Rome Layover Tours

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

Top 10 layover tours & experiences around the world

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

City Unscripted Original

Rome Half a day in Rome with a local

Haunting ruins, syruppy ice and a crypt with 4000 bodies (creepy but cool)

$138.04 per person

4 hours

(119)

City Unscripted Original

Rome Escape the airport: see Rome on your layover

Copas at sunset, ancient ruins and a million reasons to miss your plane. (Just kidding).

$236.81 per person

5 hours

(30)

Escape the airport: see Mexico City on your layover

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Mexico City Escape the airport: see Mexico City on your layover

Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of Mexico City tailored to your schedule and wishes!

$253.5 per person

8 hours

(65)

Escape the airport: see Taipei on your layover

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Taipei Escape the airport: see Taipei on your layover

Steamy food carts, colourful shrines, bargains to be haggled over and Taipei 101.

$193 per person

6 hours

(34)

Ristorante with a Roman - dinner experience

City Unscripted Original

Rome Ristorante with a Roman - dinner experience

Good food, and even better company (we’re not biased, promise). And some supplì, pasta and secondi.

$197.54 per person

4 hours

(39)

City Unscripted Original

Rome Must see Rome with a local

Architectural wonders, 28 centuries of history and an Roman feast for lunch.

$257.04 per person

8 hours

(31)

Escape the airport: see Sydney on your layover

City Unscripted Original

Sydney Escape the airport: see Sydney on your layover

Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of Sydney tailored to your schedule and wishes!

$268.92 per person

8 hours

(70)

Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover

City Unscripted Original

Edinburgh Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover

Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of Edinburgh tailored to your schedule and wishes!

$207.06 per person

5 hours

(45)

City Unscripted Original

Rome A night in Rome, your way

Aperitivo at twilight, illuminated ancient ruins, and clubs lining a mound of broken oil jars.

$170.47 per person

4 hours

(34)

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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

Alessandro

Rome

Passionate photographer with a natural eye for beauty and appetite for good Italian food

Ugo

Rome

Gelato fundi and caraibic dancer with artistic flair

Alessandra

Rome

Gerry

Rome

Live music enthusiast and neighborhood expert with insider tips on Rome’s coolest spots and hidden gems.

Alessandro

Rome

Art-loving Roman local and street food hunter with an insider’s eye for hidden gems and panoramic views across the Eternal City.

Alessandra

Rome

A passionate history buff, art aficionado, and beverage connoisseur with expert knowledge of history, street art, and great craft beer and wine spots.

Nadia

Rome

Food lover and art enthusiast with an insider’s knowledge of Rome’s most delicious spots and hidden masterpieces.

Claudio

Rome

vany

Rome

traveler expert and food lover

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.

Rome travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

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Latest reviews from our guests

Ledio made this trip so much more fun! His knowledge of history and the area was great. The conversation was fun and interesting. But most important to me… I’m legally blind and require a bit more assistance managing crowds, stairs, darker spaces. It’s always a bit more difficult with new places and with new people. Walking around with Ledio was like walking around with my son who has been helping me for 20 years. Ledio immediately picked up on cues of a sighted guide and made me feel so at ease. When I’m in an unfamiliar space, I tend to look down more to make sure I don’t trip. But w Ledio I was able to actuallly look up and enjoy the streets of Tivoli and the mind blowing beauty of Villa d’este. Also, I just wanted to say… I booked this 8 hour tourthe day before. I was a bit concerned that maybe I would get a guide that wasn’t too good or unprepared. Kudos to city unscripted for providing excellent quality even on last minute requests. My only suggestion…. I randomly picked a tour time of 10:00. when I arrived at the meeting point, the next train to Tivoli was not until 11:00. It was not a big deal. We had coffee and chatted while waiting an hour for the next train. That said, I would suggest having the guide check train times in advance and asking for example if a client can arrive a little earlier to catch a 10:00 train or change the meeting time to say 10:45 to catch the 11 train. But this was minor for me and overall I had the most fantastic time. Thank you!!

2 June 2024

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

12 April 2024

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

11 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.

23 July 2023

Angela D