Visit Rome : Tours and activities 2012 guide

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.

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.

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

Soak up a Mediterranean ambiance on this day trip. Board a steamer from Naples to the enchanting isle of Capri with its scenic coastline.

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.

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, San Peter's Basilica, and...

Begin with a tour of the Vatican Museums, from the Rooms of Raffaello to the Sistine Chapel. After a two-course lunch, view the magnificent monuments of Christian Rome.

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, homemade ravioli with ricotta...

Do as the Romans do and zip around the city on a scooter. Fly through the traffic and whiz along ancient streets to discover enchanting sites that are inaccessible by bus.

This gentle-paced guided walk offers an original and entertaining way to explore Rome's most ancient monuments and sites. Skip the line at the Coliseum, visit the Roman Forum, the Column of Trajan,...

Dig into the fascinating world of art, history, and religion at the world's smallest official state, the Vatican City. Benefit from a privileged guided tour of the Vatican Museums during the most...

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

Step inside the Time Elevator Show and step back in time. This multi-sensory, motion-based cinema combines a panoramic screen, moving platforms, and special effects to narrate 3000 years of Roman...

Unlock the secrets of the Vatican when you retrace the footsteps of Robert Langdon in the Dan Brown novel Angels and Demons.

As the sun sets, mysteries and legends come to life... Fact intertwines with fiction as your guide relates the darker side of Rome's history.

Peel back the millennia as you descend into Rome's underground burial chambers. Discover Imperial and early-Christian Rome as you pick your way along catacombs and shadowy crypts.

Amble through the vines of Frascati and enjoy a guided tasting of wine and olive oil from the Pallavicini estate.

The Borghese Gallery, one of the richest art collections in Rome, opens to a limited number of visitors every day. See the masterpieces of artists such as Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio, Titian and...

Do as the Romans do and begin the evening with a leisurely stroll around the city before enjoying a lavish dinner. Then sit back and enjoy a performance of traditional songs and dance for a taste of...

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.

Spend half a day with a professional photographer and resident of Romeon a private photo tour of the Eternal City. This tour offers participants an authentic city adventure and rare opportunity to...

Think of Rome and you might picture The Spanish Steps in Roman Holiday or the Trevi Fountain in La Dolce Vita. Make more connections between the city and the cinema on this guided tour, which takes...

What defined the beginnings of Rome? Find out on this guided tour which takes you to the Capitoline Museums, a group of art and archaeological museums situated on top of the Capitoline Hill.

Guarantee you're never far from a museum or monument of interest. With this 24-hour bus pass, you decide where and when you want to hop on and off from a choice of 13 stops.

Take an Italian chef, a warm Neapolitan kitchen, and a love of Mediterranean food, and you have all the right ingredients for real Italian pizza or pasta! Choose between one of two half-day cookery...

Skip the queues and head straight for the Vatican Museums, housing 2000 rooms that stretch over 9 miles. Stroll through the Sistine Chapel and Raphael's Rooms then take in St. Peter's Basilica.

Embark on a walking tour along cobbled streets, past beautiful piazzas and baroque churches, famous fountains, and towering architectural gems. When you reach Angel's Castle, the mausoleum of Emperor...

Take a spin around Rome on two wheels. With such a high concentration of monuments and historical sites in a small area, and many charming alleys inaccessible by car, Rome is the perfect city to see...

Tales of gladiators, mock sea-battles, executions, and the daily life of ancient Romans await you. Tour the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine hill, all without waiting in line.

Skip the lines and see the best of ancient Rome in a day! This full day tour covers the Capitoline Museums, Capitoline Hill, the Palatine, the Roman Forum, and the Colosseum.

See ancient Rome in 3D! Put yourself in the middle of the Colosseum's gladiator games, sneak into mysterious temples, and walk through the bustling Roman Forum in 310 A.D.

On this exclusive Skip the Line and the Crowds semi-private tour of the Vatican, groups are limited to just 10 people and enter the city's museums before the general public!

Escape the hustle and bustle of Rome on this day trip that includes lunch. Discover Pompeii and the still active volcano Vesuvius.

Join this scholar or archaeologist-guided walking tour (maximum 6 people) and learn about the history of ancient Rome. Visit attractions such as the Colosseum, Imperial Fora, and the Markets of...