Flight simulator in Rome

Experience the thrill of being the pilot of an airplane into a cockpit!

With the flight simulator you will take the control of a flying airplane without even leaving the ground!

After a short briefing given by a pilot-instructor, you will take the control of the plane to manage all the main maneuvers: takeoff, climbing to reach the cruising altitude, follow the planned flight route, descent to the airport and, finally the landing.

The modern simulator, used by professional pilots for practice, faithfully reproduces the inside of the cockpit of an aircraft and its outside surroundings, allowing you to empathize perfectly with the role of a pilot. An exciting, fun and informative activity where you will also learn the basics of flying techniques.

This flight simulation has one of the latest generation system: Alsim ALX-500, the most recent milestone reached by technological development and has been applied to the training of professional pilots.

With a visual system of 208 °, superior to any other simulator FNPT II is able to reproduce with great fidelity any normal or emergency situation in flight. The student pilot’s authentic sense of simulation is achieved by an exceptional level of accuracy including:

A visual system spanning 208 °
Airports represented with maximum accuracy
Ability to select any weather conditions
Day time and night time simulations

An exciting, fun and instructive experience that will teach you the basic rules of flying techniques.

Prices

1 Session of Simulator for 1 person (1 hour): € 315,00
2 Sessions of Simulator for 2 persons (2 hours): € 300,00 per person

Excursions and horseback riding in Lazio near Rome

A few kilometers from Rome, among the hills, villages and woods of Lazio, you can take a pleasant ride on horseback and enjoy the quiet of nature.

Accompanied by an equestrian guide, during the excursion you will follow paths through forests, streams, rolling hills, where you can meet wild specimens of foxes, wild boars, hedgehogs and colorful wild birds.

You can choose between different proposals for excursions and walks for all levels.

Several options are available

Horseback riding in the upper Sabina

Departures from well-equipped riding schools located inside farmhouses and agricultural resorts, with the possibility of an aperitif, lunch and overnight stay.
You can take several pleasant horseback rides through the olive groves, in the woods, in the mountains or along the Farfa river, inside a suggestive canyon.

Prices for nature walks in upper Sabina

1 hour ride: starting from € 45.00 per person
2 hours ride: starting from € 65.00 per person
3 hours ride: starting from € 90.00 per person

Other horse riding itineraries in upper Sabina – Price on request

Horse trekking for a day with lunch in nature (BBQ) and final aperitif (1 day)
Horse trekking in the mountains and in the Piana di Rascino with lunch and option to stay overnight in a tent (1 or 2 days)
Horseback riding in the Nazzano Tevere Farfa river reserve (4 hours)
Horseback ride around Lake Turano (4 hours)
Horse trekking on Monte Terminillo (3 days)

Participants: minimum 2 / maximum 20

On request we can organize a BBQ lunch:

Menu: Appetizer with cold cuts and cheeses, Mixed meat, salad, Dessert or fruit, Water and wine
Price per person: starting from € 30.00

Horseback riding in the Veio Park

Just a few kilometres from Rome, the blissful tranquillity and vibrant colours of the idyllic Veio Park are best experienced on horseback.

With your equestrian guide, follow woodland trails, bubbling brooks and gentle hills, home to foxes, wild boar, hedgehogs and brilliantly-plumed wild birds.

The route will take you past the fascinating archaeological remains of the Etruscan civilization that once resided side by side with nature in this magical place.

Each excursion begins at an inviting riding centre sits atop a small hill near the picturesque medieval hamlet of Isola Farnese.

1 hour: € 30,00 per person
2 hours: € 45,00 per person
3 hours: € 55,00 per person

The riding centre also offers Western (American) horse riding lessons for individuals and groups.

Optional Extras:

It would be possible to organize lunch at one of the park’s restaurants or farms during or following the trek. Contact us for further information.

The price includes the rent of the horse, guide and insurance.

Roundtrip shuttle service from La Storta railway station: € 10,00
Private roundtrip transfers from Rome city centre: from € 150,00

Longer horse rides (for experts)

Etruscan Trails: Nature, History and Legend

Half day: starting from € 70,00 per person
Full day: starting from € 110,00 per person

The price includes horse hire, guide and insurance.

Classical Music concerts in Rome’s historical venues

We propose you a selection of classical opera concerts inside magical venues in the center of Rome.

