Italy · City Tours

Rome Full Day Private Tour: Driver, Access to Colosseum & Vatican

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rome. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day Rome tour with driver
02 Guided visit inside the Colosseum
03 Private tour of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
04 See the Appian Way and Catacombs if starting from Rome
05 Panoramic views from Palatine Hill and Circus Maximus
06 Customizable itinerary based on your starting point
07 Pickup in Rome or from Civitavecchia port
08 Advance ticket arrangements to help avoid long queues

See some of Rome’s most iconic highlights in a single day on this private tour combining comfortable transport with guided visits inside the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. Along the way, enjoy a broader look at the city with stops that may include the Appian Way, the Catacombs, Palatine Hill, and views from Circus Maximus.

Your day is designed for convenience, with pickup in Rome and advance ticket arrangements for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums to help avoid long queues. If starting from Civitavecchia port, the itinerary can be adapted to include Rome’s famous squares and fountains, with return to the ship on time.

With a private driver, official guides for key sites, and the flexibility to customize the day, this experience offers an easy and efficient way to discover Rome’s ancient, religious, and cultural treasures.

See some of Rome’s most iconic highlights in a single day on this private tour combining comfortable transport with guided visits inside the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Rome in one day tour 7 hours

- Pick up at the Hotel at 8:00 AM

- Colosseum

( In order to avoid lengthy, and time consuming queues, we will obtain the entry fees in advance for you )

- Catacombs ( 8€ each Adults and 5€ for kids under 16 years old ) You’ll get these tickets on the day of the tour. No Lines.

- The Appian Way

- Palatine Hill, panoramic view from The Circus Maximus

- Circus Maximus

- Lunch in a tipical Roman Trattoria (customizable)

- Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with Saint Peter basilica.( In order to avoid lengthy, and time consuming queues, we will obtain the tickets in advance for you )

- Back to the Hotel at 3:00 PM

Colosseum guided tour

Skip the Lines and visit with your private tour guide one of the seven wonders of the world

Vatican Museums Private tour

Enjoy the most visited museums in the world with your tour guide. We will get the tickets in advance for you in order to skip all the lines.

Catacombs

Your driver will assist you the day of the tour to buy the tickets directly on site. Only for this attraction we must purchase the tickets on the day of the tour. There won't be line any way. We are sure you will love the underground area.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Rome. 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Colosseum tickets with official private guide
Vatican Museums reserved tickets and official private guide
Drop off under the ship in Civitavecchia port if the tour start from the port
Transport by private sedan or minivan A/C
Catacombs Tickets if the tour starts from Rome
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

What's Not Included

Lunch Food and drinks

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected 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
If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Visitors must pass through metal detectors at the security check point. Please expect to wait 20-30 minutes to clear security. A dress code is required to enter the Vatican Museums and knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. This dress code is strictly enforced and you will be refused entry if you fail to comply with requirements
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. sur, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
We'll pick you up at your location in Rome city center at your Hotels, B&B, at 8:30 AM
From the Port of Civitavecchia your driver will meet you under your ship on time Your Driver we'll have a signboard with your lastname printed on it.
If the tour starts from Rome the drop off will be in St. Peter's Square at the end of the Vatican Museums tour. ( this is for the 7-8 hours tour from Rome ) For additional car disposal or transfer back to the hotel in Rome please send us a message for availability after booking (extra cost).
From the port of Civitavecchia we'll drop you off under the ship on time around 5:00 PM or 5:30 PM depending on the ship departure. For post cruisers, arrival from the airports the Maximum number of bags 6 large and 4 carry on luggages.
For last minute bookings (less than 7 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described.