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For two unforgettable hours, it’s just you, your small group, and your expert guide, exploring the Raphael Rooms with their bold frescoes, the gilded Gallery of Maps, and the intricate sculptures and mosaics of the Gallery of the Candelabra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/0ce27aec-19c7-4b0d-8f3f-51e136c7b574/Untitled+design-11.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Beneath the grandeur of Saint Peter’s Basilica lies one of Christianity’s most sacred sites—the tomb of Saint Peter himself. The Scavi Tour offers a rare opportunity to explore the Vatican’s ancient necropolis, an intricate maze of burial chambers and archaeological treasures hidden beneath the basilica. Guided by an expert archaeologist, you’ll descend into the quiet, contemplative spaces where history and faith intersect. Walk among first-century ruins, see early Christian inscriptions, and get a close-up view of the site long revered as the final resting place of the first pope. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/3e6349c6-c5a5-4849-8e3a-fff5142338db/Untitled+design-13.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Experience the Colosseum like few ever do — after hours, bathed in golden light. This exclusive twilight tour gives you last-entry access, letting you step through the Gladiator’s Gate onto the Arena floor and explore the first and second tiers without the daytime crowds. 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Walls come alive with color, fountains flow again, and the golden ceilings sparkle just as they did in Nero’s day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/fdaee91e-1562-4eda-a1d2-4391de237f96/3.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Once called the “Queen of Roads,” the Appian Way is one of the most evocative places in Rome. Walking its original stones, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Roman legions, emperors, and merchants. Along the way, visit the Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella, a towering reminder of Rome’s elite past, and see the ancient aqueducts that once supplied the city with fresh water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/7b8bd413-a0b2-49a2-804e-f63edeb699d0/Untitled+design-15.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - One of our favorite stops! Step into Rome’s most fascinating hidden treasures: San Clemente, a layered time capsule of over 2,000 years of history. On this guided tour, you’ll explore three levels beneath the 12th-century Basilica — from a forgotten 4th-century church to the remains of Roman houses and an ancient Mithraic temple with its original altar. Hear the story of its discovery in 1860, when a flood led an Irish priest-archaeologist to uncover the hidden layers below. At the deepest level, see the underground spring that caused the flood — and ultimately revealed this incredible site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/898c09b1-d457-4601-bfc8-afa52ecb2614/Untitled+design-16.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Beneath the Church of Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini lies one of Rome’s most unforgettable stops — the Capuchin Crypt. Here, the bones of over 3,000 Capuchin friars have been carefully arranged into intricate patterns, forming chandeliers, arches, and entire wall decorations. Far from being morbid, the crypt is meant as a meditation on life, death, and what comes after. A plaque inside reads: “What you are now, we once were; what we are now, you shall be.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/5b1b8a5e-dd4a-49b1-80b9-c318d5a9d4f4/Untitled+design-17.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - It’s no wonder Borghese Gallery tickets are so sought after — this elegant villa houses one of the world’s greatest collections of Renaissance and Baroque art. And unlike most museums, the works are displayed without ropes or barriers, just as they were meant to be seen. Your guide will bring the collection to life, from Caravaggio’s haunting masterpieces to Canova’s daring statue of Pauline Bonaparte. The highlight is Bernini’s breathtaking sculptures — David mid-swing, Apollo and Daphne frozen in motion, and the Rape of Proserpina so detailed you can see the impression of fingers in marble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/b8921056-e208-45a8-927d-c0b08812609e/Untitled+design-18.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Step into the dramatic world of Caravaggio on this guided walking tour through three of Rome’s most beautiful churches. Stand before his legendary Saint Matthew cycle at San Luigi dei Francesi, see one of his more intimate masterpieces at Sant’Agostino, and end at Santa Maria del Popolo, where his powerful depictions of Saint Peter and Saint Paul reveal the artist at his peak. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/51694b88-7570-4a09-be75-073c7139155f/Untitled+design-19.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Follow in the footsteps of Michelangelo Buonarroti on this 2.5-hour walking or running tour through Rome. Discover where the great master lived and worked, admire some of his most iconic creations, and uncover hidden corners of the city shaped by the genius of the Roman Renaissance. 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Follow your expert guide through San Marco’s Bastion, hearing stories of intrigue, papal escapes, and the fascinating history hidden within these walls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/100da6dd-9bbe-46ac-90b0-f27f98492851/Untitled+design-21.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Experience Rome’s culinary heritage on a flavorful journey through the Jewish Quarter, Centro Storico, and Trastevere. Begin in the historic Jewish Quarter, sampling classics like crispy fried artichokes and treats from a 200-year-old kosher bakery while learning how this community shaped Roman cuisine. Continue into the Centro Storico, pausing by ancient ruins before enjoying perfectly fried codfish with a glass of wine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/9e827cf6-0f57-4d2c-b8bc-194fef990567/Untitled+design-22.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - Discover Rome’s true foodie heart in Testaccio, a neighborhood most visitors miss. 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Begin with a welcome prosecco and aperitivo in a modern cooking school in Trastevere, where you’ll meet your small group and explore the private kitchen and dining space. Then, under the guidance of a local chef, roll up your sleeves to make two classic pasta dishes, such as fettuccine all’amatriciana or ravioli with butter and sage, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68c085acc91f8508e464c96c/3a4e4291-a55b-472c-a485-c70faa1f1209/Untitled+design-24.png Rome - Special Tours In Rome - See Rome like never before on a Vespa tour with Francesco, a knowledgeable guide with a degree in history and archaeology. 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