Private Day Trip of the Vatican City and Rome City Highlights
Overview
Begin your private full-day tour of Rome with a pickup from your hotel, from where you will head to the first leg of your journey – Vatican City.
Explore the highlights of the world’s smallest sovereign state. Following the paths taken by popes, make your way to St. Peter's Square and view the imposing Obelisk. Enjoy the scenery of the Vatican Gardens, surrounded by famous landmarks in the square, including St. Peter's Basilica.
The tour also includes stops at some of Rome’s most famous landmarks, such as the Trevi Fountain, where visitors traditionally toss a coin to ensure their return to the city, and the elegant Spanish Steps, a lively meeting place surrounded by shops and cafés. Along the way, enjoy views of historic squares, fountains, and monuments that make Rome one of the most captivating cities in the world.
This private day trip offers the perfect combination of art, history and culture allowing you to experience the best of Rome and the Vatican in a single day.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Private transportation
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entrance tickets
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- English guide is also the driver
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Vatican City
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rome
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Private transportation.
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Entrance tickets.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included).
- English guide is also the driver.
- Food and drinks.
The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Day Trip of the Vatican City and Rome City Highlights is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Day Trip of the Vatican City and Rome City Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Private transportation
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Entrance tickets
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
- English guide is also the driver
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
