Rome School Trip | Religious Studies & Art
Discover the artistic masterpieces and religious significance of Rome on this suggested educational tour for Art & Design or Religious Studies groups.
- Key stage 3 - 16+
- Year round
Uncover the highlights of Rome on this educational tour
Rome offers an unforgettable school trip for both art & design and religious studies students, bringing together some of the world’s most influential works of art, architecture and religious heritage.
At the heart of the visit is Vatican City. A visit to the magnificent St Peter's Basilica is a must for any student exploring the history of art, architecture and Christianity. Students can also explore the remarkable collections of the Vatican Museums and admire the masterpieces of the Sistine Chapel. While attending a Papal Audience can be a particularly meaningful spiritual highlight for Catholic groups.
Beyond the Vatican, the city itself is an open-air museum. Students can explore the ancient heart of Rome at the Roman Forum and the iconic Colosseum, discover classical sculpture at the Capitoline Museums, and experience the beauty of landmarks such as the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain.
Combining world-class cultural visits with local experiences such as a gelato workshop, this tour brings Italian culture, art and religion to life in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
- Depart UK
- Arrive in Rome
- Self-guided walking tour
- Capitoline Museums
Day 2
- Papal Audience
- St Peter’s Basilica
- Sistine Chapel
- Baths of Caracalla
Day 3
- Roman Forum
- Palatine Hill
- Colosseum
- Gelato workshop
Day 4
- Ara Pacis
- Vatican Museums
- Spanish Steps
- Trevi Fountain
- Pantheon
Day 5
- Free time for shopping before your airport transfer
- Depart Rome
- Arrive home
Expert Tips
Attending a Papal Audience
- Students can attend a Papal Audience and receive the Papal Blessing in St. Peter's Square on a Wednesday.
- Group tickets are free, but you'll need to book in advance (at least a month before).
- Tickets must be collected in person, the day before the audience.
- For a small additional charge, our local agent can collect and deliver the tickets directly to your hotel. Get in touch if you want us to arrange this.
Read about St Albans Catholic High School's unforgettable meeting with Pope Leo on their trip to Rome.
Excursions
Read how school groups can get discounted or free entry to visits in Italy
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is a complex of towering remains of a marketplace and other prominent government buildings in the historic centre of ancient Rome.
Palatine Hill
A trip to Palatine Hill is usually combined with a visit to to the Colosseum and Forum. It offers amazing views of Rome and was home to ancient figures such as Augustus, Cicero and Marc Antony.
Colosseum
The impressive Colosseum is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman monuments and certainly one of the most recognisable. It was built to host 50,000 spectators and today your students can go inside and explore the site for themselves.
Pantheon
Built 2000 years ago, the stunning dome remains the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome. It was built as a temple and converted to a Catholic church in the 7th century AD.
Vatican museums
Within Vatican City, there is a complex of Christian art museums that display some of the most important collections of Roman sculptures and Renaissance-era masterpieces anywhere in the world. The works have been collected by popes throughout the centuries.
Sistine Chapel
The jaw-dropping Sistine Chapel is the most famous chapel in the world, not least because of its grandiose decorated interior. It's worth visiting just to see Italian master Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment" on the altar walls.
Trevi Fountain
The Fontana di Trevi or Trevi Fountain is the most famous and arguably the most beautiful fountain in all of Rome. This is definitely a spot that students will want to stop at for a photo opportunity!
Villa Borghese
This large park is the perfect combination of nature and art, with architecture, sculptures and fountains as well as beautiful shady spaces for a break from the busier sites of Rome.
Baths of Caracalla
These public baths were built in AD 212-217 during the reigns of emperors Septimus Severus and Carcalla.
Resources
Ready-made resources to get your trip off the ground
These ready-made trip resources are designed to reduce your admin and help speed up the process of planning, promoting and getting approval for your trip to Sorrento & Naples:
Included
Our Rome school trips include:
- Board and lodging as specified in your itinerary
- A detailed itinerary with pre-booked excursions
- Return flights and overseas transfers
- Free teacher-to-student ratio approx 1:10 (air groups)
- 24-hour emergency support
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Assistance with inspection visits
Extras to budget for:
- School to airport transfers and any meals en route
- Supplements for small parties, single rooms and additional adults
- Entrance fees not specified in your itinerary
- Any local tourist taxes, which can only be paid in cash to the hotel
- Hotel damage deposits
- EU visa charges
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Lucia was brilliant. She couldn’t have done more. She was so on it. Even when a staff member dropped out last minute she quickly made the amendments to replace them. ... I have been recommending you to colleagues already!Lisa O'Connor, Faculty Director Humanities and Visual Arts at King Edward VI College Stourbridge