About this tour
Spend eight hours tracing the Allied amphibious assault on Italy's western coast. This tour from Rome covers the invasion beaches at Anzio and Nettuno where American and British forces landed in 1944, stopping at three military cemeteries and key coastal landmarks. An optional expert guide deepens the historical context. You'll have time for lunch at a local spot before returning to the city.
Highlights
- X Ray Beach and Peter Beach landing sites, Anzio and Nettuno
- Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, Nettuno
- Beachhead War Cemetery and British War Cemetery, Anzio
- Port of Anzio and Tor Caldara coastal positions
- Optional licensed WW2 battlefields expert guide available
- Lunch break with local products included in itinerary
What to expect
After hotel pickup, you'll drive to the coast and walk the actual beaches where tens of thousands of soldiers came ashore. The cemeteries are sombre, ordered spaces with thousands of graves—a stark reminder of the campaign's cost. You'll see fortified positions and bunkers still visible along the shoreline. The pace is measured; this isn't a rushed tick-box tour. Mid-afternoon, you'll have a couple of hours free to eat lunch at a local restaurant and absorb the quiet of these sites before the drive back to Rome.
Good to know
Lunch and drinks aren't included, so budget accordingly. Wear comfortable shoes for walking uneven ground at cemetery sites. The tour suits all fitness levels but involves standing and some gentle slopes. Private tours can be tailored; shared tours run with up to eight people and can't be customised. An infant seat is available on request.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.