About this experience
In the company of a private guide you will visit the “must-see” sights and ancient wonders of Rome. The tour includes visits to the Colosseum (outside and inside) and the Roman Forum. Marvel at monuments such as the Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia and ancient temple of the Pantheon and much more.
Explore the Vatican City to admire its wonderful Galleries, the breathtaking Sistine Chapel and the amazing St. Peter’s Basilica. This tour is perfect if you have a short time in Rome and want to make the best of it.
At a glance
- Duration: 48 hr
- Skip-the-line entry
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 48 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Local taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food&Drinks
- Private transportation
Itinerary and highlights
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Meeting and pickup information
- Day 2 Vatican Museums entrance Entrance of the Vatican Museums. Viale Vaticano. Below the white gate topped by the statues of Michelangelo & Raphael ( Viale Vaticano)
- Day 1 At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21 00184, Roma. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Private Tours of Rome
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
- 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 note: you'll be advised about the tour start time only after booking, you can leave a preference about morning or afternoon and we will try ( according to availability) to set the preferred time.
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
- 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.
- Please note due to the Jubilee, the Basilica might not be accessible as part of the tour. Unfortunately, we know that very last minute. In any case, you can go there after the tour, queueing.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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