Vatican Museum and Colosseum tickets are among the hardest to secure in Europe. Both sell out weeks to months in advance, access rules change without warning, and booking systems are a nightmare. This tour removes all of that stress and brings the monuments to life with timed entry to both sites, an English-speaking guide, and included transport. See the Vatican and Colosseum, plus take a tour past Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. One click, and everything's booked for you.
What's included
Rome without the guesswork
Expert, English-speaking guide
Timed entry to the Vatican Museums
Entry to the Sistine Chapel
Transport between the Vatican and Rome’s city center
See Piazza Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain
Timed entry to the Colosseum
Guided tour of the Roman Forum
Guide tips
Food and drinks
St. Peter's Basilica entry
Itinerary
Meet your guide outside Caffé Vaticano
Your Rome in a Day tour begins just outside the Vatican walls, where you'll meet your expert guide and small group. This is the perfect spot to get acquainted with your guide and prepare to bypass the crowds with your included skip-the-line access to the world-famous Vatican Museums.
Skip-the-line tour of the Vatican Museums
Head past the main queues, through security, and dive straight into the Vatican's magnificent art collection. Your guide will lead you through key sections, including the Candelabra Gallery, Gallery of the Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps.
Stand under the Sistine Chapel
Next, you will enter the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, the artistic pinnacle of the Vatican. Your guide will prepare you with fascinating stories about Michelangelo's world-famous frescoes, including The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgment, before you step inside to gaze in awe at this sacred masterpiece.
Scenic drive to Rome's historic center
After exploring the Vatican, you'll board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a short, relaxing drive to the historic heart of Rome. Sit back and enjoy the scenic transfer, effortlessly bridging the distance between the Vatican and the ancient city center.
Guided walking tour of Piazza Navona, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain (3.2 km / 2 miles)
Stepping out into the Roman streets, you’ll embark on a picturesque walking tour of iconic squares and fountains. You’ll stroll through the magnificent Piazza Navona, admire the outside of the majestic Pantheon, and finally arrive at the Trevi Fountain, where your guide will explain the tradition of tossing a coin to ensure your return to Rome.
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Rome in a Day tour is a MUST!
Petra H.
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July 13, 2026
Tour guide was amazing, so much information, I wish they taught as little bit of this amazing history at school. Well organized, communicated, radios with ear piece, enough time to take pictures, go to toilet have food and ask questions. Beyond meeting my expectations. So well worth the price, great value and packed with jaw dropping sights and information about all the top historical sights in Rome. Would recommend to anyone who has a stop over in Rome. I only had 3 nights there but saw so much thanks to this 7hr tour. So grateful for the tour guide! Best guides in Roma!
Informative, incredible, highly recommend
Samantha B.
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July 13, 2026
I cannot say enough good things about our tour. We were a large group and 2 of our members had missed their flight and had to arrive halfway through the tour. Erturk help them to navigate and find us to be able to join the rest of the tour. Erturk was so knowledgeable and informative and very helpful. He was accommodating whenever he could be even in 98 degree weather. He always made sure we had access to water and shade. The tour was also great. We were able to hit all the major stops in a limited amount of time but learned a ton of information. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide!
Ellen O.
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July 12, 2026
Benjamin C.
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July 12, 2026
Lisa K.
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July 11, 2026
We did Rome in a day with Erturk. It was wonderful. He had so much knowledge. We could have never seen what we did without him! Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!!
Rome in a Day
Tina S.
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July 11, 2026
The tour was amazing! It ran on schedule and was so easy! Our guide Paola was the best! She was so knowledgeable and after a few minutes she felt like a friend taking us through the city. We had an amazing time and I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone looking.
Sofia M.
Sofia M.
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July 11, 2026
Wonderful tour guide (Ilaria) and experience!!! Will be booking again the next time were in Italy.
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Rosemarie H.
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July 11, 2026
What can we say about Erturk other than the experience was awesome. Ok, there is more to say. He was very informative. He showed that he cared about everyone in the group making sure we were in the shade as often as possible. If someone stood in the sun he would "not be a mother" and asked them to step in the shade. The history he shared showed he was knowledgeable about each destination. He made sure no one was lost during the tour and recommended a great spot for lunch. As hot as it was yesterday Erturk made it comfortable to tour the Vatican and the other locations. Rosemarie and I (Jeffrey), who were there first(haha) had a wonderful time.
