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24h Free CancellationChristmas is our favourite time of the year in Rome.
Italy's usually bustling capital is calmer and less crowded than during the heaving summer months, while the festive lights that illuminate Rome's cobbled streets add a romantic sheen to the already stunning centre. Best of all, Rome’s winter climate is marked by clear, sunny days, and chilly but never freezing nights (more on this later).
If you're looking for things to do around Christmas this year, you're in luck! We've written this guide to share all our insider knowledge for spending Christmas 2025 in Rome.
Since Roman paganism predated Christianity by some 700 years, the ancient Romans didn’t celebrate Christmas but the Saturnalia - a seven-day festival held in honour of Saturn, the god of time, abundance, and renewal.
Beginning on December 17th, the Romans would invert their social conventions in imitation of the Golden Age that preceded Saturn’s mythical deposition. Masters would host banquets for their slaves. Glutenous celebrations would fill the streets. The Romans would even exchange small gifts – a tradition that has since infused today’s Christmas traditions.
The poet Catullus, who came up with the saying Carpe Diem, once called the Saturnalia optimo dierum – “the best of days.” It’s fair to say that Christmas in Rome still fits the bill.
Saturnalia by Antoine Callet (1783)
Etching representing the Saturnalia
While the tradition of gift-giving thrives in Rome as around the world, you won’t find many other remnants of the pagan Saturnalia in Rome's streets or homes.
Instead, today’s Italian capital assumes pride of place at the global table of Christian Christmas celebrations. This is in no small part because of the presence of the Vatican City—the centre of Christianity — which becomes a focal point of festivities between the Day of the Immaculate Conception on December 8th and the Epiphany on January 6th.
Today's Italian Christmas traditions are very similar to ours, with a few exceptions.
Instead of Santa Claus delivering gifts on Christmas Eve, it is La Befana, an ugly benevolent witch, who brings good children gifts and bad children coal on January 6th. (In reality, Italians have adapted to Anglo-American traditions, opening their gifts on Christmas Eve).
Unsurprisingly, food plays a crucial role in Italian Christmas traditions. Panettone and pandoro are given and gorged upon in considerable quantity from early December onwards while December 24th is seafood-centred in honour of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.
Christmas is by far the best time of year to visit the attractions that are so busy during summer.
Our small-group Colosseum tours are smaller still in the low season, and the lack of crowds and extra attention you get from your guide makes the experience even more worthwhile.
On the rare occasion it rains, Cooking Classes are a great, family-friendly activity, teaching you all the tricks and secrets behind making real Roman cuisine.
But there are plenty of other ways to take advantage of the lack of crowds and mild weather. Here are our top recommendations.
From November 29th until January 11th 2026, Villa Borghese's "Galloppatoio" (horse-racing track) will be hosting the fourth edition of Christmas World.
Expect an ice slide, bumper cars, an ice-skating rink and much more across this festive-themed 50,000 square metres of outdoor event space. You can go shopping at the toy factory, meet Santa and his elves in his grotto, and taste plenty of Christmasy treats at the food stalls!
Christmas World at Villa Borghese. Photo credit: Christmas World
Tickets start from €11.15 for children and €12.50 for adults. Booking is mandatory, and can be done through the official Christmas world site.
Rome hosts several from early December through to January. The most famous (but frankly disappointing) Christmas market is at Piazza Navona. But the best (and the only ones really worth visiting) are situated on the peripheries: in the south at Cinecittà World (from November 8 to January 6) and north at Villa Borghese (as detailed above).
Christmas at Cinecittà World
Every year, the Anglican church of St Paul's within the Walls (not to be confused with the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls) hosts some fantastic Christmas concerts. This year, they are hosting two Christmas concerts — one on Thursday 18th December from 8:30 pm, the other on Sunday 21st December from 6:30 pm — and a Christmas Swing Gala on Tuesday 23rd December.
Click here to view their full programme.
The auditorium at Parco della Musica, in the north of the city, is also hosting some excellent internatinoal gospel acts, including Marquinn Middleton & the Miracle Chorale (Saturday 20th Deember from 9 pm) and the Florida Fellowship Super Choir (Monday 22nd December from 9 pm).
Roman food enjoys a world-class reputation, the city having been voted the best food city in the world for 2025. When you consider just a few of its foodie offerings — pizza al taglio, rigatoni alla carbonara, spaghetti cacio e pepe and gelato — this reputation makes perfect sense.
