Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Through Eternity Tours

Ages: Infants (1–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert, English-speaking private guide
Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Included: Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Included: Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Not included

Not included: Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Colosseum

one hour Admission included

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2
Roman Forum

1 h 30 min Admission included
- Temple of Saturn
- House of the Vestal Virgins
- Via Sacra
- Arch of Titus
Trevi Fountain

15 min

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4
Piazza Navona

15 min
- Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain
Pantheon

Passing by

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Vatican Museums

2 hours Admission included

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Sistine Chapel

30 min Admission included

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Stanze di Raffaello

20 min Admission included

Raphael Rooms
9
St. Peter's Basilica

one hour
- Michelangelo's Pieta
St. Peter's Square

10 min

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La Pieta

10 min Admission included

Inside St Peter's Basilica
Cortile della Pigna

15 min Admission included

Inside Vatican Museums
Arch of Constantine

Passing by

View from the Colosseum
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini

10 min Admission included

View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
Tempio di Saturno

Passing by

Inside the Roman Forum
Tempio di Romolo

Passing by

Inside the Roman Fourm
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

5 min

pass by with guide

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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.