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$1,450
Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Vatican Museums
See the best of Rome your way with a private guide, timed-entry tickets, and a premium transfer
What's included
Rome's best, your pace
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed entry tickets & guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Sistine Chapel access
Timed entry tickets & guided tour of Colosseum 1st and 2nd tiers
Roman Forum entry and guided tour
Private air-conditioned transportation
Guided walking tour of historic Rome
See the exterior of the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain
Complimentary hotel drop-off
Private group experience
Guide tips
Lunch and drinks
St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Viale Vaticano
Your tour begins at the top of the wide staircase between TMark Hotel Vaticano and Caffé Vaticano. Meet your private guide and prepare to enter the world’s most famous art collection.
Explore the Vatican Museums
Step inside the marble-lined corridors to discover the Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries. Your guide shares the stories behind these papal treasures before leading you into the silent, awe-inspiring Sistine Chapel.
Visit the Piazza Navona historic center
Next, a private driver whisks you into the heart of Rome to see the Pantheon (exterior), Trevi Fountain (exterior), and Piazza Navona. Learn about the ancient open oculus, snap a pic of the Trevi Fountain, and enjoy free time for lunch.
Stand inside the Colosseum
After a break for lunch, follow your guide to use timed entry access to enter the 1st and 2nd tiers of the massive Flavian Amphitheater. Walk the tiers where 60,000 spectators once cheered for gladiators while hearing about the arena's gruesome past.
Walk the Roman Forum
Then, move into the sprawling ruins of the Roman Forum to see where the eternal flame once burned. Learn from your guide how this area served as the commercial and political hub of the empire, filled with ancient temples and government houses.
Your tour finishes with hotel drop-off
Your tour finishes at your accommodation as your driver provides a complimentary return trip. Leave with a full understanding of Rome’s top sites and plenty of personalized recommendations for the remainder of your evening.
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Sun, 06 Sep 2026
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Important Details
Discover what to expect, what’s included, and everything you need to know before booking.
Good to know:
Hotel Drop-off: Please include the name of your hotel in the "additional notes" section at checkout to ensure a smooth return. Your driver will provide complimentary drop-off at your accommodation within the city center at the end of the tour. If you'd prefer a hotel pick-up instead, please let us know in advance.
Dress Code: As the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel are deeply religious sites, everyone must cover their knees and shoulders. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused entry by security officials. No hats or flip flops please.
Cruise Ship Passengers: Consider booking our cruise-friendly option, which includes transportation from and back to Civitavecchia Port
Accessibility: As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be accommodated to be wheelchair or mobility accessible. Please reach out to us after making the booking to make the proper arrangements.
ID Requirement: Please bring a valid government-issued ID for entrance into the Colosseum. The name on your tickets (entered at check-out) must match the name listed on your government-issued ID or you may be refused entry.
Tour Changes: Depending on the assigned entry time for the Colosseum, your tour might enter the Roman Forum first and end in the Colosseum. The start time of your tour has the potential to change. Please keep your day open.
Lines: This tour grants timed entry access to the Vatican Museums and Colosseum. While you'll bypass the long general admissions line for independent visitors, there may still be a short wait to get through security.
Bag Policy: The Colosseum allows small to medium-sized bags, but large backpacks, suitcases, and wheeled bags are prohibited and must be left behind. All bags are subject to security screening, similar to an airport.
Disability certification: Visitors with valid disability certification are eligible for a reduced €2 entry ticket to the Colosseum, which also applies to one companion. Contact us after booking to arrange this. This applies to the ticket cost only, not the tour price.
Please Note: The Sistine Chapel is a place of worship, so silence is required inside. Your guide will share everything you need to know before you enter.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed entry tickets & guided tour of the Vatican Museums
Timed entry tickets & guided tour of Colosseum 1st and 2nd tiers
Roman Forum entry and guided tour
Private air-conditioned transportation
Guided walking tour of Piazza Navona, Pantheon (exterior), and Trevi Fountain (exterior)
Sistine Chapel access
Complimentary hotel drop-off
Private group experience
What to bring:
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle
Clothing that covers knees and shoulders