Top Rome Holiday & Seasonal Tours

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Friday Night Vatican Museums Tour Including Sistine Chapel

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• If you’re in Rome between May and October, don’t miss this Vatican night tour, which takes place only on Fridays. With a knowledgeable guide, tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel at night, when you can admire the revered collection of art without the larger daytime crowds. Visit the Gallery of Maps and Raphael’s Rooms, and see the Michelangelo masterpieces that cover the Sistine Chapel’s famous frescoed ceiling.
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Special Tour December 25th with Papal Blessing

• Enjoy a professional guided tour of Rome on Christmas morning. Attend the “Urbi et Orbi” Papal Blessing at St. Peter’s Basilica
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Small Group: Your Christmas in Rome Walking Tour

• Travel through quaint streets of Rome during the most magical season on Your Christmas in Rome walking tour. Explore the ancient monuments and places off the beaten path, in the heart of Rome all decked out for the holiday season. Learn about Roman Christmas traditions and experience the Christmas spirit together with your passionate guide and a small group (max 15). Listen to the Christmas-themed commentary of your local guide as you walk the lively streets of Rome decorated for the occasion. Stop at the most stunning Piazza of Rome and the Christmas market (Piazza Navona) to savour traditional Panettone (Roman Christmas cake) with a cup of hot chocolate, and finish the tour in Saint Peter's Square at the most beautiful Nativity scene in Rome.Highlights: • Instant Confirmation • Small Group • Local English-speaking Guide • Panettone-hot chocolate Tasting • Off the beaten path places visited
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Rome Christmas Time Walking Tour

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• If you’re in Rome on Christmas Time, work off all those holiday treats with an afternoon walking tour of the city. With a knowledgeable guide who provides Christmas-themed narration, you’ll explore the Eternal City all decked out for the holiday. See the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona (and its Christmas Market) and Trevi Fountain, plus stop at a local café for hot chocolate or Italian coffee. End in Vatican City at St Peter’s Square to see the Nativity and Christmas tree.
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New Year's Eve Concerts in Rome: The Three Tenors

• Catch a one-of-a-kind holiday performance from the Three Tenors in a unique location: the 17th-century Baroque Caravita Church in Rome. Listen to Christmas songs and Opera arias resound in the stunning, centuries-old interiors, accompanied by a string quartet and classical piano. Ring in the New Year with an unforgettable evening of music, and end the concert with a complimentary glass of Italian prosecco.
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Christmas Nativities and Angels Tour in Rome

• Go on this Christmas tour in Rome, and gain a better understanding for the city’s holiday history. Learn about Christmas legends from your guide as he or she takes you through some of the most decorated areas of Rome. Walk through Piazza del Popolo, climb the Spanish Steps, and see the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square near the Vatican. Plus, stop at famous nativities and angel statues for stories that might shock you.
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Christmas Food Walking Tour

• This is a Special Edition tour that only runs 1 month a year! Experience a traditional Italian family Christmas meal. Walk through the side streets of downtown Rome and stop for an  appetizer, a  sit-down meal with homemade lasagna and wine, and delicious holiday desserts.
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Capuchin Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert in Rome

• Gain exclusive after-hours access to the Church of S. Maria Immacolata and the Capuchin Crypt during this concert experience in Rome. Celebrate the holidays by listening to a beautiful performance by the Schola Romana Ensemble, who specializes in a capella. Plus, get a special tour of the crypt, which is famous for containing the skeletal remains of more than 3,000 bodies believed to be Capuchin friars.
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Christmas in Rome: Private Experience with a City Host

• In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Rome comes alive with festive markets, glittering trees, ornate nativity scenes, and other lively celebrations. Immerse yourself in the one-of-a-kind ambiance, and follow in locals’ footsteps, on this fully bespoke, private tour. You’ll connect with your guide before the tour, and will share your preferences and interests so they can craft a custom itinerary just for you. See the city from a Roman’s perspective, venture to areas many visitors miss, and more.
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Christmas Walking Tour in Rome

