Tour operator
Walks of Italy
A Rome-based tour company running small-group and private tours of the Vatican, the Colosseum and the city's underground sites.
Walks Inside Rome
A family-owned Rome tour company offering private and small-group tours of no more than eight people, from the Vatican to the Appian Way.
At a glance
- Type
- Private and small-group tours
- Area
- Centro Storico, Rome, Italy
- Official site
- walksinsiderome.com
Good to know
- Family-owned
- Groups of up to 8
- Golf cart tours
- Bike tours
Why we recommend it
Walks Inside Rome is a family-owned tour company based on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in the historic centre, and it has been guiding visitors around the city for more than 20 years. It specialises in private tours and small groups of no more than eight participants, which suits travellers who want time to ask questions, move at their own pace and tailor the visit to their interests.
The Vatican is well covered, with early-morning Sistine Chapel tours, small-group visits to the museums and Sistine Chapel, afternoon tours that include St Peter's Basilica, a private evening tour of the Vatican, and a Complete Papal Experience. Colosseum options include in-depth tours of the amphitheatre and ancient Rome, a private VIP tour of the underground, and combinations with the Pantheon or the Vatican.
The range goes well beyond the main sights. A golf cart tour covers the historic centre in comfort, useful for those with limited mobility or little time. In the Footsteps of Caravaggio visits the churches and galleries where the painter's work hangs, and an Appian Way bike tour includes a picnic in the countryside. Cooking classes cover pasta and tiramisù, pizza and gelato, and biscotti, and a market shopping class ends with a full Roman meal. Day trips go to Assisi, Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio, Tarquinia, Pompeii and Herculaneum, the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
Most tours are private, and prices are quoted for two people, so they suit couples and families who want a personal guide. Contact the team by phone on +39 06 662 4626 or by WhatsApp on +39 338 779 1615 to tailor an itinerary or discuss accessibility needs. Book the Vatican early-entry slots well ahead, and remember that Vatican tours require covered shoulders and knees.
The tours suit first-time visitors who want a thorough introduction, families with children, art lovers and travellers with mobility needs, who can benefit from the golf cart option. Meeting points depend on the tour and are confirmed at booking. The office at Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 209 is a short walk from Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori, and many buses stop along the Corso.
Walks Inside Rome FAQs
How many people are on a Walks Inside Rome tour?
Small-group tours have no more than eight participants; private tours are also available.
Is it family-owned?
Yes, it is a family-owned company with more than 20 years of guiding.
Is there a golf cart tour?
Yes, a private golf cart tour of the historic centre.
Do they offer cooking classes?
Yes, including pasta and tiramisù, pizza and gelato, and a market shopping class.
Do they offer tours outside Rome?
Yes, including Assisi, Orvieto, Pompeii, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast.
How can I contact them?
By phone on +39 06 662 4626 or WhatsApp on +39 338 779 1615.
Where is the office?
At Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 209, near Piazza Navona.
Is there a dress code for Vatican tours?
Yes, shoulders and knees must be covered.