About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- No line Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel tickets. (purchased from the official Vatican website)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Vatican Museums Closed on Sundays. Tickets for this portion are not included in the Sunday fee.
- St. Peter's Basilica hearphones
Itinerary and highlights
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
Be amazed by the incredible preservation of two ancient Roman temples belonging to the 3rd century b.c.
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.
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
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".
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.
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- Any kind of accommodation in Rome: Hotels, B&B, private apartment, guest house, hostels etc. etc.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Italy Privat Excursions
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Available tour options
- Vatican tickets included Up to 8 people Pickup included
- Vatican Tickets/guide Included: Not available on Sundays Up to 8 people Pickup included
- Vatican museum tickets Up to 6 people Pickup included
- Tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide included for the whole day Mercedes minivan Vatican tickets included Pickup included
- Vatican Tickets/guide Included: Not available on Sundays Up to 6 people Pickup included
- Vatican Tickets/guide Included: Not available on Sundays Up to 4 people Pickup included
- Vatican tickets included Up to 4 people Pickup included
- Tour guide included all day: Licensed lecture tour guide for the whole day Vatican tickets included Pickup included
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