Enjoy a comprehensive full-day tour of Rome, and see all the main highlights of the Eternal City and Vatican. Itineraries can be customized to meet your needs, taking in the ruins of the Imperial city, as well as Baroque fountains and Renaissance squares.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 7 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up from your accommodation in Rome
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Rome tailored to your interests
See the ruins of imperial Rome, such as the Colosseum and Circus Maximus
Go to the Vatican City and admire art by Raphael, Michelangelo and more
Stop for a Roman lunch in a typical tratorria
Get panoramic views of Rome from Palatine Hill

Full description

See the best of Rome and the Vatican City on a full-day tour, tailored to your preferences. Traveling by comfortable Mercedes-Benz minivan, your driver/guide will take you to the highlights of the Roman Republic, such as the vast arena of the Colosseum, where tickets will have been reserved in advance. Go to the triumphal Arch of Constantine, and imagine the great chariot races of ancient times at the Circus Maximus. Enjoy panoramic views from Palatine Hill, one of the legendary 7 hills of Rome, and explore the historic Catacombs of Rome. Travel along the historic Appian Way, and admire Trajan’s Column on Piazza Venezia. Enjoy a typical Roman lunch at a popular trattoria (own expense). Then, head to the Vatican City to discover one of the world’s greatest art collections at the Vatican Museums. Marvel at Michelangelo’s frescoes in the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica, and get imposing views of the wide expanse of St. Peter’s Square.

Includes

Knowledgeable Driver
Transportation by Mercedes minivan
Gas and toll fees
Official Tour guide to visit the Colosseum and the Vatican museums
Tickets to visit the Colosseum and the Vatican museums

Cost of lunch
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Camera

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

The tour can be cancelled up to 2 weeks before the scheduled date. If a cancelation is not made within this time period, the company reserves the right to debit a "no show fee” on your credit card, which will be the total amount for the requested services.

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Overall rating

5 /5

based on 4 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Excellent tour! Experienced the Catacombs, Colosseum and everything in the Vatican over the full day. Loads of historical tales and information from our driver as we passed big and small places of significance while our guide Azzu was truly the best! Could not have asked for a more memorable day!

July 24, 2022

Excellent guides both around the city and in the Vatican

Excellent service, could not be improved upon with both guides. Our guide arrived at our hotel 15 minutes early and as we were ready we left. There was a bottle of water for each of us. The Mercedes sedan was perfect for 2 and was comfortable to ride in. We were escorted inside the coleseum with an informative narrative there was unrest in the city so he was careful to avoid the targeted areas. We picked up our guide for the afternoon tour of the Vatican and after that tour our driver/guide was there to meet us. We were extremely happy with the entire day. We knew our guides liked what they were doing as evidenced in their knowledge and their enthusiasm

October 21, 2013

brilliant... detailed....simple....to the point

it was an amazing tour with flexible timings and the guide Max was really friendly and most importantly professional to a level that he did presentation and explanations almost for each part of the tour. i recommend this for any body who wants to know everything about Rome on one day !!!

March 7, 2013

Rome: Full-Day Tour of the Eternal City

Rome: Full-Day Tour of the Eternal City

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Excellent guides both around the city and in the Vatican

brilliant... detailed....simple....to the point