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Rome, the Forum, lithograph by W.H.M. McFarlane c. 1880.
Rome, Vatican Library, wood engraving c. 1880.
Cultural tours in Rome
Our small group cultural tours of Rome unlock the layers of the Eternal City, where a wealth of history, art and archaeology converge. Streets that have witnessed the rise and fall of empires are ripe for exploration. With exclusive access to monuments and private dawn visits to the Vatican, we access Rome's most guarded treasures, invigorated by our expert lecturers.
Featured Rome Tours
Exploring Rome on a cultural tour
We cleverly navigate vast swathes of Rome with carefully planned itineraries that encompass the major monuments. From the underground chambers of the Colosseum to Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes viewed in tranquil solitude, we uncover both cultural triumphs and lesser-known masterpieces.
Whether walking the footsteps of emperors along the Appian Way or studying the rarest of manuscripts, we bring Rome's tumultuous history to life.
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Spotlight on Rome
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Currency
Euro (€)
Timezone
GMT+1
Flight time from London
2h 30m
Our bases in Rome
Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli
A pleasingly restored former baroque monastery, now 4-star hotel, set at the foot of the Janiculum hill in Trastevere
Hotel L'Orologio Rome
An elegant 4-star hotel located in the heart of Rome, a few steps away from Largo Argentina.
Rome tours calendar
2026
Early Christian & Medieval Rome, 21–26 January
Connoisseur's Rome, 23–28 February
Essential Rome, 24 February–2 March
Ancient Rome, 2–8 March
Essential Rome, 13–19 October
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