Top Rome Self-guided Tours & Rentals

Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for 24 or 48 hours, or pick an upgrade option to include entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and more.

Get a comprehensive view of Rome's highlights and landmarks during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see iconic landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in nine languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from a Classic, Premium, or Deluxe ticket, with four guided walking tours included with each option, and a catacomb route exclusive to the Deluxe ticket.

Zip through the bustling streets of Rome as the Romans do — on a Vespa! Hang on for the ride as your private driver and guide whisks you around on a vintage scooter for an exciting half-day tour of Eternal City highlights. Wind through traffic circles and mazelike streets, easily hopping off for a closer look at Imperial monuments and baroque piazzas. Learn about the history of Rome, from ancient emperors to the modern metropolis, and get an insider’s glimpse at some of the city’s best-kept secrets.

Explore the massive archaeological excavation at Pompeii on this unforgettable day tour from Rome. Enjoy panoramic views over Naples, and walk through the ancient Roman streets of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius, which still looms over the area. A 2-course lunch at a local restaurant is included, as well as entrance fees and skip-the-line access.

Learn about ancient Rome in 3-D at Time Elevator Rome, a multisensory experience that combines video, moving platforms and surround sound. You’ll travel through time, from Romulus and Remus to Julius Caesar to the Renaissance. Then enter the modern age as you cover 20th-century events up to the present day. This is a quick, unique way to start your Rome trip by diving into its long, action-filled history. 

Constructed around the year AD 125, the Pantheon ranks among the most important buildings in Rome, with a history tied into the city’s very foundations. On this independent visit, explore the Pantheon at your own pace—with your audio guide bringing the building’s fascinating past to life. Learn the role of important structures such as the domed cella and the oculus, and gain insight into the role the Pantheon plays in Roman history.

Get more bang for your buck by booking this guided tour of Rome's greatest hits—from fountain-studded Piazza Navona to the intimate Campo de' Fiori to the winding lanes of the Centro Storico. By foot and private coach, the tour is a great way to see the best of the Eternal City. Or upgrade to a full-day tour (with or without lunch) to see even more: the sites of Imperial Rome and even the Church of St. Peter in Chains with its magnificent Michelangelo sculptures. Then finish the day with a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum.

Maximize time in Rome with a full-day shore excursion from the Civitavecchia port. Explore the capital city widely with this tour by minivan, including stops at popular landmarks such as the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, Saint Peter’s Square, and the Spanish Steps. Take photographs and wander on foot during scheduled free time. Return to the port in time for departure.

Discover the history of the Colosseum on a skip-the-line tour of the ancient amphitheater. After bypassing the long entrance lines, you’ll visit the ground floor and second tier with a guide. Hear about the emperors who presided over the battles, and the gladiators who fought to their deaths as you explore. Groups are limited to 30 people, and several start times are available when you book.

Tour the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill at your peace. Meet your host at the entry to the Colosseum at your reserved entry time, which makes the process much smoother than if you were arriving independently, and get inside quickly to start exploring independently with the help of your multimedia guide. You'll also get hosted entry to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, where you can learn more about Ancient Rome.

Discover the Eternal City as the Romans do on a 3-hour Vespa tour. You can ride solo, with a friend, or enjoy a personal driver as you traverse the city streets like a local.  The comprehensive tour takes you past all of Rome’s main attractions, including the Colosseum, Vatican City, and Saint Peter’s square. Along the way, learn about the monuments from a convenient audioguide.

Enjoy Rome during the twinkling hours of twilight on this 2-hour evening Segway tour, which allows you to cover more ground than you would by walking but still be outside to take in the local atmosphere and views. Starting in the Jewish Ghetto district, glide through Rome in the cooler, quieter evening hours to see squares and attractions like Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Trevi Fountain and the Tiber River. This is a small-group tour to provide a more personalized experience.

Capped at only 12 people, this small-group tour of Rome’s Colosseum includes exclusive access to the arena floor and underground dungeons, off-limits to regular visitors. You also make guided stops at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill for a full overview of day-to-day life in ancient Rome. Skip-the-line admission at all three sites is included.

