Guided tours of Rome

With a group like that, a private guide makes sense versus paying for each person in a group tour. A private guide can also customize a tour to suit your needs. Email Sonia Tavoletta and tell her your interests and she can help you devise a plan. [email protected].

Hi dunn,

Keep in mind June will busy and crowded. A lot of attractions can be seen as a self-guided tour - buying tickets on official websites choosing exact dates and times.

Some people like the idea of having things planned and secured for them. You have 6 adults plus baby in tow, so yes, you may want to just leave it up to a guide.

Here are some links of tour companies that may have itineraries for your interests. Look for discounts on their sites or if calling, inquire about discounts.

Most of the companies have small groups - check their web page.

https://theromanguy.com/
https://www.walksofitaly.com/
https://www.througheternity.com/
https://darkrome.com/ (Dark Rome and City Wonders are sister companies)
https://citywonders.com/
https://angeltours.eu/destination/rome/

Also, to get an idea of Rome's city centre and vicinity, check out the YT version of The Roman Guy.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+roman+guy Scroll through to view; especially the "neighborhood series."

They have a lot of great suggestions and tips for the newer traveler. Sean, who is one of the company's leads, narrates most of the vids. He is laid back, funny and has been in Rome for many, many years.

Keep in mind It is always encouraged to check out the original websites of any suggested attraction - times, dates, closings, pricing, policies may change at their discretion.

Places like The Vatican, St. Peter's will have a security check - no large bags or backpacks in either. Bags of about 14-15" were allowed all the times I went to St. Peter's. So far, it has not changed.

There are very strict rules for no photo taking in The Sistine and St. Peter's (Chapel of The Blessed Sacrament.)

I saw strollers in St. Peter's - no large baby carriages (prams)

The Colosseum was allowing bags of about the same size as above.

The Borghese Gallery at one time did not allow any bags of any size - plastic totes were given out to carry wallets, phones, etc. Now, they have allowed small sized bags - 8-9" in size.

Other churches in Rome are not as strict with bag sizes.

Adding: I am sure you'll want to visit The Pantheon - it is an active Church and its history is astounding. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pantheon,_Rome Piazza della Rotonda is very active and fun.

Piazza Navona is gorgeous with its flowing fountains. (There are concrete benches to sit and rest a bit. Also to sit and admire the fountains.

Fontana di Trevi is magical - especially at night.

Piazza di Spagna (The Spanish Steps) and Trinità dei Monti (Church at the top of the stairs)

Altare della Patria / Piazza Venezia - Stunning and crazy busy.

Also, in your browsing leisure, check out the https://www.skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/italia/lazio.html

Each one gives a bird's eye view of major attractions, piazzas and so on. You will get an idea of people crowding, what each area looks like at different times of the day. Sometimes they switch out the cams - usually Campo de' Fiori is up and running for day and night viewing. It is a lively plaza for sure.

And, check out https://www.romewise.com/ Elyssa is a Rome resident, very knowledgeable and super nice.

Have fun planning and traveling to Rome. People in Italy are so nice and helpful. I have made friends from my first trip years ago. When I visit, it is like I never left, lol. I love it and have been several times now :)

P.S. I usually go in December, so the crowding and craziness are not like it would be in the high travel season.

Through Eternity Tours offers group and private tours. We used them for the Vatican as well as the Colosseum/Forum. Highly recommend.