But Rome is also full of tourist traps selling reheated shop-packet pasta at hugely inflated prices. That’s why we recommend taking a food tour: to try all of Rome’s best-loved dishes and drinks, enjoy express service, and learn what to look out for and what to avoid.
Our Rome Food Tour treats you to an abundance of delicious treats, from supplì (gooey fried rice balls) and porchetta (slices of roast pork) to thin cuts of pizza al taglio (Roman-style pizza cut with scissors) and Roman pasta dishes. All accompanied with local Italian wine or soft drinks and ending, of course, with creamy artisan gelato.
Plus, as you wander between bites, your guide will share delicious stories about Rome’s food culture – from the secrets of perfect pasta recipes to how locals shop at open-air markets each morning.
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Winter is the best time to journey down Rome’s oldest road, the Via Appia Antica. First built in the late 4th century BC, the Via Appia runs 360 miles southeast from the Circus Maximus to the southern city of Brindisi (though you couldn't make it this far, even if you wanted to, as many parts remain buried underground).
Cycling the Via Appia in December
Goats on the Via Appia during Winter
Since burial was forbidden within the city walls, the Appian Way is lined with tombs and catacombs, as well as sprawling imperial villa complexes complete with their own chariot-racing tracks and mausoleums.
You can walk the Appian Way in a few hours, but the best way to see it is through a guided tour. Set off early to make sure you’re not out after dark; this 2,000-year-old road isn’t very well illuminated!
Seeing the sorry state of Rome’s 2017 Norwegian Spruce, you’d have been forgiven for thinking that Italy and Norway were in a state of war. So traumatised and depilated did it look that locals bestowed on it the nickname Lo Spelacchio (the bald one), much to the embarrassment of the local authorities.
‘Spelacchio’ Christmas Tree in 2017. Photo credit: Panorama
The tradition has stuck, however, and now every Christmas Tree that has graced the central roundabout of Piazza Venezia since 2017 is called Lo Spelacchio, no matter how flourishing its foliage. This year's tree is infinitely more Instagram friendly (despite the plentiful scaffolding) so get down to Piazza Venezia after sunset to snap some shots against its lights!
You can find nativity scenes (presepi, as they’re called in Italian) all around Rome at Christmas. Every church has its own, with the most charming and intricate exhibited within the Basilica of Saints Cosma and Damiano just behind the Roman Forum. But the most famous nativity scene is the life-size artwork in Saint Peter’s Square.
Though the size and dimensions of the nativity vary year on year, the Vatican’s nativity scene and Christmas Tree are always the most tasteful and majestic in Rome. The Vatican's Nativity for 2025 promises to be among the most impressive yet.
Learn the tips and tricks behind real Roman cooking by taking part in a hands-on cooking class! Our centrally situated cooking school not far from the Colosseum offers a range of cooking classes to suit all tastes.
Families looking to master the art of pasta should check out our pasta and tiramisù class while those who want to try their hand at crafting the perfect Roman pizza should try our pizza & tiramisù class.
Pasta & Tiramisu Class
Christmas Spritz & Spaghetti Class
For something a little different, join our festive Spritz & Spaghetti cooking class where you'll learn to make three traditional Italian cocktails as well as delicious fettuccine cacio e pepe or carbonara!
This fascinating exhibition at Centrale Montemartini offer a rare and captivating window into a Rome that no longer exists. Through 137 watercolours, drawings, prints, and paintings Maria Barosso documents the dramatic urban transformations of the early 20th century, when sweeping fascist-era demolitions reshaped entire neighbourhoods.
Demolition of houses on Via Cremona for excavations into the Forum of Caesar by Maria Barosso. Image Credit: Centrale Montemartini
This exhibition, on view until 22 February 2026, is a perfect cultural outing for anyone spending Christmas in Rome. Thoughtfully organised by the sites she depicted, it highlights everything from celebrated archaeological discoveries to fragile monuments saved only by Barosso’s brush.
Known as Midnight Mass or Natale del Signore, Christmas Eve Mass is one of the most important events in the Vatican’s liturgical calendar. The Mass is celebrated in Saint Peter’s Basilica, partly because of its ceremonial significance and partly because of its capacity to accommodate more than 60,000 people.
Pope Francis leads the Christmas Eve mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, December 24, 2018. REUTERS/Max Rossi
The Nativity Scene in St Peter’s Square
You must reserve tickets in advance to attend Christmas Eve Mass or any other papal audience event. Tickets are free, but to obtain them you have to fill out this form and fax it to the Vatican (+39 06 698 85863) at least two months in advance.
