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

Rome deserves more time. You should visit the Colosseum and Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, Trastevere's trattorias, and the Borghese Gallery, and then relax in the piazzas. Don't miss out on trying carbonara and cacio e pepe, seeing layers of history all around you, and really living the dolce far niente way of life. Rome is so deep that you'll always find something new when you go back.

10 best Italy tour packages from Rome

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Classical Italy
4.1 (171 traveler reviews)
"Highly recommend. The hotels were not in the heart of the city but the bus took you to the hot spots."
Patricia, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
From
US$746per person
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5-day Best of Italy: Rome, Florence & Venice
4.5 (25 traveler reviews)
"Well organized with a lot of wonderful experiences."
Elin, traveled in July
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 $1,322
US$823per 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 $1,561
US$1,248per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Mamma Mia! - 13 Day Italian Adventure (Age 21 To 41)
4.8 (49 traveler reviews)
"It was the most amazing trip we could have asked for. It was absolutely beautiful."
Lisa, 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 $3,647
US$3,100per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
The Italian Dream
4.0 (184 traveler reviews)
"Good overall experience as expected."
Borislav, 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
15% Off
From
US$1,579per 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
15% Off
From
US$3,176per person
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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
20% Off
From $1,487
US$1,190per person
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Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.3 (14 traveler reviews)
"All aspects of the experience were good. Would have no hesitation in recommending to a friend."
John, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From
US$2,423per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
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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Rome, Florence, Venice: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.0 (1 traveler review)
"Overall it was a good trip with friends. The hotels are at the lower end of the 4 star rating so we were a little disappointed."
Lawrence, traveled in November
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Venice
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
10% Off
From
US$1,788per person
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Italy City Break - 5 Days
4.4 (73 traveler reviews)
"The food organised was great and authentic, starting in Rome, Assisi, Siena, Bologna, Florence, Venice, Montepucino n back to Rome 5 days."
Belinda, traveled in September
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
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In-depth Cultural
Italian Discovery
4.6 (129 traveler reviews)
"The trip hits all the major spots — Rome, Florence, Venice, Sorrento, Pompeii, Capri — and yeah, it's a lot."
Jake, traveled in July
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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In-depth Cultural
Italy from North to South
3.9 (117 traveler reviews)
"The other local tour guides were fantastic as well."
MARIA, 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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In-depth Cultural
Southern Italy
4.7 (50 traveler reviews)
"A fabulous trip with a fantastic mix of scenery, walking, culture and food experiences."
Paul, traveled in July
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
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Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome: signature (4* hotels) carbon neutral tour by train
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Hotels were great, good European breakfasts. Walking tours informative."
Debbie, traveled in May
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central ItalyNorthern Italy+1 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
3% Off
From
US$2,588per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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