ROME
The best of the Eternal City.
The 13 most popular self-guided tours in Rome. The ones worth building a morning around, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Skip-the-line Pantheon entry with a downloadable audio guide. See the dome and oculus up close, then wander at your own pace.
Most Popular“The guide was easy to find and gave us a great tip to head over the queue right away. We are happy we did as the lineup was very long by the time the doors opened. The Pantheon is a must and get your tickets early before heading to Rome. We saw so many people…”
Skip the ticket line at Castel Sant’Angelo and explore Hadrian’s tomb and papal corridors with an optional phone audio guide.
“In all the years I've visited Rome and traveled past Castel Sant Angelo I was always curious about it. Until last summer trip to rome I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw. The artwork and tour I did was amazing. I just wished the rooftops restaurant wasn't so busy but there's always next time”
Skip-the-line Castel Sant’ Angelo ticket with a smartphone audio guide. Explore Hadrian’s mausoleum, Sala Paolina frescoes, and Roman views.
“The experience was good. It was nice to go at our own pace but next time I will probably book a guided tour. After a while I gave up using the audio tour on the app.”
Go 5 meters under Piazza Navona to see the Stadium of Domitian with an easy audio guide and optional aperitif or wine tasting.
“Having walked past this site at street level previously, it was great to experience the site first hand. While the area was smaller than I had anticipated, the audio visual guides, video show, and 3D renderings of the original site combined with walking through the almost 2,000 year old remains was well worth the time…”
Self-guided visit to the Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo plus Moro and Secret Gardens, with Italian/English audio guide. Plan 2 hours.
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Step into Pompeii with a guide or English audio plus optional Rome transfers, seeing the Forum, amphitheater, villas, and victims’ casts.
“Such a great educational trip for the kids. Well organized and engaging.”
Skip the line and explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a digital audio guide plus optional arena access.
“My experience was good, but I booked an audio tour guide and the agency or meeting point didn't give me any information, just printed tickets with no instructions. In the end, I managed to find my way around on my own.”
Skip the line at Castel Sant’Angelo with priority entry and a multilingual audio guide, plus a Vatican-area self-tour you can use anytime.
“I couldn't find my ticket and had to buy another one. I would like a refund.”
A 40-minute Colosseum audio guide in English or Italian, playable offline. Start outside for context, then listen inside at your pace.
“Very nice audioguide. I booked by mistake the option in Italian but I got sent the file English. Easy to use, the file is uploaded on google drive, and lasts about 40 minutes. Highly recommended!”
Lateran Palace in 1 hour with a smartphone ticket and multilingual audio guide. Skip the line, small groups, and fresco-filled rooms.
“there were more directions where to go for the tour. it wound up being an entrance away from the church entrance . no signs nothing. Very very disappointed at this unprofessional attitude.”
A 40-minute offline audio guide for the Roman Forum, starting at the Arch of Titus, with a map, languages, and flexible pacing.
“Very nice and detailed, pretty easy to follow keeping an eye on the map and pausing when necessary. Thanks!”
Self-guided Pantheon visit with a smart audio guide, indoor map, and Rome highlights. Options start in Naples, Florence, or Rome.
Skip the lines at Rome’s Pantheon with an archaeologist-written audio guide, priority entry, and a clear story of Hadrian, the dome, and the oculus.
“we loved the Pantheon but your tickets were invalid so we had to pay again!!!”
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