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24h Free CancellationRome exudes romance all year round. But Valentine’s Day transforms the Eternal City into something extra special. As the setting of candlelit concerts and elegant exhibitions to indulgent dinners and unforgettable experiences for two, February is among the best times to visit Rome as a couple. Whether you’re planning something for February 14th itself or simply visiting around Valentine’s week, this guide covers the best ways to celebrate love in Rome in 2026.
For music-lovers, one of the most atmospheric ways to celebrate is by attending a Candlelight Concert. This year’s main event is the Candlelight: The Romantic Classics concert at Palazzo Ripetta’s Bernini Hall: a stunning venue right in the city centre. Tickets are selling out fast, so make sure to secure yours ASAP.
If your trip doesn’t line up exactly with February 14th and 15th, don’t worry. Candlelight Concerts take place throughout the first half of the year, so you can still catch one during your stay.
You can browse Rome’s upcoming candlelight performances here
Rome is a city to be savoured, and Valentine’s Day offers the perfect excuse to indulge. Our award-winning Rome Food Tour treats your tastebuds to authentic Roman dishes while you explore the cobbled medieval neighbourhood of Trastevere. You’ll enjoy the expertise of local foodie guide, priority service at locally-beloved eateries, and the tastiest cuisine Rome has to offer — from traditional pasta recipes to street food and sweet treats and more.
Known among locals for its alternative spirit, street art, and lively aperitivo scene, Pigneto is curiously unexplored by the majority of Rome’s visitors. This is mainly because Pigneto has long been inaccessible, connected to the historic centre by just one metro line (C). Yet the recent opening of the Colosseo/Fori Imperiali metro station means getting to Pigneto from the centre has never been easier, and you can get there from the Colosseum in 10 minutes flat.
From February 12th to 17th, the trendy neighbourhood of Pigneto will transform for the Pigneto in Love Festival: a neighbourhood-wide celebration of love, creativity, and community. You’ll find artisan markets, handmade gifts, pop-up exhibitions, live performances, and workshops spilling out into streets and courtyards. It’s a great option for couples who want to experience a more local, less touristy side of Rome that feels heartfelt, playful, and full of character.
Few things bring people together like good food, and a hands-on cooking class is a fun and delicious way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Rome. Learn how to prepare classic Italian dishes side by side, guided by local experts who know the secrets behind Roman cuisine.
Our Spritz & Spaghetti Cooking Class is perfect for couples who want a relaxed, social experience with plenty of wine and laughs.
If pizza is more your love language, our Pizza & Cocktail-Making Class teaches you the know-how to master Italy’s most iconic dish from scratch.
For couples who appreciate art, history, and design, the Cartier & Myths exhibition at the Capitoline Museums offers a refined and fascinating Valentine’s activity. The exhibit explores the Maison Cartier’s dialogue with classical mythology, placing iconic jewels alongside ancient sculptures.
As you move through the galleries, you’ll see how the imagery and symbolism of ancient Greece and Rome inspired some of Cartier’s most celebrated creations. It’s an elegant blend of archaeology and haute joaillerie, set within the world’s oldest museum complex.
Tickets start at €8 per person and the exhibition runs until March 13th.
The Trevi Fountain is one of Rome’s most romantic landmarks, but its popularity year-round makes timing your visit essential. Visiting early in the morning or after dark allows you to enjoy the fountain with fewer crowds and a more intimate atmosphere, when the sound of rushing water and soft lighting create a real sense of magic.
If you do plan to visit during the day, familiarise yourself with the new ticketing system in place to manage visitor numbers.
Punctuated by domes, obelisks, towers and spires, Rome’s urban skyline is unlike any other. There’s no better way to admire Rome than from above, with a cocktail in hand and aperitivo spread out in front of you, and Valentine’s Day is an extra-special time to do this.
Check out this insider’s guide to Rome’s best rooftop bars
A word of advice before you start: Rome’s rooftop bars get booked up quickly, so try to book your table in advance. You’ll find the links to do so in the blog article above.
Couple enjoying aperitivo at a rooftop bar. Photo from our Rome Tipsy Tour
For an evening that feels truly special, consider dinner and opera at Palazzo Pamphili, one of Rome’s most prestigious historic palaces a stone’s throw from Piazza Navona. On February 20th and 27th, guests are treated to a refined dining experience paired with live opera performances in an opulent setting.
It’s the kind of night that calls for dressing up and lingering over every moment—perfect for couples celebrating love in classic Roman style.
Advance booking is required, and availability is limited, so please plan ahead.
If you’re dreaming of escaping the city for a few hours, a horseback ride in the Roman countryside offers a completely different kind of romance. Rolling landscapes, open skies, and a slower pace create the perfect backdrop for quality time together.
This horseback riding experience is especially appealing for couples, combining horse riding with an aperitivo—an unforgettable way to soak up the beauty of Lazio beyond the city walls.
