Your fantastic Rome day trip begins when your driver picks you up at your hotel in Rome. Your driver will take you to meet your engaging and knowledgeable English-speaking guide at the smallest country in the world: the Vatican. Your guide will have your skip-the-lines tickets with specified entrance time.

Experience the Vatican museums including the stunning Sistine Chapel and finish in St. Peter’s Basilica. Your guide will share stories, history and interesting facts and you will be able to go at the pace you desire.

Next, your driver and guide will take you to a relaxed local lunch spot for a quick pizza or perhaps a nice trattoria, you can tell your guide what you prefer.

In the afternoon, you will be taken to the impressive Colosseum dating back 2000 years where you will have pre-booked tickets and experience the wonder of this iconic masterpiece of architecture that has endured through history.

Your guide will tell you about the gladiator fights, the Emperors, and the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

After your Colosseum visit, your Rome private tour continue with the Roman Forum, which was once the center of everyday life of the citizens of Rome where you can touch history with your own two hands, see the columns and relics littered through this enormous archeological park covering thousands of years of history layered one era on top of another.

Your guide will take you back to meet your private driverwho will take you on a panoramic drive, pointing out the important points of interest on the way back to your hotel. Perhaps a quick stop at the Trevi Fountain or the Pantheon, time permitting, before your private tour of Rome comes to an end.

 

Overview

From the Renaissance art of the Vatican to the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire, the day is paced to your preference and includes a customizable local lunch and a panoramic drive to finish.

Itinerary

Vatican Museums: Guided tour through the galleries (skip-the-line)

Sistine Chapel: Viewing of Michelangelo’s world-famous frescoes.

St.Peter’s Basilica: Final morning stop to explore the center of the Catholic Church.

The Colosseum: Priority entrance to explore the 2,000-year-old arena while learning about gladiators and emperors.

The Roman Forum: A walk through the archaeological heart of the city to see ancient columns, temples, and relics.

 

FAQs

What is the duration of this tour?
The tour is a comprehensive full-day experience lasting approximately 8 hours.

What is included in the tour package?
The package is all-inclusive and covers:

• Private transportation by a Mercedes (or equivalent) deluxe vehicle.
• A private, English-speaking driver and a professional English-speaking guide.
• pre-booked tickets for the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Colosseum.
• VAT, taxes, and mandatory RC insurance.

Will we have to wait in line for the attractions?
No. The tour includes pre-booked tickets with specified entrance times, allowing you to bypass the long public queues at both the Vatican and the Colosseum.

Is lunch included in the price?
The cost of the meal is not included. However, your guide and driver will provide recommendations for a local lunch spot, such as a quick pizzeria or a traditional trattoria, based on your preferences.

Which historical sites are covered during the day?
The itinerary is very rich and includes:

• Morning: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica.
• Afternoon: The Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
• Bonus: A panoramic drive with potential quick stops at the Trevi Fountain or the Pantheon, time permitting.

How far in advance should I book?
For online bookings, a minimum of 30 days’ notice is required. If you wish to book a date within the next 30 days, please contact us directly via our Contact Page.

What is the group size for this private tour?
This private tour is priced for groups of 2 to 7 people.