Thank you Erturk!!!
John B.
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July 10, 2026
Alexandra C.
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July 10, 2026
Gale M.
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July 09, 2026
Just a GREAT day!
Christopher F.
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July 09, 2026
First off, we had a wonderful guide. She was outstanding (an actual archeologist). Great information all around. We saw many great spots. Most were just the right amount of time (a couple we could have stayed longer), but you can’t stay everywhere or you’d be there all day. It was really good for us because we had a limited time in Rome and there is no way we could have covered this many spots by ourselves, especially with all of the deep information delivered. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Amelia C.
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July 09, 2026
Extremely Great Tour!
Torrance S.
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July 09, 2026
This was an awesome tour! What made the tour so extraordinary was the tour guide named Maria!! She was extremely knowledgeable on all things Rome and took the time to learn every single person’s name on the 15 person tour. I wish she could be our tour guide on all our trips!! Don’t hesitate to book this tour and request to go with Maria if at all possible.
Best Tour Of Rome
Patrick C.
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July 09, 2026
I was in Italy for 2 weeks and took 8 different tours along the way and this was head and shoulders the best. It's a 7 hour tour with a lunch break in between (so closer to 6 hours) but you hit so many of the many sites in a single day that it's worth it! Erturk was our tour guide and he was amazing! Never let anyone get lost, could answer and all questions (and in fact, welcomed them), and we took his recommendation for our lunch stop: Il Barroccio. He recommended the Fettuccine ai carciofi (fettuccini with artichokes and bacon). Absolutely delicious! Grazie Erturk!
Eddie R.
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July 08, 2026
Truly Rome in A Day!!!
Barbara O.
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July 08, 2026
Great tour if you need to see as much of Rome as you can in limited time. Our guide, Bogdan was fantastic! He was knowledgeable, funny and had great information to share!!! We would love to take another tour with him! He navigated the city in a way that gave us all reprieve from the heat! Thank you Bogdan for a great day!
Rome in a Day
Bethany M.
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July 07, 2026
We only had one day in Rome so this was a great way to see and learn a lot. We could have done a walking tour on our own, but the running narrative from our. guide Maria gave us great detail so we understood what we were seeing so much better!
Great Time!
Steven B.
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July 06, 2026
Our guide, Bogdan, was great! He was very knowledgeable, fun, organized, and has a great sense of humor. If you can get him as a guide, I strongly encourage you to do so.
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Erin W.
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July 05, 2026
Bogdan was terrific! We learned so much history and loved our experience. Highly recommend.
Incredible journey through Rome
Derek S.
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July 04, 2026
Carolina was a wonderful guide! We loved our experience and would highly recommend this tour!
Perfect Tour For A Day in Rome
Sean M.
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July 04, 2026
We had a great time on the Rome in a Day Tour! I would highly recommend this tour as it hits all of the top spots and skips the lines. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the experience even better.
It’s in the name: “Rome in a day” :)
Kaitlynn P.
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July 04, 2026
If you have limited time in Rome, do this tour! You get to see all the major attractions without long lines and having a guide is well worth the cost.
Carolina, was our tour guide and we were so grateful to ! We learned she spent 4 years studying art history and an additional 2 years studying Roman history. She was very knowledgeable about the wide range of topics and sites we visited. She even stayed after the tour to eagerly answer a few more questions we had.
We did this tour early July and it was HOT! Bring a water bottle, electrolytes, a hat, fan and sunscreen. It’s A LOT of walking.
It’s in the name: “Rome in a day” :)
Kaitlynn P.
Verified Review
July 04, 2026
If you have limited time in Rome, do this tour! You get to see all the major attractions without long lines and having a guide is well worth the cost.
Carolina, was our tour guide and we were so grateful to ! We learned she spent 4 years studying art history and an additional 2 years studying Roman history. She was very knowledgeable about the wide range of topics and sites we visited. She even stayed after the tour to eagerly answer a few more questions we had.
We did this tour early July and it was HOT! Bring a water bottle, electrolytes, a hat, fan and sunscreen. It’s A LOT of walking.