Top Rome Audio Guides

Constructed around the year AD 125, the Pantheon ranks among the most important buildings in Rome, with a history tied into the city’s very foundations. On this independent visit, explore the Pantheon at your own pace—with your audio guide bringing the building’s fascinating past to life. Learn the role of important structures such as the domed cella and the oculus, and gain insight into the role the Pantheon plays in Roman history.

Get a comprehensive view of Rome's highlights and landmarks during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark at any of the eight stops to see iconic landmarks such as the Vatican City, Circus Maximus, the Pantheon, or the Colosseum. While on board the bus, listen to recorded commentary in nine languages that details the history, architecture, culture, and traditions of the Eternal City. Choose from a Classic, Premium, or Deluxe ticket, with a VOX digital walking tour included with each option.

Take a Rome hop-on hop-off tour by open-top bus, and spend time city sightseeing as you travel past attractions such as the Colosseum and Vatican City. Relax aboard the double-decker Rome tour bus, listen to the audio commentary and hop on and off at any of the stops. Select a sightseeing ticket that’s valid for 24 or 48 hours, or pick an upgrade option to include entry to the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum and more.

Experience Vatican City on foot during this half-day, guided walking tour that includes a tour of the Sistine Chapel to see iconic ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Wander in the city’s museums where world-famous works of art hang learning the history and lore surrounding Van Gogh, Matisse, Leonardo and more from your guide, and stand under the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel.

See the best of Vatican City on this small-group tour of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Skip the long lines at the Vatican and go straight to the remarkable art and architecture, including galleries, the Julius II apartments, the Raphael Rooms, and Sistine Chapel. This intimate Vatican tour is limited to six people for a personal experience and individual service from the guide, and includes all entrance fees.

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through Rome’s beautiful historic district. Roam the streets of this city in a comfortable, covered, street-legal golf cart following a custom itinerary based on your interests. This family-friendly sightseeing tour offers a narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues of your choice that define the rich heritage of Italy's capital. Each itinerary is customized to your preferences, not all sights listed below can be visited in one tour.

The Vatican Museum attracts over six million visitors a year. Beat the rush on this VIP private tour, which includes skip-the-line admission tickets. Jump to the front of the queue and get on-the-spot access to world-renowned galleries, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica, plus an in-depth orientation from your guide.

Keep your kids engaged during a visit to the Vatican on a private tour designed for families. With a kid-loving guide tour the Vatican Museums, including the Sistine Chapel, to learn about the history of the site and see its renowned collection of art by masters like Michelangelo. Walk at a pace that suits your family, and enjoy visual aids from your guide that bring to life the wonders of the Vatican, entertaining and educating your children at the same time. Skip-the-line admission is included!

Explore the landmarks of ancient Rome on a Segway tour with an experienced guide. On your own electric Segway, cruise by major Rome attractions like the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and Circus Maximus. Learn about the Eternal City’s 2,000-year-old ruins while you zoom along the streets, and stop by the Mouth of Truth, Rome’s legendary ‘lie detector.’ Limited to just eight people, this tour provides a small-group experience.

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome in virtual reality on this 3-hour Viator Exclusive tour. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you'll listen to your guide's engaging narrative, accompanied by 360° reconstructions of the sites with your phone and the provided cardboard headset. This small-group tour includes just 6 participants per group for guaranteed personal attention from your guide and can only be booked through Viator.

See the top attractions of Vatican City with a private skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica. Explore the vast collection in the Vatican Museums with your knowledgeable guide. Finish your museum visit with some time in the awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel to see the frescoes by Michelangelo. Continue to St Peter's Basilica next door to admire the art in the biggest church in the world.

Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast are two highlights of southern Italy, but visiting by public transportation can be a hassle. Save hours with this day trip that includes round-trip transportation from Rome. Skip the train and bus and instead reach the archaeological site of Pompeii and picturesque fishing towns of Positano and Amalfi via air-conditioned van. Enjoy free time to explore all three destinations before the return trip to Rome.

