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Rome Highlights Private Tour: Fall in Love with the Eternal City

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On average, this is booked 15 (0) days in advance.

8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This tour is for all the first timers in the eternal city, your driver will meet you in the morning and take you directly to the very heart of ancient Rome.

Your day will begin with the ancient sites: the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, you have part of the morning to explore these sites before driving to the Capitoline Hill to see the glory of the Michaelengo in Architecture, but just before you will also pass the very famous the Circus Maximus.

Back to the most popular part of Rome you can visit the most famous of all ancient city temples, the Pantheon. Then a walk through Piazza Navona, see the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. There is time for a traditional Italian Lunch with time for shopping if you wish.

In the afternoon, your tour continues with a visit to Vatican City to explore the richest collection of art in the world: the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. At the completion of the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Vatican Museums Closed on Sundays. Tickets for this portion are not included in the Sunday fee.
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Any kind of accommodation in Rome: Hotels, B&B, private apartment, guest house, hostels etc. etc.

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Circo Massimo

Enjoy an overview of the Circus Maximus, the first largest stadium to be built in ancient Rome which held horse and chariot races to entertain the Roman public. Overlooking it, you find the Palatine Hill, where according to Roman legends, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who raised the
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Foro Boario (pass by)

Be amazed by the incredible preservation of two ancient Roman temples belonging to the 3rd century b.c.
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Piazza Venezia

Drive by the famous wedding cake, the monument dedicated to the first king of unified Italy: Victor Emanuel II, a splendid neoclassical white marble interpretation of the nearby Roman Forum.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

Visit the most famous of all ancient Roman temples, the Pantheon, which was dedicated to many Roman deities until it became the first Roman Catholic church of all times. Step inside and admire the beautiful marble floors, walls, and ceiling where the Oculus is center
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontana di Trevi

Toss your coin for good luck and a safe return to Rome, or two if you want to find love in Rome as the legend goes, and take in the beauty of exquisite statues perched on the water's edge in this theme of "Taming the Waters".
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

Climb the Spanish steps as the famous actors did in the late 1900s, or just sit and watch the people go by, then take a stroll along the best quality boutique road, Via Condotti.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Citta del Vaticano

No line entry to one of the greatest museums in the world where you can appreciate splendid works of art by some of the most famous artists of all times including the spectacular Sistine Chapel and its marvelous painted ceiling before moving on to the biggest and most important Chaotic church in the world. The Vatican museums and the Sistine chapel are closed on Sundays so the cost of the tickets will be removed.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Highlights Private Tour: Fall in Love with the Eternal City?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • No line Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel tickets. (purchased from the official Vatican website)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Vatican Museums Closed on Sundays. Tickets for this portion are not included in the Sunday fee.
  • St. Peter's Basilica hearphones

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

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