Roman Emperors, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of their lives. Visual aids are thoughtfully incorporated to help you envision the ancient world as it once was. Our journey continues at the iconic Colosseum, where we spend an hour on the first tier, unraveling the engineering marvel, rich history, and political intrigue behind one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Often, our tours extend beyond three hours because we strive to make your first visit to Rome an unforgettable experience. Why Travelers Love This Tour: * 100% private – no strangers, no rushing * Access to exclusive stories and insights you won’t hear in group tours * Ideal for families, couples, or history lovers seeking a deeper connection with Rome Use of Visual aids on the tour

Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator by entering the ancient arena and walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps of senators and emperors. When you have a licensed and friendly guide all to yourself, you will be sure to make the most of your visit to Ancient Rome. You'll be led around the Colosseum to all of the best vantage points for views, photos and living historical explanations of the arena. You will also enter into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the oldest parts of Rome where the Republic and Empire were established. Walk on original ancient roads, as well as within temple complexes and emperors' palaces. When you have a small group you feel like you've expanded your family and friends to make this an even better experience. Plus you get to ask as many questions of your professional guide as you wish without being overlooked or lost in a massive group.