--- title: Exclusive Rome tours, Driver & Tour Guide, Colosseum & Vatican lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 230 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 87 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/exclusive-rome-tours-driver-tour-guide-colosseum-vatican/ --- # Exclusive Rome tours, Driver & Tour Guide, Colosseum & Vatican **Guidekin's take:** A private chauffeur and a Blue Badge guide who walks each stop with you, in a golf cart or a Mercedes, from a few hours to a full day from the Civitavecchia port. It costs €230 per person, and every entrance ticket is on request rather than included, so budget separately. Knees and shoulders covered for the churches, and lunch is your own. In our comparison: #23 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview An Exclusive private and customizable tour of Rome from the port of Civitavecchia or from your hotel in Rome with Driver & Tour Guide. Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions to provide the most complete insights of every attraction. You can choose to book the ten-hour tour from the port of Civitavecchia. Two hours will be needed just for the transfers from the port to Rome and vice versa. Your driver will pick you up from the exit of the ship at 7:30AM. At the end of the tour, approximately at 5:30PM you will be back at the port. If you are staying in Rome and have chosen the eight-hour tour from Rome, you will meet your guide at your hotel, Airbnb, Train station. A one-hour lunch break is scheduled from 1PM. TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. You can request our office to purchase your skip-the-line tickets: - Colosseum (Eur 40 PP) - Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel (Eur 60 PP) - St. Peter's Basilica (Eur 10 PP) - Pantheon (Eur 10 PP) ## Before you book - Pickup differs by option: Hotel pickup only on 4 of 5 options (Golf Cart tour (3hrs), Rome… - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 6 start times: between 07:00 and 14:00 - Food not included: Your tour guide can book a local… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup only on 4 of 5 options (Golf Cart tour (3hrs), Rome fully guided tour (5hrs) +2) ## Key facts - Price: from €230 per person for the Golf Cart tour (3hrs) option; other options up to €850 - Duration: 3h–10h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 87 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Limousine Service in Italy - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.97 from 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 87 of 87. - 5 stars: 84 (97%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and coordinated transport; the packed itinerary can lead to rushed visits or missed stops. **Praised:** - Guides explain Roman history and art in detail and answer questions - Prompt pickups at the ship, hotel and sightseeing stops - Quick entry and coordinated routing help cover many major sights - Routes and pacing adapt to family interests and mobility needs - Clean, comfortable vehicles with air conditioning between stops **Complaints:** - Long restaurant lunches can reduce sightseeing time - Some reported rushed visits or missed stops, while others felt unhurried - A busy sightseeing schedule can be tiring for children and less active adults Written by Guidekin from the 87 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-01-13 to 2026-08-09); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Golf Cart tour (3hrs) | €230 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Driver guided tour: Pick up and drop off from your hotel, Airbnb, Termini train station. Your hotel must be inside the Aurelian Walls. English speaking driver-guide: Private and customizable tour (We do not combine groups) Tickets not included: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Pantheon not included in this tour Duration: 3 hours Golf Cart Pickup included | | Rome fully guided tour (5hrs) | €500 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Guided tour of Rome (5hrs): Your tour is fully private and customizable (We do not combine groups) Licensed tour guide included: Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions. Tickets not included: Our office can purchase your Colosseum (Eur 40 PP), and Pantheon (Eur 7 PP) skip-the-line tickets. Vatican tour not included. Duration: 5 hours Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Meet your guide and your driver at your Hotel, Airbnb or Termini train station. Luxury Mercedes Van: V class, Vito and Sprinter Pickup included | | Golf Cart tour (5h) | €550 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Driver guided tour: Pick up and drop off from your hotel, Airbnb, Termini train station. Your hotel must be inside the Aurelian Walls. English speaking driver-guide: Private and customizable tour Tickets not included: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Pantheon not included in this tour Duration: 5 hours Golf Cart Pickup included | | Rome fully guided tour (8hrs) | €800 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Guided tour of Rome (8hrs): Your tour is fully private and customizable (We do not combine groups) Licensed tour guide included: Your guide will hop-off the vehicle with you at each stop and walk you through the attractions. Tickets not included: Our office can purchase your Colosseum (Eur 40 PP), Vatican (Eur 55 PP), Pantheon (Eur 7 PP) skip-the-line tickets. Duration: 8 hours Lunch break from 1PM to 2PM: lunch not included Hotel Pickup & Drop off: Meet your guide and your driver at your Hotel, Airbnb or Termini train station. Luxury Mercedes Van: V class, Vito and Sprinter Vatican closed on Sunday: It will be replaced with the visit of the Catacombs Pickup included | | Tour from Civitavecchia (10hr) | €850 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Port of Civitavecchia: Pickup and drop off. Meet your driver at the exit of your ship. Licensed tour guide included: Fully guided private and customizable tour (We do not combine groups) Tickets not included: Our office can purchase your Colosseum (Eur 40 PP), Vatican (Eur 55 PP) and Pantheon (Eur 7 PP) skip-the-line tickets. Duration: 10 hours Lunch break from 1PM to 2PM: lunch not included Civitavecchia to Rome: Your driver pick you up at 7:30AM. At the end of the tour, around 5:30PM, you will be back at the