Don’t miss this truly unique experience that will make you appreciate even more the “great beauty” of Rome.
Enjoy in an original way the visit of museums, baroque churches, historic buildings and panoramic terraces!

Choose among the concerts available:

Sounds and visions of Caravaggio

Palazzo Doria Pamphili – Via del Corso n. 305
Guided tour in English of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, the most prestigious private Gallery of Rome, with live music performed with Baroque instruments in beautiful Halls and final Concert in the superb Jupiter Hall.

Duration: 60 min
Price per person: starting from € 33,00

La Serva Padrona (Opera)

Palazzo Doria Pamphili – Via del Corso n. 305
An Italian Comic Opera performance inside the elegant Doria Pamphilj Palace an exclusive building in the historic center of Rome.
La serva padrona (The head servant) is the masterpiece of the Opera buffa (Comic Opera) by the genius of Giovan Battista Pergolesi.
The Opera is a funny and lively story that takes place in the superb Throne Hall, which is a perfect scenography, with original furnishing of 18th century.

Duration: 90 min. (30 min tour Private Apartments of the Princess, 60 min Opera concert)
Price per person: starting from € 40,00

Capuchins Crypt: Music, Art and Mistery

Museo dei Cappuccini – Via Veneto n. 27
Guided tour of Capuchins Crypt with baroque music concert.
The event includes a guided tour in English of this fascinating and mysterious place, where is also hosts a famous painting by Caravaggio.
The concert will express the spiritual content of this site: Gregorian chant and sacred polyphony by the Capuchins friars during the liturgies and the prayers.

Duration: 60 min
Price per person: starting from € 33,00

Music in Bernini’s Rome

Chiesa di Sant’Agnese in Agone – Piazza Navona
Baroque music concert inside the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, a jewel of Baroque Rome by Borromini, set in the magnificent Piazza Navona.
This rich musical program explores the musical heritage of the 17th century, combining voice and original instruments of the period with a presentation of the marble, sculptures, frescoes and artistic wonders hosted in the Church.

Duration: 65 min.
Price per person: starting from € 23,00

Opera Gala in Baroque Rome

Palazzo Falconieri – Via Giulia n. 1
The great Italian Opera in one of the most famous historic Palaces of Rome, Palazzo Falconieri, designed by Borromini, one of the greatest architects of the Baroque style.
In the Liszt Hall you will listen to the most famous Arias of Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Donizetti performed by wonderful voices.
Before the concert you will visit the Palace with an art historian. Together with the wonderful Borromini Halls you will see the Loggia of Borromini, a large terrace adorned with the sculptures of Borromini, from where you will enjoy a breathtaking view of Rome.

Duration: 90 min. (Concert 60 min., Tour 30 min)
Price per person: starting from € 32,00

Music and Mith in Raphael frescoes

Villa Farnesina – Via della Lungara
Guided visit accompained by an itinerant concert in the beautiful Villa Farnesina in which two magnificent frescoes of Raphael are preserved: “The Triumph of Galatea” and “The Three Graces”.
An exciting experience enriched by Renaissance music performed live with original instruments of the time, which ends in the spectacular Sala Federzoni, exclusively reserved only for you.

Only for private events
Price on request

Caravaggio private guided tour in Rome

We offer you an exciting tour of Caravaggio in Rome, through the places of his Roman life and the works created in that period, preserved in churches in the historic center and inside the Borghese Gallery.

The tour will make you admire the expressive power of the magnificent canvases up close and the guide will explain the technique and the great ability of Caravaggio in using light in his paintings.

The main stages of the tour will be:

Church St Louis of the French which houses three extraordinary works: the Calling of St. Matthew, The Martyrdom of St. Matthew and St. Matthew and the Angel
Church of St. Augustine, where you will see the Madonna of the Pilgrims, fully restored to its former glory
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, which displays two famous paintings depicting the Conversion of St. Paul and the Crucifixion of St. Peter, one of Caravaggio’s most famous works
Significant places in the life of Caravaggio in Rome, linked to episodes and anecdotes that will be revealed to you by your guide (Via della Pallacordia, Vicolo del Divino Amore, Palazzo Madama)

Duration: 3 hours

Tour of Caravaggio works inside the Borghese Gallery

The Caravaggio tour can be enriched with a guided tour of the Borghese Gallery, where other six magnificent masterpieces by the artist are exhibited.

