We had a fabulous experience with Kid's Tours. Laura was great to deal with - understood just what…read morewe wanted ..... The tour itself was the highlight of our trip to Rome. Although we signed up for a kids' tour, the adults enjoyed it just as much. Francesca was delightful, charming, knowledgeable and so responsive. We all adored her - kudos for a super, awesome experience.

From the owner: Kids tours of Rome offers private tours for families with school aged children. Make your trip to…read moreRome, Florence or Pompeii an unforgettable one!

If you are looking for THE BEST tour in Rome, no need to look any further…read more We've been to Rome many times, but the experience we had with Max and the Easitaly team has been amazing. We spent two days touring with Max, the best guide in Italy!!! We discovered Rome from the view of a a real native roman, had the opportunity to taste the best and most authentic roman delicacies... what a great company! We love you guys!!! See you next time in Roma!

My mother, brother, and I were in Rome for 4 days and booked a private driving tour of Rome with…read moreEasitalty Tours. Our driver, Antonello, was absolutely amazing and I highly recommend him if you are thinking about this type of tour. He was so personable, had a lot of great knowledge to share, and fit in all the sights we wanted to see in the 5-hour tour. He knew the places to get out and take pictures and he made the experience in Rome a great one! Julia was our private tour guide at the Vatican. She was absolutely wonderful. She was so animated and shared with us the rooms and pieces she felt were the most important to see with only one day to explore the Vatican. We had such a wonderful time with her. She is one tour guide I will not forget! If you want an above-and-beyond experience at the Vatican, book with Easitalytours and request Julia. You will not be disappointed! This is the best Tour company out there. They are reasonably priced and the tour guides are absolutely top-notch!

The Colosseum is one of those rare places that somehow lives up to the hype…read more The exterior alone is breathtaking, but once inside, it's hard to fully comprehend the scale, history, and engineering of what you're looking at. Walking through the structure and surrounding grounds, I found myself imagining what it must have been like nearly 2,000 years ago. Thousands of spectators filling the stands, roaring crowds, and gladiators stepping into the arena knowing they were the main event. What fascinated me most was learning that the arena was even flooded for certain spectacles. It's incredible to think about the level of ambition and ingenuity involved in creating entertainment on that scale so long ago. I also enjoyed spending time exploring the areas around the Colosseum, which are beautiful in their own right and filled with layers of history. This isn't a place to rush through. Give yourself several hours, take your time, and let your imagination do some of the work. A must-see when visiting Rome and one of the most memorable historical sites I've ever experienced.

The Colosseum is the most incredible thing I've ever seen on this planet. Nothing prepares you for…read morestanding in front of it in real life. The scale, the power, the history, everything about it is absolutely breathtaking. You can feel the history the moment you step inside. Knowing what happened there centuries ago gives you literal shivers. It's emotional, intense, and awe-inspiring all at once. Every stone tells a story, and it makes you feel so small in the best way possible. This is not just a landmark, it's an experience that stays with you forever. If you come to Rome and don't see the Colosseum, you missed everything. Rating: 10/10 -- unforgettable, unreal, legendary

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be on the first tour out of Lisbon. What a wonderful…read moreexperience. We travel a lot, and this was one of the best tours we have ever experienced. We loved our guide, Marta who was knowledgeable, charming, and very attentive. We visited multiple sites including Sintra and Cascais. We were allowed free time in.Cascais to explore and have lunch on our own at a restaurant of our choice. While we love tours, having free time to explore on our own is very important and this tour allowed this. . We loved our bus and our bus driver. The bus was clean and comfortable. We highly recommend this tour to others A great value as well.

Francesco was our guide for the semi private Colosseum Arena Floor, Forum and Palatine Hill. He…read morewas very knowledgeable and interactive so it made the tour so enjoyable! Well worth the extra money from a larger group.

My wife, mother-in-law and I used this company. We were running about 3 minutes late, even though…read morethe messaging we received was very clear to be early. My mother-in-law is elderly and getting around with her took more time than expected. Still, we arrived at the staging area and the staff was still very pleasant and accommodating. You can tell they were getting us to hurry because they know the area would be overrun with other tour groups. They really wanted us to have the best time and experience there. And they sat us in a very good spot for the Wednesday audience with the Pope. I would definitely recommend this company.

