Rome Highlights Tour: Ancient Sites to Vatican City

Experience the best of Rome on a private tour. Explore ancient sites like the Colosseum and Roman Forum, visit iconic landmarks like the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain, and discover the art treasures of the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Circus Maximus - Enjoy an overview of the Circus Maximus, the first largest stadium to be built in ancient Rome which held horse and chariot races to entertain the Roman public. Overlooking it, you find the Palatine Hill, where according to Roman legends, Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf who raised the
  • Foro Boario - Be amazed by the incredible preservation of two ancient Roman temples belonging to the 3rd century b.c.
  • Piazza Venezia - Drive by the famous wedding cake, the monument dedicated to the first king of unified Italy: Victor Emanuel II, a splendid neoclassical white marble interpretation of the nearby Roman Forum.
  • Pantheon - Visit the most famous of all ancient Roman temples, the Pantheon, which was dedicated to many Roman deities until it became the first Roman Catholic church of all times. Step inside and admire the beautiful marble floors, walls, and ceiling where the Oculus is center
  • Trevi Fountain - Toss your coin for good luck and a safe return to Rome, or two if you want to find love in Rome as the legend goes, and take in the beauty of exquisite statues perched on the water’s edge in this theme of “Taming the Waters”.
  • Spanish Steps - Climb the Spanish steps as the famous actors did in the late 1900s, or just sit and watch the people go by, then take a stroll along the best quality boutique road, Via Condotti.
  • Vatican City - No line entry to one of the greatest museums in the world where you can appreciate splendid works of art by some of the most famous artists of all times including the spectacular Sistine Chapel and its marvelous painted ceiling before moving on to the biggest and most important Chaotic church in the world. The Vatican museums and the Sistine chapel are closed on Sundays so the cost of the tickets will be removed.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Skip-the-line access to Vatican museums and Sistine Chapel (Unavailable on Sundays)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Vatican Museums Closed on Sundays. Tickets for this portion are not included in the Sunday fee.
Additional Information

This journey is tailored for those who are visiting the timeless city for the first time. Your chauffeur will greet you in the morning and whisk you off straight to the core of historic Rome.

Your exploration begins with the ancient landmarks: the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, where you’ll spend part of the morning delving into their history before proceeding to Capitoline Hill to marvel at the architectural masterwork of Michaelengo. Just prior, you’ll have a chance to witness the renowned Circus Maximus.

Returning to the most favored section of Rome, you’ll have the opportunity to explore one of the most celebrated temples of the antique city – the Pantheon. Follow this with a stroll across Piazza Navona and past the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. There’s also a slot for a traditional Italian lunch and, if desired, retail therapy.

In the post-luncheon phase, your city voyage will continue at Vatican City, home to the world’s most prolific collection of art. Here, you’ll traverse through the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Upon the tour’s completion, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation.

Location
Circus Maximus
Via del Circo Massimo
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kristin_s
Aug 10, 2024
Excellent tour for anyone with limited time or specific interests - Our group of 8 (4 adults, 4 teens) only had a day and a half in Rome. This was a great way to see the primary sites as well as enjoy the air conditioning in a new Mercedes van. Our driver shared the perfect amount of history and local info, catering to our needs and interests, and importantly - he provided recommendations and suggestions when he saw us getting tired or indecisive. The Vatican guide was also fantastic and showed us far more than we would have on our own. A great way to see the highlights of Rome when you have limited time!
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Nathan_j
Jul 3, 2024
My wife and I had a great... - My wife and I had a great day with Stefano. He was well informed, giving highlights for the sites we visited. We were able to see everything we wanted to see and a few sites we would not have known about. Highly recommend!
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Robert_k
Jun 22, 2024
Rome done right! - Wow, Barbara made our family tour an amazing experience! With her broad knowledge of the Rome area/history and her connections with the locals everywhere we went, we felt like royalty as she guided our family through all the stops along our tour. She whisked us through the crowds and ensured we had an enjoyable time and didn't miss any of the amazing spots throughout Rome. Thank you Barbara for an amazing journey and we highly recommend those book you for their next your!
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Alex_n
May 12, 2024
You need to do this! - We were only in Rome for a day and was looking for some way to see everything. I found this service and I am so glad I did. Amazing VIP experience. You get a guide and driver who help you see all the sights comfortably. We love Patricia. She is an amazing person and made this trip special. We wished we could go on more tours with her. She goes the extra mile to make sure you have a memorable time. The last thing you will think about is the cost as you spend all day seeing the Eternal City. Can't recommend this enough!
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Lisa_l
May 10, 2024
Amazing tour of Rome - Peter was excellent. He used every bit of our time; kept us on time; ensured that we saw all the high point of Rome; excellent driver; highly recommend him
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Janet_h
Apr 2, 2024
Highly recommend - We spent the day with Barbara and consider it a highlight of our trip to Rome. She walked at a pace which allowed us to see the sights but not feel exhausted at the end. She was responsive to our requests and needs and shared a wealth of information. We highly recommend this tour for young and older.
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Anonymous
Jan 6, 2024
Perfect way to see the city for time limited families - Our driver and guide Nick was very knowledgeable and great way to see the city’s key sights in a day in a very comfortable way. Skip the line tickets for the Vatican museum was very helpful and tour was very flexible in our desired itinerary. Also stopped for lunch in a nice local restaurant in the time we spent with the guide / tour. Highly recommended
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Danya_r
Aug 23, 2024
Great tour! - We visited so many wonderful places and learned a lot about history and culture. Be prepared to walk a lot and plan for a long day. Our tour guide was great and made accommodation for our family. Enjoyable trip!
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Martine_g
Jun 8, 2024
Dream team guided us around Rome - Our private guide Laura was knowledgeable, patient and able to accommodate my limited mobility issues even at the Vatican! Our driver, Stephen was a Genius at maneuvering the twisting roads of Rome. They were a wonderful team. We had the time of our lives.
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Liliana_d
Mar 31, 2024
Secret places in Rome - We had a wonderful day with our tour guide he took us places we didn’t know about. Our guide really knew the city’s history. Even though we liked the tour we were a little disappointed we couldn’t visit the Vatican since they are not open on Sundays.
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