Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience
At a glance
Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience is a 7h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Through Eternity Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $821.16 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Expert, English-speaking private guide, Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person), Headsets (for groups of 6 or more).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 17 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 7h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English, Italian
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
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.
What's included
What's 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
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Stop 1 · 1h
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Stop 2 · 1h 30m
- Temple of Saturn
- House of the Vestal Virgins
- Via Sacra
- Arch of Titus -
Stop 3 · 15m
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Stop 4 · 15m
- Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain
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Stop 5
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Stop 6 · 2h
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Stop 7 · 30m
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Stop 8 · 20m
Raphael Rooms
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Stop 9 · 1h
- Michelangelo's Pieta
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Stop 10 · 10m
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Stop 11 · 10m
Inside St Peter's Basilica
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Stop 12 · 15m
Inside Vatican Museums
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Stop 13
View from the Colosseum
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Stop 14 · 10m
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
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Stop 15
Inside the Roman Forum
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Stop 16
Inside the Roman Fourm
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Stop 17 · 5m
pass by with guide
Meeting point
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Good to know
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience take?
The experience lasts about 7h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $821.16 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's 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..
Where does it start?
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English, Italian.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 41 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