After faxing this form, you can expect to receive a letter from the Church stating that they have received your request, but this is not a confirmation letter. To get this, you must go to the Prefettura Office 4 to 5 days before the mass to collect your tickets.
The service starts at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday 24th December. If you cannot attend in person, you can always stream the service via the Vatican’s YouTube channel.
Christmas Eve is when Italians really celebrate Christmas. Many of Rome's museums and galleries close or operate reduced opening hours, public transport operates less regularly (especially in the evening), and most restaurants close.
Many of our tours run as usual on Christmas Eve, and with the city practically empty this can be one of the best days to explore Rome and snap your shots of its usually crowded attractions. But the one thing you must do on Christmas Eve is eat, and eat well.
First things first, you must book in advance to guarantee your table for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Most Roman restaurants close during this period and an increasing number of families trade in the stress of cooking at home for the convenience of eating out together.
Italians generally abstain from eating meat on Christmas Eve and opt for fish instead. As a general rule, the further south you go, and the closer to the coast you are, the more abundant the portions of seafood — culminating in a Sicilian Christmas dinner which could comfortably feed the five-thousand.
Here are our top recommendations for where to eat Christmas dinner in Rome:
Most businesses close on Christmas Day so people can spend the day with their family. The Vatican is closed on December 25th and 26th and on January 1st while the Colosseum is closed on December 25th and January 1st. Be aware that the Colosseum operates reduced opening hours during winter (9:00 am - 4:30 pm with last entrance at 3:30).
As with the Christmas Eve dinner on the 24th, most restaurants serve a alla carta menu on Christmas days instead of dishes on selection. Having said that, if you get a chance try abbacchio al forno con patate (lamb done in the oven with potatoes). Traditionally, the lamb is braised in garlic, balsamic vinegar, and anchovies, creating a taste that’s a far cry from our classic mint sauce combo. But for the carnivores among you, it is absolutely delicious.
Rome enjoys a Mediterranean climate, which means cold, but never freezing winters. Average daily highs hover between 12-14°C (54-57°F) and lows between 3-4°C (37-389°F). You can expect around 5 hours of sunshine per day and sunsets between 4:30 and 5:00 pm.
Rain is the only inconvenience during Italian winters. Average rainfall is 111mm spread across the month so you’ll want to pack something waterproof or buy an umbrella while here. Then again, with each year getting progressively drier, winter is still the most temperate time to explore Rome, as it’s not too hot and never really too cold.
View from the Janiculum Hill in December
Snowfall is rare but not unheard of, and seeing the Eternal City wrapped in a blanket of snow is really a sight to behold. When visiting Rome at Christmas, pack warm, waterproof clothes and sturdy, waterproof shoes that offer grip on Rome’s cobbles.
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Rome, ItalyTwirl, sip, and soak up the seasonal cheer, because from December 1st to January 6th, we’re giving our usual class a holly-jolly glow-up. You’ll stir up a limited-edition cocktail packed with Yuletide spirit and finish with a classic Italian Christmas treat.
Did someone say Spritz? Discover the flavours of Rome on our Spritz and Spaghetti Class. Our centrally located kitchen is where you’ll learn everything you need to mix traditional Italian cocktails, and perfect the art of making fresh pasta. This is the only cooking class of its kind in Rome – a perfect blend of food, friends, and tipsy fun. So come join us and see what all the fuss is about!
Our team will welcome you and your small, intimate group with a mixology demo making Italy’s best-loved drink: Aperol Spritz. You’ll then get started on your hands-on pasta-making lesson led by a fun-loving, fluent professional chef before making a Hugo Spritz.
Your professional chef will guide you every step of the way – from kneading the dough to cutting the pasta. You’ll also be making a creamy carbonara sauce to coat your fresh pasta (vegetarians can try out another Roman classic of cacio e pepe). Travelling is all about meeting new people. At the end of this cooking class, you’ll dine on what you’ve made with a glass of Limoncello Spritz to wash it all down.
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Rome, ItalyJoin us on a journey through Roman history on our immersive Rome by Night Walking Tour. Your expert guide will share the city’s secrets, history, and fascinating tales—from antiquity through to the modern day, and at a pace to suit you.
Our tour starts in Rome’s most picturesque square, Piazza Navona, where the ancient Romans used to watch athletic contests (agones). Today’s piazza sits above the ancient stadium and boasts Gian Lorenzo Bernini‘s stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers as its centrepiece.
