Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Rome (Updated 2026)

Rome, Italy
Papal Audience with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

Rome offers a special chance to join a Catholic tradition and see Pope Leone XIV during the Wednesday Papal Audience. This moving event brings together …More

Rome offers a special chance to join a Catholic tradition and see Pope Leone XIV during the Wednesday Papal Audience. This moving event brings together...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (192)
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$42
Haunted Rome & True Crime: Cenci Curse Exploration Game and Tour

Solve the most famous murder mystery in Roman history. Rome is a city of ghosts. On this interactive walking tour, step into the shadows to …More

Solve the most famous murder mystery in Roman history. Rome is a city of ghosts. On this interactive walking tour, step into the shadows to...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (21)
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$7
Rome Night Tour Highlights by Luxury Golf Cart

Experience the Eternal City like never before on our luxury golf cart night tour, a smooth and magical journey through Rome’s most iconic sights illuminated …More

Experience the Eternal City like never before on our luxury golf cart night tour, a smooth and magical journey through Rome’s most iconic sights illuminated...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (65)
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$99
Rome Private Walking Tour with Local Expert Guide

Our bespoke private tours are the most premium experience we offer. From those with young kids who want a fun experience, to those who are …More

Our bespoke private tours are the most premium experience we offer. From those with young kids who want a fun experience, to those who are...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
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$21
Flavors of Rome Campo Marzio Street Food Tour and Sightseeing

Rome is famous for its authentic street food and you will discover why. Walking through the narrow streets of the historic centre you will dig …More

Rome is famous for its authentic street food and you will discover why. Walking through the narrow streets of the historic centre you will dig...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$51
Siena and San Gimignano from Rome: Private Wine Tour in Tuscany

Discover the magic of Tuscany on a private full-day journey from Rome through the rolling Chianti hills. Explore the medieval splendor of Siena, wandering its …More

Discover the magic of Tuscany on a private full-day journey from Rome through the rolling Chianti hills. Explore the medieval splendor of Siena, wandering its...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$191
Skip the Line Tour: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & Basilica

Priority entry to the Vatican Museums and live explanation of it's highlights with a historian who can make your lifetime experience easy and interesting. Obviously, …More

Priority entry to the Vatican Museums and live explanation of it's highlights with a historian who can make your lifetime experience easy and interesting. Obviously,...

2 to 3 hours
4.4 (138)
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$158
Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour

This incredible tour goes to the very heart of ancient Rome and takes in the Empire’s most iconic monuments. Our experienced guide will take you …More

This incredible tour goes to the very heart of ancient Rome and takes in the Empire’s most iconic monuments. Our experienced guide will take you...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (101)
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$68
Colosseum and Ancient Rome Private Tour

Choose a Colosseum private tour for a relaxing experience of Rome's most iconic sight: the Colosseum. Join your guide — an archaeology expert —  for a full …More

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Choose a Colosseum private tour for a relaxing experience of Rome's most iconic sight: the Colosseum. Join your guide — an archaeology expert —  for a full...

2 hours 45 minutes
5.0 (23)
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$151
Private Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids & Families

Enjoy an engaging private Vatican Tour specifically tailored on your family interests and needs. Our professional and top rated guides will make you fall in …More

Enjoy an engaging private Vatican Tour specifically tailored on your family interests and needs. Our professional and top rated guides will make you fall in...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (86)
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$112
Wednesday Early Morning Sistine Chapel and Vatican Private Tour

Wednesday's are wonderful - and they are the best day to experience the Vatican museums in all their glory! Since St Peter's Basilica is closed …More

Wednesday's are wonderful - and they are the best day to experience the Vatican museums in all their glory! Since St Peter's Basilica is closed...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
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$179
Best of Rome Pass: Vatican, Colosseum & St. Peter’s Experience

Discover the Eternal City at your own pace with an all-access pass to Rome’s most iconic monuments. Begin at Touristation Aracoeli with a captivating multimedia …More

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Discover the Eternal City at your own pace with an all-access pass to Rome’s most iconic monuments. Begin at Touristation Aracoeli with a captivating multimedia...

3 days
4.5 (57)
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$118
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Guided Tour

Skip the lines and enjoy exclusive access to some of the Vatican's most iconic attractions on this guided tour. Discover the treasures of the Vatican …More

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Skip the lines and enjoy exclusive access to some of the Vatican's most iconic attractions on this guided tour. Discover the treasures of the Vatican...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.3 (49)
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$101
Skip-The-Line: Sistine Chapel & Vatican Tour with A Guide

It's a reservation for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entrance without making queues. You can visit around Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your guide …More

It's a reservation for Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel entrance without making queues. You can visit around Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with your guide...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (27)
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$164
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Small Group Tour

Explore the Vatican’s incredible art collections on a small group tour with a maximum of just 10 guests. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in …More

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Explore the Vatican’s incredible art collections on a small group tour with a maximum of just 10 guests. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in...

2 hours
4.6 (36)
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$153
Skip the Line: Vatican & Sistine Chapel Tour for Kids & Families

This is a ‘must-do’ tour, when in Rome! The 2.5-hours tour for kids and families will give you a complete overview of the smallest country …More

This is a ‘must-do’ tour, when in Rome! The 2.5-hours tour for kids and families will give you a complete overview of the smallest country...

2 hours 30 minutes
4.9 (84)
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$112
Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All Highlights

Appreciate this 6-hour private visit to see the best sights and old marvels of Rome in one day. You'll be engaged by a private guide …More

Appreciate this 6-hour private visit to see the best sights and old marvels of Rome in one day. You'll be engaged by a private guide...

6 hours
5.0 (80)
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$303
Professional Pizza Workshop in Rome With a Brilliant Italian Chef

In her beautiful home, you’ll learn to appreciate the differences between the flavors, the dough and toppings. You'll then enjoy a sit-down 2-course meal, including …More

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In her beautiful home, you’ll learn to appreciate the differences between the flavors, the dough and toppings. You'll then enjoy a sit-down 2-course meal, including...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$130
Private Guided Tour in the Colosseum and Ancient Rome

Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator by entering the ancient arena and walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps …More

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Experience the Colosseum through the eyes of a gladiator by entering the ancient arena and walking the streets of the Roman Forum in the footsteps...

2 to 3 hours
5.0 (29)
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$113
Ancient Rome at Dusk: Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a 2-hr guided tour from outside the most iconic sites of the Roman Empire while enjoying an exclusive evening walk by lit-up ruins …More

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Embark on a 2-hr guided tour from outside the most iconic sites of the Roman Empire while enjoying an exclusive evening walk by lit-up ruins...

2 hours
4.9 (17)
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$78
Scavi (excavations) St. Peter's Tomb and St. Peters Basilica

Pre-tour introduction covering the history of the Vatican and the highlights of St. Peter’s Basilica, helping you better understand the significance of the sites you’ll …More

Pre-tour introduction covering the history of the Vatican and the highlights of St. Peter’s Basilica, helping you better understand the significance of the sites you’ll...

3 hours
4.3 (157)
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$118
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