Day Trips from Rome to Lazio

Begin your Vatican experience a little differently with a climb up the dome of St. Peter's Basilica with a guide. After getting sweeping views of Vatican City and Rome beyond, proceed inside for a guided tour of the church itself, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. This half-day tour takes place in the morning, before much of the crowds arrive at the Vatican.

Make the most of your time in Rome with a private full-day tour that visits all of the top attractions. Ride in luxury transportation with your guide to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum. You’ll also explore the historical center on a walking tour that features the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, and save time with skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican and Colosseum.

Few places in the world will wow you like the lost city of Pompeii. It’s on just about every traveller’s bucket list, yet getting there has its complications. We’ve removed all the logistic stress of touring Pompeii from Rome by high speed train with this all-inclusive, value-packed day trip so that you can leave the details to us and enjoy the trip of a lifetime. After a fully guided skip-the-line tour to Pompeii, enjoy a wine tasting and farm-to-table lunch at a nearby vineyard on the slopes of Mt. Vesuvius before heading back to Rome.

Check off two UNESCO-listed wonders on this full-day tour from Rome—the mighty ruins of Pompeii and the idyllic Amalfi Coast. First, discover the relics of one of ancient Rome’s most important cities as you walk around Pompeii and stand in awe before the world’s oldest surviving Roman amphitheater. Then, soak up the scenery along the Amalfi Coast and stop for lunch (own expense) in the picturesque fishing village of Positano. This small-group tour is limited to 18 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Take a day out of your Rome vacation to get acquainted with Mt. Vesuvius and Pompeii. This day trip to Pompeii includes a steady-paced hike up Mt. Vesuvius (summer only) or a visit to Naples (in winter) and an expert guided tour of the UNESCO-listed digs at Pompeii. Breath in the history of the ancient city and admire artifacts that date back to the infamous Mt. Vesu. You also have the option to select a Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano day trip from Rome, which combines three of the most famous and beautiful sites in Italy in a single day.

Seeing Rome in a day is a monumental task but this private, full-day tour covers it all. Visit the city’s iconic landmarks including the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, and Vatican City, avoiding long lines with priority access admission. Quickly get between sites with private transportation and enjoy a delicious Roman lunch as part of your package. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who are short on time.

Cover Rome's top attractions during this private, full-day chauffeured tour. Travel between locations in your own comfortable vehicle, with front-door cruise port, hotel, or airport pickup. Skip-the-line admission tickets and guided tours to both the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum are included. Create an itinerary with your driver-guide and visit top landmarks like Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and the Trevi Fountain.

Visit the historic vacation homes of the Roman elite on a Rome to Tivoli day trip. The full-day guided excursion includes tours of Tivoli’s two UNESCO-listed sites: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa d’Este. Hear Renaissance and Ancient Roman history and scandal, admire archaeological ruins and explore some of Italy’s most extravagant private gardens.

Revel in the treasures of Rome and Vatican City on a full-day experience led by an expert guide. Begin with the highlights of Vatican City including the awe-inspiring Vatican Museums, the Rooms of Raphael and of course the Sistine Chapel. After a lunch break reconvene with your guide for a tour of ancient Rome including the legendary Colosseum, the Pantheon, and the sprawling Roman Forum while hearing tales of gladiators and emperors. A stroll through Rome’s piazzas and fountains including Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon complete this extraordinary Rome in a Day Tour. Group size is limited for a more intimate small-group experience.

Travel in the footsteps of Roman emperors, cardinals, and popes who would flee the hustle and bustle of Rome for hilltop Tivoli. This guided day trip takes you back in time in Tivoli, exploring the archeological remains of 2nd-century Hadrian's Villa, with its lavish temples, sculptures, and theaters. After the lunch break, stroll around the lush gardens of the Renaissance-era Villa d'Este, marveling at the famed Fountain of Neptune.

Tivoli, home to the spectacular Hadrian's Villa and Villa d’Este, is a popular day trip from Rome. Skip the hassle of traveling by train with this guided tour that includes transportation plus guided tours of both the ancient Roman ruins of Hadrian's Villa and the sumptuous Renaissance palace and gardens of Villa d’Este. You’ll even have time for a stroll through the town of Tivoli and traditional lunch.

