Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum and Vatican Museums

Skip the LineGuided Tour

Enter the Sistine Chapel, Roman Forum, and see St. Peter’s Dome, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, and more!

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7 h


Max 20 Guests

Seeing the best of Rome in a single day might seem like a big undertaking, but our expertly designed tour makes it effortless with skip-the-line tickets, included transportation, and engaging guides to lead the way. In just 7 hours, you'll visit renowned sites like the Sistine Chapel, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. With fascinating stories at every stop, you can skip the stress and immerse yourself in the vibrant heritage and culture of Rome all in one remarkable day.

Experience the best of Rome in a single day with a savvy local guide leading a small group of up to 20. Meet your guide near Caffé Vaticano, across the street from where you'll enter the Vatican. Skip the lines to explore the Vatican Museums and marvel at the Sistine...

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Free cancellation up to 3 days in advance!

Friendly, English-speaking guide

Air-conditioned transportation

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Piazza Navona & Pantheon

Lunch break near Trevi Fountain

Colosseum

Max group size of 20

Meals

Guide gratuity

Hotel pickup

Meet your guide outside Caffé Vaticano

Your Rome in a Day tour begins with a warm welcome from your guide outside Caffé Vaticano, conveniently located near the Vatican.

Vatican Museums

With skip-the-line tickets in hand, bypass the queue and head straight inside the Vatican Museums to uncover its magnificent art collection.

Gallery of Maps

An astonishing 120 meters long (400 ft), this iconic gallery reveals Italy’s intricate terrain through the cartography of the 16th century.

Sistine Chapel

Gaze up at Michelangelo’s awe-inspiring ceiling and take in magnificently portrayed biblical stories, from Creation to The Last Judgment.

Piazza Navona

After transport from the Vatican, begin the walking tour portion of your adventure at the bustling Piazza Navona, renowned for its three magnificent fountains.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

Meet your guide between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano at the top of the big staircase (Viale Vaticano, 100). You'll find our friendly welcome staff there holding The Tour Guy signs. Your tour will end near the Colosseum.

Government-issued ID for entrance to the Colosseum. Bring a water bottle, sunscreen in the summer months, and some coins for making wishes in the Trevi Fountain. Since this is a walking tour that includes a visit to the Colosseum and Roman Forum (archeological sites with uneven terrain), please also wear comfortable shoes. Please be prepared to cover your knees and shoulders in places of worship such as the Sistine Chapel.

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Fantastic

thomas bean

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May 14, 2025

Very much enjoyed the tour our guide was fantastic

Just One Full Day in Rome

Debra Hanley

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May 14, 2025

With only one full day in Rome, this was the perfect tour for us. It was all they said it would be, and our guide Maria made sure we hit all the spots. It was definitely exhausting … lots and lots of walking and climbing - but well worth all the effort!

Excellent Day in Rome

Matthew Inman

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May 14, 2025

Our tour guide did a phenomenal job showing us as much as possible of Rome in a day. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. We learned a lot, got a lot of great pictures, and made some great memories. It was a long day with a lot of walking, but our guide made it fun!

Daniel Cantelmo

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May 14, 2025

Rome in a day

Kathleen wilson

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May 14, 2025

Fantastic tour and tour guide. Carolina was so knowledgeable and never wasted a minute. Probably the best tour and tour guide we have ever experienced. Exhausted but saw so much!!!!!!!!! Thank you !!!! Mark and Kathleen

Mary Fox

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May 14, 2025

Christie Jones

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David Laaker

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Sheryl Walker

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May 14, 2025

Amanda Moceri

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May 14, 2025

Theresa stewart

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May 13, 2025

Full day tour. Monday, May 12 - Monica was our guide

Lori Summers

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May 13, 2025

A fabulous day of seeing some of Rome’s treasures. Monica was very professional, kept us on schedule, and most importantly very knowledgeable. She answered every question fully. I also liked that she seemed to be very well respected by other guides we met throughout the day and at our stops. A truly AMAZING Day. Very highly recommended.

A great one day in Rome

Brian Vakoc

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May 13, 2025

Recommended! We had only a short time to stay in Rome but this tour would be a great start even if staying longer. Only exception is if you really wanted to focus on the Vatican. This Rome in a day Tour starts at the Vatican so you would have to reenter to spend more time. Guide was very informative and understandable.

Gregory Walker

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May 13, 2025

Lourdes Coello-Day

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May 13, 2025

Michael Mathews

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May 13, 2025

Maria is the best!

Parker Day

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May 13, 2025

Once in a lifetime opportunity and Maria (our guide) made it spectacular. She is very clever and knowledgeable on her facts about Rome. Don’t forget the best lasagna in all of Rome is in her home. Would recommend 10/10

Excellent Experience

Michael Martin

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May 13, 2025

Daniel was an exemplary guide. The tour was a good pace and we saw everything promised. Would recommend this tour to anyone.

Rome in a Day

Raymond W Troville

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May 13, 2025

Thank you Carolina for a very informative tour! Your insight and commentary on the various historical and religious sites were very knowledgeable and added greatly to the tour!

Joel Esslinger

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May 13, 2025

Brett Robinson

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May 13, 2025

Tour Guide was exceptional - the tour needs revision

Margaret Mulhall

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May 13, 2025

The tour guide was exceptional. In a past self-tour of the Vatican I had 3 hours as well as a drive-by all of the other sights to see in Rome. To have to do the Vatican Museum and no Sistine Chapel (I do understand the reason for not seeing the Sistine Chapel) in 1.5 hours is a little insane. As was the walking tour through Navonna Plaza, the Pantheon. We finally stopped at the Trevi Fountain (that had so many people - you could only see the statues above the fountain) for a 30 minute lunch. The two places that were viewed at a slower pace was the Forum and the Colessium. There was no time to stop for a souvenier from the Vatican Museum shop, no time to explore the Plaza Navona and I had expected to see the inside of the Pantheon. The description of the tour needs to be clearer - that you get to view and not explore the sights. In addition, the fact that I received an email the morning of the tour advising that it included a lot of stairs - was unacceptable - as already addressed.

Roy Vaughn

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May 13, 2025

Rome in a day

Tara Lott

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May 12, 2025

It was a magical vacation tour of Rome all in one day. Monica was amazing. Making sure everyone was well cared for. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting Rome.

Rose Barreto

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May 12, 2025

Loved the tour. The guide was amazing. Disappointed we had to find our own way back though. That cost a lot of extra money and the tour was quite expensive as it was.