port. Luxury Mercedes Van: V class, Vito and Sprinter Vatican closed on Sunday: It will be replaced with the visit of the Catacombs Pickup included | ## What's included - Port of Civitavecchia (10hrs) or Rome hotel (8hrs) pick up & drop off - Private and Customizable tour (We do not combine tours) - Private chauffeur with Golf Cart, luxury Mercedes E class, V Class, Vito, Sprinter - Guided tour of Rome with a private licensed tour guide (Blue Badge) ## Not included - Colosseum skip-the-line tickets. Upon request only. You can choose to see the Colosseum only from the outside, without going inside. - Entrance fee - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets. Upon request only. You can choose not to enter the Vatican Museums and add other sites in Rome instead of the Vatican visit. - Pantheon skip-the-line tickets. Upon request only. You can choose to see the Pantheon only from the outside, without going inside. - Entrance fee - St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line tickets. Upon request only. You can choose to see the Basilica only from the outside, without going inside. - Your tour guide can book a local restaurant for you. Lunch is not included. - A tip is not included. it is not mandatory in Italy. Tipping your guide is at your discretion. ## Itinerary 1. **Vatican Museums** (2h) - One of the richest and most representative museums in the world. It would take weeks or maybe months to visit it completely and exhaustively. Rich in statues, paintings, sarcophagi, mosaics collected by the Popes since the Renaissance. It was the famous Pope Julius II who... 2. **Sistine Chapel** (30m) - Built by Sixtus IV, from which it takes its name (Sistine Chapel) at the end of the fifteenth century, it is the pictorial representation of the old and new testament performed by the most important painters such as Perugino, Girlandaio, Botticelli to finish with... 3. **St. Peter's Square** (10m) - The most famous baroque square in the world where during the conclave the crowd waits impatiently to see for the first time the face of the new Pope. Bernini's colonnade represents the ideal embrace of Peter towards the faithful who have come for centuries to pray on his... 4. **Colosseum** (1h) - The Colosseum in Rome was the largest and most advanced amphitheatre the ancient world had ever seen. It is the main symbol of Rome. The famous Roman amphitheater was built between A.D. 70 and 72 by the emperor Vespasian and hosted events like gladiatorial and hunting games. 5. **Piazza del Campidoglio** (10m) - 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 the capital of the world. From the top of the Capitol your guide will show you the wonders of... 6. **Circo Massimo** (pass by, no stop) - The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire. 7. **Roman Forum** (10m) - The most famous monumetal area in the world. The political center of ancient Rome and symbol of the power of the Eternal City. The place where in the eighth century BC the city was founded and from where the Romans began their incredible history of conquests throughout Europe. 8. **Spanish Steps** (10m) - The famous staircase of Rome. Its 135 steps connect Piazza di Spagna with the church above Piazza Trinità dei Monti. Built in the eighteenth century by Francesco de Santis today it is the place of shopping and ritual photos in front of the famous Bernini fountain located at... 9. **Piazza Venezia / Ancient City** (pass by, no stop) - Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome, Italy, in which several thoroughfares intersect, including the Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Via del Corso. It takes its name from the Palazzo Venezia, built by the Venetian Cardinal, Pietro Barbo alongside the church of Saint Mark,... 10. **Pantheon** (15m) - The construction of the first Patheon dates back to 25BC by Marco Agrippa, an important Roman general and son-in-law of the Emperor Augustus. After 150 years the Emperor Hadrian rebuilds it in the same place and in the form that we can still admire today. After almost two... 11. **Trevi Fountain** (15m) - The most beautiful and the most famous fountain in the world, symbol of the incomparable beauty of the Rome of the Popes. The fountain is located at the junction of three roads and more specifically it is built upon the ‘terminal point’ of the Acqua Virgo, one of Rome’s most... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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: 1877 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 - Earphones are mandatory for groups (more than 4 Guests) inside the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. - Vatican Museums closed: Sunday, Easter, 01May, 29Jun, 14Aug, 15Aug, 01Nov, 8Dec, 25Dec, 26Dec - A single van is used for up to seven people. For groups over seven people two Mercedes vans are used. A single guide is used for each individual group regardless of the number of people. - Our office will purchase your Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica skip-the-line tickets. Your tour guide will have your tickets. Tickets to be paid only cash directly to your guide. - Due to the high demand for tickets, availability to visit the Colosseum and Vatican Museums will only be confirmed once the tour has been booked. In case of lack of tickets it will still be possible to take the tour but with other destinations. Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €460 | €230 | | 4 | €520 | €130 | | 6 | €1080 | €180 | 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 Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 132** | €230 | 3h–10h | 4.97 (87) | private | | [Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour](/italy/rome/tours/ancient-rome-discovery-colosseum-forum-palatine-guided-tour/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.99 (1367) | shared | | [German Colosseum and Roman Forum](/italy/rome/tours/german-colosseum-and-roman-forum/?format=md) | €99 | 3h | 4.98 (686) | shared | | [Colosseum & Ancient Rome with Arena Floor Option I Max 6 People](/italy/rome/tours/colosseum-ancient-rome-with-arena-floor-option-i-max-6-people/?format=md) | €149 | 3h | 4.94 (3890) | shared | Ranked #23 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €1500, median €115; typical length 2h 30m. 41 of 132 are private. 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