Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum
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Experience the best of Rome in a single day with this private guided tour. Visit the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel, and explore the ancient Colosseum.
Wat je gaat doen
Wat is inbegrepen?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
Wat is niet inbegrepen?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select 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 to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope 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. 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: Due to the Jubilee 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, queuing.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Routebeschrijving
Rome Full-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Best of Rome in a Day Private Guided Tour Including Vatican, Sistine Chapel, and Colosseum in Rome, Italy. This full-day tours experience includes 9 stops over 1 day. Duration: 7 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Hier is het startpunt
Colosseum
After meeting your guide, your tour begins at the Colosseum, where you'll head to the interior of the arena for an exploration of Ancient Rome's largest amphitheater.
Foro Romano
When your visit is over, follow your guide just outside for a look at the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum, the empire's central square and hub of political, religious, and social activity. 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.
Trevi Fountain
Next, continue your tour to the Trevi Fountain, seen in several films, including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. To follow legend, throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish that someday you’ll return to Rome.
Column of Marcus Aurelius
- Then it’s time for a rest and lunch (own expense); there is a variety of restaurants you can choose from, whether you're in the mood for pizza, a sandwich, or a nicer 3-course meal.
- After eating, head to the Government District, where you’ll see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers, and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. The historic Temple of Hadrian is nearby; Emperor Antoninus Pius built the grand edifice in honor of his predecessor. T
Pantheon
Then follow a narrow avenue to see the Pantheon, where Raphael, the Renaissance architect and painter, lies entombed.
Piazza Navona
Continue on to Piazza Navona by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero, and admire the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini.
Vatican Museums
Your final destination is the Vatican, which sits across the Tiber River.
Sistine Chapel
During your visit of the Vatican Museums ,you’ll enjoy a tour of Michelangelo’s most famous works, including the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, plus Raphael’s frescoes and the apartments of the pope.
St. Peter's Basilica
The tour proceed to 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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