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Rome Guided Golf Cart 3-Hour Tour

1. Rome Guided Golf Cart 3-Hour Tour

Explore Rome via a unique mode of transport and see more of the city than you would on foot. During a 3-hour sightseeing tour by street legal golf cart, you will make easy work of the Eternal City, and even visit hidden gems, such as the Aventine and Celio hills, not usually included on walking tours. Departing from Piazza del Popolo, in front of the "twin" churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli, set off for Rome’s historic center and see sights such as the baroque Trevi Fountain. According to legend, if you throw a coin in the fountain you are guaranteed to one day return to Rome. You will also pass Piazza Barberini, Piazza Colonna, named for the marble Column of the Roman Marcus Aurelius, and Piazza Venezia, the very center of Rome dominated by the Victor Emmanuel II monument to a unified Italy. Drive to lesser known gems, such as Celio Hill, site of the beautiful villa and gardens of Villa Celimontana and the ancient basilicas of Santo Stefano Rotondo and Santi Giovanni e Paolo. And explore Aventine Hill, home to the Knights of Malta, city rose garden, and a fragrant orange grove. Tours are tailored to client’s wishes and all itineraries are suggestions. The purpose is to give you an idea of what one can see during a tour in a golf cart, and what the tour can cover starting and ending from the Piazza del Popolo.

Rome: Morning City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

2. Rome: Morning City Tour by Golf Cart with Gelato

Give your feet a rest and discover Rome in a unique way on this golf cart tour through the city. See the city's biggest highlights, like the Colosseum, Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter's Square, and more. Kick back on the rear of a golf cart as your guide drives you around the eternal city. Enjoy short stops at some of the sites as you make your journey, and take in the city's unique atmosphere as you drive by. See sights like the Spanish Steps, People Square, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Navona Square, Castel Sant Angelo, and the Ga Niculum Hill.

Rome Pasta-Making Class: Cook & Dine with a Local Chef

3. Rome Pasta-Making Class: Cook & Dine with a Local Chef

Enjoy cooking an authentic home-cooked Italian meal with the help of a professional chef. You will be greeted with prosecco and snacks, the perfect aperitivo to get your class started.  Start your class with an introduction to know the other participants. Once you have relaxed, it’s time to learn how to make pasta from scratch. Your chef will guide you through the hands-on process, which is lots of fun for both children and adults. Learn how to cook t typical Italian dishes, eat like a local, and hear about the cultural background of Rome. Finally, savor your home-cooked pasta, along with wine, and finish on a sweet note with homemade gelato.

Rome: Food Tour and Wine Tasting in a Traditional Trattoria

4. Rome: Food Tour and Wine Tasting in a Traditional Trattoria

Eat your way through the "Eternal City" on a guided walking tour of Rome. Feel the lively atmosphere as you make your way from Campo de’ Fiori to the Trastevere with plenty of wine and street food. Meet your guide at the perfect spot for a tour focused on food and wine, and sample a selection of artisanal salamis from Italy, paired with your first taste of the country’s fine wines. Stroll through the city center as your guide divulges its strange and wonderful history. Then, nourish yourself with some local cheese at an historic shop that sells cheeses of various Italian origins. Sample another glass of carefully selected wine and try the authentic Roman specialty of baccalà fritto (fried salted cod). Continue with a tasting of 2 other typically Roman foods: pizza "by the slice" and supplì (rice balls). Visit eateries that specialize in the production of these scrumptious treats to experience new taste sensations and unforgettable aromas. Digest all your delicious food samples on a stroll to supper in one of the coziest restaurants in the Trastevere district. Known for the quality of its food, this quarter is considered to have the best restaurants in Rome. Enjoy an exquisite Roman antipasto and 2 first courses, accompanied by 2 different Italian wines of protected production and origin. Finally, try some locally made Italian ice cream in flavors typical of a famous gelateria to complete your immersive journey into Italian cuisine.    

Rome: New Liberty 125cc Scooter Rental (1-7 Days)

5. Rome: New Liberty 125cc Scooter Rental (1-7 Days)

Rent a nippy 125cc New Liberty scooter and explore Rome at your own pace. Available for rental periods of 12 hours to 7 days, the mopeds will let you discover the “Eternal City” like a local, and can even get you out to the surrounding Lazio countryside. Collect your moped and helmets at Termini Station. Each bike comes with 2 helmets, safety locks, a top case, and insurance for your comfort and convenience. Discover the freedom of the road as you zip about Rome’s traffic-clogged streets. Discover what it’s like to find hidden corners on your own terms. There is no better way to explore the Italian capital, with rental periods of 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, and 7 days. 

