The 7 Best Train Day Trips from Rome

1.Ancient Ostia Antica Semi-Private Day Trip from Rome by Train with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 579 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Ride the train from Piramide to Ostia Antica with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Spend about 2.5 hours among the amphitheater, Baths of Neptune, taverns, apartments, and ancient streets. Guides such as Alberto, Cat, Rob, and Laura have earned especially warm praise.

“This was really an insightful tour into a complete Roman city ruin. Provided a very real understanding of how the Romans lived and thought. Our host Alberto provided a clear view of how The Romans lived and the history of this particular city. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to truly explore the Roman day to day experience. Family was initially skeptical of “archaeological” tour (I was quite excited) but they all found the tour enlightening and enjoyable - no regrets at all. If traveling with teenagers - maybe offer them option to continue trek after tour to go to Ostia beaches just 1-2 stops further down rail from Ostia…”

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2.From Rome: Ostia Antica Guided Half-Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 486 reviews · 4 hours · from $58Best value

Travel from Rome to Ostia Antica with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to 12. Walk ancient streets, see the Baths of Neptune, amphitheater, taverns, warehouses, and public washrooms, then stay to explore the site, modern Ostia, or the beach.

“Our guide Alberto was great, super friendly and had a lot of interesting information. It was very nice that the group was small, so we had the opportunity to see a large part of Ostia Antica. Would recommend!”

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3.Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 445 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $341

Leave Rome at 7:30 a.m. with a tour leader, ride high-speed rail to Venice, then use the included vaporetto to reach the historic center. Guides such as Antonella, Yohana, Graziella, and Alessandro have led walks, shared practical tips, and organized the final cicchetti aperitivo. Expect about seven hours in Venice and a late return.

“Graziella was an excellent guide. She was informative and very kind. As for the tour, it's definitely a long day so prepare for most of the time on the train. A lot of walking so not ideal for those with impaired mobility. Overall a great experience for a day tour from Rome.”

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4.From Rome: Day Trip to Venice by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 352 reviews · from $309

Travel from Rome to Venice with a tour leader such as Graziella, Antonella, Almudena, or Jacob. Ride the high-speed train, take a vaporetto, follow a suggested route to St. Mark’s Square and the Bridge of Sighs, enjoy 4.75 hours of free time, and finish with cicchetti and a Venetian Spritz.

“One of the best experiences I’ve had. I definitely recommend. Yohanna was very helpful and professional. It was easy to stay in contact with her during the trip.”

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5.From Rome: Pompeii and Naples Day Trip by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 234 reviews · from $259

Spend 11 hours traveling from Rome to Pompeii and Naples with an English-speaking guide. Walk Pompeii’s preserved streets, eat pizza at a local pizzeria, admire Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples, then tour central Naples before returning by high-speed train.

“Everything was organized and well communicated to us. Our guide did an excellent job!”

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6.From Rome: Positano & Amalfi Coast Day Trip by Train & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · from $282

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking leader at Caffè Trombetta in Rome, then ride the high-speed train to Salerno and continue by ferry to Positano and Amalfi. Guides such as Graziella, Almu, Antonella, and Valentina keep the many connections on track while you explore, eat, shop, and enjoy the coast.

“Incredible! Our guide Anto was superb, she was fun and informative , took care of our group from start to finish!!”

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7.From Rome: Day Trip to Florence by High-Speed Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · from $156

Travel from Rome to Florence by high-speed train with an English- or Spanish-speaking assistant, then enjoy about seven hours on your own. Guides such as Gabrielle and Enrico help with train logistics and city tips, while you choose your museums, meals, shopping, and sights.

“Florence is a beautiful city, and well worth spending the day there. Gabrielle was our guide, and he was wonderful. He gave us great instructions for the day, was incredibly friendly, and very enthusiastic. Would highly recommend.”

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