Save time waiting in line for this popular attraction with skip-the-line tickets for to Rome's famous Borghese Gallery. With tickets in hand and your tour guide in the lead (optional), explore the gardens and see masterpieces by Raffaello, Canova, Caravaggio, and Bernini. Choose to explore independently or take the guided tour option.

Dig into history in a fun way on this private or small-group tour of the iconic Colosseum and Roman Forum with an entertaining guide who specializes in tours for families with children. This tour also offers skip-the-line access at the Colosseum, so you can avoid the chaos and long wait times.

Unlock the mysteries of the Vatican on this popular tour. With an expert art historian guide by your side, you’ll easily navigate through the largest and most important collection of art in the world. With more than 70,000 works of art scattered across 1400 galleries, we’ve carved out a tried-and-true route to highlight the most important masterpieces spanning over 2000 years while making our way to the majestic Sistine Chapel. You also gain fast-track access to St. Peter's Basilica to see its masterpieces.

See the best of Rome in one day on a shore excursion that includes skip-the-line admission to the Vatican Museums. Meet your driver at the cruise ship dock in Civitavecchia and enjoy the scenery on the 1-hour drive to Rome. Upon arrival, you’ll take a guided sightseeing tour of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Galleries, and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Treat yourself to an open-air opera concert at Rome’s Terrazza Borromini, an exclusive rooftop area that overlooks vibrant Piazza Navona. As music from the operas of Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi ring in your ears, you’ll savor an aperitivo and gaze out over the Italian capital. Your ticket also includes access to La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty) terrace, where some scenes from the Oscar-winning movie were filmed.

See Rome’s most iconic sights illuminated on a 3.5-hour small-group Segway tour through the heart of the city. Learn to steer your self-balancing, low-impact ride, then immerse yourself in Roman history and culture. Glide through the streets of the Jewish Ghetto, visit Piazza Navona and throw coins into Trevi Fountain. See the Colosseum’s arched exterior at its most dramatic, as golden light throws the pale stone into sharp relief, pass the towering pillars of the Roman Forum and slip into the Pantheon to pay your respects to Rome’s ancient gods.

Delve deep into Rome’s historical Jewish section on this walking tour. Accompanied by a guide, stroll through the winding avenues of Trastevere, a neighborhood that dates to medieval times. Continue to the Jewish Ghetto and learn about its Jewish history and the ongoing Jewish presence in Rome.

Making a trip to Rome from the Civitavecchia Port is easy with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, including round-trip transfer. Take a shuttle from the port to the city, and explore the areas you want to. With eight stops throughout Rome, hop off and hop back on where you choose. See popular places, such as the Colosseum and Castel Sant’Angelo. Plus, your bus has free Wi-Fi onboard, so you can keep up with your own itinerary.

Discover the secrets of authentic Italian cuisine on this 4-hour family-friendly cooking class and learn to make some of Italy’s most famous dishes from an expert chef. Get hands-on making fresh pasta, pizza, and delicious sauces from scratch; sample Italian specialties such as bruschetta, Tiramisù; and tuck into your homemade creations, accompanied by a red wine tasting.

Explore Rome’s ancient sites on a half-day, small-group tour of Domus Aurea, or Nero’s ‘Golden House,’ the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Step into buried history with archeologist guides and use 3D glasses to see Nero’s palace as it once was, then hear stories about Rome's golden age as you walk through the heart of the ancient Roman Republic and Empire. This small-group tour includes all entrance fees and skip-the-line access.

Zipping through the streets on a Vespa is the quintessential Rome experience, but can be intimidating for visitors unfamiliar with the city. This private tour gives you the peace of mind of being in the company of a guide who can lead you safely to the top sights and share stories of city life along the way.

Skip the hassle of rental cars or bus and train schedules with this private transfer that gets you from your hotel in Rome to the Civitavecchia port quickly and reliably. Choose the pick-up time and location that suits your schedule and itinerary, and relax knowing that you’ll be dropped directly at your ship’s dock in just over an hour.