If you want to take a city tour in Rome by taxi, there are some things you need to know!
First, it is important to choose a reliable and regular taxi driver.
When you take a taxi at the railway stations, airports or main squares, where there are official taxi stations, make sure you rely on them and not on irregular and illegal cars. Make sure the driver turns on the meter at the start of the journey and does not negotiate the price.
Once you have found your taxi driver, you can ask him to give you a personalized city tour. He or she may be able to recommend the city’s most popular attractions, but if you already have an idea of where you want to go, let the taxi driver know your destination.
Taxis can access many restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in central Rome, so your taxi driver may be able to show you some of the older and more fascinating parts of the city that you may not see by tour bus or on foot.
Roman traffic can be very intense and chaotic, especially during peak hours, so we advise you to try to plan your tour to avoid peak hours, if possible of course.
In general, a city tour by taxi in Rome can be a fun and convenient experience to discover the treasures of the Eternal City.
Taxi City Tour
Tours organized by taxi companies such as Samarcanda can offer a very convenient and personalized experience for visiting the city’s attractions. Sightseeing tours performed by taxi are usually entrusted to experienced and drivers well-informed about the city, so they can offer visitors useful and accurate information on various destinations.
Furthermore, organized tours can be tailored to the specific needs of visitors. For example, if you are short on time, your driver may suggest that you visit only the city’s main attractions, while if you have more time, you may be able to see lesser-known and hidden places as well.
As with any organized tour, it’s important to ensure that the taxi company you choose is reputable and that prices are clear from the outset. Before booking a tour with any taxi company, be sure to check online reviews and read the details of the offer carefully to make sure you get the best possible value for money and can pay with secure systems.
For example, Samarcanda offers its own app that allows you to pay directly in it, while being certain about the final price. The app is called Samarcanda Plus and can be used in Rome as well as in Milan, Turin and Naples.
The city tours offered by Samarcanda Taxi offer the certainty of a high quality service:
- Classic City Tour: This three-hour tour covers Rome’s top sights, including the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Campidoglio and more. You can choose an option with an Italian or English-speaking driver.
- City Tour of Rome by Night: This three-hour evening tour offers a breathtaking view of the Eternal City lit up at night. Top attractions visited include the Colosseum, Circus Maximus, St. Peter’s Basilica, and more.
- City Tour of Rome in 3 hours: This longer tour covers all the main attractions of the city as well as some hidden gems less known to tourists. You can choose an English-speaking taxi option, as well as Italian.
- Private Tour of Rome: This customized tour can be tailored to the needs and wishes of the visitors. It is possible to choose an option with a taxi driver in Italian or in English and the tour can be extended according to the preferences of the visitors.
All tours offered by Samarcanda Taxi include pick-up and drop-off at the client’s hotel and the use of an exclusive vehicle. The price of the tours varies according to the duration and options chosen and can be booked online through the Samarcanda Taxi website.
