Rome Layover Tours

Tailoring each experience to your wishes by locals who love their city

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The best private layover tours & experiences with locals

Are you stuck with a lengthy layover in the Italian capital? There’s nothing worse than sitting around watching time tick by when one of the most gorgeous cities in the world is right at your doorstep. So why not escape the airport and join City Unscripted on the ultimate layover tours in Rome instead? We’ll give you the opportunity to explore la dolce vita with a local host in whatever time you have. On Rome airport layover tours, we’ll help you uncover the city’s iconic attractions and a few hidden gems before your next flight departs. Even better, your experience of the city will be tailored to you. One thing’s for sure – you’ve never had a more exciting layover than this!

Meet some of our local hosts around the world

Andreea

Rome

Enthusiastic local host in Rome, with a passion for exploring the city's museums and churches, discovering the best food and drink, and guiding visitors through the charming neighborhood of Monti.

Angelo

Rome

Passionate cyclist and knowledgeable guide with expertise in exploring cities via bicycle, offering a unique and eco-friendly perspective.

See Rome on your layover

When you have a layover in a city like Rome, not popping out to explore the city would be a decision you’ll regret. From treasure-filled museums and family-run trattoria to ancient history spanning millennia, there are a thousand reasons to see Rome – and you can discover several of them on Rome layover tours with a local. Don’t let the opportunity to discover the best of the Italian capital pass you by. Leave that stuffy lounge, say goodbye to sad airport snacks, and see one of the most famous cities in the world instead. What more could you want from Rome airport layover tours?

Get a local to guide you

Don’t feel overwhelmed at the thought of leaving the airport. We know you have a flight to catch, and that it can be daunting to head out on a quick adventure in an unfamiliar city. But that’s why on City Unscripted Rome layover tours, we send a local to meet you right at the airport and stay by your side every step of the way. You won’t need to struggle with a GPS and a guidebook or navigate unfamiliar streets alone because your local insider will be holding your hand. With your own personal translator and transport coordinator, Rome airport layover tours couldn’t be more seamless.

Rome done the right way

Listing all the iconic landmarks in Rome would take hours; visiting them would take months. While it’s impossible to squeeze every attraction into a few hours, our Rome layover tours can certainly show you a little of everything. From historic sights and architectural wonders to a world-renowned food scene, Rome’s highlights couldn’t be more varied! Luckily, your local guide will learn a little about you and plan Rome airport layover tours that are expertly tailored to you. So even though you have limited time, you can rest assured that we’ll help you make every minute count.

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Latest reviews from our guests

Wonderful experience .the trip was perfectly tailored to my interests and expectations .tour guide was very accommodating and knowledgably.

April 2024

Wesam E
Extremely knowlegible perfectly customized the tour to my requests and interests .utilized my limited time effectively .the best experience ever

April 2024

Wesam E
Great experience! Spent a layover flight in Rome, Tom met us at the airport and took us to several locations for the day. We felt very comfortable and he provided us with a lot of history. We stopped for gelato and he even shared some local food and drink spots.

July 2023

Angela D
My host, Tugce was amazing! She was super friendly and responsive and showed me around the whole city prioritizing the things that were at the top of my list. It was the best layover I’ve ever had!

July 2022

Salma N