Rick Steves tours are physically demanding! This is an integral, essential part of the "back door" experience. On our Best of Rome tour — among other things — you'll need to happily...

  1. Spend 4 to 8 hours a day outdoors in hot weather
  2. Handle strenuous walking of up to 10 miles a day (2-3 hours at a time)
  3. Walk at a brisk pace over uneven pavement for several blocks at a time
  4. Be on your feet for 2½ hours in the Vatican Museum
  5. After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate around Rome on your own