‘Accessible Rome’ tours

This item appears on page 53 of the November 2019 issue.

For travelers with mobility issues, Italian tour company Roma Experience (phone, in the US, 719/266-2360) introduced two private tours in September: “Accessible Vatican” (including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel) and “Accessible Rome” (including the Colosseum and Roman Forum).

At four hours each, the customizable tours include a guide (English-speaking available), a driver and site entry fees. The Vatican tour costs 729 (near $797) for one or two people and up to 1,255 for seven, with the Rome tour 719 up to 1,175. Each can be booked online at www.romaexperience.com/accessible-tours.