Duration: 3 hours

Vatican Museums with Sistine Chapel guided visit

We provide several private guided tours inside the Vatican City with expert guides, to discover some of the most famous artistic masterpieces in the world!

Depending on the visit options chosen, the tour will include the following places:

Vatican Museums: you will admire the famous Sistine Chapel, masterfully frescoed by Michelangelo, the Raphael Rooms, the Vatican Pinacoteca which houses a collection of paintings including the masterpieces by Giotto, Raphael, Leonardo and Caravaggio
St. Peter’s Basilica: contains numerous artistic masterpieces such as the Bernini’s Baldachin and the famous “Pietà” by Michelangelo.
St. Peter’s Square dominated by the magnificent dome designed by Michelangelo and surrounded by the huge Bernini’s colonnade, with the baroque fountains and the Egyptian obelisk in the center.

Duration: variable between 2 and 4 hours

We also offer alternative tour proposals:

Special visits to the Vatican Museums

Special openings of normally closed sections of the Vatican Museums:

The Bramante staircase with its vertiginous stone spiral
The marvelous Niccolina Chapel frescoed by Beato Angelico.
The Chiaramonti Gallery, which houses valuable ancient sculptures
The Gallery of Geographic Maps, where marvelous geographic maps are frescoed on the walls.

Other visits within the Vatican City

Vatican Necropolis: located under the Basilica, it houses the sarcophagi of the Popes including that of St. Peter, father of the Catholic Church and that of Pope John Paul II
Vatican Gardens: it offers a lush artistic and floral display, with exemplary reproductions of gardens in English, French and Italian style
Around Vatican City: the characteristic Borgo district and the Passetto, Sant’Angelo Castle and Bridge.
Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo

Baroque Rome: Bernini and Borromini Tour

Discover the wonders of the Baroque in Rome with our tour of the masterpieces of the two key masters of the Roman Baroque period: Bernini and Borromini.

Walking through the streets of the historic center, the guide will tell you the history of the artistic formation of these two profoundly different artists, as their works reveal, and the many anecdotes of their legendary rivalry.

Given the large amount of works by the two artists, we will be able to tailor the tour for you, according to your preferences.

The guided visit may include the following stages:

Piazza Navona: the magnificent stage of the Baroque, where the creations of the two rivals face each other, Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers and the Church of St. Agnes in Agony by Borromini
Church of S. Ivo alla Sapienza: an architectural gem, fruit of the genius of Borromini
Chiesa Nuova and Oratory of the Philippines, which will amaze with its harmonious curvilinear forms designed by Borromini
Triton Fountain in Piazza Barberini, by Bernini
Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria, to admire the Ecstasy of Santa Teresa, a wonderful sculptural work by Bernini
The two churches of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane Borromini and Bernini’s Sant’Andrea al Quirinale, located a few hundred metres from each other
Bernini’s splendid Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica

Authentic Rome: Trastevere and Jewish ghetto Tour

A pleasant walk through two ancient and picturesque neighborhoods of Rome: Jewish ghetto and Trastevere, riches in history and tradition, divided by the river Tiber and the Tiberina Island.

The guided tour of these two districts will take you to the truest Roman atmosphere.

Jewish ghetto walking tour in Rome

The tour will start from the Roman Ghetto, where the Roman Jewish community was relegated in the 4th century and where the oldest Jewish community in Europe still lives. Walking in the heart of this bustling district, you can see ancient Hebrew inscriptions on the walls of buildingss and you can enjoy the typical products of the Jewish culinary tradition in one of the many kosher restaurants.

You will see the remains of the Portico d’Ottavia, erected by the Emperor Augustus and admire, between its pillars, the church of S. Angelo in Pescheria, whose name comes from the fish market, which took place right here in ancient times. Admire the original structure of the grandiose exterior of the Teatro Marcelloand the facade of the monumental Synagogue, then move on to one of the most beautiful places in Rome, the Tiberina Island.

Trastevere walking tour in Rome

Once crossed the Tiber you will reach the lively and colorful area of Trastevere, one of the most authentic districts in the city, where you will enjoy strolling through narrow streets and squares. This neighborhood also offers visitors the opportunity to view remarkable artistic sites, such as the church of Santa Cecilia and the church of San Francesco a Ripa. The tour will continue on to the beautiful Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, where there is the oponymous church dedicated to the Virgin, and the pride of the district, decorated with beautiful mosaics and artwork. Finally the tour ends in the picturesque Piazza Trilussa adorned with the newly restored ancient Fountain of the Acqua Paola, overlooking the Tiber and romantic Ponte Sisto.