After days spent exploring cobbled streets, ancient ruins, and bustling piazzas, a little relaxation goes a long way. A couples massage is an ideal way to slow down and reconnect.
Our favourite spa for couples in Rome is Doma Spa near Piazza Navona. Designed in the style of an ancient Roman bathhouse, it features a Turkish bath, steam room, and full spa facilities.
Experiences start from €200 per couple and offer a blissful pause from sightseeing.
We’re all familiar with Valentine’s Day, but how much do we know about the saint that inspired it? St Valentine was a Christian priest living in the 3rd century AD, during the reign of the emperor Claudius II. According to tradition, Valentine defied imperial orders by secretly performing marriages for young couples at a time when soldiers were forbidden to wed. His actions, motivated by compassion and faith, ultimately led to his arrest.
Valentine was beheaded on February 14th, around the year 269 AD, and later venerated as a martyr. His association with love grew over time, particularly in the Middle Ages. In the 14th century, poets such as Geoffrey Chaucer helped cement February 14th as a day celebrating romantic love, blending Christian tradition with tales of courtly love.
The Italian capital outdoes all other cities when it comes to romantic experiences for couples. After all, you can’t spell romance without Roma—and Roma written backwards is Amor.
If you want to get the most out of your romantic trip to Rome, trust the locals at Carpe Diem Tours. We’ve helped thousands of travellers explore the Eternal City while uncovering those authentic moments that make a trip truly unforgettable.
Looking for more inspiration? Explore our full range of Rome Tours.
Want something extra exclusive? Browse our Private Rome Tours and create a Valentine’s getaway that’s entirely your own.
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Rome, ItalyDiscover 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.
Book now and start making memories.
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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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Rome, ItalyOur Trastevere Food Tour just got an upgrade—smaller groups, bigger flavour, and a deeper connection to real Roman food culture. With only 6 people per group, you’ll enjoy personalised attention from your guide and a more intimate experience with fellow food lovers. You’ll savour the best of Trastevere at a relaxed pace, no rushing, no waiting—just excellent food, fast service, and meaningful stories behind every bite.
We’ve also upgraded the menu to include a second course with your choice of a hearty meat or veggie main, made from locally and sustainably sourced, pesticide-free ingredients. You’ll dine at intergenerational, family-run eateries that have been part of the Trastevere community for decades, places where recipes are passed down like heirlooms and “slow food” is a way of life. Oh, and did we mention that you'll also get limoncello? What could be better than that!
Ready for a delectable experience in Rome? Prepare for an unforgettable adventure through one of the city's trendiest (and tastiest!) neighbourhoods, at a perfect pace for everyone in your group.
Please note that the places we visit and the food we try depends on the season. We also have vegetarian options available at every stop!
This is a sustainable tour, meaning part of the profit goes towards reforestation
Summer’s coming! We ask our guests to bring a reusable water bottle to refill along our route to stay hydrated and also help us reduce waste.
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Rome, ItalyThis 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!
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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 because 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!
Want a more personalised experience? Upgrade to a Semi-Private Arena Tour with a maximum of 12 people per group, or treat yourself to a Private Arena Tour and spend it with the ones you care about most.
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Rome, ItalyExplore the wonders of the Eternal City on our best 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 private 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.
We will start at Trajan’s Column, which portrays the bloody victory of the emperor during the Dacian wars in Eastern Europe. We’ll then head to the Piazza Venezia, the crossroads between the ancient city and the modern capital and one of the most scenic squares in Italy!
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.
After discovering the incredible frescoes within the church of Sant Ignazio, we’ll 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!
Your private walking tour of Rome finishes at Piazza Navona. 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.
This 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.
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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, ItalyReady to see Rome in lights? This dazzling 2-hour Night Tour of the Eternal City is where ancient monuments trade their daytime grandeur for after-hours glamour. When the sun sets, the adventure begins. You’ll soak up the sights of Rome after dark in the comfort of a luxury vehicle. As you sit back and relax, your chauffeur will take you to the top spots in the city, free from large daytime crowds.
There’s no better place to start your moonlit Roman affair than the Colosseum, glowing gold. You’ll cruise through the city’s most historic streets and marvel at other iconic sights by night like the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Pantheon. Your private guide will spill the secrets of ancient Rome and there will be plenty of time for photo ops too, and trust us when we say that your guide knows all the best angles. Of course, no Roman evening is complete without a glass or two of chilled prosecco. Sip, sparkle, and soak up the view as the city glitters outside your window.
Feeling extra fancy? Add a professional photo shoot and turn your night into a movie moment where you’re the main character backed by Rome under the moonlight.
As the night comes to a close you’ll be whisked back to your starting point, starry eyed with a newfound enchantment for the Eternal City. If you’re after a one-of-a-kind experience, look no further. Raise your glass, toast to la dolce vita, and let the magic of Rome at night sweep you off your feet.
4.99(298)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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