Rome: Family-Friendly Pizza Master Class

6. Rome: Family-Friendly Pizza Master Class

Join in the historical part of town near Navona Square in a little authentic Pizzeria with a real stone oven. Your pizza chef and his staff will introduce you to the magical art of how to make your favorite pizza. You will learn how to prepare properly, roll and squeeze the dough before your chef helps you to put it into the oven. Then sit down and enjoy your delicious creation. Stay as long as you like. You will be led through the miraculous process of how to make one of the most delicious foods of our time out of only three ingredients. Of course you can use as many toppings as you like. After a fun afternoon of making your own pizza, and picking out your favorite ingredients, you'll become your own chef and taste your self made pizza in the early evening.

Rome: E-Bicycle Tour

7. Rome: E-Bicycle Tour

Ride through the city of Rome to discover the many highlights and famous landmarks including the Colosseum, Trevi, Navona, Vatican Square, and many hidden spots that are waiting to be explored. Be welcomed by your guide who will give you recommendations for a safe tour and will describe the itinerary. Visit the most important squares: Piazza Navona, Piazza del Popolo, Piazza di Spagna, Piazza di San Pietro, in front of the most important Fountains: on the Spanish Steps, Trevi, and Four Rivers. Stop in front of the amazing monuments such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, the ruins of Circus Maximus, and the Keyhole of Rome with the panoramic terrace of a beautiful garden on top of the Aventine hill. The tour will end at the same place as the meeting point.

Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps & Pantheon

8. Rome: Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps & Pantheon

Rome’s famous squares, monuments, fountains and artists offer you the very best attractions on this 2.5-hour afternoon walking tour. Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways, and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, such as the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. Travel back in time and admire all of the city’s must-see art and architecture, in a single afternoon! Begin in Piazza del Popolo, the traditional northern “door to Rome,” with the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo as the first church that visitors to Rome would see upon entering its gates. The Spanish Steps, with its lively atmosphere and stunning views, bring you down into the winding alleys of the heart of the historic center, where you will encounter the ornate Trevi Fountain. Throw a coin in the fountain and promise to return! Continue with a stop at Piazza Colonna and see the column erected by Marcus Aurelius that is now considered by Romans as the very center of the city. We will also stop at the Pantheon to explore its impressive concrete dome and open oculus. Nearby, visit Piazza Navona to get a close-up view of Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers,” triumphantly marking its ornate center. Finally, you will go to Piazza Navona for a taste of one of the liveliest and most famous piazzas in Rome.

Rome: Bike Rental

9. Rome: Bike Rental

Discover the city of Rome by bike and spare your feet! Climb the 7 hills on a comfortable bike and cycle through the narrow streets, going from highlight to highlight in an easy and fast way. Our agile Trekking bikes come with a sturdy front suspension fork and at least 24 gears. The E-City Bike and E-Mountain Bike run on smooth and reliable Bosch or Yamaha electric motors. All are equipped with anti-puncture tires and comfortable saddles. This will make your ride down the cobblestone roads or along the uneven ancient Appian Way an easy, safe and fully enjoyable experience.

From Rome: Naples & Pompeii Guided Day Trip with Lunch

10. From Rome: Naples & Pompeii Guided Day Trip with Lunch

Enjoy a guided tour of Naples and Pompeii following the "Highway of the Sun" through the fertile Roman countryside of the "Castelli Romani.". Descend towards the port of Mergellina, and follow the coastal road to the historic fishing quarter of Santa Lucia.  Enjoy the views of Naples' impressive Castel dell Ovo. Next, cross the valley of Mount Vesuvius, passing the towns of Ercolano, Torre del Greco, and Torre Annunziata before arriving at Pompeii, where you will break for lunch. Continue after lunch with a guided visit to the excavations. Your guide will explain Pompeii's tragic story from an archaeological perspective and uncover what has lain beneath the ashes. Afterward, on the way back to Rome, you will stop to visit a coral and cameo factory, where you can admire and purchase items of the ancient craft that dates back to Greek times.

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I also got this amazing tour , love the way you go across all Rome so easy and Chic . Martin knew it all about the History & ancient times . I also took an adicional tour the same days. Was a nice view of Rome. Dont hesitated doing this activity

Todays tour was amazing and our tour guide FABIO was really kind and generous I recommend Fabio and his tour to tourists. We had a lot of fun today and we would like to go with Fabio again on one of his tours.

Great guide and ride seeing the more prominent sites in Rome. Easy ride and e-bikes make it very efficient to get around.

We really enjoyed the walk around Rome at night. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable

Keara was wonderful with the children and adults. Enjoyable and informative tour.