Rome tours
The best Rome tours
Night walks past the lit-up Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, city highlights walks, a ghost tour, a sunset Colosseum visit and a Tiber aperitif boat. Here is how to pick a Rome tour, with honest advice on whether a guide is worth the price, getting your money back if plans change and how much walking each tour means.
See our 8 picks
For most visitors, the best Rome tours are a small-group night walk and a city highlights walk. The night walk starts at €25 and takes 2.5 hours. For the Colosseum and the Vatican, use our full guides below.
Our 8 Rome tour picks
Night walks, a daytime highlights walk, two themed walks, a sunset visit, a river boat and the Vatican at night. All are on GetYourGuide with free cancellation, the listings say.
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from €25 per person Our top pick 2 h 30 min 4.8 (1,053) reviews on GetYourGuide
Small-group night walking tour
A 2.5-hour walk past the lit-up Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona. Entry to the sights is not included.
Best for Your first evening in Rome
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from €35 per person 2 h 30 min 4.8 (126) reviews on GetYourGuide
City highlights walking tour
A 2.5-hour daytime walk past the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and the Jewish Ghetto. The listing says sights are explained from the outside; you go into no buildings.
Best for A daytime first look at the centre
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from €40 per person 2 h 30 min 4.8 (293) reviews on GetYourGuide
Rome After Dark night walk
A 2.5-hour night walk past the lit-up Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona and Piazza Venezia. Pick a small group of up to 8 or a private tour.
Best for Couples who want a small group
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from €23 per person 80 minutes 4.9 (100) reviews on GetYourGuide
Ghosts, legends and haunted history night tour
An 80-minute small-group walk along Via Giulia, past Palazzo Farnese and through Campo de' Fiori, with dark stories from Rome's past. Churches are closed at that hour.
Best for Stories and a laugh after dark
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from €75 per person 4 hours 4.6 (65) reviews on GetYourGuide
Angels & Demons small-group walk
A 4-hour small-group walk to sites from the Angels & Demons story. It starts at the church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and passes the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.
Best for Fans of the book
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from €70 per person 2 h 30 min 4.2 (193) reviews on GetYourGuide
Rome at sunset: Colosseum, Forum and Trevi
A guided visit to the Colosseum near closing time, with the €18 + €2 ticket, then a walk with views over the Forum and on to the Trevi Fountain. Palatine Hill is not included.
Best for The Colosseum in evening light
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from €47 per person 1 hour 3.7 (264) reviews on GetYourGuide
River boat tour with aperitif
One hour on the Tiber with a drink and small dishes, plus a hop-on hop-off boat ticket for the next day. There is no live guide.
Best for A drink on the river, not a sightseeing tour
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from €71 per person 3 hours 3.7 (61) reviews on GetYourGuide
Vatican Museums small-group night tour
A 3-hour evening tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, in a group of 18 or fewer. It runs on Fridays, and on Saturdays from mid-April to the end of October.
Best for The Vatican after dark
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Rome tours compared
| Tour | From | Duration | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small-group night walking tour | €25 per person | 2 h 30 min | Your first evening in Rome | Our lead pick: 4.8 from 1,053 reviews, from €25. |
| City highlights walking tour | €35 per person | 2 h 30 min | A daytime first look at the centre | A guide for 2.5 hours from €35, with 126 reviews. |
| Rome After Dark night walk | €40 per person | 2 h 30 min | Couples who want a small group | Rated 4.8 from 293 reviews, with a private option. |
| Ghosts, legends and haunted history night tour | €23 per person | 80 minutes | Stories and a laugh after dark | Rated 4.9 from 100 reviews. The listing says it is not for people with heart problems. |
| Angels & Demons small-group walk | €75 per person | 4 hours | Fans of the book | Rated 4.6 from 65 reviews. Not for children under 9, the listing says. |
| Rome at sunset: Colosseum, Forum and Trevi | €70 per person | 2 h 30 min | The Colosseum in evening light | The Colosseum ticket is included; rated 4.2 from 193 reviews. |
| River boat tour with aperitif | €47 per person | 1 hour | A drink on the river, not a sightseeing tour | Honest note: rated 3.7 from 264 reviews, under 4.0. Read the latest reviews first. |
| Vatican Museums small-group night tour | €71 per person | 3 hours | The Vatican after dark | Honest note: rated 3.7 from 61 reviews, under 4.0. Read the latest reviews first. |
Small-group night walking tour
€25 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (1,053)
Details
- Who it suits
- Your first evening in Rome
- Why we picked it
- Our lead pick: 4.8 from 1,053 reviews, from €25.
€35 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (126)
Details
- Who it suits
- A daytime first look at the centre
- Why we picked it
- A guide for 2.5 hours from €35, with 126 reviews.
€40 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (293)
Details
- Who it suits
- Couples who want a small group
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.8 from 293 reviews, with a private option.
Ghosts, legends and haunted history night tour
€23 per person80 minutes 4.9 (100)
Details
- Who it suits
- Stories and a laugh after dark
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.9 from 100 reviews. The listing says it is not for people with heart problems.
Angels & Demons small-group walk
€75 per person4 hours 4.6 (65)
Details
- Who it suits
- Fans of the book
- Why we picked it
- Rated 4.6 from 65 reviews. Not for children under 9, the listing says.
Rome at sunset: Colosseum, Forum and Trevi
€70 per person2 h 30 min 4.2 (193)
Details
- Who it suits
- The Colosseum in evening light
- Why we picked it
- The Colosseum ticket is included; rated 4.2 from 193 reviews.
€47 per person1 hour 3.7 (264)
Details
- Who it suits
- A drink on the river, not a sightseeing tour
- Why we picked it
- Honest note: rated 3.7 from 264 reviews, under 4.0. Read the latest reviews first.