Extra stages on request:

Guided tour of the Synagogue
Old Pharmacy of Santa Maria alla Scala, located in a convent, a pharmaceutics laboratory and the original mill, all preserved in excellent condition, along with colourful tiles, vases, scales, distillation stills, pestals, mortars and laboratory tinctures
Basement of the church of St. Crisogono: where you can find the remains of one of the oldest churches built in Rome, called “Tituli”, the original structure was later built on in the fifth century with an early Christian basilica, above which the present church of San Crisogono was constructed
A stroll in the Botanical Garden until the top of the Janiculum with a fantastic panoramic view which extends over 290 degrees over ancient Rome

Prices will vary depending on additions to the original itinerary.

Guided tour of ancient Ostia

Visit with us the huge archaeological site of ancient Ostia, one of the better preserved ancient Roman cities.

Our expert guide will accompany you through the remains of the port city of Ostia, whose foundations are preserved almost completely intact. You will learn the way in which daily life in ancient Rome existed.

During the tour the guide will explain you the history of its foundation and the reasons of its strategic importance as a business center and thriving sea port near Rome.

The visit will also show many aspects of how the daily life of ancient Rome worked.

Main stages of the Tour

Walking along the Decumanus Maximus, the main street paved with large cobblestones, you will see all types of buildings:

residential homes
public buildings, including a brigade barracks
the Baths of Neptune, where you can admire the beautiful mosaics depicting Neptune and Amphitrite
the wonderful amphitheater built by Agrippa
the Forum which formed the centre of the city
the Capitol
the temple of Rome and Augustus

Extra activities that can be added to the tour

On demand it is possible to organize the following activities in the Ostia area:

Guided visit to the Medieval village of ancient Ostia and to the Julius II° Castle (only groups)
Boat cruise on the Tiber (only groups)
Lunch in a restaurant facing the sea

In case of a request of changes to the standard tour, the price will be adjusted.

Alternative Rome: Street Art Tour

We offer various guided street art tours to discover the most impressive murals in Rome.

In the last decade, Rome has become one of the street art capitals: the artworks created by famous Italian and international artists, form a wide open-air museum of great visual impact.

Accompanied by a local guide, you will discover a different Rome, full of interesting urban sights, including ancient housing estates, disused industrial complexes and ancient Rome ruins.

Choose the itinerary that interest you most:

Street art tour “Big City life” Tor Marancia

The popular houses built in the 40s in Tor Marancia have been transformed into colorful “canvas” on which 18 international street artists have created 20 wonderful monumental murals

Street art tour “MURo – Museo di Urban Art di Roma”

The “MURo” was the first project of Street Art in Rome with more than 25 murals between the popular neighborhoods of Quadraro and Torpignattara, created by important artists from around the world.

The works tell the historical memory of these popular districts

Street art tour “Ostiense”

Conceived as an industrial district, Ostiense is now one of the most lively and interesting district of Rome, rich in clubs, museums, and social gathering spaces.

Ostiense hosts today 30 murals created by important international artists, which have enriched and colored houses, buildings and the streets.

Tivoli villas guided tour: Hadrian’s Villa and Villa D’Este

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful Villas of Tivoli: Hadrian’s Villa, Villa d’Este and Villa Gregoriana.

Tivoli is a small town near Rome which has became a World Heritage Site thanks to its magnificent Villas from different eras.

You can structure the visit according to your preferences, choosing to include in the package one or more visits.

Guided tours of the Villas of Tivoli

Hadrian’s Villa, the exuberant countryside residence of the Emperor Hadrian: inspired by the Greek and Oriental architecture, the Villa is rich in extraordinary architectural and sculptural decorations, and includes residential buildings, spas, theatres and gardens
Villa d’Este, a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance: stroll in its beautiful gardens accompanied by the sound of water flowing through the hundreds of fountains, magnificent waterfalls and ornamental ponds
Villa Gregoriana: a natural area of great historical and visual beauty between the River Aniene and the ancient Roman acropolis, which houses the picturesque Great Falls; the Villa can be considered a unique example of romantic garden design, for its shape and correspondence with the aesthetic taste of the sublime, so dear to the Romantics

