WOW Tour: Coliseum, Vatican, Squares, Luxury Car, Tickets, Lunch

Experience the best of Rome in just one day with our exclusive tour. Visit iconic attractions like the Colosseum, Vatican, and more. Includes luxury car, tickets, lunch, and expert guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Vatican City - You will enter the Vatican Museums overflowing with masterpieces by many of Italy’s most important Italian artists. sitting alongside important works from Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. You will walk through famous galleries such as the tapestries and maps ones. You will learn the secrets of The Sistine Chapel, with its enormous Michelangelo’s frescoes. Here you will have time to observe the details of his sublime “Last Judgment”. Your guide will bring you directly from the Sistine Chapel into St. Peter’s Basilica, the world’s largest Church, to admire Michelangelo’s “Pietà” and other highlights
  • Trevi Fountain - (Not included in the MINI WOW Tour)You will start a driven guided tour with the Trevi Fountain, a secretive masterpiece and perhaps the most spectacular fountain in Rome. This iconic setting attracts many visitors. It was built at the end of one of the famed aqueducts that supplied the Roman Empire with water. Toss a coin into its waters to ensure a safe return to Rome at some stage in the future.
  • Spanish Steps - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour)You will proceed to the Spanish Steps, one of the biggest tourist spots in the city. As you stand and admire the Church of Trinitàdei Monti, which sits at the top of a famous stairwell with the Fontana Della Barcaccia at its foot, you will wonder how they were ever able to complete it.
  • Pantheon - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour)A true masterpiece to admire on your tour of Rome: The Pantheon. Immaculately preserved and seemingly just a few centuries old, it isn’t easy to believe that the structure was finished in AD 128 by Emperor Hadrian. In the square in front - a gathering place for locals – discover a decorative 16thcentury fountain sitting beneath the Egyptian obelisk. Your guide will suggest the best time to go back and see the inside of the monument. Kindly NOTE that the line might be too long due to the metal detector and the visit is from outside.
  • Piazza Navona - (Not included in the MINI WOW Tour)No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to Piazza Navona, one of the largest squares in the city. The space is incredibly popular among tourists for one primary reason: Bernini’s “Fountain of the Four Rivers.” Built to represent The Nile, The Ganges, The Danube, and Rio de la Plata, the structure now sits amidst the artists who arrive to peddle their wares daily.
  • Ancient Rome - The driver will pick you up at your hotel and bring you at the Colosseum, where you will meet your guide. After admiring the impeccably preserved Arch of Constantine, you will move onto the Coliseum. The grandest amphitheater in the world will amaze you! You will walk on the footsteps of Roman Emperors through the Roman Forum. Thanks to your guide’s explanations, you will be able to imagine their triumphal processions and public speeches. The Arch of Titus will be the perfect introduction to the panoramic hill of The Palatine. The ancient legend says that Romulus founded Rome on this hill in 753 B.C. Following his actions, the Emperors built here their opulent homes. After this complete Ancient Rome tour, you will fully understand Ancient Roman life.
What's Included
  • Admission to Colosseum and Forum, Vatican and Sistine Chapel
  • Guided Tour of Colosseum
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica visit
  • Full-day multilingual certified guide to all the sites
  • Guided Driven Tour of Fountains and Squares (NOT INCLUDED IN THE MINI WOW TOUR)
  • Lunch at a selected restaurant (not included in the Mini Wow Tour)
  • All central Hotel/Apartment/B&B pick up and drop off. Ship’s dock pickup & dropoff for the Shorex
  • Car with driver at disposal for options: ‘WOW Tour - 7.5 hours’ and ‘Shore Excursion from Rome Port’
  • Pick up, drop off, intermediate transfer with no car at disposal for the ‘Mini WOW Tour’ option
  • Roman Forum from the outside (Your Colosseum tickets are valid to enter the Forum autonomously)
What's Not Included
  • Spirits and extras at the reastaurant ( starter, main course and water included)
  • Pantheon entrance tickets; €5,00 each, on the spot if lines are reasonable for obvious time issues
  • VATICAN TOUR on Sundays and Religous Holidays. Vatican is closed on such days
  • Car and driver at disposal in the “Mini WOW Tour” option
  • Lunch in the mini Wow tour option
  • Drop-off in the Mini Wow tour option
Additional Information

Spending only a day in Rome? There’s ample opportunity to explore several of the city’s most emblematic sites. This tour is designed to offer the finest of Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine, and the Vatican. Plus, you get to visit Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica and enjoy a driven guided tour of Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Pantheon.

We handle everything for you: transport, ticketing, pickups, drop-offs, along with the company of a friendly, knowledgeable guide. We’ve even got your lunch sorted - all for a smooth, hassle-free experience.

This is an Exclusive private tour tailored for your group only!

Here’s our SUNDAY (and religious holidays) SPECIAL: We’ve developed a unique Sunday program in response to our Wow Tour’s popularity when the Vatican is shut. Together with your guide and driver, you’ll uncover St. Peter’s Square, the area of Castel Sant’ Angelo, and other incredible sites like Capitoline hill; offering magnificent views over the Forum!

