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Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All Highlights
★ 5.0 (79 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Operator: Private Tours of Rome
- 6 h on the listing; the time can vary by option
- Private, up to 7 per booking
- Live guide: Italian, English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Editor's take
An art historian leads this private 6-hour route from the Colosseum to the Vatican. Bookings take up to 7 people, with a 9:30 start. Your day ends at St Peter's Square.
Your walk takes in the Forum and central Rome. The Vatican section reaches the Sistine Chapel through the Museums, then continues into St Peter's Basilica. This covers both areas if you have one day. Lunch and travel between sights cost extra, and cancellations receive no refund.
What does this private Rome and Vatican day tour cover?
1 option. Prices are per adult for a party of two, the usual lowest price of each option. The booking page shows the price for your date.
| Option | When | Guide | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome in a Day Tour Including Vatican Sistine Chapel Colosseum and All Highlights | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 09:30 | Italian, English | €550 |
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Walking tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- hotel pick up
Tour or official ticket?
The tour costs from €550 per person; official Museums entry is €25 for the Vatican part alone. The tour price includes a private art historian and Colosseum admission, while lunch and transport cost extra. Choose official Museums entry if your priority is time at the Vatican; it does not cover the Rome sights.
Meeting point
At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Itinerary
From the operator: Private Tours of Rome's own description of the route.
Colosseum
Your guide will be waiting for you at the Colosseum, where you'll go to the inside of the field for an investigation of Ancient Rome's biggest amphitheater.
Roman Forum
At the point when your visit is finished, take after your guide for a glance at the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, the domain's focal square and center point of political, religious, and social action. See the first century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus.
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At that point by means of the Sacred Way, touch base at Capitoline Hill and the Vittoriano, a standout amongst the most delightful landmarks of current Italy.
Trevi Fountain
Next, proceed with your visit to the Trevi Fountain, found in a few movies, including Fellini's La Dolce Vita. To take after legend, toss a coin in the wellspring and make a desire that some time or another you'll come back to Rome. At that point it's the ideal opportunity for a rest and lunch (at your own expense); there is an assortment of eateries you can browse, regardless of whether you're in the disposition for pizza, a sandwich, or a more pleasant 3-course dinner.
Column of Marcus Aurelius
After lunch, make a beeline for the Government District, where you'll see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers, and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. The notable Temple of Hadrian is close-by; Emperor Antoninus Pius constructed the amazing structure out of appreciation for his ancestor.
Pantheon
At that point take after a limited road to see the Pantheon, where Raphael, the Renaissance engineer and painter, lies buried
Piazza Navona
Proceed to Piazza Navona by method for the Ancient Baths of Nero, and appreciate the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
Vatican Museums
Your last goal is the Vatican, which sits over the Tiber River. During your visit of the Vatican Museums and St. Diminish's Basilica.
Sistine Chapel
You'll appreciate a voyage through Michelangelo's most acclaimed works, including the roof of the Sistine Chapel, in addition to Raphael's frescoes and the flats of the pope.
St Peter's Basilica
It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.
St Peter's Square
The tour will end in the Magnificent Saint Peter's Square.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
From the operator: Private Tours of Rome's own notes for this tour.
Tickets and ID
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
What to wear
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Access and children
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask. FFP2 masks are required.
Reviews
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Photos
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From the operator
From the operator: Private Tours of Rome's own description of the tour.
Appreciate this 6-hour private visit to see the best sights and old marvels of Rome in one day. You'll be engaged by a private guide as you visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, in addition to the Vatican, where you'll see the Sistine Chapel, you'll have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Saint Peter's Square. This skip the line tour allows you to enjoy the Best of Rome in one day.
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