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30/05/2026

From Bolzano you can be in Venice in just a few hours 🇮🇹✨

One of those day trips that makes you feel like you really traveled, even if it’s just for a day.

Between canals, hidden corners and iconic places, this time I got to experience Venice in a completely different way thanks to ✨

28/05/2026

Day trip to Venice from Bolzano? Absolutely possible 🇮🇹✨

With the right organization, you can easily visit Venice in just one day and still experience the city without rushing.🌊

This time we explored Venice with and honestly it made everything so much easier — from visiting St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace to ending the day with a gondola ride through the canals.

The best part is that you can choose between different tours depending on the kind of experience you’re looking for ✨

27/05/2026

Join me as we step inside the Vatican after the crowds have gone home. This is a truly extraordinary way to experience one of the world’s finest museums: the Exclusive After Hours Tour from !

25/05/2026

If you’re planning a trip to Rome and wondering where to eat, what authentic Roman food to try, or whether a Rome food tour is actually worth it, this might be one of the best experiences you can book while visiting the city.⁠

Rome is one of those places where food is such a huge part of the culture, but let’s be honest: it can also be overwhelming. Between tourist traps, endless restaurant options, and viral spots all over TikTok, figuring out where to actually eat in Rome isn’t always easy, especially if it’s your first time visiting.⁠

That’s exactly why doing a food tour in Rome is such a game changer. Instead of spending days researching restaurants or risking disappointing meals, you get introduced to authentic local spots, hidden corners of the city, incredible regional specialties, and the stories behind the food that make Roman cuisine so special.⁠

A great Rome food tour is so much more than just eating (although trust me, you will eat A LOT). It’s one of the easiest ways to experience local culture, meet other travelers, discover neighborhoods you might never explore on your own, and leave feeling like you actually experienced the city instead of just checking landmarks off a list.⁠

If you’re visiting Rome in 2026, especially during peak season, I genuinely think a food tour should be at the top of your itinerary. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and prepare to fall even more in love with Rome.⁠

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20/05/2026

If you’re planning a trip to Rome and searching for the best Colosseum entry tickets, Colosseum tours, or how to visit the Roman Forum without wasting hours in line, this experience completely changed the way I see ancient Rome.

With summer crowds already building in Rome, visiting the Colosseum on your own can honestly become stressful fast. Long entry lines, confusing ticket rules, huge crowds, and limited timed entry slots make planning ahead more important than ever in 2026.

That’s why booking a guided Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with The Tour Guy was such a game changer.

We started right outside the Colosseum, met our group, grabbed our headsets, and headed straight inside with our guide Mikaela, who was absolutely incredible. One of the wildest things I learned was that the small section of decoration still visible today is basically all that remains of the original interior decoration of the Colosseum. Seeing old reconstruction images while standing inside the arena made the entire place feel alive in a completely different way.

After exploring the Colosseum, we walked through the Roman Forum, which honestly felt like stepping directly into ancient history. The views from above are unreal, especially on a beautiful day in Rome like this one. Every corner has another perspective, another ruin, another story. If you love photography, history, architecture, or art, bring a camera because this entire experience is packed with incredible shots.

One of my favorite moments was seeing the frescoes inside the Oratory of the 40 Martyrs. As someone who loves art history, that was such an unexpected highlight.

If you’re trying to figure out how to visit the Colosseum in 2026, especially during peak season, booking a guided Colosseum tour with skip-the-line access honestly makes the experience so much smoother and so much more meaningful.

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18/05/2026

Walked straight onto the Colosseum arena floor… through the same gate gladiators used ⚔️

If you’re searching for the best Colosseum tour in Rome, this is it.

Step inside the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, skip the crowds, and stand where the games actually happened. Beneath your feet is the hypogeum, a maze of tunnels where lions, bears, and fighters waited before rising into the arena.

Then it gets even better…

You’re not just seeing the Colosseum, you’re walking through Ancient Rome itself:
🏛 Roman Forum ruins
🏛 Temple of Vesta
🏛 Views of the Senate House
🏛 The heart of the Roman Empire in one experience

This isn’t just a sightseeing stop. It’s like walking through a real-life version of Rome at its peak, with a guide who actually brings it to life, stories, humor, and details you’d never get on your own.