Vatican Museums small-group night tour
€71 per person3 hours 3.7 (61)
Details
- Who it suits
- The Vatican after dark
- Why we picked it
- Honest note: rated 3.7 from 61 reviews, under 4.0. Read the latest reviews first.
- Small group: Rome After Dark night walk has a small-group option for up to 8 people.
- None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
- All 8 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Are guided tours in Rome worth it?
Guided tours in Rome are worth it if you want the story behind the sights, and our top night walk costs €25. Check what the price covers before you book.
The highlights walk explains the sights from the outside and goes into no buildings. The sunset tour includes the €18 Colosseum ticket. The night walks include no entry at all.
Rome guide tours vs going alone
Going alone costs less, because most big sights sell their own tickets. A guide adds the story, and at night you walk the lit-up squares with someone who knows the way.
Which Rome tour to book
Book a night walk for your first evening and a highlights walk for your first day. Add a themed walk or the sunset visit if you have time.
"Travel tours to Rome" are often multi-day trips from home. This page is for tours once you are here; for trips out of the city, see our day trips from Rome.
| Tour | What's included | Length | Group | Best for |
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| Night walk | Guide; no entry to sights | 2.5 hours | Small group | First evening |
| City highlights walk | Guide; outside views only | 2.5 hours | Not stated | First day |
| Rome After Dark | Guide; no entry to sights | 2.5 hours | Up to 8, or private | Couples |
| Ghost tour | Live guide; churches closed | 80 minutes | Small group | Stories after dark |
| Angels & Demons walk | Local guide | 4 hours | Small group | Fans of the book |
| Sunset Colosseum | Guide, headset, Colosseum ticket | 2.5 hours | Not stated | Evening light |
| Tiber boat | One drink, small dishes, next-day boat | 1 hour | Not stated | A drink on the river |
| Vatican at night | Guide, fast-track entry, all fees | 3 hours | 18 or fewer | The Vatican after dark |
Guides on sights and tours in Rome
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Walking tours: city highlights and themed walks
The best walking tour for a first day in Rome is the 2.5-hour city highlights walk, from €35. It passes the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain and visits the Jewish Ghetto.
For a theme, the Angels & Demons walk takes 4 hours and is not for children under 9. Prefer to go alone? Use our Rome walking tour map.
Rome daily tours
Most of our picks run on many days of the week; check the calendar on each listing. The Vatican night tour is the exception: Fridays only, plus Saturdays from mid-April to the end of October.
Rome at night: what to do and is it safe
At night in Rome, take a walk past the lit-up Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, or a ghost tour. Our night walks keep to the big squares: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona.
Metro trains run until 11:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A taxi at night has a €7.50 start fee.
For every way back to your hotel, see our guide to getting around Rome.
Boat, sunset and small-group options
For evening light, the sunset tour takes you into the Colosseum near closing time, from €70. It visits the first and second levels, not the arena or the underground.
The river boat is a one-hour aperitif on the Tiber with no live guide. It is rated 3.7, under 4.0, so read the latest reviews before you book.
For a small group, Rome After Dark takes up to 8 people and the Vatican night tour 18 or fewer.
Private tours: when they make sense
A private tour makes sense for a family or a group that wants its own pace. Among our picks, Rome After Dark has a private option for up to 15 people.
The listing shows the private price when you pick a date and a group size.
Free tours and church tours: what to know
We list only tours with a set price on GetYourGuide, so free walking tours are not in our picks. For churches, you often need no tour: St. Peter's Basilica is free to enter.
Free walking tours in Rome
Free walking tours run in Rome, but they have no set price for us to compare. Not ready to book? Our list of free things to do in Rome covers churches, squares and views.
Where to stay in Rome to walk everywhere
To walk to most tour starts, stay in the Centro Storico, near the Pantheon. For hotels in walking distance, see Where to stay in Rome.
Colosseum and Vatican tours
For the Colosseum and the Vatican, use our full guides: they put the official ticket next to each tour.
See our Colosseum tours and tickets for the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill. For the museums and the Sistine Chapel, see our Vatican Museums tickets and tours.
Booking tips for Rome tours
Wear comfortable shoes
Most of these tours are walks of 2.5 hours or more. The Angels & Demons listing asks you to wear comfortable shoes.
Check what "included" means
The night walks include no entry to sights. The sunset tour includes the Colosseum ticket, and the Vatican night tour all its fees.
Bring ID for the Colosseum
The sunset tour says each name must match the person's ID, or entry to the Colosseum is refused.
Dress for the Vatican
Knees and shoulders must be covered in the Vatican Museums. The night tour listing says you may be turned away if not.
If your plans change
All eight picks offer free cancellation, the listings say. Check the cut-off time before you book.
Read the rating with the count
A high score from 100 reviews tells you less than the same score from 1,000. Tours under 4.0 carry an honest note.
Questions people ask about Rome tours
What can you do in Rome at night?
Are guided tours in Rome worth it?
Where should I stay in Rome to walk everywhere?
More tours in Rome
More options with live prices and availability, straight from GetYourGuide.
See every Rome tour with today's prices and open dates on GetYourGuide.
Browse all on GetYourGuideSources (8), facts checked on 25 October 2026
- GetYourGuide: small-group night walking tour
- GetYourGuide: city highlights walking tour
- GetYourGuide: Rome at sunset tour
- GetYourGuide: Vatican Museums night tour
- Roma Servizi per la Mobilità: metro and rail hours
- Roma Capitale: taxi tariff, June 2026 (PDF)
- St. Peter's Basilica: is the dome included?
- Vatican Museums: useful tips (dress code)
Written by the Things to Do in Rome editorial team.