Great tours! We did the Colosseum and Vatican tour. The Colosseum tour was with Ferdinando and his…read moreknowledge and passion for what he was showing us was obvious. He is definitely highly recommended. He is an archaeologist as well so he had a lot of fascinating things to share with us. We actually ran into him on three separate occasions in Rome by chance and he was great to talk to each time. The Colosseum tour we took also included the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (both even more fascinating than the Colosseum in my opinion). The Vatican tour was with Claudia and she was equally as knowledgeable and fun! She obviously knew the folks she needed to to get around in this massive complex without having to wait for anything. The "no-line" entry most tours get has lines here. She had the hookup to get us even past those lines. The tour starts through the Vatican Museum and it was very crowded at the time we were there. She fought to make room for us to get in front of the masses to get a close look at all the things she wanted us to see. It was great to see her genuinely care about our experience. Just about every other tour group we saw in this places had at least 30 people in them. Both tours we took with Real Rome Tours had less than 10. We all had an equal opportunity to experience these beautiful sights with great knowledgable folks who even stuck around to answer any questions we had. They also give great recommendations on restaurants and other places you need to see while in Rome. Gerard was also a pleasure dealing with while booking our tours. He is well organized and gave us a great alternative when we wanted to do the Colosseum Underground tour that wasn't available. It worked out perfectly for us. I couldn't recommend Real Rome Tours any more.

The moment you approach its towering arches, the sheer scale of the structure becomes overwhelming…read more Built nearly 2,000 years ago, this massive amphitheater still dominates the Roman skyline, a reminder of an empire that once ruled much of the known world. As you walk through its entrances...once part of a system of numbered archways that guided tens of thousands of spectators. You begin to imagine the roar of a crowd that could once reach up to 50,000 or more, gathered to witness activities ranging from gladiatorial combat to elaborate public performances. Inside, the Colosseum reveals both grandeur and ruin. The arena floor, now partially exposed, uncovers the hypogeum...the intricate network of underground chambers where gladiators and animals once waited before entering the arena. Standing there, it's impossible not to feel a mix of awe and unease. This was a place of entertainment, but also of extensive human struggle and suffering, where thousands of lives were lost for sport centuries of use. Architecturally, the Colosseum is spectacular...Its elliptical design, rising multiple stories high and constructed from stone, concrete, and brick, speaks volumes about Roman engineering excellence. Even in its weathered state...damaged by earthquakes and centuries of reuse...it still remains one of the most l impressive structures ever created. Yet, what makes the Colosseum truly unforgettable is not just its size or history...it's the emotional experience it evokes. As sunlight filters through broken arches and shadows stretch across ancient stone, the monument feels alive with memories. You can almost hear the distant clash of swords, the crowd's anticipation, and the commanding presence of emperors who once presided over these events. Today, the Colosseum stands as a powerful symbol of ingenuity, resilience, and the complexity of human history. It is both an enigma, a place where beauty and brutality coexisted. Its enduring presence continues to captivate millions of visitors each year, reminding us how deeply the past is woven into our present.

As someone who hates crowds, it was hard to pass on one of the world's most historical…read morelandmarks--the Colosseum. I originally planned to just see the outside, but with some extra time, I decided if fate allows,, to schedule some time inside. Unfortunately, if you're trying to book directly through the official site, tickets are typically sold out in advance. However, you might get lucky with booking through a third-party like Viator. Yes, it's more expensive and usually includes a guide and timed entry, but it's worth it. Even though the Colosseum is only about two-thirds original, it's incredible to think about the history that lives here. I wish they had more visual guides or reconstructions to help you picture what it once looked like--it would make the experience feel more real. NOTE: Make sure to have your ID or passport with you, as they do check upon entry. I'm not sure how the standard ticketing process compares, but since I booked a guided tour, we were able to skip the line without any issues, which made a big difference.

