School Trips to Rome

Discover the cultural roots of this timeless city

When in Rome… what could be any better than a school trip back in time to ancient Rome. Your minds will be blown away with the history, art, culture, and music Rome has to offer. Pack your walking shoes as you’ll be walking in the footsteps of gladiators to the Colosseum and Roman Forum ready for battle! Take part in St Peter’s Basilica’s mass and share your music with local residents and tourists within the Vatican City. For those who love sports, experience training pro football coaching with a Serie A team and pick up new techniques and skill that will help you take home that trophy!

Our school trips to Rome

Concert Tours to Rome

Ancient icons like the Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum await to be explored, whilst exquisite venues such as St Peter’s Basilica and Sant’Andrea della Valle make the perfect performance space.

Cultural Trips to Rome

Awash with classical ruins, world-renowned art and timeless beauty, Rome is a city that’s all about the grandeur. Walk between iconic landmarks and immerse yourself into Italian culture that surrounds the streets of the capital city.

History Trips to Rome

With a history that’s as monumental as the Colosseum, Rome’s the perfect place to study Italy’s turbulent past. You will delve deep into the history of Rome, discovering battles of gladiators, stories of the roman empire, and immersing into the historic architecture that overlooks the city.

Religious Studies Trips to Rome

On a religious studies school trip to Rome, students will have the opportunity to reflect on the city’s religious heritage, whilst exploring their own beliefs. Whether it be attending a Papal Audience participation session in St Peter’s Square or exploring the countless places of worship, the city is simply bursting with enriching experiences,

Geography Trips to Rome & the Bay of Naples

Split your time between the ancient city of Rome with its 3,000 years of history, culture and architecture, and the stunning Bay of Naples with its backdrop of rocky coastlines, volcanic landscapes and archaeological riches.

Classics Trips to Rome

Explore one of the most ancient cities in Europe steeped in over 3,000 years of history, culture and architecture. Bringing Roman society to life, a school classics trip to Rome will truly engage your students in this fascinating period of history.

Rome Italy

Your School trip to Rome

Your tailor-made itinerary will achieve all of your tour objectives, with Rayburn Tours ticking every box on your list to ensure that it will be a once in a lifetime experience for all staff and students. Rome is full of beauty, history and delicious food which can’t be missed out on! Taste delicious Italian Ice cream from Gelateria Della Palma with over 150 flavours and experience real Italian pizza by picking up a slice from Pizza al tagilo which is located around every corner of Rome.

School trips to Rome will leave your students feeling inspired to learn more in all subjects. Taking in the history of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon and Vatican City, performing music within some of over 900 churches in Rome, and developing your sports skills with pro football teams, there is something for everyone in this magnificent city.

Top Activities to do in Rome

Here’s just a selection of our top activities and excursions in Rome

The Colosseum in Rome Italy

Colosseum

History has been engulfed within the walls of the Colosseum and this iconic landmark cannot be missed. Experience roman life, empowerment and cruelty with this guided tour and enhance your learning by envisioning gladiator battles in Ancient Rome.

The Roman Forum in Italy

Roman Forum

Walk in the footsteps of roman residents and visit the archaeological park filled with ruins of market halls, temples, and political buildings all built by the roman emperors.

Circus Maximus in Rome

Circus Maximus

Develop your sport knowledge and take a visit to the largest stadium in Rome built for chariot races. Imagine the competition and public games that took place within the ruins.

Trevi Fountain in Rome Italy

Trevi Fountain

Throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee revisiting Rome. See the details of the God of Neptune sculpture on his chariot and watch the fountain illuminate at night.

The Pantheon in Rome Italy

The Pantheon

What was once a temple in ancient Rome, it is now a Catholic church, the Pantheon has the biggest dome ever built which is used for engineering and architectural design. For art lovers visit the tomb of artist Raphael located deep within the Pantheon.

The Sistine Chapel

Sistine Chapel

Look up and see Michaelangelo’s beautiful ceiling and spot the famous “The Creation of Adam” in the Sistine Chapel. Walk through the chapel as the paintings tell the stories of creation and the alter walls portrays the Last Judgement. This truly is a masterpiece.

St Peter's Basilica

St Peter’s Basilica

Take in the breath taking views of the Vatican City and visit extraordinary artwork that is located at the top of St Peter’s Basilica. Accommodating over 10,000 people you could attract a large audience during a mass in Romes holiest churches.

Spanish Steps

Climb up 135 steps to view the beautiful landscape of Rome. Built to link Piazza di Spagna and the French Church Trinita, the Spanish steps is a metaphor for the relationship between the sacred and eternal city.

Additional Information

First time leading a tour? Our specialised travel consultants will arrange your tailor made itinerary and will keep communicating with you to ensure your tour ticks all your boxes. From instrument hire, to having a Tour manager supporting the group and ensuring the tour runs smoothly, Rayburn has you covered with all the little details to make your tour a trip to remember.

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