A five-minute walk from Piazza Navona takes us to the world-famous Pantheon. Constructed more than two-thousand years ago by the eccentric emperor Hadrian, the Pantheon was consecrated as a monument to all the pagan gods (pan theos, in Greek meaning all the gods). This second-century temple is one of the best-preserved monuments in the Roman Empire and its unreinforced concrete dome still perplexes architects.
Our next stop is the iconic Trevi Fountain. Immortalised by Anita Ekberg wading through its water in Federico Fellini’s iconic film La Dolce Vita, the Trevi Fountain one of the most romantic spots in the Eternal City. Snap your photos of the monument in the moonlight, listen to your guide decipher its symbols, and toss a coin over your shoulder to guarantee your return to Rome.
We emerge from Rome’s winding backstreets onto Piazza Venezia. Stretching from the foot of the Capitoline Hill, against the backdrop of the Altar of the Fatherland, Piazza Venezia is Rome’s most recognisable square, and a repository of history involving figures from Napoleon to Mussolini.
Your guide will lead you down the Via dei Fori Imperiali, the boulevard that cuts through ancient Rome, past Trajan’s Column and alongside the forums of Trajan, Augustus and Nerva. Your guide will feed your curiosity and nourish you with knowledge about ancient Rome and its empire as you make your way towards the most famous monument of all: the Colosseum.
The Colosseum is one of the most awe-inspiring attractions that has survived from antiquity. As a colossal feat of architecture and engineering, its form has been replicated throughout the ages, manifested in stadiums and sports venues around the world. But while its form is familiar to us, the spectacles it accommodated are entirely alien, and remind us of the violent nature of Roman culture.
Group sizes are 15 people maximum.
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Rome, ItalyRome may well be the world’s most beautiful city, but after dark a more sinister side emerges. The ghosts of popes, emperors, and artists lurk on every corner, their lives claimed by tragedy and conspiracy across more than 2,000 years of history. Our Rome Ghost Tour is not for the faint hearted — you’ll hear the ghastly tales of beheadings and murder that are sure to keep you up late at night.
Your Rome Ghost Tour starts at Campo de’ Fiori, a central square, where you’ll be treated to the tale of Giordano Bruno, one of Rome’s greatest minds who got on the wrong side of the church. After learning about his grisly end, you’ll begin to explore the city. Venture through medieval backstreets; visit an ancient church adorned with skulls; and step inside the home to a mysterious order of monks. Discover the childhood home of one of Rome’s most infamous executioners; see the site of one of Rome’s most infamous prisons; and pass by a poisonous perfumery where cosmetics killed.
Your tour ends at the imposing Castel Sant’Angelo, where your guide will reveal the horror of Rome’s most disturbing executions. If you’re (un)lucky, you might even encounter a ghost or two.
No matter what, you’ll never see Rome the same way again.
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Rome, ItalyFrom December 1st until January 6th, our pizza class gets a merry makeover: mix your own seasonal spritz and indulge in a classic Italian Christmas dessert.
This isn’t your average elementary school pizza party; this is Rome, and we’re turning up the heat! Just ten minutes from the Colosseum, our high-energy cooking class is where pizzas fly and glasses are raised high.
In this dough-lightful evening experience, you’ll toss, top, and toast your way through a night of pizza-making, drink-sipping, and full-on Roman revelry. Ready to make your very own pizza? You’ll get a slice of pizza history from Rome and beyond, and a charismatic local chef will show you how to work the dough like a pro.
Roll, knead, and spread the dough before topping it off with everything your heart desires, except pineapple of course, we've got to stick to the rules. Then, as the dough rises, so does the mood because you'll get a crash course in Italian mixology. Sip on traditional Italian cocktails like Aperol and Hugo Spritz and socialise with your fellow chefs while your pizza bakes to Roman perfection.
Then, when everything is ready, it’s time to eat! You’ll dine like the Italians over a homemade pizza while continuing to sip on a Limoncello Spritz until your heart's content. You know the saying, when life gives you lemons, we turn it into a toast.
Whether you’re coming with friends, your amore, or are ready to make new pizza-loving pals, this isn’t just dinner, it’s a hands-on, wine-filled, flour-dusted party you’ll never forget.
So come hungry, bring your appetite for fun, and let’s raise a glass (and a pizza peel) to the tastiest night of your Roman holiday!
5(234)Rome, ItalyFeed your curiosity as you please your palate on this indulgent Rome Food Tour! There's a reason our tour is multi-award-winning, and it's because we give you an all-access pass to savouring the Eternal City, stress-free. With everything pre-arranged, you’ll bypass the crowds as you taste your way through Rome; no queues, no guesswork—just authentic Roman cuisine. This fun (and filling) food tour gives you and a group of fellow foodies a taste of the city's culinary treasures, from local delicatessens and pizzerias to traditional trattorias and restaurants, you'll try all the authentic spots that the locals keep to themselves but your guide will reveal to you.
