Inspire your Italian students with a school trip to Rome, where they'll discover the fascinating history and culture of Italy!
School trips to Rome will see your students be awestruck by the palpable history of the Eternal City! The bustling modern-day capital of Italy was once the centre of the vast Roman empire. School group will have the opportunity to explore both versions of the city, learning more about the wider history and culture of Europe in the process.
Rome offers a captivating journey through time. The iconic Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's Basilica – famous sites are around every corner.
Plus, a school trip to Rome is a great choice for a number of subjects, including religious studies, classical studies, art and Italian. But whatever your reason for visiting Rome, our school travel experts will work closely with you to design an itinerary that satisfies your specific requirements and learning objectives.
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Why visit Rome?
Discover Ancient Rome
There’s evidence of human settlement in the area now covered by Rome for more than 10 millennia. But the city is, of course, best known as the centre of ancient Roman society, which built the world's longest lasting empire, lasting over a thousand years from 27 BC to 1453 AD.
As such, the opportunity to explore the city’s past and its influence on ancient history, with visits to the likes of the Roman Forum, the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, make it a fantastic choice for history and classical studies groups.
And even if history isn't your main focus, we highly recommend visiting the Roman ruins – your students’ minds will be blown just by their age! You may also like to include a visit to the Time Elevator - a multi-sensory film taking your students back in time through some of the most important events in the city’s history.
Explore the rich culture of Italy
If you’re looking to give your students a taste of Italian life and culture, a school trip to Rome is the perfect option.
Being the capital, and biggest city in the country, there’s plenty of opportunities to experience the culture Italy is so famous for – from the arts to music to food, they'll get a true feel for la dolce vita. Plus, there are some incredible art galleries and museums in Rome and the Vatican that are certain to inspire young artists.
For language students, an educational trip allows them to exercise their language skills, boosting their Italian speaking and listening skills.
Visit the Vatican
On your school tour to Rome, make sure you take some time to visit the Vatican City. This is the perfect place for religious studies groups to learn about Roman Catholicism, the power of the Church and the role of the Pope.
But this is also a must-visit for other groups – the Roman Catholic Church has played an important role in European history. And the Vatican’s museums hold some of the world’s finest works of art. Plus, you must take the opportunity to see Michelangelo’s spectacular Sistine Chapel in person.
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School Italian Culture Trip to Rome
School Art Trip to Rome
Your art school trip to Rome offers your students the opportunity to see some of the most exquisite religious art in Europe!
£529PP
School Classical Studies Trip to Rome
On a Classical Studies school trip to Rome, your students will explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill!
£550PP
School Religious Studies Trip to Rome
Are your students learning about Roman Catholicism? Then a trip to Rome and the Vatican is not to be missed!
£649PP
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03 Jul 2018
Arguably one of the most important cities in European history, there are endless reasons to visit Rome on a school trip. Here are just a few of them.
Activities in Rome that your school group will love
Borghese Gallery and Museum
The Borghese Gallery and Museum houses awonderful collection of some of the most important Renaissance and Baroque paintings in the
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The world's smallest state manages to play host to one of the finest art galleries.
Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)
Echoing the giant stadiums of today, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans.
Time Elevator
Time Elevator Rome is a sensational experience; a 'must-see' for every tour group. Amulti-sensory show of the history of Rome
Pantheon
This breathtaking domed structure has survived intact from the first century to the present day, and its architectural influence can
Barberini Palace
The Barberini Palace is worth visiting for its splendour and collection of art. When Maffei Barberini became Pope Urban VIII
Castel Sant' Angelo National Museum
This Fortress was originally built as a mausoleum for the Emperor Hadrian (AD 130-139) but over the years has also
Ostia Antica
Ostia Antica is a well-preserved port town and was once the ancient port of Rome. The port offers visitors the
Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheatre)
Echoing the giant stadiums of today, the Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre ever built by the Romans.
Pantheon
This breathtaking domed structure has survived intact from the first century to the present day, and its architectural influence can
St. Peter's Basilica
This vast sixteenth-century Italian renaissance cathedral replaced an earlier structure dating from the fourth century, St. Peter's draws pilgrims and
The Catacombs of Saint Callixtus
An important religious site for early Christians, the Catacombs of St Callixtus, which siton the Appian Way (Via Appia) -
Time Elevator
Time Elevator Rome is a sensational experience; a 'must-see' for every tour group. Amulti-sensory show of the history of Rome
Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps
The Fontana di Trevi/Trevi Fountain is the most famous, and arguably the most beautiful,fountain in Rome. This impressive monument dominates
Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
The world's smallest state manages to play host to one of the finest art galleries.
Roman Forum
The forum was the centre of political, commercial and judicial life in ancient Rome. The largest buildings were the basilicas,
