History Trips To Rome & Bay Of Naples

Guided Tours Of Rome

Discover the Eternal City with bespoke Guided Tours of Rome. Whether you're interested in the ancient ruins, the vibrant squares of modern Rome, the sacred Vatican City, or the city's enchanting night-time beauty, we offer half or full-day walking tours tailored to your group's interests.

Why go on a guided tour of Rome?

• Tailor-made experiences: Customise your tour to focus on what interests your students the most, ensuring a personalised and enriching experience.
• Expert guides: Learn from knowledgeable guides who bring the history, architecture, and culture of Rome to life.
• Rome by Night – Illuminated tour: See Rome in a different light, with its monuments beautifully illuminated, offering a magical perspective of the city.

Book your tailored trip through the best Rome has to offer.

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The Colosseum

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The Colosseum, an enduring symbol of ancient Roman engineering and architecture, stands as one of the most impressive historical landmarks in Rome. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, this elliptical structure showcases the grandeur of Roman civilisation.

Why visit the Colosseum?

• Architectural marvel: Admire the Colosseum's construction, a testament to Roman ingenuity, built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete.
• Historical significance: Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Colosseum was a hub for public spectacles, including gladiatorial contests and animal hunts.
• Cultural impact: Delve into the Colosseum's role in Roman society and its influence over millennia as a symbol of imperial Rome.

Ready to explore one of the world's most iconic structures?

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Roman Forum

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This was once the heart of Ancient Rome and the centre of public life. It is the site of public speeches, trials and commercial transactions.

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Palatine Hill

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Journey to the origins of Rome on Palatine Hill, the site where, according to legend, Romulus founded the city. This historic hill offers not just unparalleled views of the Roman Forum and the city, but a walk through the heart of ancient Rome’s most significant residential area, home to emperors and aristocrats.

Why visit Palatine Hill?

• Mythical foundations: Explore the legendary birthplace of Rome, where the story of Romulus and Remus unfolds.
• Imperial residences: Wander through the ruins of opulent palaces, including the Flavian Palace and the House of Augustus, and marvel at their ancient grandeur.
• Panoramic views: Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Roman Forum below, offering a unique perspective on ancient Rome’s commercial, political, and religious centre.
• Archaeological treasures: Discover mosaics, frescoes, and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of Roman elite life.

Ready to uncover the secrets of Palatine Hill?

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Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica

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Embark on a spiritual and artistic journey through the heart of the Catholic world at the Vatican City. This comprehensive tour encompasses the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, each a cornerstone of art, history, and faith.

Why visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica?

• Vatican museums: Wander through rooms filled with one of the most significant art collections worldwide, housed in palatial settings that have evolved with the papacy.
• Sistine Chapel: Gaze upon Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes, among the most revered artworks of the Renaissance, including the iconic Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.
• St. Peter’s Basilica: Stand beneath the awe-inspiring dome designed by Michelangelo, visit the tomb of St. Peter, and admire the sanctity and architectural marvel that is one of the largest churches in the world.
• Art and history: Discover works by Raphael, Caravaggio, and other masters, revealing stories of faith, culture, and power that shaped the Renaissance and the Catholic Church.

Ready to see some of Christianity's finest art and architecture?

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The Pantheon

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The Pantheon in Rome, dating from AD 125, stands as a monumental testament to ancient architectural prowess and enduring beauty. Originally an ancient temple, this architectural marvel was later converted into a church, making it one of the most well-preserved and significant structures from Ancient Rome.

Why visit The Pantheon?

• Architectural grandeur: Marvel at the Pantheon's magnificent dome, the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, showcasing the ingenuity of Roman engineering.
• Historical significance: Step into history within walls that have stood for nearly two millennia, offering a direct connection to the Roman Empire.
• Raphael’s final resting place: Pay your respects to the Renaissance master Raphael, whose tomb within the Pantheon adds a layer of cultural reverence to the visit.
• Iconic oculus: Look up to see the famous oculus, the central opening in the dome, which illuminates the interior in a heavenly play of light.

Ready to explore the awe-inspiring Pantheon?

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Guided Tours Of Rome

Discover the Eternal City with bespoke Guided Tours of Rome. Whether you're interested in the ancient ruins, the vibrant squares of modern Rome, the sacred Vatican City, or the city's enchanting night-time beauty, we offer half or full-day walking tours tailored to your group's interests.

Why go on a guided tour of Rome?

