Things To Do In December in Rome

Things To Do In December in Rome

Top 3 Things To Do In December in Rome

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    The 10 Tastings of Rome

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    3 hours | food tours | Rome

    Ready to taste the best food in Rome? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Rome.

    €104.49per person
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    City Kickstart Tour: Rome

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    1.5 hours | city highlight tours | Rome

    Welcome to Rome! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Rome to start your city trip on the right foot.

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    Explore the Vatican with a Local Guide

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    2 hours | skip the line tours | Rome

    Unveil the mysteries of the Vatican and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

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  • Enjoy local comfort food

    We all need some comfort food when it’s cold outside, so why not try some authentic Italian dishes? Pasta has always been one of the favorite comfort foods in the world anyway, so this time you’ll get the real deal!

    Join a local host in their home for a real Italian dinner. Ask them to prepare a holiday special for you and you’ll get to see what Romans love eating for Christmas! From yummy Pasta Carbonara to delicious tiramisu, your taste buds will be amazed! Talk to your host about their family traditions and local customs and get a great insight on the Italian culture. If you prefer to combine eating with exploring more of the city, a culinary tour in Rome would be right up your alley.

  • Visit the Saint Peter's Square with your host

    The Vatican would probably be on your things to do in Rome in December anyway, but don’t forget to take a look right in the square of the great cathedral. A live size nativity scene will be displayed and people will be celebrating all around it. It is the place to be in the holiday season!

    Your local host will tell you more about the history of the place and the local Christian traditions for the holidays. You might even get to see the Pope! Take in the local vibes and enjoy the city’s cozy and celebratory atmosphere! Great to combine with a private tour of the St-Peter Basilica!

  • Make your own winter shoes

    Italian shoes are the best! How about having a pair made by yourself? Get crafty in a shoe making workshop held by a local host! They’ll give you all the materials you need and all the necessary instructions. You won’t miss a thing.

    And since it’s winter you can give your shoes a holiday season effect, maybe make them red or green. Go crazy on funky ideas and have lots of fun playing around. It’s your time to walk in the Shoes of an Italian Christmas elf!

  • Go to the seasonal market in Piazza Navona

    Piazza Navona is famous all year round, but in the winter time, it becomes one of the must-sees in Rome. Add a visit there on your list of things to do in Rome in December and you won’t regret it. You’ll find the holiday market filled with all sorts of things from food to quirky objects, it’s all there!

    Your local host can help you in picking some souvenirs and they can tell you all about the seasonal shopping opportunities. There are lots of hidden markets that only locals know about and you can join them there as well!

  • Be a local for the holidays

    How about experiencing the seasonal joy like a local? There are lots of things to do in Rome in December and you should experience the most local ones of all!

    Join your host on a tour of Rome created especially with this in mind: the local lifestyle during the winter. Go to the hippest districts like Traversere or Monti and see where Romans hang out and how they enjoy their winter evenings. Want to know more about they celebrate Christmas? You host will tell you all about it. Ask all your questions and get the best insights into the local culture!

  • Inside is best – Check out the art museums

    Since it might get a bit chilly, you should definitely consider some great indoor activities. One awesome thing to do is exploring the art. There are lots of big museums as well as small galleries that you can check out on your stay in Rome. Let your host show you the best spots for art lovers and listen to stories about the artists lives and great works of art.

    Let your host know if your more into classical art or contemporary one and they’ll adapt the tour 100% for your wishes.

What other travelers love about our local experts

Tracy
About local
26 May 2025
Wonderful tour with Paola

The food tour with Paola was wonderful. The great variety of tastings of typical Roman food was amazing but she also provided lots of history and facts about Rome. Her love of the city certainly showed. Her experience and knowledge of the area we toured was amazing - we saw little courtyards, alleyways, architecture and ancient sites we never would have found on our own. Thank you Paola!

The 10 Tastings of Rome
Gary
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23 May 2025
Very Knowledgeable Guide

The tour was shortened by agreement but still very enjoyable. Cecilia has a great knowledge of what we were looking at and able to answer all questions. Really enjoyed it.

Go Underground! Rome’s Ancient City Private Tour
Edith
About local
20 May 2025

Paola was awesome. She took me around on her vespa for part of my tour so I got to see a lot more than just walking around. She was fun and insightful and was the perfect beginning to my Rome vacation.

City Kickstart Tour: Rome
Jerry
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19 May 2025
Delicious

It was a delight for us to spend time with Eleonora on our food tour. We had some amazing food and tasted some items never experienced that were delicious And of course to top off the night some amazing gelato😊 Eleonora is fun, informative annd a pleasure to be with. We had a terrific time walking around and taking in the sights and tastings of Rome!!

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