Cultural & Theme Tours in Rome & Vatican

Go beyond the highlights with cultural and themed tours built around art, history, and local life in Rome & Vatican. Rome & Vatican — the eternal city — is one of our most-booked destinations for it. Compare 32 cultural & theme tours and check the available dates, ticket options and cancellation terms before booking. Travelers here also love skip-the-line colosseum tours and vatican museums & sistine chapel.

Illuminated Colosseum at dusk in Rome with multiple arched levels and ancient stone architecture

OT Rome English Guided Tour with Colosseum Ticket, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum

Explore the world's most iconic ancient arena with a knowledgeable guide. Includes skip-the-line access to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum.

2.5 hours·3(5)

St. Peter's Square and Basilica with Rome cityscape and Tiber River in background

OT Rome Guided Walking tour to the Eternal City

Discover the world's most visited ancient monuments of the Eternal City with a passionate local guide on this small-group walking tour.

Mount Fuji snow-capped peak visible beyond red pagoda and Japanese cityscape

Capitoline Museums Private Tour

Enjoy a private guided tour of the world's oldest public museums, perched atop Capitoline Hill with stunning views over the Roman Forum.

2 hours·5(666)

Villa d'Este fountain with Renaissance palace and manicured gardens in Tivoli

Tivoli Day Tour: Discover Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este

Enjoy a day trip outside of Rome to visit two UNESCO heritage sites in Tivoli, Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este. Book now!

Group of tourists posing in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City

Rome Private Tour with Early Morning Vatican Museums

Rome private Tour Skip all the Lines Early Morning Vatican & Breakfast

10 hours·5(666)

Roman Forum ruins with Colosseum and Palatine Hill visible in Rome's historic center

Walking Tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Private Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine hill Skip the Lines Tour

3 hours·5(666)

Interior of St. Peter's Basilica with ornate frescoes and gilded dome architecture

Private Walking Tour of Vatican Museums and Colosseum

Walking Vatican Museums & Colosseum in one day 6 hours

6 hours·5(666)

Tourists posing in St. Peter's Square with Vatican basilica colonnade behind them

Private Vatican Museum Tour

Private Vatican Museum Tour

3 hours·5(666)

Couple smiling at Rome overlook with cityscape and mountains in background

Rome Full Day Private Tour: Driver, Access to Colosseum & Vatican

Rome Private Tour in 7 hours skip the lines tickets and guides

8 hours·5(666)

Ornate gallery hall in Colonna Palace with gilded columns, frescoed ceiling, and marble floor

The Colonna Palace Walking Tour

The Colonna Palace Walking Tour

2 hours·5(666)

Two smiling tour guides posing together on a Rome street with historic brick buildings

Rome in 2 Full Days Private Tour

Rome in 2 full days tour with skip the lines ticket and guides

14 hours·5(666)

Ostia Antica ruins with ancient brick structures, cypress trees, and purple flowering shrub

From Rome to Ostia Antica

From Rome to Ostia Antica private tour

4 hours and 30 minutes·5(666)

Couple posing at Palatine Hill ruins in Rome with ancient amphitheater structures visible

Private Full Day Rome Tour in 2 Days Sightseeing

Full Day Rome Tour in 14 Hours ( 2 Days ) Save the Money No Tickets

14 hours·5(666)

Two tourists smiling at ancient Roman arches ruins in Rome

Full Day Rome Tour in 7 Hours

Full Day Rome Tour in 7 Hours Save the Money No Tickets

8 hours·5(666)

Cathedral Cove's natural stone arch and beach on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula

The most comprehensive all-inclusive Coromandel Peninsula tour over two days

Explore the best of Coromandel peninsula in 2 days

2 days·4.8(74)

St. Peter's Basilica illuminated at dusk in Vatican City, Rome

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Timed Entry Ticket

Rome: Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Fast-Track Entry

1 hour·3.9(530)

Family exploring ancient Roman columns and ruins at Pompeii archaeological site

Rome: Private Walking Tour of Highlights & Secret Spots

Book now and let us dip you into the History & Culture of Rome. Discover its highlights & hidden gems. Pantheon, temples & ruins are waiting for you to be explo

Two children running down stone steps in a colorful Rome alleyway during a family walking tour

Rome Private Family Walking Tour with Games for Kids

Explore Ancient Rome with your family on this fun private tour. Enjoy pizza, supplì, chocolates, and gelato while discovering the city through games, stories, a

3 hours·4.7(19)

Family posing in front of the Colosseum in Rome

Rome: Private Walking Tour with Highlights & Gelato Tasting

Discover ancient Rome's highlights and secrets on a private tour with a local guide. Visit Circus Maximus, Palatine Hills, Theatre of Marcellus, temples, Jewish

Rome to Orvieto Day Trip by Train with Duomo, Caves and Lunch

Rome to Orvieto Day Trip by Train with Duomo, Caves and Lunch

Enjoy a scenic train ride from Rome to Orvieto on this private day trip. Explore the old town, uncover an underground quarter, savor Italian lunch, and visit th

Couple viewing Castel Sant'Angelo and Tiber River bridge in Rome

Rome Private Tour: Forum, Pantheon & Castel Sant’Angelo Tickets

Explore Rome’s historic landmarks like Michelangelo’s Moses, the Colosseum, and Castel Sant Angelo with skip-the-line tickets. Enjoy gelato and stunning panoram

Couple jogging past the Colosseum in Rome with cypress trees and hills visible in the background

Private Personal Rome Travel Photographer for up to 3-Hours

A Professional and Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Rome

2 hours·4.8(161)

Interior of the Colosseum in Rome showing multiple tiers of arches and seating levels

Skip the line: Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Private Tour

2 hours and 15 minutes

Piazza Navona at dusk with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers and Sant'Agnese in Agone church

Rome VIP Private Walking Tour

2 hours and 30 minutes

Pantheon illuminated at night with fountain and classical columns in Rome

Highlights of Rome

Castel Sant'Angelo and Ponte Sant'Angelo bridge spanning the Tiber River in Rome

Skip the line: Castel Sant'Angelo private tour

Renaissance painting of women playing chess in Borghese Gallery

Borghese Gallery private tour

Marble relief sculptures of classical figures adorning a Roman architectural detail

off the beaten path: discover the hidden gems of Rome

Saint Peter's Basilica and Tiber River at sunset in Vatican City, Rome

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Saint Peter - Private Tour

Ancient Roman temple ruins with Corinthian columns in Rome's historic center

Unusual Rome: Tiber Island, Jewish Ghetto with snack

Statue of Saint Peter holding keys on Vatican rooftop with blue sky

Angels and Demons Private Tour in Rome

Ancient Roman Colosseum with four tiers of arches under clear blue sky

Colosseum Express Guided Tour

1 hour and 15 minutes

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Cultural & Theme Tours in Rome & Vatican — FAQ

How much do cultural & theme tours in Rome & Vatican cost?

Prices vary by tour and group size. Every cultural & theme tour on this page shows its starting price up front, and you can book online with no hidden fees.

Can I cancel a Rome & Vatican tour booking?

Cancellation and changes depend on the experience and ticket option. Review the terms before paying; some bookings are non-refundable or have change fees.

Do I get instant confirmation?

Yes. Once you book, you receive an instant confirmation by email with everything you need for the day of your tour.