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Rome in a Day Private Tour
Do you want to see all Rome’s must-sees in just one day? Choose our Rome in a Day Private Tour: in 7 hours you will visit all major attractions that make Rome the “Eternal City” with an English-speaking private guide!
Itinerary Highlights
- Colosseum: explore its history and enjoy views over the Roman Forum.
- Pantheon: Discover this architectural marvel and its famous open-air dome (oculus).
- Navona Square: Admire Bernini’s spectacular Fountain of Four Rivers and the surrounding Baroque architecture.
- Trevi Fountain: Participate in the tradition of tossing a coin into the world-famous fountain.
- Spanish Steps: Stroll up the iconic steps connecting the Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church.
- Vatican Museums: Enter the vast collection with pre-reserved access, viewing magnificent galleries and art.
- Sistine Chapel: Conclude with dedicated time to stand beneath Michelangelo’s sublime ceiling and The Last Judgment.
Why book this tour
- See It All in One Day: The perfect solution for travelers with limited time, covering the absolute “must-see” highlights of the Eternal City.
- Maximum Efficiency: Skip the Line access at the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums eliminates wasted time queuing.
- Expert Private Guide: A dedicated guide ensures you navigate efficiently, providing fascinating insights into Ancient, Baroque and Papal Rome.
- Complete Rome: Experience the essential layers of history, from the gladiatorial history of the Colosseum to the artistic genius of the Sistine Chapel and the charm of Baroque fountains.
- Seamless Logistics: Avoid getting lost, this tour manages all the logistics so you can focus only on sightseeing.
Description
We have designed our Rome in a Day Private Tour for all those who are in Rome just for one day and don’t want to miss out on anything. We will provide skip the line access for the Colosseum and Vatican, as expert private guide to ensure your visit is as interesting and time-efficient as possible. Visiting Rome in one day may seem like an impossible task. There is so much to see that it can be overwhelming deciding which sites are the must important. Not to mention all the time you can waste getting lost, navigating the transport system and standing in line for the most famous attractions like the Colosseum and Vatican! With this tour you will maximize your time, focusing on Rome’s greatest hits. The perfect mixture of the many layers of Rome, giving the city its nickname the ‘Eternal City’. In our Rome in a Day private tour we ensure you cover Ancient and Baroque Rome as well as the Vatican City.
You will begin your tour when you meet your private guide at the Colosseum, a must-see for everybody visiting Rome in one day! You will enter the symbol of Rome with pre-reserved access, saving you valuable time. Not only will your private guide tell you all about the gladiator combats which took place inside but will also give you an overview on the fascinating history of Ancient Rome as you look out over the ruins of the Roman Forum.
Next up on your Rome in a Day private tour, you will fast forward to the Baroque period in Rome. You will stroll around the city center admiring the famous fountains and squares which adorn Rome, such as the Spanish Steps, Navona Square and Trevi Fountain. You will not want to miss going inside the Pantheon, with its peculiar hole in the ceiling. Find out with your private guide what happens when it rains! On request we can provide you with 3 hours private driver for this portion of the tour to maximize your time and allow you to see other sites outside of the city center like the keyhole and Circus Maximus.
After a quick lunch break you will visit the Vatican, technically a country in its own right. When you choose our Rome in a Day private tour you will actually be visiting two countries in just one day! At the Vatican you will enter the Vatican Museums with pre-reserved access. In the Vatican Museums you will admire the many artworks created by the greatest Italian artists. You will be amazed by the stunning Sistine Chapel with its ceiling painted by Michelangelo. Discover Rome and the Vaticanin one day with Rome Private Guides!
Things to know before the tour
- When accessing the monument the Colosseum visitors will be asked to pass security checks, even when entering with pre-booked access.
- This tour runs in different weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Tickets are nominative: we kindly ask you to provide names and surnames at the time of booking
- Please bring your iD document or a copy for accessing the Colosseum, it is requested for children too.
- Wear comfortable shoes – uneven terrain and steps throughout
- Back bags are allowed inside the Colosseum if very small in size; shoulder bags or handbags are permitted if regular size.
- Please make sure you do not have pointed big umbrellas and knives of any sizes with you. Liquids are allowed but only if in plastic bottles. Remember that you can refill your containers in the fountains inside the Colosseum.
- Bring water and sun protection, especially in summer
- Photography welcome – but no tripods or drones. It not possible to take pictures inside Sistine Chapel as this is a holy place
- Please cover your knees and shoulders to enter Vatican
- Please note that, for disabled visitors with certified invalidity of more than 74%, the Vatican Museums offers free entry that is extended to a companion for visitors who are not self-sufficient. To benefit from this, make sure you mention it at the time of booking so that our staff may handle your request.
Important information
Please note: tickets for both Colosseum and Vatican are nominative so you will be required to provide your names at the time of booking.
We need the full names of all the participants because the Colosseum and Vatican Museums entrance tickets are nominative. All the participants will have their own ticket with the full name on, they are not transferrable and cannot be changed nor refunded. You will need your IDs (minors and infants included) because they will be checked by the Colosseum guards at the entrance. If you don’t bring your IDs or if the names don’t match, you will be denied access. You don’t need the physical ID, even a copy or a picture is fine as long as it’s well visible.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.
Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.
No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.
Meeting point
Included
7 hours private guide
Pre-booked tickets for colosseum (euros 18)
Pre-booked ticket for Vatican Museums
Excluded
Tips
Transportation (if option not selected)
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French or German
Duration
7 hours
Level
Moderate
Access
Audio
Private Tour
Dates and departures
Everyday except on Sundays and on public holidays
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
— What you won’t miss
You Will See
Trevi Fountain
Spanish Steps
Pantheon
Sistine Chapel
Vatican Museums
Colosseum
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