Our award-winning Rome food tour takes place in Trastevere, Rome's most traditional medieval neighbourhood. While the area is renowned for its buzzing nightlife and world-class cuisine, just like the rest of Rome, this neighbourhood also has its fair share of tourist traps. That's why we have teamed up with the places that keep to traditions and serve food for locals.
Because holidays are too short to eat badly, right?
This food tour in Rome will treat your tastebuds to at least 10 different tastings (vegetarian options available!) perfectly paired with a selection of local wines or non-alcoholic beverages for sober travellers. Try crispy Roman-style pizza by the slice, savoury supplì, and the best gelato in the city. Experience is more than just simply trying local cuisine, it's a glimpse inside the Roman kitchen—discovering the delicacies, the diet and the cultural dos and don’ts.
While you taste your way through the capital on this food tour; Rome will fully open up as you’ll also discover the process, meet the makers, and truly understand why Italian cuisine is considered the best in the world. So book your spot on our Rome Food Tour today and get ready for a true taste of the capital!
Please note: the places that we visit and the food that we try depend on the season.
Looking for a more intimate local experience with no strangers? We now offer an exclusive semi-private Rome food tour for groups of 6 or fewer.
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of its profits go towards reforestation and other sustainable projects. We also ask all of our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill at one of the water fountains along our route to stay hydrated and help us reduce waste.
**Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate a gluten-free or vegan diet, but we hope to be able to in the future. While we can cater to vegetarians, we ask that you let us know about dietary requirements in advance so we can best suit your needs.**
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Rome, ItalyChannel your inner-Maximus as you step out onto the Colosseum Arena floor and access this recently reopened area of the world famous amphitheatre. Then, explore the rest of the heart of ancient Rome, with a friendly, expert guide and a small group of like-minded travellers!
Unlike regular tours of the Colosseum, our Colosseum Arena Tour gets you straight inside the ancient amphitheatre and out onto the arena floor through the Gladiator’s Gate. This is the route the gladiators themselves took almost 2,000 years ago. Imagine the moment they left the gates, and were greeted by the cheers and jeers of 50,000 bloodthirsty spectators.
Your expert guide will transport you back in time to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. These were times when Rome was ruled by all-powerful emperors (sometimes wise, sometimes wacky), the city was flooded with exotic riches from around the world, and the Colosseum acted as the city’s main stage for showing off the animals and people that Rome had conquered and captured.
After a short 30-minute break, we’ll head off on the next part of the tour…
Next, we’ll climb the Palatine Hill, where the ancient city was founded. The Palatine Hill is a real archaeological wonder, home to settlements from the Iron Age to the 16th century. Gaze upon such sites as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where the emperors in their family engaged in ruling, politicking, and scheming. Get your camera at the ready – you really can’t beat these views!
The final destination on our Colosseum Arena Tour is the Roman Forum. As the beating heart of ancient Rome, the Roman Forum was once a bustling hub of markets, law courts, temples, and more. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, where victorious triumphs paraded with the spoils of Roman conquests, here where two disgraced emperors were murdered in 69 AD, and here where Cicero delivered the speeches that shaped western culture for centuries.
When our tour is over, feel free to stay and explore the Roman Forum at your own pace.
Book the complete ancient Roman experience today with our Colosseum Arena Tour!
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Rome, ItalyWe’re spinning up festive flavours, Italian-style! From December 1st until January 6th, our pasta and tiramisu class gets a holiday twist, complete with mulled wine magic and made-from-scratch fun.
Learn to cook like an Italian in this small group pasta & tiramisù cooking class that gives you mastery over the country’s best-loved classics. Over the course of three fun-filled hours, you’ll enjoy the expert guidance of our fluent professional chef and get hands on recreating real Roman recipes, culminating in a well-deserved dinner and dessert.
Situated in our centrally situated air-conditioned cooking school, your interactive class will give you the true sense of an Italian nonna’s loving kitchen. Led by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable English-speaking chef, our cooking masterclass is perfect for kids and adults, beginners and experts.
Savoiardi (ladyfingers) are gently dipped in rich coffee before being layered with dollops of delicately mixed eggs and panna (cream). Finished off with a sprinkle of cocoa, these delicious desserts are set aside to rest in time for an after-dinner energy boost. In fact, the espresso within a tiramisù is what gives it a name that translates literally as “pick me up”!