Pick up points include:

  • all centrally located hotels/B&B/Apartments/Rome Rail Stations
  • Civitavecchia Port
  • Fiumicino Airport and Hotels
  • LIMITED MOBILITY Ancient Rome area and Vatican Museums visits involve SIGNIFICANT WALKING. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has wheelchair paths. Please note that the pathway from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica has 50 steps downwards and is not wheelchair accessible. The tour can continue to the Basilica only if all members of your private group can walk down the stairs, but, for safety reasons, it is not possible to carry wheelchairs and walkers down the stairs. If your private group includes participants with reduced mobility, we can still bring you to the Basilica, going back to the Museum’s entrance and reaching it from the outside with the car. Although there is a dedicated pathway for wheelchairs, please be aware that there may be a queue to enter the Basilica. Also, note that other participants in your group will have to take charge of pushing the wheelchair.
  • VATICAN IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and religious holidays). Due to the Wow Tour’s high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide, and your driver you will explore St. Peter’s Square, Castel Sant’ Angelo area and other marvelous sites like the Aventine hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the city. As an alternative we will prospose other museums or arcaeological sites!
  • Option 3 - WOW Tour - 7,5 hours: This tour has the car at disposal for the whole time. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs. Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously within 24 hours. The guide will explain it from the outside
  • STROLLERS: We suggest avoiding strollers and using a baby sling instead. Like wheelchairs and walkers, strollers are not allowed in the passage from the Sistine Chape directly to the Basilica ( 50 steps downward ). Your private tour will end without the Basilica visit. The PREMIUM OPTION with the car at your disposal, helps us organize the Basilica visit. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has stroller paths.
  • Option 1 - SHORE EXCURSION FROM ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA PORT) 10 hours: this option includes pick up and drop off at the dock of your ship. It also includes the car at disposal during the tour. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs.Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously you you have spare timebefore going back to the port. The guide will explain it from the outside.
  • Option 2 - Mini WOW Tour - 4,5 hours: It is designed for those who are interested in the Colosseum and Vatican Visit and not in the tour of ther squares which is not included in this option.This tour has no car at diposal while you are inside the Vatican and the Colosseum. Nevertheless it icludes pick-up and intermediate transfers. No lunch and no drop off included. Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously within 24 hours. The guide will explain it from the outside
Location
Vatican City
Cancellation Policy

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

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Elizabeth_r
Aug 24, 2024
Definitely WOW! - Daniela was an amazing guide! She easily detailed everything about each site of Rome, placing it in historical context like a professor. We mentioned our kids liked learning about ancient history and she asked our driver Olencia, who was also fabulous, to drive through more ancient sites like the remains of the original wall and at the Forum showed the kids how more modern (still old) buildings were built atop the ancient ones. One of our sons is recovering from a knee injury and, while he’s able to do nearly everything, Daniela got us some accommodations so you could skip the longer staircases which definitely helped him! It was hot so having the car available was a plus, but regardless of the heat, we got to cover a lot of ground in the day and have an immersive experience at the same time. Highly recommend!!!
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Suzanne_c
Aug 16, 2024
Amazing day in Rome - Our guide Robert and our driver made our day tour of Rome wonderful, even on one of the hottest days of the year. Robert’s knowledge and insights of Rome’s history and culture were an amazing addition to the spectacular sights. Highly recommended.
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Diana_s
Aug 13, 2024
The weather was... - The weather was ridiculously hot, so having an A/C van waiting for us was amazing. Both our driver and guide were so friendly and great with our kids. We had a condensed tour time based off of our schedule, but we were able to get in everything we wanted to see! It was awesome and well worth it.
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D_t
Aug 8, 2024
The best Guide and The best Driver Pair! - Patrizia the guide and Marina the driver were amazing. Patrizia is indeed the best guide ever! She knows Rome's history like reading a book. She is a walking encyclopedia of the Vatican and Rome. She is also an expert of shopping! Don't forget to ask her which good brands have good prices. Marina is an amazing driver who delivered us everywhere steadily and swiftly. They are indeed an amazing pair.
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Gerard_p
Aug 5, 2024
Wonderful time in Rome with Andreas - We had a wonderful time on this tour. The driver picked us up at the hotel and brought us to our guide, Andreas. Andreas is an amazing guide. We had a group of 9, two of whom are grandparents and needed a lot of assistance navigating the streets of Rome. Andreas was extremely patient and was able to efficiently navigate us through crowds. He has a deep knowledge of history and shared so many interesting facts with us. We had only one day in Rome and we were able to see so much because of him. I highly recommend this tour.
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Daniele_d
Aug 3, 2024
Rome Trip - The sites were beautiful. The Vatican was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable which really helped to understand what we were seeing.
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Jan_w
Jul 26, 2024
Great experience - Awesome guide- provided much history and knowledge. We jammed more in one day than we thought possible.
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Joanne_c
Jul 23, 2024
A day worth while ! - Everything ran on time. We never felt rushed and Andy asked us what we really wanted to see and spend time on. Would recommend him and Ramos again
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Lindsey_m
Jul 16, 2024
Amazing!!! - Everything was amazing. Our driver and Andy our guide were phenomenal! Andy went above and beyond to make our trip easy and enjoyable.
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Amy_l
Jul 11, 2024
Tour exceeded expectations! - Ricardo was our driver. He picked us up from the port (we were on a Disney cruise) and drove us to our first stop to meet our tour guide. Ricardo was so professional, kind and courteous. The car was spotless and peaceful. We met Daniel at the Vatican City first. Daniel was absolute amazing. He was clearly extremely knowledgeable and passionate! He had the perfect plan to ensure we saw the best of everything. He and Ricardo worked seamlessly together! Every time we changed locations, Ricardo was right there waiting to take us to the next stop. I honestly can’t believe we were able to see as much of Rome as we did in just one day. Daniel even planned the perfect lunch at a beautiful restaurant that was away from the crowds of tourists! He was also great at making sure we had restroom breaks. (Finding restrooms is not easy). He spoke great English and was so good at explaining the most important information. This your far exceeded our expectations!
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