• Tailor-made experiences: Customise your tour to focus on what interests your students the most, ensuring a personalised and enriching experience.
• Expert guides: Learn from knowledgeable guides who bring the history, architecture, and culture of Rome to life.
• Rome by Night – Illuminated tour: See Rome in a different light, with its monuments beautifully illuminated, offering a magical perspective of the city.

Book your tailored trip through the best Rome has to offer.

Enquire about this trip

The Colosseum

• View on Map

The Colosseum, an enduring symbol of ancient Roman engineering and architecture, stands as one of the most impressive historical landmarks in Rome. Also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, this elliptical structure showcases the grandeur of Roman civilisation.

Why visit the Colosseum?

• Architectural marvel: Admire the Colosseum's construction, a testament to Roman ingenuity, built of travertine limestone, tuff, and brick-faced concrete.
• Historical significance: Built between 70 and 80 CE, the Colosseum was a hub for public spectacles, including gladiatorial contests and animal hunts.
• Cultural impact: Delve into the Colosseum's role in Roman society and its influence over millennia as a symbol of imperial Rome.

Ready to explore one of the world's most iconic structures?

Enquire about this trip

Roman Forum

• View on Map

This was once the heart of Ancient Rome and the centre of public life. It is the site of public speeches, trials and commercial transactions.

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Palatine Hill

• View on Map

Journey to the origins of Rome on Palatine Hill, the site where, according to legend, Romulus founded the city. This historic hill offers not just unparalleled views of the Roman Forum and the city, but a walk through the heart of ancient Rome’s most significant residential area, home to emperors and aristocrats.

Why visit Palatine Hill?

• Mythical foundations: Explore the legendary birthplace of Rome, where the story of Romulus and Remus unfolds.
• Imperial residences: Wander through the ruins of opulent palaces, including the Flavian Palace and the House of Augustus, and marvel at their ancient grandeur.
• Panoramic views: Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Roman Forum below, offering a unique perspective on ancient Rome’s commercial, political, and religious centre.
• Archaeological treasures: Discover mosaics, frescoes, and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of Roman elite life.

Ready to uncover the secrets of Palatine Hill?

Enquire about this trip

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Basilica

• View on Map

Embark on a spiritual and artistic journey through the heart of the Catholic world at the Vatican City. This comprehensive tour encompasses the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica, each a cornerstone of art, history, and faith.

Why visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica?

• Vatican museums: Wander through rooms filled with one of the most significant art collections worldwide, housed in palatial settings that have evolved with the papacy.
• Sistine Chapel: Gaze upon Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes, among the most revered artworks of the Renaissance, including the iconic Creation of Adam and the Last Judgment.
• St. Peter’s Basilica: Stand beneath the awe-inspiring dome designed by Michelangelo, visit the tomb of St. Peter, and admire the sanctity and architectural marvel that is one of the largest churches in the world.
• Art and history: Discover works by Raphael, Caravaggio, and other masters, revealing stories of faith, culture, and power that shaped the Renaissance and the Catholic Church.

Ready to see some of Christianity's finest art and architecture?

Enquire about this trip

The Pantheon

• View on Map

The Pantheon in Rome, dating from AD 125, stands as a monumental testament to ancient architectural prowess and enduring beauty. Originally an ancient temple, this architectural marvel was later converted into a church, making it one of the most well-preserved and significant structures from Ancient Rome.

Why visit The Pantheon?

• Architectural grandeur: Marvel at the Pantheon's magnificent dome, the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, showcasing the ingenuity of Roman engineering.
• Historical significance: Step into history within walls that have stood for nearly two millennia, offering a direct connection to the Roman Empire.
• Raphael’s final resting place: Pay your respects to the Renaissance master Raphael, whose tomb within the Pantheon adds a layer of cultural reverence to the visit.
• Iconic oculus: Look up to see the famous oculus, the central opening in the dome, which illuminates the interior in a heavenly play of light.

Ready to explore the awe-inspiring Pantheon?

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Pompeii

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Walking in the footsteps of the Romans it’s easy to imagine the ruins as complete houses again. Walk the same roads, stop and admire the atriums, try to imagine the upstairs rooms, which had collapsed under the weight of the pumice stones and lava. The preserved town of Pompeii has so much to offer Classics groups starting with the Ampitheatre. You’ll also go on to see thermopolia, temples, baths, theatres, palaestra and a forum. The best possible way to consider city life in Roman Italy and Cambridge Latin Course Groups will be thrilled to take a peek inside Caecilius’s house!

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Herculaneum

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Life has indeed been suspended in Herculaneum. Smaller than Pompeii but better preserved due to the way the ash fell here, more detail can be seen as well as the upper floors of houses. Herculaneum was a wealthy town, possessing an extraordinary density of fine houses, and lavish use of coloured marble cladding. The discovery in recent years of some 300 skeletons along the sea shore came as a surprise, as it had been assumed that the town had been evacuated.