• Take this holiday tour of Rome during the Christmas season, and catch sight of some of the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through Rome by foot with your guide, and pass by the Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Via del Corso. Along your tour, stop at Pincio Gardens (Monte Pincio) and in St. Peter’s Square to see the Christmas tree near the Vatican.
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Piazza Navona: Christmas Baroque Concert

• Enjoy the original baroque music by masters such as Palestrina, Victoria, Arcadelt, Lasso, Morales, Anerio, once composed for the Sistine Chapel choir. In the wonderful Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, surrounded by the splendid sculptures, the frescoes and marbles, 
you will attend this special Baroque Christmas Concert.The concert will be performed by the prestigious Schola Romana Ensemble, a highly professional group of singers and musicians specialized in Roman Baroque music. Live an unforgettable Christmas!
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New Year's Eve in Rome: Dinner and Panoramic Night Tour

• Celebrate New Year’s Eve like a Roman on this 6-hour evening experience. Take a panoramic tour of Rome's illuminated landmarks, and see the Trevi Fountain and festively lit piazzas on a walking tour. Then, countdown to midnight, and enjoy a traditional 4-course New Year’s Eve dinner of dishes such as ‘cotechino’ (pork) and lentils. Finally, enjoy the celebratory atmosphere on the streets and watch some of the fireworks marking the new year.
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St. Stephen's Day and Boxing Day Tour and Dinner in Rome

• Rome is a magical place to spend the Christmas season, but tours and attractions often close down over the holidays. This special 4-hour Boxing Day (St. Stephen’s Day) tour includes a typical Italian dinner, an evening walking tour of the Trastevere district, and chance to admire illuminated landmarks such as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Venezia, and St. Peter's Basilica. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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New Year's Baroque Concert at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery

• Make New Year’s Eve 2017 an unforgettable evening with a 1-hour Baroque concert at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome, including a guided tour of the regal residence. Replete with ornamental décor and antique gems, the Throne Room in the Doria Pamphilj Gallery is the perfect place to witness music of the Roman Baroque movement. Following a guided tour of the private apartments of Princess Doria Pamphili, you’ll listen to music by a range of Baroque composers performed on original instruments from the Baroque period.
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Christmas Concert - Opera classics and famous Christmas songs

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• Make the most of Rome’s festive ambiance, and attend an evening concert featuring classics of opera as well as timeless Christmas songs. Held in the centrally located Ponte Sant’Angelo Methodist Church, the performance features arias and duets from Turandot, La Traviata, and Rigoletto, alongside seasonal songs like “White Christmas” and “Cantique de Nöel.” Afterward, mingle with the performers as you enjoy aperitif nibbles and a glass of sparkling wine.
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Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas - Summer Residence of the Pope Fullday from Rome

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• Though smaller, and with far less art, the Castelgandolfo Pontifical Villas are a feasible alternative to the Vatican for travelers who would like to avoid Rome’s crowds. This tour takes you from your hotel in Rome to the villas—located about an hour south of the city next to Lago Albano—saving you the trouble of navigation. Take a tour of the Papal Palace’s gardens, portrait museum, and library with an audio guide, then explore the town of Castelgandolfo’s pretty historic center. Plus, you’ll get your very own Papal blessing on parchment.
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Christmas 2 days special family private tours in Rome & Vatican City

• You will explore one of the largest and busiest Museums in the world including spectacular Sistine Chapel. Our exciting tour will be led by an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. You Will Get: 1st day Departure time :10 am 2 hours walking private guided tour in Vatican city with skip the entrance.Colosseum out views,piazza venezia, trevi fountain,spanish steps2/3 hours tour with local guide and transport. (Consisting of Up to 2/4 people) You Will Get: 2nd dayDeparture time :10 amRome sightseeing Hop on hop off one round trip with open bus which will stop for all tourist attractions in Rome city.Departure time :1.30 pmSkip the line priority entrance for Colosseum,roman forum,palatine hill  
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Easter Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

