‘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.