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Paestum

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The ruins of Paestum are notable for their three ancient Greek Temples which are in a very good state of preservation. The Romans later built on the site and remains of the Roman Forum and Amphitheatre can also be seen today.  Paestum Archaeological museum houses many pieces including a whole room, which is dedicated to of the “Tomb of the Diver”, dated 450 BC, and is the only example of Greek painting with figured scenes dating from the Orientalzing, Archaic, or Classical periods to survive in its entirety.  We recommend visiting Paestum at the end of a drive down the incredible Amalfi Coastline.

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Pozzuoli, *Solfatara And Cumae

These 3 Classical sites are all in close proximity and so can be visited as part of a full day excursion together.

Groups love a visit to the preserved amphitheatre at Pozzuoli. Here, students have a unique opportunity to take steps down and to see the underground corridors where slaves and animals were held in cages before being sent up to fight. It’s also worth a quick look at the Macellum of Pozzuoli, which has fallen and now risen again due to local ground movement.

Cumae was the first Greek colony on the mainland of Italy and the seat of the Cumaean Sibyl. Come and see the long echoing cave of the Sibyl visited by Aeneas (even if only in legend). Visit the Acropolis and the entrance to this tunnel built by Agrippa around 38BC to join his harbour in Lake Avernus to the sea. In Roman mythology, Lake Avernus was seen as a route Aeneas used to descend to the underworld.

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Vesuvius

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A must for any group visiting this region. Your coach will take you most of the way up, before you park, and ascend the last 200m on foot, accompanied by a guide along a wide and secure pathway offering spectacular views over the region. Upon reaching the rim of this magnificent active crater, your guide will tell your group about the volcano’s history and it’s most famous eruption.

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Capri

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Capri was the favourite island retreat of the Roman Emperor, Tiberius.  Take the boat from Sorrento to this beautiful island. On arrival explore the port of Capri, before taking the funicular up to Capri town with its high end boutiques. Villa Jovis, a must for all Classical fanatics is the best preserved of Tiberius’ villas, and can be visited after a 40 minute panoramic walk. The walk and the site of the villa itself afford incredible views. Another popular addition to a visit to Capri is a 1 hour boat tour around the island’s dramatic coastline.

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Pompeii

• View on Map

Walking in the footsteps of the Romans it’s easy to imagine the ruins as complete houses again. Walk the same roads, stop and admire the atriums, try to imagine the upstairs rooms, which had collapsed under the weight of the pumice stones and lava. The preserved town of Pompeii has so much to offer Classics groups starting with the Ampitheatre. You’ll also go on to see thermopolia, temples, baths, theatres, palaestra and a forum. The best possible way to consider city life in Roman Italy and Cambridge Latin Course Groups will be thrilled to take a peek inside Caecilius’s house!

Enquire about this trip

Herculaneum

• View on Map

Life has indeed been suspended in Herculaneum. Smaller than Pompeii but better preserved due to the way the ash fell here, more detail can be seen as well as the upper floors of houses. Herculaneum was a wealthy town, possessing an extraordinary density of fine houses, and lavish use of coloured marble cladding. The discovery in recent years of some 300 skeletons along the sea shore came as a surprise, as it had been assumed that the town had been evacuated.

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Paestum

• View on Map

The ruins of Paestum are notable for their three ancient Greek Temples which are in a very good state of preservation. The Romans later built on the site and remains of the Roman Forum and Amphitheatre can also be seen today.  Paestum Archaeological museum houses many pieces including a whole room, which is dedicated to of the “Tomb of the Diver”, dated 450 BC, and is the only example of Greek painting with figured scenes dating from the Orientalzing, Archaic, or Classical periods to survive in its entirety.  We recommend visiting Paestum at the end of a drive down the incredible Amalfi Coastline.

Enquire about this trip

Pozzuoli, *Solfatara And Cumae

These 3 Classical sites are all in close proximity and so can be visited as part of a full day excursion together.

Groups love a visit to the preserved amphitheatre at Pozzuoli. Here, students have a unique opportunity to take steps down and to see the underground corridors where slaves and animals were held in cages before being sent up to fight. It’s also worth a quick look at the Macellum of Pozzuoli, which has fallen and now risen again due to local ground movement.

