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Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Fountains & Squares Private Tour

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10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian, Spanish
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Overview

Even with only one day to explore, you'll see the very best of the city and tick off Rome's top spots from your bucket list.The capital of one of the world’s most powerful ancient empires, Rome is a fascinating place that has inspired people to visit it for millennia. With its breathtaking buildings and monuments, incredible works of art, small-town charm, leisurely pace of life and world-renowned cuisine, the Eternal City is worth a visit at least once, though it would take a lifetime to see all it has to offer.

What's Included

  • Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Skip the line tickets Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Food or drinks choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address. N.B.: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.

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Colosseum

Immerge yourself in history exploring the Colosseum the symbol of the Eternal City. Here you can relive the history of Rome with its gladiators, public demonstrations such as hunting reenactments and plays based on the classical mythology.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Foro Romano

Then walk through the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra while your guide will bring back nearly 3000 years of history to life. The Roman Forum was the center of the political, business and religious life of Rome over a thousand years, the throbbing heart of what was to become the largest political power the world had ever seen.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Experience a personal tour of the Vatican's collection with your own private, licensed guide at your side. Described as one of the best experiences in Rome, this tour takes you on a journey of discovery. Revere priceless masterpieces of the Renaissance together with sculptures and mosaics from antiquity. All in the papal collection. All waiting for you to discover them. Taking a private tour means you can customize your time in the Eternal City's epicenter to include exactly what you want. The Sistine Chapel, Saint Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums' mind-blowing collection await you, but so too do Bernini’s stunning sculptures, the Raphael Rooms’ unforgettable frescoes, the stirringly beautiful Flemish artworks of the Gallery of Tapestries, and the hauntingly lifelike statues of the Gallery of the Candelabra
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

Regarded as Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel is a jaw-dropping attraction you must see at least once in your lifetime.The Sistine Chapel is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican City, of Rome and of the world in general. It is known as much for its decoration, as for being the temple in which popes are chosen and crowned.The construction of the building was between 1473 and 1481 during the mandate of Pope Sixtus IV, to whom it owes its current name. What grabs the attention in the Sistine are the frescoes that completely cover the walls and the ceiling. Some of the most important artists who worked in the chapel are Botticelli, Perugino, Luca and Michelangelo.Without any doubt, The Creation of Adam is the best-known image from the Sistine Chapel. It is located in the central part of the vault and represents the story from Genesis in which God gives life to Adam.Located over the high altar Michelangelo’s other masterpiece, The Final Judgment.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Fontana di Trevi

You will then stop at one of our favorite Roman restaurants in the historical center to experience authentic Italian cuisine. After lunch discover Rome’s highlights and the most famous tourist sights with your guide by your side. Even though only having one day to explore, you’ll see the very best of the city and you will be able then to tick off Rome’s top spots from your bucket list. You will see the Spanish Steps, the iconic Trevi Fountain where you can throw in your coin to guarantee your return to Rome, the Pantheon, one of the best preserved temples of the ancient city and Piazza Navona, built on the ruins of the Emperor Domitian's stadium and now embellished by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

**The Pantheon** is one of the best-preserved monuments of Ancient Rome. It was built as a temple and is now a church. Its large dome with the famous central opening, called the *oculus*, is one of the greatest achievements of Roman architecture. Every year, it attracts millions of visitors from all over the world
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Navona

**Piazza Navona** is one of the most beautiful squares in Rome. It is famous for its elegant Baroque architecture and the stunning Fountain of the Four Rivers, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The square is full of cafés, street artists, and visitors, creating a lively and charming atmosphere
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Di Spagna

**Piazza di Spagna** is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It is best known for the beautiful Spanish Steps, which lead up to the church of Trinità dei Monti. The square is a popular meeting place, surrounded by elegant shops, cafés, and historic buildings, attracting visitors from all over the world
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Security checks is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City and Colosseum
  • Dress code requie for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered
  • A small amount of walking is involved

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Fountains & Squares Private Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private tour leader at your disposal (choose the language on the checkout)
  • Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
  • Skip the line tickets Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
  • Lunch in restaurant (Fixed Menu)
  • Colosseum entrance tickets
  • Private professional guide
  • Rome Baroque Walking tour with tour guide (Fountains & Squares) 2 hours
  • Food or drinks choices made outside the scope of the organized tasting tour
  • Gratuities. If you are satisfied with the service, a gratuity is customary.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Security checks is obligatory for everyone entering Vatican City and Colosseum
  • Dress code requie for the Sistine Chapel: knees and shoulders must be covered
  • A small amount of walking is involved
  • Customers with physical limitations can have problems walking inside the archeological area of Roman Forum
  • Please advice any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking

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