Rome in 1 Day Exclusive Private Tour | Best of Rome in one Day

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 5 more

Enjoy a special daily sightseeing tour of the Roman historical center admiring the main places in the city like the Circus Maximus, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, PIazza Navona, the Pantheon, Castel Sant'Angelo, Saint Peter Square and many other special sites.

Your private driver will take you to 3 hrs sightseeing tour across the historical center of Rome with a private air-conditioned car or minivan. Your tour will continue to Emperor Hadrian’s Mausoleum (external visit) and legendary Ponte Sant'Angelo, to enjoy a fantastic sight of the Castello Sant'Angelo, and the astonishing Saint Peter Square with its superb Colonnade.

Afterwards, enjoy a beautiful view of Rome from Janiculum Hill and see the Circus Maximus. After a 1-hour break for lunch (which is not included) you will have a 3 hrs private skip-the-line tour in the symbol of the Ancient Roman world: the Colosseum.

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Hotel pickup and drop-off from city center only
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private chauffeured sightseeing tour
Driver
Professional art historian guide(first part of the tour)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Guide for the Sightseeing tour

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotels, B&Bs, apartments, and vacation rentals within the city center only. For locations outside the city center, pickup and drop-off can be arranged upon request and may incur an additional fee.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Admire the beauty of the enlightened Spanish Square, one of the most famous squares in Rome. Located in the heart of the roman historical city centre, the square hosts fascinating and incredible masterpieces. In the middle of the square rises the famous Barcaccia Fountain, dating to the beginning of the baroque period, sculpted by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and his father. At the same time, the square is crowned by the impressive Spanish Steps, an imposing 135-step staircase decorated with many garden-terraces, splendidly adorned with flowers in spring and summer. The sumptuous, aristocratic staircase, was designed so that the scenic effects increase more and more while approaching to it, as typical feature of the great baroque architecture.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Piazza Navona

    Discover Navona Square. This huge square, once used to performed incredible battleship, hosts scuplture and architectrural masterpieces such us Bernini's Four River Fountain and Borromini's church Santa Agnese in Agone. It is considered to be the most beautiful and elegant baroque squares.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Trevi Fountain

    Take a stop to admire the Trevi Fountain, that is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, even appeared in several iconic movies like "La Dolce Vita" and "Roman Holiday". The great night-time lighting highlights the gorgeous decorating sculptures of this baroque masterpiece, creating a magical and romantic atmosphere. Belonging to the fountain is the legend whereby throwing a coin in the fountain you will ensure your return in Rome.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pantheon

    Enjoy an external visit of the Pantheon, which was built as a temple to all the gods of Olympus. This temple is famous worldwide for its incredible dome which is the largest in the world since ancient times.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Continue your promenade along the Tiber River Bank and enjoy an external visit of the Holy Castle, one of most ancient building in Rome.Built as Hadrian’s tomb, it was transformed in the middle ages into the fortress of the popes. Now a days is one of the most iconic monuments in Rome. After that take a short break 1 hour an half break for lunch (not included)

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    St. Peter's Square

    Enjoy a panoramic view of the astonishing Saint Peter Square with its superb Colonnade.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Terrazza del Gianicolo

    Afterwards, enjoy a beautiful view of Rome from Janiculum Hill and see the Circus Maximus, the site of the Roman chariots races, with its evocative views of the sprawling ruins of the Emperors’ Palaces on Palatine Hill. Take then a short lunch break (about 1,5hrs - not includedin the price).

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    You will then, visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    After you walk through Palatine Hill, explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Admire the incredible frescoes in the House of Augustus and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • PICK UP FROM YOUR HOTEL/ACCOMMODATION OR OTHER AGREED SPOT IN THE CITY CENTRE ONLY. IF OUT OF THE CITY CENTRE, PICK UP AND DROP OFF RATE TO BE ARRANGED ON REQUEST .
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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