Rome is one of those cities that immediately throws up some obvious and classic sights to see when you pay a visit there. For example you’ve got the likes of the Roman Forum, the Vatican and the Colosseum to name just three.

But it can be all too easy to overlook the less well known places when you go all out to see the famous sights Rome has to offer. This is why one of the best things you can do is to book a place on a tour of Rome.

It’s worth noting though that you’ve got dozens of potential tours to choose from, so you should make every effort to find out what is available before making your choice. For instance not all the tours are walking tours. Some take place over the space of a couple of hours while others last for the whole day. Many of them are also themed so you can take your pick from the many options that are available.

One good example of this is the themed tour which takes in lots of Rome’s crypts and catacombs. It may sound creepy but there is a lot to discover on this tour and some of the best sights in Rome are included in the tour. Watch out for entrance fees that are included in the tour price too – this can make any tour well worth doing from a value for money point of view.

It can also be worthwhile to try an evening tour if you want to see a different side of Rome. Any tour will have the advantage of giving you a knowledgeable guide who will make the whole experience even more memorable. You may be able to learn a lot from guide books but nothing prepares you for the experience of listening to an expert guide.

And since there is plenty of history to find out about in Rome, you can see why a few tours can virtually guarantee you a better trip. Don’t just explore on your own – book onto some tours to find out some of the real secrets of this amazing city.