Cumae was the first Greek colony on the mainland of Italy and the seat of the Cumaean Sibyl. Come and see the long echoing cave of the Sibyl visited by Aeneas (even if only in legend). Visit the Acropolis and the entrance to this tunnel built by Agrippa around 38BC to join his harbour in Lake Avernus to the sea. In Roman mythology, Lake Avernus was seen as a route Aeneas used to descend to the underworld.

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Vesuvius

• View on Map

A must for any group visiting this region. Your coach will take you most of the way up, before you park, and ascend the last 200m on foot, accompanied by a guide along a wide and secure pathway offering spectacular views over the region. Upon reaching the rim of this magnificent active crater, your guide will tell your group about the volcano’s history and it’s most famous eruption.

Enquire about this trip

Capri

• View on Map

Capri was the favourite island retreat of the Roman Emperor, Tiberius.  Take the boat from Sorrento to this beautiful island. On arrival explore the port of Capri, before taking the funicular up to Capri town with its high end boutiques. Villa Jovis, a must for all Classical fanatics is the best preserved of Tiberius’ villas, and can be visited after a 40 minute panoramic walk. The walk and the site of the villa itself afford incredible views. Another popular addition to a visit to Capri is a 1 hour boat tour around the island’s dramatic coastline.

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Spanish Steps

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The famous steps where locals and tourists alike congregate to people watch and soak up the atmosphere. The Spanish Steps are close to Via del Corso, one of the well-known high end shopping streets of Rome, so window shopping  in the many designer shops is a popular pastime.

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Trevi Fountain

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A must see for school art trips to Rome, this is one of the most famous fountains in the world. The Trevi Fountain is located close to the Pantheon so many people choose to visit both together.

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Gladiator School

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The Gruppo Storico Romano, in collaboration with the gladiators of his Gladiator School, offers short courses of gladiatura, with preparation and personal training programs.

Students can become a gladiator for a day, and relive the same emotions as two thousand years ago. Discover the secrets of Imperial Rome’s gladiator games, get hands-on with ancient Roman history and have the best fun you can imagine!

In addition, students can visit the Historical Museum and wear armor, simulating battles with teachers and other young people.

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Spanish Steps

• View on Map

The famous steps where locals and tourists alike congregate to people watch and soak up the atmosphere. The Spanish Steps are close to Via del Corso, one of the well-known high end shopping streets of Rome, so window shopping  in the many designer shops is a popular pastime.

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Trevi Fountain

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A must see for school art trips to Rome, this is one of the most famous fountains in the world. The Trevi Fountain is located close to the Pantheon so many people choose to visit both together.

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Gladiator School

• View on Map

The Gruppo Storico Romano, in collaboration with the gladiators of his Gladiator School, offers short courses of gladiatura, with preparation and personal training programs.

Students can become a gladiator for a day, and relive the same emotions as two thousand years ago. Discover the secrets of Imperial Rome’s gladiator games, get hands-on with ancient Roman history and have the best fun you can imagine!

In addition, students can visit the Historical Museum and wear armor, simulating battles with teachers and other young people.

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Sorrento Lemon Farm Visit

Enjoy a 45 minutes walk-through this beautiful garden that has been around for several generations. Benches line the paths so that visitors can relax among the trees. It’s very peaceful inside.The grove owners grow orange trees, too. At the end of the walk is a store that sells various home made goods.

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Mozzarella Farm Visit in Sorrento

Meet the owners of this family farm, hear about the farms history and enjoy a fascinating demonstration of how both mozzarella and ricotta are made, before tasting sample of the two. You can also extend your stay and enjoy home made pizzas from the wood-burning oven.

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Amalfi Coast Drive

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A beautiful scenic drive, where a ribbon of road clings tightly to steep rugged cliff s interspersed with picturesque towns. Take time to stop in Amalfi for a couple of hours, and perhaps visit the town of Ravello with its incredible views.

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Sorrento Lemon Farm Visit

Enjoy a 45 minutes walk-through this beautiful garden that has been around for several generations. Benches line the paths so that visitors can relax among the trees. It’s very peaceful inside.The grove owners grow orange trees, too. At the end of the walk is a store that sells various home made goods.

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Mozzarella Farm Visit in Sorrento

Meet the owners of this family farm, hear about the farms history and enjoy a fascinating demonstration of how both mozzarella and ricotta are made, before tasting sample of the two. You can also extend your stay and enjoy home made pizzas from the wood-burning oven.

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Amalfi Coast Drive

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A beautiful scenic drive, where a ribbon of road clings tightly to steep rugged cliff s interspersed with picturesque towns. Take time to stop in Amalfi for a couple of hours, and perhaps visit the town of Ravello with its incredible views.

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