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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

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

  1. Write down what you most want to see before you book, and share it with the guide.
  2. Check whether entry tickets and transport are included in the price or paid on the day.
  3. Licensed guides can enter some sites with you and skip queues; others must wait outside.
  4. 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.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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 days877763226799
Sunset (15th)5:03 pm5:42 pm6:16 pm7:50 pm8:23 pm8:47 pm8:44 pm8:11 pm7:21 pm6:29 pm4:50 pm4:40 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.

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