Panoramic Group Tour in Rome for New Year

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US$1,492.32 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: October 28, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Rome

Duration

15 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 10 guests

Language

English, Italian

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Experience New Year in Rome with a guided tour of Saint Mary Major, a live concert, a special food and wine tasting, a panoramic city tour, and a festive dinner with live music.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This group tour begins in the morning with pick-up by our professional English-speaking driver of a minivan. The first stop is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, for a guided visit including the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological site. Guests will then enjoy an exclusive concert inside the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most iconic songs.

For lunch, savor a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience”, with Roman specialties paired with fine wines from the Bocelli family estate. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic 2-hour city tour, then return to your hotel to prepare for the celebrations.

In the evening, your driver will take you to the Terrazza dei Papi restaurant for a glamorous New Year’s Eve dinner, with live music, gourmet dishes, and sparkling wine — the perfect way to welcome the New Year in true Italian style. After the celebration, you’ll be comfortably escorted back to your accommodation.

What You Get

Private transportation

Lunch

Dinner

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Rome

8:30–9:30 AM – Pick-up from your accommodation by a professional English-speaking driver aboard a luxury Mercedes-Benz minivan (max 7 guests per vehicle, up to 3 pick-up stops).

1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Once all guests are on board, you’ll head to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Pope Francis’s most cherished basilica. At 10:00 AM, meet the rest of the group and your licensed private guide for an exclusive visit. Explore the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological Site, admiring masterpieces, frescoed halls, and mosaics — a complete discovery of this magnificent Marian sanctuary.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

At 11:30 AM, enjoy an exclusive concert inside the hall of the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most beloved songs. Sip a glass of Bocelli Prosecco as you take in this unforgettable musical experience.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Rome

Around 1:00 PM, continue to a panoramic restaurant for a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience” — a four-course Roman lunch paired with three exceptional wines from the Bocelli family estate in Lajatico.

1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Colosseum

At 2:30 PM, your driver will take you on a 1.5-hour sightseeing tour of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. First of all, you'll see the Rome’s most iconic monument, the ancient amphitheater where gladiators once battled for glory before roaring crowds.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Circo Massimo

The vast valley that hosted thrilling chariot races and could seat up to 250,000 spectators in imperial times.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Palatine Hill

One of Rome’s legendary seven hills, believed to be the birthplace of the city and later home to emperors’ opulent palaces.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Aventino

A peaceful, residential hill offering beautiful views of the city and the famous “Keyhole View” of St. Peter’s Dome through the gates of the Knights of Malta.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Pantheon

A marvel of Roman engineering, this perfectly preserved temple to all gods boasts a massive concrete dome and a striking oculus that opens to the sky

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Trevi Fountain

Rome’s most famous Baroque fountain — toss a coin over your shoulder to ensure your return to the Eternal City!

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Spanish Steps

A grand staircase connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Your 1.5 hr sightseeing concludes at around 4:00 PM with the last stop at the magnificent square designed by Bernini, framed by grand colonnades and facing the iconic dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. At the end of the sightseeing, you will head back to your accommodation to prepare for the great New Year’s Eve party at La Terrazza dei Papi!

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Mecenate Palace Hotel

6:30–7:30 PM – Your driver will pick you up and escort you to the Terrazza dei Papi, an exclusive venue offering a breathtaking view of Saint Mary Major Basilica. Celebrate the New Year in true Roman style, surrounded by Italian elegance, music, fine cuisine, and sparkling wine — a magical evening filled with charm and festivity. After this unforgettable night, your driver will accompany you back to your accommodation.

7 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details

Once you are picked up, there will be a few additional stops to collect other travelers who, like you, have chosen to join this group tour.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 1 reviews

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