Skip the hassle and delays of the train and see two of Tuscany's top cities in a single day on this full-day tour from Rome. Save hours with direct transportation to Pisa and Florence via bus. See Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and other Florentine landmarks. The tour leader will lead you to the center and give you time on your own to explore.

See Rome’s top sights in one day with this combination tour. Spend the morning at the Vatican and the afternoon in Rome’s historic center visiting the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon. Avoid ticket lines with skip-the-line admission and ensure you don’t miss anything important with a guide to show you around. Free time between the two tours means you can enjoy lunch (own expense) in between.

Looking for one of the best Rome day trips? Travel to Capri, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, on this day trip with an experienced guide. Journey by coach to Naples, where you cross the deep blue sea by boat to reach the isle of Capri. You can also take a boat tour to Capri’s famous Blue Grotto, if you wish.

Combine two of the bestselling tours in Rome into one comprehensive sightseeing experience with this Rome Super Saver. Start at the Colosseum for a skip-the-line tour of this ancient amphitheater, followed by a look at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Then spend the afternoon on a walking tour of Rome’s historic center to visit famous landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon.

Visit the little-known archaeological site of Ostia Antica on a small-group day tour from Rome. In addition to navigating, your guide provides anecdotes and background information you won’t find in a guidebook. Enjoy free time to explore, grab a bite to eat (own expense), or relax on the beach before heading back to Rome.

Reaching Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast from Rome by public transportation is stressful and time-consuming. Shave hours off your travel time and visit both the ancient ruins and the top two towns on the coastline in a single day with this private day trip. Enjoy hotel pickup and transport directly to Pompeii to explore at your own pace, then move on to Sorrento and Positano to sightsee, shop, and dine.

The rural areas north of Rome are home to beautiful medieval hilltop villages but can be impractical to explore without a rental car. This private tour visits Orvieto and the lesser-known gem of Civita di Bagnoregio—which can only be entered on foot—while providing all transportation in a luxury minivan. Lunch and a visit to the Archeological Museum in Orvieto are not included but can be arranged.

Trade the crowds of the Eternal City for the countryside of Umbria on this day trip from Rome to Assisi and Orvieto. With a guide, you travel by coach first to Orvieto, a hilltop town known for its Gothic masterpiece, Orvieto Cathedral. Have lunch near Lake Trasimeno, and then visit the town of Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the home of St Francis of Assisi.

Get the most out of visiting the top must-see sights of Rome on a private guided tour. You’ll skip the lines with priority tickets, leaving more time to learn about the history of some of Rome’s most impressive ancient sites from your guide. While you’ll be transported around Rome via comfortable vehicle, you will walk with your guide through each site, for a more intimate and close-up experience. Tours are fully customizable to suit your needs and interests.

Make your visit to Vatican City truly unforgettable with this once-in-a-lifetime papal audience ticket. Join Pope Francis either outdoors in in St Peter's Square or in the nearby Nervi Hall, depending on the weather, during his papal audience in Vatican City.

Make the most of your limited time in Italy and take a 12-hour tour to Sorrento and Pompeii. Skip the confusion of car rental and public buses and relax in all-inclusive round-trip transportation from Rome. Begin with a tour at Pompeii with your private archeologist guide. Then relax on the scenic drive down the Amalfi Coast to Sorrento. Explore the city independently and at your own pace, before return to the city.

With this tour we do not only want to show you the most admired town squares and monuments of Rome but rather make you a part of it! We have integrated places that will bring the Rome that we Romans know and love, places that we consider to have the most energy and vigour such as Campo dei Fiori with its famous colourful market, the small alleys of the Jewish Ghetto with its inns, antique dealers, tailors and shoe makers. In other words “A Rome” you can’t read about in just any guidebook, documentary or typical tour guide. Only we Romans know its true secrets and what makes it tick, I mean, in the end it is our city…so who should know it better!

Instead of walking the streets of Pompeii in a massive tour group, struggling to hear your guide from the back of the crowd, ensure you don’t miss a thing with this small-group tour from Rome. Depart Rome by high-speed train and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site with an experienced archaeologist. Stroll around this excavated city once buried under the volcanic ash of nearby Mount Vesuvius. Then, visit the city of Naples where you see the Castel dell'Ovo, the San Carlo Theater, the Royal Palace, and much more.