Rome in One Day: with Colosseum, Piazzas and Vatican City
Overview
Join this Rome private tour and make one day in the city a Roman holiday to remember. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the city's most iconic sights, including Sistine Chapel. Benefit from the undivided attention of your expert, local guide as you discover all Rome's beauty.
First, enjoy a tour of Rome's Ancient City, with the Forum, Palatine Hill and Colosseum. Discover the history of the Roman Empire and the brutality of the gladiator's games.
Next, to the historic center — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a tour of all major sights, including the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Pantheon. Visit Rome's most charming squares, Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.
Finally, head to the Vatican City for a full tour. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica to experience all the wealth of the world's smallest state. Stand underneath Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel frescoes and see masterpieces from the ancient world, Renaissance and more.
What's Included
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- One Transfer included from Rome Center to Vatican City
- Vatican entrance tickets
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Pantheon entrance tickets
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
Meeting Location
Via Labicana
125, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
What To Expect
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Colosseum
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Spanish Steps
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fontana di Trevi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Column of Marcus Aurelius
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pantheon
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Piazza Navona
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campo De' Fiori
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vatican Museums
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Sistine Chapel
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
St. Peter's Basilica
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Pieta
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- NB: You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also give your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- Please note that sprays of all kinds are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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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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- Headsets for groups of 6 or more.
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
- One Transfer included from Rome Center to Vatican City.
- Vatican entrance tickets.
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
- Pantheon entrance tickets.
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide.
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pick-up and return.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Rome in One Day: with Colosseum, Piazzas and Vatican City is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome in One Day: with Colosseum, Piazzas and Vatican City 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
- Headsets for groups of 6 or more
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- One Transfer included from Rome Center to Vatican City
- Vatican entrance tickets
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Pantheon entrance tickets
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Expert Guide
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and return
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- NB: You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (student's ID, Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also give your name, last name and date of birth (at the beginning of the tour if not provided beforehand.) Security may prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- Please note that sprays of all kinds are not allowed inside the Colosseum.
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
