School Trips to Rome

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 the Roman Empire, which reached its peak in terms of the area it covered in the 2 nd Century.

The opportunity to explore the city’s ancient past and its influence on the world with visits to the Roman Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill, makes it a fantastic choice for a classical studies school trip, but this is also an excellent opportunity to educate any group on the ancient history of Europe.

Whatever the reason for your school trip to Rome, we highly recommend taking some time to visit some of 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, Rome is the perfect option.

Being the capital of Italy, there’s plenty of culture to be enjoyed in Rome. For one thing, there are some incredible art galleries and museums in Rome and the Vatican that are certain to inspire young artists.

And for Italian language students, a school trip to Rome offers them the opportunity to exercise their language skills to discover la dolce vita that Rome is so famous for.

Visit the Vatican

When in Rome, make sure you take some time to visit the state within a city, the Vatican! Of course, 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 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.

Book with Halsbury

Take a look at our range of Rome school trips below, and then get in touch with one of our tour advisers to discuss your requirements.