ROME · FESTIVE TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 14 rome festive tours to wrap your trip around this winter, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Go underground in Rome by night at St. Agnes catacombs, then see Santa Maria Maggiore after hours with exclusive access.
Most Popular“Our guide was terrific! Mrs. Emma. Loved the mausoleum. She was very knowledgeable! Enjoyed the whole tour!”
Private Jubilee tour of three papal basilicas in Rome, with Holy Doors and prebooked entry plus Papal Loggia access.
“Our tour was fantastic! Our guide was so exceptional. She explained everything. The jubilee doors and explanation of the churches and art masterpieces are not to be missed. I cannot say enough good things about our tour guide Chiara. I feel she was the best tour guide we have ever had. It felt like a…”
Small-group Christmas lights walk from the Spanish Steps to St Peter’s Square, ending at an artisan nativity scene.
“Fantastic tour! Have your walking shoes on and be ready to move! Yosh was a great guide with more information than I could retain. He was super flexible and showed us some wonderful spaces I never would’ve found on my own. Completely worth it!”
Private 2-hour Rome walk to Scala Santa, Basilica of the Holy Cross, and San Giovanni in Laterano with English guides and free-site entry.
“Excellent tour! Thomas was very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions; I would definitely recommend this tour, you will not be disappointed!”
Skip the line at Santa Maria Maggiore with an open-time priority ticket to Upper Areas, Loggia mosaics, Popes’ Hall, and Bernini stairs.
“You do not need this tour to view the amazing church. There are a few things to see on the upper level, but frankly everything you want to see is free to visitors.”
VIP after-hours access to Santa Maria Maggiore with rooftop terraces, Bernini’s spiral staircase, and papal relics in a small group in English.
“Andy was amazing! His knowledge of the basilica was in depth and he was a great storyteller. Views of Rome from the roof of the basilica were a treat as well as seeing the basilica after hours with only a few people. Highly recommend!”
Vespa sidecar night tour in Rome’s Christmas lights with headsets, sterilized helmets, and views from Spanish Steps to Navona.
“Really fantastic night zipping around Roma seeing the city, the lights and Christmas decorations. Daughter claimed the side car so I can't comment on its comfort, but the vespas are a fun way to travel, and gives access to Rome's alleys and back streets.. The team did a great job in making us feel welcome…”
Private guided Rome churches tour: San Clemente, San Giovanni in Laterano, Scala Santa steps, and Lateran square. Tickets included.
“Most rewarding. My guide was the best. Very knowledgeable and happy to share and answer any question.”
Private Rome day trip to Cascia and Roccaporena for the story of Saint Rita, with AC comfort, a professional English-speaking driver, and easy self-touring.
“Visiting Santa Rita has been a life long dream of my mother. This tour was perfect in every way possible. David was a very professional and accommodating tour guide.”
A 2-hour guided visit to Rome’s Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, with Byzantine interiors, papal history, and included pickup.
“The church is a must see. From the Popes buried there, to the history on the walls, including the New and Old Testament s depicted in the paintings. Boromini is buried also at this church. Christianity has built this church over several centuries. Our guide said it was a church of the people, which is…”
Private Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica with Pope-led ceremony, Vatican ticket, luxury chauffeur pickup, and escorted seating.
“We were picked up at our hotel by our guide, Stephania and driver. We were escorted into the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica by our guide and she found us absolutely great seats. The mass was wonderful and our guide shared many interesting facts about the basilica ( prior to the mass) Thank you for…”
A 90-minute small-group Christmas lights walk through Rome’s top landmarks, with a live English guide and time to linger at Piazza Navona.
A Christmas Baroque concert and Capuchin Crypt visit in Rome, with live Schola Romana Ensemble music and optional art historian guidance.
“Experiencing beautiful compositions sung by such talented performers was fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The following tour of the crypt was like nothing else you will ever see. But don’t skip the dinner at Piccolo Vicolo afterwards. Best meal I had while in Rome!!”
Skip lines at Santa Maria Maggiore, tour the Liberian Museum, and climb to the dome for 360° Rome views in about 1.5 hours.
“Our tour was very heavy on the history and context of the artwork inside the church. This tour takes you to the roof which was really cool but NOT the crypt. Also, the guide did not even mention Pope Francis until asked, although it was pretty obvious how to find the tomb if that is…”