• Enjoy a semi-private 2 - 3 hour tour (max 10 people) of the Vatican Museums including the Raphael Rooms and The Sistine Chapel ending with a privileged entrance to St.Peter's Basilica. Highlights include the Belvedere courtyard, Pine courtyard, Gallery of Maps ,Gallery of Tapestries ,Pio Clemente museum and the Raphael Rooms. With complimentary free tickets to Easter mass.
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Half Day Christmas Walking Tour in Rome

• Take on this guided 4hour walking tour, starting in front of the Colosseum, have an introduction to its History and the legendary foundation of Rome. Walking on the Imperial Road, discover the majesty of the Trajan Column, one of the most original symbols of Rome. Moving in front of the huge Victorian, memory of the Italian king Victor Emanuel II, you'll climb the Capitol Hill, with the square designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti, and you'll have the opportunity to take a picture from the panoramic terrace in front of the Roman Forum, with the led lights giving it a suggestive atmosphere. From there, you'll move to the City Centre, visiting the Pantheon and Navona Square, a symbol of the Baroque style in Rome, to cross the Tevere, closing the tour in front of the St. Angel Castle, the ancient tomb of the Roman emperor Hadrian.
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Christmas Concerts at 4:30 PM (Opera classics and famous Christmas songs)

• During the Christmas holidays 2018, in the hearth of Rome, extraordinary concerts featuring celebrated Opera arias and duets, famous Christmas songs, and the classics of the Romantic piano.Music programs include works such as “La donna è mobile”, from Verdi's Rigoletto, or “Nessun dorma”, from Puccini's Turandot, “Sempre libera” and the Brindisi (Toast), from Verdi's La traviata, a selections from the Christmas songbook, such as “White Christmas”, “Cantique de Noël", “Jingle Bells”, and Chopin's “Heroic” polonaise, Liszt's “Dream of love” or Concert Paraphrase on Rigoletto...Internationally-acclaimed musicians will guide your experience of the music with commentary and anecdotes in English.After the concert, you will enjoy a light Aperitivo of snacks and sparkling wine with the artists.
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Christmas Holidays - 3 Days Tour to Vatican City, Rome Experience and Florence

• You will explore one of the largest and busiest Museums in the world including spectacular Sistine Chapel. Our exciting tour will be led by an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide.  N.B: Children (6-17) / Students (18-25)  (Students Have to Bring Their Student ID Card)   N.B: Free Entrance for Under 6 Years. N.B: Not wheelchair accessible in this service (only with guide)        
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Advance tickets for Vatican museums and Sistine chapel in Christmas day

• To make sure your entrance inside the Vatican city you must book in advance. It is one of highest tourist coming period for Vatican city.to avoid the hours long line there you can get our advance tickets which will skip that line.Our exciting tour will be led by an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. You will Rome around Vatican Museums, full of artistic and historical treasures. You will also enjoy the Sistine Chapel where there is Michelangelo’s fresco. Also added St. Peter’s Basilica which is an Italian Renaissance Church in Vatican City and at the same time the largest Church in the world. All of our tours will be guided by an expert guide.  What You Will Enjoy: Vatican GalleriesRaphael RoomsBorgia ApartmentsSistine ChapelSkip the line tickets and access to the Basilica
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Full Day Tour from Rome to Ariccia: Christmas Lights and Amazing Atmosphere!

• Half Day Tour with private transfer service, departing from Rome to Ariccia, and small and pictoresque nice village!
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Christmas Eve Vatican Tour and Christmas Mass at San Peters Basilica

• Enjoy a semi-private 2 - 3 hour tour (max 10 people) of the Vatican Museums including the Raphael Rooms and The Sistine Chapel ending with a privileged entrance to St.Peter's Basilica. Highlights include the Belvedere courtyard, Pine courtyard, Gallery of Maps ,Gallery of Tapestries ,Pio Clemente museum and the Raphael Rooms. With complimentary free tickets to Christmas eve mass.
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