During this unique, adventure-filled introduction to Rome, you'll discover top highlights in the Eternal City from the back of a vintage Vespa. Let someone else do the driving as you ride down picturesque city streets with your own personal chauffeur. Highlights include the thousands-year-old Colosseum, panoramic views from Aventino Hill, and a visit to the Spanish Steps, plus a stop for gelato or Roman street snacks.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do and explore the Eternal City on a Vespa! With this 24-hour rental, design your own perfect day of sightseeing and travel through the sprawling metropolis with ease aboard a modern Vespa. Gain access to special limited-traffic zones and hop off wherever you like to visit ancient monuments, wander Baroque piazzas, or perhaps grab a cup of Italian espresso. Rental includes two helmets, insurance, and an antitheft chain.

Tick off the Amalfi Coast’s seaside treasures off your list on this private tour from Rome. Ideal for those with limited time, this excursion allows you to visit Positano and Amalfi in only one day. In a luxury Mercedes-Benz car, travel with ease between the seaside towns, admiring coastal beauty and discovering Italian culture during leisure time in each place. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rome are included.

See Top 5 sights of Rome in only 3 hours! Winding through the historic heart of Rome and past its most iconic monuments. Experience the city in a small-group settingwith a local honest guide.

Our goal is to make the best tour experience for our customers. Privileged entry with skip-the-line access to limit the waiting in line time spent usually when visiting the famous Colosseum. We set a limit in our group size so that the tour guide has time to answer the questions of each and any of tour participants. We have carefully chosen the best tour guides so that our clients get the most out of every tour. Their local expertise brings added value to our tours and main goal of achieving the best satisfactory experience for each client. Be guided by a professional local expert tour guide. Avoid hours-long lines with skip-the-line ticket. Grasp the ancient beauty of Colosseum, symbol of the eternal city of Rome. You will take a stroll through the Roman Forum where spectacular ancient temples are still standing after 2000 years. You will walk through the Palatine Hill where Roman Emperors lived.

Give your feet a rest on Rome’s cobbled streets, and explore the city’s historical sites by golf cart, instead. On this 3-hour tour, you’ll see some of Rome’s top attractions and squares, including the Pantheon, Colosseum, Piazza Navona, Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. You can get closer to the landmarks than you would in a regular vehicle but still enjoy comfortable transport around the city.

Trade the bustle of the big city for a day out amidst greenery and ancient monuments on this half-day cycling tour. Your route is the Appian Way (Appia Antica)—a road which leads southeast of Rome, and which was one of the city’s most important ancient thoroughfares. Follow your guide past imposing aqueducts, see key landmarks like the Catacombs of San Callisto, and ride through the Appian Way Regional Park.

Our goal is to make the best tour experience for our customers. Privileged entry with skip-the-line access to limit the waiting in line time spent usually when visiting the famous Colosseum. We set a limit in our group size so that the tour guide has time to answer the questions of each and any of tour participants. We have carefully chosen the best tour guides so that our clients get the most out of every tour. Their local expertise brings added value to our tours and main goal of achieving the best satisfactory experience for each client. Be guided by a professional local expert tour guide. Avoid hours-long lines with skip-the-line ticket. Grasp the ancient beauty of Colosseum, symbol of the eternal city of Rome. Please be advised of the Colosseum Security Check Line that everyone should go through even in Privileged Partners Entrance. The delays here depends solely on Colosseum Authority. Enjoy bella Roma!

Rome boasts some of the most historically significant landmarks and attractions in the world, but reaching them all in one day can be a challenge. With this 5- or 10-hour Buzz buggy rental, zoom through the city streets following one of three pre-set tours, with your audio-guide bringing Rome’s history to life. With your GPS-enabled buggy to transport you to the sites—and free parking, too—relax and take in the best of Rome with ease.

Explore Rome’s ancient and artistic highlights on a Segway tour. Glide through the city’s winding streets on a self-balancing electric scooter while your local guide shares insight into Eternal City’s history. Cover more ground than walking and avoid traffic jams as you wheel past famed sites like the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps and more. Tour size is limited for a more personalized small-group experience.