The 4 Private Day Trips in Rome We Would Book First

1.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Take a four-hour half-day trip from Rome to Ostia Antica with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Ride the train together, then spend about 2.5 hours walking ancient streets, viewing the Baths of Neptune, amphitheater, shops, apartments, and mosaics. Guides such as Alberto, Barbara, Cat, Laura, and Rob have earned particular praise for clear storytelling.

“Outstanding information of all areas by our guide Liv. Her detailed descriptions of everything so absorbing, really brought to our attention the advanced way of life the Roman's led”

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2.Private Tour: Pompeii and Positano Day Trip from Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 74 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $550

Travel from Rome by private air-conditioned car or minivan to Pompeii and Positano, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and optional Pompeii guide. Expect about 11 hours, long drives, two hours at each main stop, and flexibility to swap Positano for Sorrento.

“We met our guide-Ida- who was very fantastic! Excellent English and very nice.She did a great job of working us through the crowd. Being a group of just 4, she got us into areas large tours cannot. Definitely go in the morning if going in the summer. This was worth every penny just to skip the lines”

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3.Private Tour: Day Trip to Florence and Pisa from Rome with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 65 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $481

Start early from Rome and reach Florence for guided visits to Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Giotto’s bell tower. Continue to Pisa for the Cathedral Square and Leaning Tower. Expect a very long day, limited free time, and a tour style that may vary between a private vehicle and a small group.

“Driver was the guide. He was helpful and I could understand him to talk to. Showed us interesting information in Florence and also Pisa. Was a very long day and he even showed us some of the sights of Rome when taking us back to the hotel. The reason I would not recommend to a freind is that for Elderly it is a very long way. For younger people ,no worries.”

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4.Private Day Trip Rome to Pompeii & Amalfi Coast tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $639Top rated

Leave Rome at 7:30 am in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking driver such as Mido, Ahmed, or Fabio. Visit Pompeii with skip-the-line entry, then enjoy scenic stops in Sorrento and Positano. A private Pompeii guide costs an additional 170 euros, and lunch is extra.

“Had a wonderful day with Ahmed traveling from Rome to Positano and Pompeii. He is pleasant, a great driver, knowledgeable and very attentive. Everything went smoothly & I’m very pleased with the whole trip. Would book this tour again. This is the perfect way to travel for a family or small group.”

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