Private Rome in a Day with Vatican Colosseum and Historic Center

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Piazza Navona

  Take to the streets of Rome for a walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Navona, as your guide unravels the story of Bernini's fountain.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Pantheon

  Your walking tour continues past the Pantheon, an incredibly well-preserved Roman monument.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Trevi Fountain

  Stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Piazza Venezia

  The guided walk of the historic city center takes you to see some of Rome's most impressive public sights.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Largo Corrado Ricci

  Take a one-hour break for lunch (not included in price) with recommendations from your guide.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Colosseum

  Afterwards, follow your guide to the Colosseum and head past the crowds to enjoy a guided tour in small groups. Hear tales of gladiators and emperors as you learn what life was like in Rome 1,000 years ago during a 1-hour tour of one of the world's most iconic sites.

  1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• Roman Forum (Pass by)

  Next, stroll to the Roman Forum to learn how it functioned as the beating heart of Rome’s all-encompassing empire. Instead of slogging through the crowds inside the Forum, your guide will lead you to a stunning overlook.

  Admission ticket free
• 7
  Vatican Museums

  You'll travel by private transfer to the Vatican Museums and skip the line to bypass long wait times. Enjoy a tour of the best of the Vatican Museums as you admire the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. Enter the world-famous Sistine Chapel, one of the most acclaimed interiors of all time, almost entirely due to Michelangelo's incredible frescoed ceiling.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• Sphere within a Sphere (Pass by)

  Inside the peaceful, Pinecone Courtyard you'll pass a spectacular bronze globe. It was designed for the Vatican by well-known Italian artist Arnaldo Pomodoro and copies of it can now be found all over the world, including Dublin, Tel Aviv and New York City.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Sistine Chapel

  The day ends with the highlight of your tour, which is, of course, the Sistine Chapel with its incredible frescoes painted by Michelangelo.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
• A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
• This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
• Due to the religious nature of the Vatican Museums, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Vatican.

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