Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum
Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum
Enjoy this 6-hour private tour to see the top sights and ancient wonders of Rome in one day.You will see the Colosseum, Roman forum, Vatican museums, Trevi fountain and much more
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Colosseum
After meeting your guide, your tour begins with a reserved ticket for the Colosseum, where you'll head to the interior of the arena for an exploration of Ancient Rome's largest amphitheater.
1 hourRoman Forum
When your visit is over, follow your guide just outside for a look at the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, the empire's central square and hub of political, religious, and social activity. See the 1st-century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus.
1 hourComplesso del Vittoriano
Then via the Sacred Way, arrive at Capitoline Hill and the Vittoriano, one of the most beautiful monuments of modern Italy.
Trevi Fountain
Next, continue your tour to the Trevi Fountain, seen in several films, including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. To follow legend, throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish that someday you’ll return to Rome.
30 minutesColumn of Marcus Aurelius
After eating, head to the Government District, where you’ll see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers, and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. The historic Temple of Hadrian is nearby; Emperor Antoninus Pius built the grand edifice in honor of his predecessor. T
30 minutesPantheon
Then follow a narrow avenue to see the Pantheon, where Raphael, the Renaissance architect and painter, lies entombed.
30 minutesPiazza Navona
Continue on to Piazza Navona by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero, and admire the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
30 minutesVatican Museums
Your final destination is the Vatican, which sits across the Tiber River.
30 minutesSistine Chapel
During your visit of the Vatican Museums ,you’ll enjoy a tour of Michelangelo’s most famous works, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, plus Raphael’s frescoes and the apartments of the pope.
30 minutesSt. Peter's Basilica
The tour proceed to St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.
30 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
- Blue Badge guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour and semi-private tour
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Column of Marcus Aurelius
- Entry/Admission - Piazza Navona
- Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
- Entry/Admission - Pantheon
- Entry/Admission - Colosseum
- Entry/Admission - Sistine Chapel
- Entry/Admission - Trevi Fountain
- Entry/Admission - Vatican Museums
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during your Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.