--- title: 2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 804 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 43 of 138 (Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/2-day-best-of-rome-and-vatican-luxury-private-tour/ --- # 2-Day Best of Rome and Vatican - Luxury Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** Two days with the same driver guide: the ancient city and the Renaissance and Baroque landmarks by luxury minivan on the first day, the Vatican on the second, with skip the line entry throughout and a group capped at eight. Hotel pickup and the vehicle are included at €804 per person, food and the transfer to the Vatican are not. In our comparison: #43 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview In two days you will have the opportunity to see the ancient city of Rome and the most of its Renaissance and Baroque monuments thoroughly, with a personal Driver Guide/Official tour guide. One of our best sellers tours, ideated to make you discover the main Eternal City wonders in the best way. With our special schedule, you will enjoy in two days the landmarks that usually take a week to be seen.  Mercedes Minivan Luxury A/C and driver are included on the first day. Official tour guide for the Vatican museums. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 1241 pickup points - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1241 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €804 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome in Limo Tours Excursions - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Italian - Start times: 10:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.96 from 45 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45. - 5 stars: 43 (96%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored sightseeing and helpful staff; some note that the city host is a driver rather than a tour guide. **Praised:** - Detailed historical explanations from Vatican guides and city drivers - Routes and pace tailored to personal interests and mobility needs - Comfortable vehicles and punctual pickups - Responsive booking support and flexibility when travel plans change - Drop-offs close to attractions that reduce walking **Complaints:** - Some note that the city host is a driver rather than a dedicated tour guide Written by Guidekin from the 45 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2018-09-16 to 2026-07-20); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Transport by private vehicle on the first day only - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Driver/guide - Guaranteed to skip the long lines ## Not included - Food and drinks - Transportation to/from Vatican Museums - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza Venezia / Ancient City** (10m) - We will make your way to the historical center of Rome. Your first stop will be at the National Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in stunning Piazza Venezia. 2. **Trevi Fountain** (10m) - You will not find any other place in the world that celebrates the ever-mutating and incredible power of water like Rome. The Trevi Fountain is a fantastic work of art that is much more than a mere sculpture. 3. **Pantheon** (15m) - The Roman Pantheon is the monument with the greatest number of records: the best preserved, with the biggest brick dome in the history of architecture and is considered the forerunner of all modern places of worship. It is the most copied and imitated of all ancient works. 4. **Piazza Navona** (15m) - The most outstanding square of the Baroque period in Rome features Bernini's Fountain of Rivers at its center as it faces Borromini's church, Sant' Agnese in Agone. 5. **Spanish Steps** (10m) - The Piazza di Spagna (English: Square of Spain) is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. The name comes from the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Spanish Embassy for the Vatican located on this square since the seventeenth century. 6. **Vatican Museums** (3h; admission included) - The Vatican Museums, located in the Vatican City State, have been included in the list of the most important museums in the world and visiting them represent an essential stage for those who visit Rome. Inside the Vatican Museums we now find the collections that over time the... 7. **Sistine Chapel** (20m; admission included) - The Sistine Chapel is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican City, of Rome and of the world in general. It is known as much for its decoration, as for being the temple in which popes are chosen and crowned. Some of the most important artists who worked in the chapel are... 8. **Roman Forum** (pass by, no stop) - The Roman Forum was where religious and public life in ancient Rome took place. The Forum is, along with the Colosseum, the greatest sign of the splendour of the Roman Empire that can be seen today. After the fall of the Empire, the Roman Forum was forgotten and little by... 9. **Colle Capitolino** (pass by, no stop) - The Capitoline Hill is the smallest and most important of the seven hills of Ancient Rome. As the political and religious heart of Rome the hill became a symbol of Rome's reign as Caput Mundi, capital of the world. Today the hill still symbolizes the heart of Rome and it is... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 1241 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - 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 - A maximum of 8 people per booking - Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1608 | €804 | | 4 | €1820 | €455 | | 6 | €2214 | €369 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours start at €8 per person. ## Compared with other Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #43 of 138** | €804 | 9h | 4.96 (45) | private | | [Private Vatican Highlights Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel](/italy/rome/tours/private-vatican-highlights-guided-tour-with-sistine-chapel/?format=md) | €250 | 3h 15m | 4.99 (1713) | private | | [Rome: Complete Early Morning Vatican Tour / Small Group](/italy/rome/tours/rome-complete-early-morning-vatican-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €99 | 3h 30m | 4.94 (2821) | shared | | [Express Early Morning Sistine Chapel Tour with Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/express-early-morning-sistine-chapel-tour-with-max-6-people/?format=md) | €148 | 2h | 4.98 (513) | shared | Ranked #43 of 138 in Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €8 to €4913, median €136; typical length 3h. 57 of 138 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/vatican-tours/?format=md ## More in Rome - All Rome tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/2-day-best-of-rome-and-vatican-luxury-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/?format=md