Rome in 3 days Vatican Colosseum and historic districts

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Vatican and Papal Basilicas
5 stops
1
Vatican Museums
Access the Pinecone Courtyard, visit the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Candelabra, The Rooms of Pius Clementino, the Gallery of Tapestries and the Sistine Chapel.
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
St. Peter's Basilica
The experience already begins outside, in Bernini's colonnade that with its 284 columns create a perfect perspective effect. From the outside you can admire: - The Dome, designed by Michelangelo, today a symbol of Rome with its approximately 136 meters high - The Façade: Work of Carlo Maderno, imposing example of late Renaissance architecture. The visit will include: Michelangelo's Pietà - carved when he was only 24, the only work signed by the artist Bernini's monumental 30 meter high canopy - located above the papal altar The Statue of St. Peter - whose right foot is consumed by the touch of the millions of pilgrims who pass by every year.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Millennial mosaics : Mosaic cycles of the fifth century which are among the most valuable in the world for state of preservation and historical importance. Layered architecture: The interior has an early Christian structure, the exterior has a Baroque facade and the tallest Romanesque bell tower in Rome. Religious treasures: It houses the relic of the Holy Cradle (the Bethlehem nativity scene) and the famous Salus Populi Romani icon. The "Miracle of the Snow": Legend has it that it was built where it snowed inexplicably on August 5, an event recalled every year with a rain of white petals.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
Discover the oldest and highest-ranking of the four papal major basilicas. This sacred site is actually the official ecclesiastical seat of the Pope as the Bishop of Rome.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
5
Basilica Papale Di San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Located along the Via Ostiense, on the site where the Apostle Paul was buried after his martyrdom, this Basilica is one of Rome's four papal basilicas and the second largest after St. Peter's. Although it is situated outside the historic center, it is an essential stop for anyone wishing to experience the grandeur of Early Christian and Byzantine Rome.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ancient and Baroque Rome (external tour)
5 stops
6
Pantheon
After nearly 2,000 years, the Pantheon's dome is still the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, a challenge to the laws of physics. Learn about the political and architectural background that saved the Pantheon from destruction.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
7
Piazza Navona
Built on the ruins of the ancient Stadium of Domitian (from which it still retains its elliptical shape), Piazza Navona is the beating heart of Rome's social and artistic life. Once a venue for athletic contests and even naval battles, today it is an open-air gallery where water, marble, and architecture blend in perfect harmony.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Trevi Fountain
Designed by Nicola Salvi in the 18th century and built against the facade of Palazzo Poli, it is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome, rendered immortal by cinema and the iconic scene from Fellini's La Dolce Vita.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
9
Forum of Augustus
Inaugurated in 2 BC, the Forum of Augustus was built to celebrate Augustus' victory over the conspirators who had killed Julius Caesar and to provide new spaces for the administration of justice in a by then overcrowded Rome.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
10
Colosseo
Discover the history of the Colosseum's construction, which began under Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD and was inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 AD.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Authentic heart of Rome
3 stops
11
Piazza Venezia
Concludes the tour amidst history and tradition, starting from Piazza Venezia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
12
Roman Ghetto
The evocative Jewish Ghetto of Rome is one of the city's oldest and most fascinating neighborhoods.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Trastevere
End the experience in picturesque Trastevere, famous for its characteristic narrow streets, vibrant atmosphere, and authentic Roman spirit.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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