Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon
At a glance
Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon is a 6h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome City Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $634.87 per person. Included: Skip the line Vatican and Sistine Chapel tickets, Professional guide, Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry saves time at busy sights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 6h
- 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
- See cancellation policy
Overview
With our fantastic 6-hour, you will see the very best of Rome in a day; the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona as well as visiting the Vatican to see the Sistine Chapel.
In the company of your own private guide this tour is a must if you want to really appreciate the wonders of Rome.
What's included
What's included
- Skip the line Vatican and Sistine Chapel tickets
- Professional guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Pantheon Tickets
Not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 1h
Meet your guide at the Colosseum where, you go straight inside to begin your exploration of this magnificent Ancient Roman amphitheatre.
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Stop 2 · 1h
Next you go outside the Colosseum to see the Arch of Constantine and take a short walk to the Roman Forum. The forum was the main square of Ancient Rome and the centre of political, religious and social life. The wonderful buildings that surround the square are testament to its central role in the life of Rome’s citizens. You will 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 to name a few.
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Stop 3
Then, a walk up the Sacred Way brings you to the Capitoline Hill and Il Vittoriano, one of Italy’s most famous monuments of more modern times.
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Stop 4 · 30m
The tour then wends its way to the Trevi Fountain, the backdrop to many a movie scene, including Fellini’s famous La Dolce Vita. If you wish to come back to Rome, follow legend and throw a coin in the fountain!
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Stop 5 · 30m
Following lunch you proceed to the Government District to see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. Close by is the Temple of Hadrian which was constructed in his honor by the Emperor Antoninus Pius.
A walk through some of Rome’s little alleyways brings you to the Pantheon where the Renaissance painter and architect Raphael is buried. -
Stop 6 · 30m
Another short walk past the Ancient Baths of Nero brings you to Piazza Navona with Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers.
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Stop 7 · 30m
For the final visit of the day you cross the Tiber to the Vatican. Here you have a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel where you will see Michelangelo’s famous ceiling frescoes as well works by other Renaissance artists including Raphael.
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Stop 8 · 1h
Then you enter the Sistine Chapel
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Stop 9 · 30m
It is then time for a tour of 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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Stop 10 · 30m
The tour will end in Saint Peter's Square
Meeting point
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. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- 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.
- 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: 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 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.
- 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 Pantheon
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Rome in A Day Tour: Vatican, Sistine, Colosseum, Trevi & Pantheon take?
The experience lasts about 6h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $634.87 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?
Skip the line Vatican and Sistine Chapel tickets; Professional guide; Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person); Professional art historian guide; Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person); Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Where does it start?
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. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