We went to the Appia Antica not sure if we wanted to bike or walk, the biking sounded possibly…read moredangerous on a narrow bumpy old road with cars. However the Ecotours employee quickly reassured us that things are generally fine and gave us a clear outline of where to go and what to do, there is a really handy map with explanations of what you see on the way, with explanations of costs and times written on. You can do a manual bike (we did for the exercise, just 6 gears, but it was enough to get by), some steep hills for exercise (sore after!) or an electrically powered bike (maybe should have done this in retrospect! The bikes worked well, the roads were VERY bumpy and slightly perilous at times but there were a lot of people out and the cars were careful of us. Such a great way to see the road, I recommend checking them out, cheap with max price 15 Euros for the day, helmets and locks provided.

First, cycling the Appian Way is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon, and I recommend…read moreit to visitors who have time for more than the historic sites in the center of Rome. The Appian Way's biking terrain changes from cobblestone to dirt path to the original Roman stones -- all hard on your bike and you, but the positive is you have to go fairly slow through the 8km/5mi route and thus can see the villas, the ruins, and the open spaces that line the route. We went in winter when there were no crowds, but some cyclists, joggers, walkers, and local car traffic -- it was quite relaxed but may be a zoo in summer like all of Rome. Our rental experience was mixed, We got two, um, well used city bikes (not as heavy as mountain bikes:, and complimentary helmets in our rental -- a bargain at €19 total thanks to a weekday discount. One bike's derailleur was not shifting well, but it seemed to loosen up after a kilometer, so we kept going. Well, that derailleur fell off completely three times, requiring on-the-road fixes by hand because the first two occurred when the rental office was closed for lunch (this is Italy, after all). We were able to remount the derailleur and rethread the chain. But on the third time, the derailleur lost its tension and we could not keep the chain mounted; the derailleur seemed to have been torqued one time too many from falling off. The other bike's derailleur stayed on, but the chain came off after one bump. There are lots of bumps on the Via Appia, and I suspect a city bike, especially a poorly maintained one as these were, is the wrong vehicle for this road. When I called the agency, the woman was unable to help because she was the only person working that day and could not leave it to get us. She called a supervisor but could get no help. A weekday in winter means short-staffing and no contingency for travelers in trouble. Worse, she wanted to know where we were initially, but there aren't clear addresses or ruins names once you're a few kilometers out, so then she asked us to Whatsapp our location. I don't use Whatsapp, so we couldn't tell her where we were (though we knew we were 5km-6km out, which should have been enough for rescue on such an isolated road). When it was clear that she had no way to get us help, we just told her we would walk the bikes back. And so we walked the 5km back. It is a pleasant walk, fortunately. We were refunded our rental cost, and the woman was clearly embarrassed by the situation. She was stuck, too, so we don't blame her. But Ecobike clearly has cut too many corners: poor maintenance, clearly no equipment check, and no plan for when a renter has trouble. I've long been a cyclist, so on-the-road chain and derailleur fixes are not new to me, but the average renter likely has never done more than rethread a chain that came off from a sharp bump on an unretensioned bike. And my bike's derailleur was well past what you can fix with only your hands on a country road. So, I love the idea of cycling the Appian Way, and it was still a nice day despite the mishap. But Ecobike really fell down on the job. It's the only option. So, caveat emptor. And don't bike any further than you can walk back. Tip: the little bake shop next to the bike rental makes really good coffee (not from pods) and homemade pastries. End your ride there.

The tour is maybe 30 minutes long and our guide shared lots of interesting facts regarding the…read moreconstruction and history of the area. It is not at all like the Paris catacombs, so if you are looking for and expecting that, don't visit. You are also not allowed to take pictures inside as it is active holy ground burial site. These catacombs are out of the way, so you either need to uber/rent a car or join a tour group. We rented a car and drove out to this area; we ended up visiting a few catacombs out in this area.

I had a wonderful experience taking a guided tour here. The guide offered insight about the…read morediscovery of the catacombs and the different shapes of individual tombs. There was also the very unique opportunity to see ancient graffiti in the tombs as well as old paintings of religious scenes. This experience helped me see Rome in a different light.

The crew was excellent and the boat was in great shape. The problem is the Tipur River is…read moreembarrassing to the city of Rome. Graffiti on all the walls on both sides of the river, trash on the sidewalks, not very well-maintained, and the river is dirty. Strongly urge you to take no boat tours until for the city of Rome to clean it up.