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Context Travel Rome Tours
Founded in the heart of Italy's eternal city, Context Travel has been enlightening curious travelers since 2003. Rome, with its layers of history, art, and culture, serves as the perfect backdrop for those who wish to delve deeper into the past.
Rome's story begins as a small settlement on the Tiber River, evolving into a republic, and then an empire that shaped the Western world. From the legendary founding by Romulus and Remus to the grandeur of the Roman Empire, each stone and statue in Rome tells a tale. The city's history is not just about conquests and emperors; it's woven through daily life, religion, art, and the resilience of its people through centuries of transformation.
Top Rome Walking Tours with Context:
Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Step into the arena where gladiators once fought, explore the political heart of ancient Rome, and walk where emperors lived. Our guides, historians at heart, bring to life the stories of this monumental complex.
Borghese Gallery Tour: Wander through one of the most exquisite collections of art in the world. Skip-the-line access lets you marvel at Bernini's sculptures and Caravaggio's paintings with expert commentary that elucidates the art's historical and cultural significance.
Ostia Antica Day Trip: Journey to this ancient port town, where daily Roman life is preserved under layers of time. Explore the well-preserved ruins, far less crowded than Pompeii, offering a glimpse into ordinary life in the empire.
Complete Vatican Tour: Venture into the Vatican Museums, where every corridor is a gallery. Experience the Sistine Chapel's splendor and the grandeur of St. Peter's Basilica, with the added advantage of skipping the lines. Our Rome tour guides, often with theological or art historical backgrounds, provide insights that enrich your understanding of these sacred spaces. Looking for an extra special Vatican experience? Check out our Early Entry Vatican Tour to gain exclusive access before the big crowds.
Rome Food Tour: Savor Rome's culinary legacy, from traditional trattorias to bustling markets. This isn't just about eating but understanding the gastronomic culture shaped by centuries of history, with dishes that tell stories of Rome's past.
Traveling to Rome with kids? Try our Ancient Rome for Kids Tour and our Vatican for Kids Tour, both of which use interactive activities, scavenger hunts, and games and feature private guides trained in inquiry-based learning to make Rome come alive.
For the independent traveler, our Rome audio guides are perfect for going at your own pace, guided by a local historian in your ear.
Why Context Travel?
Our Rome private tours are crafted for travelers who seek more than snapshots. Curiosity is your compass, and learning is your journey. Each Rome walking tour is led by expert tour guides who are not just tour guides but scholars, archaeologists, or art historians passionate about sharing their knowledge and their city. They ensure your path through Rome is not just walked but understood, turning every step into a discovery, every glance into a lesson. Whether you're navigating the ancient streets, admiring Renaissance art, or tasting the essence of Roman cuisine, Context Travel invites you to experience Rome with a depth that goes beyond the guidebooks.
What Context Rome Travelers Say
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We thoroughly enjoyed our morning walk with Paulo viewing Caravaggio's work and highly recommend this tour. Paulo was knowledgeable and passionate about Caravaggio's achievements, placing his work in historic and artistic context. He took note of our particular interests and adapted the tour so that we could get the most out of it. It was a wonderful experience!
Gary
Apr 19, 2025
Dony did a wonderful job of showing us the Borghese Gallery collections. We highly recommend this tour! He was very informative, starting with a brief history of the Borghese family while we walked the grounds, illuminating the history of the sculpture garden and noting the gallery's ties to the Napoleonic era. Dony took note of our particular interest in Bernini's sculptures and pointed out details and elements of each that showed his careful study of the works. Paintings and other important sculptures were pointed out as well as we toured the gallery with historical and artistic context described in a way that illuminated each piece for us. There was a lot to see and take in, his descriptions were to the point, showed wit and humor while he kept us moving so we could see the many important works in the gallery. It was an amazing and unforgettable experience!
Gary
Apr 19, 2025
What a great tour! Having hosted and produced travel shows for a few decades, I would have had Jeannette on any show! Expert with great historic stories and a fun,
cool vibe. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! And the skip the line? Totally worth it!!
Toni
Apr 19, 2025