Special Guided Tours

The Dungeons of Hadrian’s Villa: an extensive network of underground routes still partially unexplored, conceived as a way of service for the numerous servants of the Emperor
Treasure Hunt in the Gardens of Villa d’Este: discover the wonders of Villa d’Este through an exciting Treasure Hunt! You will follow an itinerary through the beautiful fountains of the Villa, with puzzles, quizzes and photographic challenges
Visit of a quarry of marble: experience the thrill of visiting a marble quarry! Marble is a precious material used all over the world for the decoration of buildings and homes

In supplement, on demand

Round-trip private transfer from Rome
Lunch in a restaurant overlooking a Roman temple

Ancient Appia walking tour

A pleasant guided tour to discover the “regina viarum” (queens of the roads), as the Ancient Appia was called in the ancient Rome: the nickname underlined the strategic importance of the road, which was built to connect Rome to the Brindisi seaport to reach Greece and the whole Orient.

The Ancient Appia is a real open-air museum: you will walk on the ancient cobblestones admiring the picturesque natural surroundings, typical of the Roman countryside and visiting the many sites of the Archaeological Park.

The main stages of the Tour are:

Villa dei Quintili: a sumptuous residence in which you can admire the wonders of Roman architecture, beautiful floor mosaics and the private arena of Emperor Commodus
The Mausoleum of Cecilia Metella: a monumental tomb built for a Roman noblewoman, a key attraction on the ancient Appian Way
The Villa of Maxentius: where you can visit a well preserved ‘Circus’
Castrum Caetani ancient Dogana of the Middle Ages

Duration of the tour: 3 hours

Extra stages that can be added to the tour

Catacombs of San Callisto: among the largest and most important in Rome, where early Christians hid and got together to practice their prohibited faith
Baths of Caracalla
Catacombs of S. Sebastian
Jewish Catacombs
Roman Aqueducts Park

In case of modifications to the standard tour, the price will be tailor made.

Rome Food Tour

Discover the flavors of Rome with our food tour in the center of Rome: you cwill have the opportunity to taste the many Roman food specialties, while walking through picturesque alleys and magnificent squares.

When in Rome, avoid the inglorious “tourists traps”! Our guide will accompany you along a culinary itinerary in which we have selected some of the best food stores of Rome, jealously kept secrets by the Romans, to savor authentic and traditional flavors: bakeries, pizzerias, delicatessen stores, restaurants, bars and ice cream shops.

Two Food Tour formulas are available in Rome historic center and Jewish ghetto:

3-hour Rome Food Tour

Main stages of the Food tour: Pantheon, Campo de Fiori, Jewish ghetto, Piazza Sant’Eustachio, Piazza Navona.

The gastronomic stop-overs include:

Typical cold cuts, cheese and mozzarella, with focaccia (white pizza) and wine
Pizza al taglio (by slice) with seasoning to choose from the typical seasonal ones (eg with buffalo mozzarella, with pesto, with vegetables)
Fried specialties: a choice between supplì, cod fillet, zucchini flowers, arancine, stuffed olives, potato croquettes, panelle (fried chickpea omelette)
Jewish style Artichokes or fried cod fillet (only in the afternoon)
Artisan ice-cream
Coffee, cappuccino or other coffee-based beverages

Price per person: starting from € 66,00

A bottle of water each and two glasses of wine (or non-alcoholic drink) are included in the price

4-hour Rome Food Tour

Main stages of the Food tour: Pantheon, Campo de Fiori, Jewish ghetto, Piazza Sant’Eustachio, Piazza Navona.

The gastronomic stop-overs include:

Typical cold cuts, cheese and mozzarella, with focaccia (white pizza) and wine
First Roman pasta course (example carbonara, amatriciana, cacio e pepe, ….) according to daily availabilities.
Pizza al taglio (by slice) with seasoning to choose from the typical seasonal ones (eg with buffalo mozzarella, with pesto, with vegetables)
Fried specialties: a choice between supplì, cod fillet, zucchini flowers, arancine, stuffed olives, potato croquettes, panelle (fried chickpea omelette)
Jewish style Artichokes or fried cod fillet (only in the afternoon)
Artisan ice-cream
Coffee, cappuccino or other coffee-based beverages

Price per person: starting from € 81,00

A bottle of water each and two glasses of wine (or non-alcoholic drink) are included in the price