If you’re planning a Rome trip, don’t just “see” the Colosseum. Do it right.

🎟 Colosseum Arena Floor Tour
🎟 Skip the line Colosseum tickets
🎟 Rome guided tours with expert local guides
🎟 Roman Forum and Palatine Hill included

Comment GLADIATOR and we’ll send you the details

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15/05/2026

If you’re looking for the best food tours in Rome, add a Trastevere food tour to the top of your list immediately. 🍝🍷

Rome is obviously famous for the Colosseum, Vatican, and Roman Forum, but one of the best things to do in Rome is honestly just eating your way through Trastevere with locals who know the neighborhood.

We booked a Rome food tour with The Tour Guy and spent the evening exploring Trastevere, one of the most beautiful and authentic neighborhoods in Rome. Cobblestone streets, hidden wine bars, family-run restaurants, local pizza spots, handmade pasta, cured meats, gelato… this tour had everything.

One of the first stops was a historic Roman salumeria that’s been serving locals for over 100 years. We tried incredible cheeses, cured meats, supplì, and traditional Roman snacks while learning about the history behind the food culture in Rome.

Then came the pasta. Real Roman pasta. Cacio e pepe, amatriciana, crispy Roman-style pizza, paired wines, and local spots we honestly never would have found on our own.

And yes, we had the very serious discussion about pineapple on pizza. Rome has opinions. Strong opinions. 😂

The best part of the experience honestly wasn’t just the food, it was getting to walk through Trastevere at night with an amazing group, hearing stories, meeting fellow travelers, and experiencing Rome beyond the tourist checklist.

If you’re searching for:
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…this is absolutely worth adding to your itinerary.

The Tour Guy is Europe’s most trusted and reliable tour operator and marketplace for unforgettable travel experiences.

12/05/2026

There are two kinds of travelers in Rome: the ones who walk straight into the Vatican… and the ones standing in a 3-hour line by 8AM.⁠

Peak season in Rome is no joke. Vatican tickets sell out weeks ahead, first-entry access disappears fast, and by midday the museums can feel absolutely packed.⁠

But there’s a version of the Vatican most travelers never see.⁠

Quiet galleries. Empty corridors. A Sistine Chapel without shoulder-to-shoulder crowds.⁠

The Tour Guy offers limited early entry and after-hours Vatican tours that completely change the experience. No rushing. No fighting for photos. Just the art, the history, and the space to actually take it all in.⁠

If the Vatican is on your Rome bucket list, this is the pro move.⁠

Comment “Vatican Tours” and we’ll send you the details for one of the most unforgettable experiences in Rome.

07/05/2026

If you’re looking for top things to do in Bologna, this is the one people don’t expect… but never forget.⁠

Just outside the city in Modena, you can actually get behind the wheel of a real Ferrari and take it out on a professional track. Not a showroom. Not a simulation. The real thing.⁠

We booked this experience through The Tour Guy and it turned into one of the wildest date ideas for husbands or honestly anyone who wants a story worth telling.⁠

Here’s how it goes:⁠
• Start with a full safety briefing with professional drivers⁠
• Head trackside for a quick lesson and walkthrough⁠
• Watch the instructor push the car first so you know what it can do⁠
• Then it’s your turn… hands on the wheel of a Ferrari, full throttle⁠

This is how to drive a Ferrari without guessing, without risk, and without needing to own one.⁠

It’s loud, fast, and completely addictive. The kind of experience you talk about for years.⁠

The Tour Guy is Europe’s most trusted and reliable tour operator.

22/04/2026

Rome’s birthday is today and you can still visit the exact place where it all began: the Palatine Hill. According to legend, this is where Romulus founded Rome in 753 BC. Most visitors rush past it for the Colosseum, but this is the birthplace of one of history’s greatest empires. If you’re visiting Rome, this is where the story starts. ⁠

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