The 4 Best Italy Christmas Tours

1.St. Paul’s Within the Walls New Year’s Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 35 reviews · from $39Our pick

Spend two hours at Rome’s St. Paul’s Within the Walls with the Orchestra of I Virtuosi dell’opera di Roma, soprano Ms. Testa, tenor Mr. Gentili, and baritone Mr. Utzeri. Choose a New Year’s Eve or January 1 concert, with opera favorites by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Rossini, and others. Seating categories let you match the ticket to your budget.

“It was a surreal experience to attend the concert on a new year’s eve in the church. Loved it”

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2.Celebrate Christmas in Rome – Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $66Top rated

Start at the Spanish Steps at 5:30pm and walk through Rome’s decorated streets with a local guide and no more than 15 people. You’ll see Via dei Condotti, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Castel Sant’Angelo, and finish at St. Peter’s Square beside the Christmas tree and Nativity scene. Guides may include Yash, Sarah, Max, Ariana, or Bryan.

“My family and I wanted to do something special since we were in Rome for Christmas. I thought this tour would be the perfect way to add that "holiday spirit" while we were there. I should've booked it for earlier in the week. Because we booked it for Christmas Eve, the place that we were supposed to stop for our hot chocolate and Christmas treats closed early. Our guide wasn't sure of what to do because the back-up place they go to wasn't open either. We spent a good bit of time waiting on the other guide to give our guide some direction. We walked a good bit before finally…”

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3.Capuchins Crypt: Christmas Baroque Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104

You’ll visit the Capuchins Museum and bone-lined Crypt before hearing the Schola Romana Ensemble perform Christmas Baroque music in the convent’s reserved hall. Choose a self-guided audioguide visit in 13 languages or a VIP English tour for up to 10 people. The church visit is subject to celebrations.

“la explicación de guía sobre las catacumbas de los capuchinos y el concierto fue excelente la soprano es lo máximo.”

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4.2h Xmas Lights Panoramic Vespa Sidecar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride through Rome after dark in a Vespa sidecar, with a professional driver and English-speaking guide handling the traffic. Over two hours, you’ll see Christmas lights, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter’s Square, Janiculum Hill, the Jewish Ghetto, and Piazza Navona. You may share a Vespa and swap seats at stops.

“Really fantastic night zipping around Roma seeing the city, the lights and Christmas decorations. Daughter claimed the side car so I can't comment on its comfort, but the vespas are a fun way to travel, and gives access to Rome's alleys and back streets.. The team did a great job in making us feel welcome and ensuring our safety. Everything was clean and efficient. Highly recommend this tour at any time of the year, but it is something special at Christmas.”

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