Top Rome Art & Culture Classes

Step inside this beautiful mosaic laboratory in Trastevere, a stone’s throw away from the Botanical Garden. Meet Nadia, the mosaic artist who will be guiding you through the techniques of mosaic-making and teaching you how to make your own mosaic to take home with you. Step inside this stunning mosaic laboratory in Trastevere, near the Botanical Garden. Meet Nadia, the mosaic artist who will guide you through the techniques of mosaic-making and teach you how to make your own mosaic to take home. Get hands-on at your workstation! Choose the design you’d like to create and use the different tools and materials to start your work. The whole process will be guided by Nadia. As soon as your mosaic is finished, it will be placed in a box to allow it to be set (up to 6 hours), so you can easily take it home!

Taking memorable travel photos can be challenging for novice and professional photographers alike. This private photography tour helps ensure you take home beautiful photos of your trip to Rome, offering a professional photographer who guides you to photogenic landmarks during sunset and at night when the Italian capital is most romantic. Along the way, learn how to shoot in low light and with long exposure.

The mosaic workshop offers a unique experience in the world of the traditional Roman Mosaic, which allows its students to touch this millenary art form and that gives each participant the opportunity to create his own mosaic with polychrome marble tiles, which can be picked up the day after the course has taken place.

Appointment at 2.30 pm. for the Tour. The meeting place is in Piazza Scipione Borghese n.5 Villa Borghese, Rome Italy. First point of interest of the Tour: Sea Horse Fountain, here you will get the materials for painting and for the first lesson. Second point of interest of the Tour: Temple of Diana, second lesson and stop for painting. From here you can see the Casina di Raffaello and the Piazza di Siena. Third point of interest of the Tour: Garden with the lake and Temple of Asclepius. Third lesson and third stop for painting. Each stop will be 45 minutes. Indications and suggestions will be given on how to portray the subjects and how to use watercolours, especially for beginners. Watercolor Tour Villa Borghese in Rome is unique and original. Duration of the Villa Borghese Rome Tour is 2 and 1/2 hours, 150 minutes. I am Guido Sistopaoli and I have been making watercolors for over 35 years and I make all my experience in this field available to travellers.

Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator at the Gladiator School of Rome. During a hands-on lesson with instructors from the Historic Group of Rome, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt. Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history, sports, and culture. Select a lesson time when booking.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction—bypass the long lines outside with this Roman Catacombs and Crypts Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. This tour also gives you skip-the-line access to Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino Ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide who knows the history well so you can get more out of your visit.

See Rome decorated for the holidays on this Christmas walking tour. You’ll pass by the city’s historical landmarks and visit lesser-known locations while learning about Roman holiday traditions. Make stops at Piazza Navona and the Christmas market, and try a seasonal cake (panettone) with a cup of hot chocolate before admiring the nativity scene at St. Peter’s Square.

Discover the Vatican on a group tour of the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums with an expert guide. Navigate the vast complex of rooms, artwork, and history with a guide, who brings the ancient collection to life. Skip all the entrance lines to explore halls such as the Gallery of the Maps; step inside the Sistine Chapel to admire ‘The Creation of Adam’ by Michelangelo and finish your tour visiting St. Peter's Basilica. Choose from several departures, or upgrade to a small-group tour.

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.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Rome Fiumicino Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your Rome city hotel, and relax on the journey to the airport in a private vehicle for up to eight passengers.

Explore the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian with skip-the-line access to Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Learn how the magnificent Roman monument was built around 123 A.D and used over the years as a fortress, prison and papal residence. Best of all: enjoy access to the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, which presents a fascinating collection of fine art, antique furniture, military memorabilia and medieval weapons.

Explore Rome the fun and eco-friendly way on a small-group Segway tour. Roll through the ancient city streets on a self-balancing electric scooter, covering long distances without the aching feet. Learn about the city’s history from your friendly guide, stopping to admire ancient and baroque monuments like the Colosseum, Castel Sant’Angelo, Villa Borghese and Piazza Navona. Choose from three different thematic tours to customize your experience. Group size is limited to 8 for a more personalized tour.

The Capuchin Crypt—monk-bone-laden chapels underneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione—is one of Rome’s most macabre attractions. It’s also, it turns out, a great place to see religious art. With this tour, skip the stuffy Vatican and head for a guided visit of the Capuchin museum and church, home to a Caravaggio painting, and then sit for a concert of Gregorian chants and polyphonic sacred music.

Visit the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) in Rome to learn about the Roman Empire. Considered to be the world's first museum, as a space where art is accessible to the public, the Capitolini features art and artifacts that depict the city's history, including a sculpture of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Booking admission in advance saves you time in the ticket line.

Experience a side of Rome rare to visitors with a mosaic-making workshop in the heart of the city—all materials included. Your instructor, who ensures that everyone in the class is attended to, teaches you little-known techniques used by 19th-century artisans who made gifts for the pope. The workshop leaves you with a unique souvenir to remember your stay in Italy.

Sip an aperitivo, Italian-style, while painting your very own masterpiece during this evening activity. You'll get the chance to paint, chat with your friends and family, and listen to music in the center of Rome. This pre-dinner activity is perfect for getting the party started, munching some pizza and snacks, and then heading out on the town.

Artists and arts-lovers will enjoy this art-focused sketching tour of Rome. With a drawing instructor guide, travel through the city to some of the most sketch-worthy locations. A handmade sketchbook, pencils, pens, and watercolors are provided for you; you can take advantage of as little or as much guidance from your instructor as you wish.

Change up your sightseeing routine in Rome with this hands-on pottery class in the historic center, steps from the main sights. Roll up your sleeves and get to work molding and shaping your clay and tapping your creative vein by painting the finished work under the guidance of your ceramics instructor. Take your creation home with you for a unique souvenir of your time in the Eternal City.

An ancient art workshop is an original way to make your own personal souvenir. A moment to use creativity and manual skills. An experience to understand how the ancients worked.

Don't risk leaving Rome with only sub-par photographs as a memory. This professional photographer-led tour takes you through the city's enchanting streets, exploring its captivating sights and unique angles. As you explore, your guide will help you unlock the potential of your camera, ensuring that you capture the perfect shots.

Our life art drawing class takes place in our 17th Century renaissance studio located in the heart of the city center, opposite the famous Piazza Navona at 7pm local time. Led by an experienced artist, you'll be provided with all the materials you need to create your masterpiece. Unleash your creativity and indulge in a unique and fun-filled experience featuring, our very handsome, male model, will be your subject matter. You don't need to know how to draw. Sip on a glass of wine while you let your inner artist out to play in a relaxed atmosphere. Not only will you learn new techniques and improve your skills, but you'll also create a one-of-a-kind and personal artwork to take home as a keepsake of your unforgettable night in Rome. Complimentary wine and pizza, during the event. This class is perfect for bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, and any other private events. Book your private class now and make your event an unforgettable one! Minimum booking 6 people!

Start an evening out in Rome the right way at this paint and sip party. Rome is so full of art and culture that many travelers feel inspired to create their own masterpieces. Have your chance at this fun activity held in a 17th-century palace in the historic center of Rome. All art supplies, snacks, and alcoholic beverages are included. You just bring the artistic flair.

Making a small work of art with your own hands is a source of great self-esteem and if this is a jewel, you will have the opportunity to always keep it with you, wearing it!