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Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum

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Overview

Enjoy this 6-hour private tour to see the top sights and ancient wonders of Rome in one day.

This 6-hours private sightseeing tour will bring you to the most fascinating sites in Rome, and the Vatican.
The most popular areas of the city with the most history and charm will be on the itinerary, including St Peter's Square and Basilica, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, Roman forum, the Pantheon and much more.

You will be met by your guide at the Colosseum metro station exit

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Vatican entrance ticket
  • Colosseum entrance ticket
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the sites and during the tour
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Pietro
00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City

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What To Expect

Colosseum

After meeting your guide, your tour begins at the Colosseum, where you'll head to the interior of the arena for an exploration of Ancient Rome's largest amphitheater.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Roman Forum

When your visit is over, follow your guide just outside for a look at the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, the empire's central square and hub of political, religious, and social activity. See the 1st-century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Complesso del Vittoriano (Pass By)

Then via the Sacred Way, arrive at Capitoline Hill and the Vittoriano, one of the most beautiful monuments of modern Italy.
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Trevi Fountain

Next, continue your tour to the Trevi Fountain, seen in several films, including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. To follow legend, throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish that someday you’ll return to Rome.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Column of Marcus Aurelius

Then it’s time for a rest and lunch (own expense); there is a variety of restaurants you can choose from, whether you're in the mood for pizza, a sandwich, or a nicer 3-course meal.After eating, head to the Government District, where you’ll see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers, and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. The historic Temple of Hadrian is nearby; Emperor Antoninus Pius built the grand edifice in honor of his predecessor. T
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

Then follow a narrow avenue to see the Pantheon, where Raphael, the Renaissance architect and painter, lies entombed.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Navona

Continue on to Piazza Navona by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero, and admire the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums

Your final destination is the Vatican, which sits across the Tiber River.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

During your visit of the Vatican Museums ,you’ll enjoy a tour of Michelangelo’s most famous works, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, plus Raphael’s frescoes and the apartments of the pope.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

The tour proceed to St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis 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. 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.

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Private tour.Vatican entrance ticket.Colosseum entrance ticket.Pantheon entrance ticket.Professional art historian guide. The following is NOT included: Food and drinks.Gratuities.Transportation to and from the sites and during the tour.Underground Level.Catacombs. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private tour.
  • Vatican entrance ticket.
  • Colosseum entrance ticket.
  • Pantheon entrance ticket.
  • Professional art historian guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation to and from the sites and during the tour.
  • Underground Level.
  • Catacombs.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat 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!

 

 

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Private tour
  • Vatican entrance ticket
  • Colosseum entrance ticket
  • Pantheon entrance ticket
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the sites and during the tour
  • Underground Level
  • Catacombs

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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 select 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 to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis 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. 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, queuing.

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