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Ancient Rome walking tour

This guided tour will take you to all the important sights of Ancient Rome like the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and of course the famous Colosseum.

Rome city bike tour

Discover Rome by bike,The tour is a half day ride that will take you to some of the most popular attractions.

Vatican Museum

Don't waste your time in the long waiting queue at the Vatican Museum, you can buy your tickets online.

Segway tour in Rome

Learn to ride a segway and then experience a guided tour that leads you along to the highlights of Rome.

More excursions & tours

Churches in Rome

Rome is the home of the center of Roman Catholicism, the Vatican City. Although the Vatican is a separate and independent country today, Rome still remains popular for its many churches spread throughout the city. These churches date back from centuries ago and the structures are amazingly preserved over time.

Sitine Chapel

Commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, the Sistine Chapel was built between 1473 and 1481 by Giovanni di Dolce and designed by among the most famous artists of that time, Michaelangelo and Gina Lorenzo Bernini. Where Sistine Chapel stands today, the Capella Maggiore stood before. Read more…

St Peters Basilica

Emperor Constantine “The Great” commissioned the building of St. Peter’s Basilica. Since its construction in 324, the basilica grew old and worn and several attempts have been made to restore it but it was to no avail. Finally in 1506, it was decided that the old basilica could no longer be saved, hence the construction of the new basilica (as what we know today) began. Read more…

St. John Lateran Basilica

One of the oldest and most important churches in Rome is the St. John Lateran Basilica. It is also one of the seven pilgrimage churches. On its façade there’s an inscription that says Christo Salvatori which means “Christ the Savior”. Although located outside Vatican grounds, it is still considered as a property of the Holy See. Read more…

Basilica san Clemente

A complex of buildings makes up the Basilica San Clemente. It is a 12th century church that was dedicated to Pope Clement I. Before being a grand public basilica by the 6th century, it was originally a private home where clandestine Christian worship were held. Read more…

Basilica of St Mary Major

This basilica is one of the four papal churches and also among the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome. The Basilica of St Mary Major earned its title because of its grandeur not only in size but in design as well. Although outside the Vatican grounds, it is owned by the Holy See. Read more…

Santa Maria dell’Anima

In English, this German church means Our Lady of the Soul. Founded in 1350 by the couple Johannes and Katharina Peters of Dordrecht, the church served not only as a place of worship but also as a hospital and refuge center for German pilgrims in Rome. Read more…

Also Interesting

Church of the Frisians
	The Frisians Church, also called Ss. Michele e Magno, was built in 1141. It is located at the Janiculus, one of the hills of Rome. Read more......

The Sistine Chapel
	Perhaps one of the most famous churches in Rome is the Sistine Chapel. The elaborately designed chapel is located in Vatican City, the center of Roman. Read more......

Top 5 Hotels near the Vatican and Trionfale
	Staying in a hotel near the papal residence provides you with a breathtaking panorama of the holy city and an ambiance of sanctity. Read more......