What transportation is used from Rome's airports to start the tour?

Most tours provide private transfers from Rome's Fiumicino Airport directly to your hotel. You'll meet your driver at the arrivals area who will assist with luggage and guide you to a comfortable vehicle. A TourRadar traveler commented: "The included private transfer from Rome Airport to Hotel St. Martin made arrival day stress-free."

Which neighborhoods in Rome are common tour starting points?

Tours begin from three key areas in Rome: the bustling Roma Termini Station district where Hotel Aberdeen welcomes guests the historic center near the Colosseum featuring the Welcome Piram hotel and the Vatican neighborhood close to St. Peter's Basilica. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotel was conveniently located near the train station making it easy to start our guided excursions."

What dining experiences are typically included at the start of tours in Rome?

Your tour package usually covers hotel breakfast and a welcome dinner of Roman specialties. The Best of Italy tour for instance arranges dinner near the lively Piazza Navona. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our first dinner in Rome was amazing - authentic Italian food in a local restaurant with our whole group perfect way to start the tour."

What are the most visited landmarks during the first days of tours starting in Rome?

The first days focus on Rome's essential sites: the Vatican Museums Sistine Chapel St. Peter's Basilica the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Tours provide skip-the-line access at these locations with accommodations at centrally located properties like Hotel Empire or St Martin. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The skip-the-line tickets are worth it for quicker entry and are a valued benefit of the tour. The convenience of having all major sites pre-arranged made the experience seamless."

What's the best time of year to start a tour from Rome?

Rome tours see peak demand from April through October. May June and September offer pleasant temperatures between 20-25°C with smaller crowds at major sites especially during early morning visits to the Vatican and Forum. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "We started our tour in September and the weather was perfect for exploring Rome not too hot and minimal crowds."

Which Italian destinations are commonly visited right after Rome?

The journey typically continues to Florence by high-speed rail taking 90 minutes or to Assisi and Tuscany's countryside by coach lasting 2-3 hours. Florence stands out as the most frequent second destination. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The transition from Rome to Florence by high-speed train was smooth and comfortable."

Italy Tours from Rome

Find your perfect adventure! We have 362 tours of Italy that start in Rome, Italy. The most popular month is September, and tour lengths range between 2 and 23 days.

10 best Italy tour packages from Rome

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5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
4.5 (25 traveler reviews)
"great tour of Italy east coast."
LAKHBIR, traveled in October
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Carrani Tours
38% Off
From $1,333
US$830per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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The Italian Dream
4.0 (184 traveler reviews)
"I would love to do another tour with both of them. The experience was excellent."
DEBRA, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
38% Off
From
US$1,579per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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8-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
4.4 (39 traveler reviews)
"It was our first time traveling out of the country and we could not have asked for a better experience."
Ronnie, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Carrani Tours
20% Off
From $1,573
US$1,259per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Mamma Mia! - 13 Day Italian Adventure (Age 21 To 41)
4.8 (49 traveler reviews)
"It was once in a lifetime. The sights we saw were really great, the restaurants we ate at were amazing."
Matthew, traveled in July
Duration
13 days
Destinations
Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Amalfi, Positano, Naples, Florence,Tuscany,San Gimignano,Pisa,Cinque Terre,Venice+5 more
Age Range
Ages 18-41
Operated in
English
Operator
Italy on a Budget Tours
15% Off
From $3,676
US$3,125per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
5 Day Rome And Florence By Train Including Pisa, Cinque Terre, Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
18% Off
From $1,499
US$1,229per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"The quality and ease of access for the daily tours seemed largely dependent on the individual tour groups that Tour Radar consults with."
Lauryn, traveled in April
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From $3,202
US$2,562per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
7 Day Rome, Naples and the Amalfi coast
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rome, Pompei, Amalfi, Capri, Naples
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
STM Tours LLC
18% Off
From $1,960
US$1,608per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.3 (14 traveler reviews)
"The trains were on time and the excursions we picked were great. Overall it was a fast paced great way to see a lot of Italy that we enjoyed!"
Laura, traveled in April
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From $2,443
US$1,954per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Mamma Mia! Best of Italy
4.7 (53 traveler reviews)
"The city is just stunning, with its winding canals and gorgeous landmarks. We even took a gondola ride, which was a truly magical experience."
Reed, traveled in November
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Rome, Pompei, Sorrento, Capri, Assisi, Siena, Florence,Bologna,Venice+2 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English
Operator
Eskapas
10% Off
From $4,100
US$3,690per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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TourRadar Curated
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Rome, Florence, Venice: essential (3* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.2 (5 traveler reviews)
"I enjoyed the experience and the choice of hotels was very good. I would recommend it to anyone with a bit of confidence to try it."
Robert, traveled in September
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From $1,708
US$1,366per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Italy City Break - 5 Days
4.4 (73 traveler reviews)
"It's one of the good experiences l ever had in my life."
Sai, traveled in June
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice, Tuscany,Montepulciano+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Click Tours
36% Off
From $1,795
US$1,149per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Italian Discovery
4.6 (129 traveler reviews)
"Clean hotels, punctual transfers, great planning, and excellent local guides in each city."
Madison, traveled in January
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano,Pompeii,Sorrento,Capri+4 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Operated in
English, Spanish
Operator
Eskapas
7% Off
From $3,365
US$3,129per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Classical Italy
4.1 (171 traveler reviews)
"We really enjoyed him very thorough full and patient."
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
7% Off
From
US$752per person
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Italy from North to South
3.9 (117 traveler reviews)
"The experience was amazing, and I would highly recommend it to anyone."
Dick, traveled in May
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, Bologna, Venice,Montepulciano,Pompeii,Sorrento,Capri+4 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
7% Off
From
US$2,549per person
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Southern Italy
4.7 (50 traveler reviews)
"Italy is a fantastic place to travel because there are so many historically significant locations and attractions to see."
Patricia, traveled in February
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Palermo, Erice, Agrigento,Ragusa,Noto,Syracuse,Taormina,Catania+5 more
Age Range
Ages 6+
Country Region
South Italy
Operated in
English, Portuguese,Spanish+1 more
Operator
Eskapas
3% Off
From $4,450
US$4,317per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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