Rolling up our sleeves, here is where we channel our inner nonna. Mixing, kneading, rolling, and shaping our fresh pasta from scratch will work up a sweat but result in elegant end products. We will then combine these carefully crafted creations with the flavours of the season and locality; be it twangy cacio e pepe or creamy carbonara.
How else to conclude your cooking class than by fully indulging in your culinary creations! Celebrate your accomplishment with family-friendly company, a gorgeous setting, and a glass of local wine or prosecco.
Whether returning a culinary maestro or a self-proclaimed novice, you’ll be sure to take the memories home with you and ruling your dinner parties back home!
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Rome, ItalyOne of the best ways to meet people in a new city is to grab a drink together, and few city serve up more iconic drinks than Rome. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a group, for a long vacation or a short city break – our Rome Tipsy Tour is for you!
This unique nightlife experience combines all our favourite elements of travel: discovering new places, being immersed in different cultures, meeting fun people, and trying out a range of delicious drinks! It’s not a run-of-the-mill bar crawl. It’s a sociable tour that gives you a real taste of with Rome’s sights, stories, and signature drinks in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere with fun, local hosts. We also welcome sober travellers who want to join for a social experience but who want to forgo a hangover, so we’ll have non-alcoholic options available as well!
You’ll meet your guide and group at Piazza Madonna dei Monti, where we’ll break the ice with a warm Italian welcome – aka, a refreshing glass of local wine. After saying cheers—salute—we’ll head into Monti, an uber-trendy district filled with quirky bars and cobblestoned streets, and plenty to unpack. In ancient Rome, Monti was known as a suburra – the red-light district of Rome where prostitutes plied their trade and gangsters once roamed. As we wander through the cobblestone streets your guide will tell you scandalous stories of sex and bloodshed that you won’t hear on your typical walking tour.
After so much scandal, you’ll surely need a drink. So at our first stop on the Rome Tipsy Tour you’ll get an extra stiff one. The spotlight will be on Carpano Classico a venerable vermouth with a curious story! Unravel the history of the man who made it – Antonio Benedetto Carpano – back in 1786 whilst sharing some sips with your newfound friends.
We’ll keep the night going with some more saucy stories before trying a classic Italian Spritz. Indulge in the bitter flavours of Aperol or Campari Spritz while enjoying dolce far niente, the sweetness of doing nothing—apart from getting tipsy of course!
Our final stop is Rome’s most iconic road, the Via dei Fori Imperiali, leading down to the Colosseum. The views of the ancient city are best enjoyed after dark with an ice-cold Limoncello – trust us. Sip away as your guide tells shocking stories of the power-hungry Roman emperors who once ruled the known world.
At 11 p.m., the Tipsy Tour officially ends, but the night out begins! We will continue drinking with our new friends at some of Rome’s most popular bars!
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience. We promise to make your night in Rome one you’ll never forget! Skip a boring walking tour, and come get tipsy with us.
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Rome, ItalyExplore the wonders of the Eternal City on our Wonders of Rome Walking Tour! As you get your bearings around Rome’s cobbled historic centre, your expert storyteller will bring Rome’s most must-see sites to life, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Take photos, make memories, and most importantly, get the most out of your time in the Italian capital!
Your guide will share the city’s secrets and narrate its story in a way that will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time – from explaining how the stunningly intricate churches and palaces were erected, to how the grand fountains were used to channel water throughout the city.
After meeting your guide at Piazza d'Aracoeli, we'll head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy! We'll then admire Trajan’s Column, a second-century AD monument which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor Trajan in his Dacian wars in Eastern Europe.
After taking a moment to marvel at the imposing Altar of the Fatherland, we’ll make our way to the iconic Trevi Fountain. Toss a coin into the fountain, spend a moment soaking in its sounds and scenery (metaphorically, not literally!), and uncover the fascinating stories behind the fountain’s statues and symbols.
We’ll then make our way to the Pantheon where the spectacle of the 2000-year-old dome will blow you away. Marvel at one of the best-preserved buildings of the ancient world, hear the story behind the man who built it, and discover the shocking architectural secret behind how the dome is (or isn’t) supported!
The square is situated near some of Rome’s best and most vibrant bars and restaurants and your guide will be happy to recommend where to go.
Our Rome Walking Tour is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. You can expect this memorable experience to last about two hours, which leaves you with more than enough time to explore the city beyond. Make sure you don’t miss out.
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