Private tours in Rome
A private tour fits Rome around what you want to see. The most comfortable months are April–May and October–November, with highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month.
Photo: Bert Kaufmann from Roermond, Netherlands, CC BY-SA 2.0
Top private tours in Rome
Explore Rome on a Golf Cart: Private TourFrom $34View 
Rome Private Golf Cart Tour: Highlights & Hidden GemsFrom $69View 
Private Electric Tuk Tuk Tour in RomeFrom $74View 
Rome Highlights by Golf Cart Private TourFrom $189View 
Colosseum Guided Tour with Private Tour OptionFrom $45View 
Private Tuk Tuk Tour in RomeFrom $206View
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Rome neighbourhoods
The city's main districts, a good way to choose a route or a theme:
- Modern Centre
- Via Veneto, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese.
- Old Rome
- The centro storico: the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.
- Vatican
- St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel.
- Colosseo
- The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
- Trastevere
- Cobbled lanes across the river, full of trattorias and evening life.
- Aventino-Testaccio
- Quiet Aventine gardens and Testaccio's food market and Roman-style cooking.
- Esquilino-San Giovanni
- The area around Termini station, with Santa Maria Maggiore and multicultural food.
How to pick a good private tour
- Write down what you most want to see before you book, and share it with the guide.
- Check whether entry tickets and transport are included in the price or paid on the day.
- Licensed guides can enter some sites with you and skip queues; others must wait outside.
- A half-day private tour is often enough for the main sights, with the afternoon left free.
Rome month by month
Averages for Rome Urbe Airport, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 55 (13) | 57 (14) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 77 (25) | 85 (30) | 91 (33) | 91 (33) | 82 (28) | 73 (23) | 63 (17) | 56 (13) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 47 (8) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 67 (19) | 67 (20) | 61 (16) | 54 (12) | 46 (8) | 40 (4) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:03 pm | 5:42 pm | 6:16 pm | 7:50 pm | 8:23 pm | 8:47 pm | 8:44 pm | 8:11 pm | 7:21 pm | 6:29 pm | 4:50 pm | 4:40 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for private tours in Rome?
April–May and October–November. Expect highs around 70°F (21°C) and about 7 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are August and July.
Where can I book private tours in Rome?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
