Through Eternity Tours

Through Eternity Tours has been guiding visitors in Italy for 27 years, with most of its programme concentrated in Rome. The company focuses on guided walks and site visits, and it offers both small-group and private tours, with group sizes kept deliberately small.

Core tours include the Colosseum, with options that step onto the arena floor and continue into the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill; an Early Morning Vatican Tour that aims to reach the Sistine Chapel before the main crowds; semi-private Sistine Chapel visits; and a Rome in a Day private tour combining the Colosseum, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel. An Introduction to Rome group walk through the historic centre is a good way to get your bearings on the first day of a trip. More specialised private tours include Villa Farnesina in Trastevere, with its Raphael frescoes.

Group tours are capped at 12 guests, and some Vatican tours at ten. Headsets are provided on group tours so you can hear the guide clearly in busy galleries. Private tours are priced for up to two people, with a supplement for each additional guest, and headsets can be added for a small fee. Full payment is taken at booking. Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour are refunded, minus any costs already incurred, such as tickets, so check the terms before booking.

The tours suit curious first-time visitors, families with older children and travellers who want a guide with real depth of knowledge rather than a quick overview. Ask the office for advice if you are unsure which tour fits your plans, as the team can suggest a sequence for a short stay. Book the early-morning Vatican slots and Colosseum arena tours as far ahead as possible. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and dress modestly for the Vatican and churches.

The office answers calls and emails seven days a week, from 7:30 to midnight Central European Time, which is useful for last-minute questions. Contact the team by email at [email protected] or by phone on +39 06 700 9336. Meeting points depend on the tour and are confirmed when you book, usually near the entrance to the site being visited, such as the Colosseum or the Vatican Museums.