About this experience
Are you looking for a day tour to see Rome's highlights in a fun but in-depth way? Join us on our Rome in a Day tour and maximise your time, as we offer you an amazing overview of the Ancient City & the Vatican City. Our comprehensive private itinerary is specially designed for travellers on a tight schedule, allowing you to see all the highlights in double-quick time: admire the epic grandeur of the Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar in the Roman Forum; enjoy skip-the-lines access to the Vatican Museums and gaze up at Michelangelo’s masterpieces of Renaissance art in the Sistine Chapel and vast St. Peter’s Basilica. Finish your day in the atmospheric piazzas of Rome’s historical center, admiring awe-inspiring monuments like the Trevi fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Spanish Steps along the way. Join us on this whirlwind journey through more than 2,000 years of history, and experience all the magic that Rome has to offer.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
What is included
- Expert, English-speaking private guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Not included
- Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary and highlights
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- Temple of Saturn
- House of the Vestal Virgins
- Via Sacra
- Arch of Titus
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- Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain
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Raphael Rooms
- Michelangelo's Pieta
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Inside St Peter's Basilica
Inside Vatican Museums
View from the Colosseum
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
Inside the Roman Forum
Inside the Roman Fourm
pass by with guide
Meeting and pickup information
- In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Through Eternity Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
- 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.
- As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
- If reservations at the Pantheon are not possible for weekends or if the lines are too long, the guide will give you the explanation from the outside to ensure all other stops on the tour are not missed.
- Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
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