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Private Rome in a Day Tour with Colosseum & Sistine Chapel: Essential Experience

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7h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private guide for a tight schedule: the Colosseum and the Forum, then the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, with the Pantheon squeezed in when reservations allow. Colosseum ticket, reservation fee and taxes are included at €717 per person, transport and food are not. Listed as wheelchair accessible.

From the guide

Are you looking for a day tour to see Rome's highlights in a fun but in-depth way? Join us on our Rome in a Day tour and maximise your time, as we offer you an amazing overview of the Ancient City & the Vatican City. Our comprehensive private itinerary is specially designed for travellers on a tight schedule, allowing you to see all the highlights in double-quick time: admire the epic grandeur of the Colosseum and follow in the footsteps of Julius Caesar in the Roman Forum; enjoy skip-the-lines access to the Vatican Museums and gaze up at Michelangelo’s masterpieces of Renaissance art in the Sistine Chapel and vast St. Peter’s Basilica. Finish your day in the atmospheric piazzas of Rome’s historical center, admiring awe-inspiring monuments like the Trevi fountain, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Spanish Steps along the way. Join us on this whirlwind journey through more than 2,000 years of history, and experience all the magic that Rome has to offer.

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 09:00, 09:30, 10:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Expert, English-speaking private guide
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Headsets (for groups of 6 or more)
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

What's Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting and end points
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Colosseum Stop 1
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1h
Admission included
Roman Forum Stop 2
- Temple of Saturn - House of the Vestal Virgins - Via Sacra - Arch of Titus
1h 30m
Admission included
Trevi Fountain Stop 3
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15 min
Piazza Navona Stop 4
- Bernini's Four Rivers Fountain
15 min
Pantheon Stop 5
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Pass by
Vatican Museums Stop 6
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2h
Admission included
Sistine Chapel Stop 7
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30 min
Admission included
Stanze di Raffaello Stop 8
Raphael Rooms
20 min
Admission included
St. Peter's Basilica Stop 9
- Michelangelo's Pieta
1h
St. Peter's Square Stop 10
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10 min
La Pieta Stop 11
Inside St Peter's Basilica
10 min
Admission included
Cortile della Pigna Stop 12
Inside Vatican Museums
15 min
Admission included
Arch of Constantine Stop 13
View from the Colosseum
Pass by
Baldacchino di San Pietro, Di Bernini Stop 14
View from inside the Basilica of Saint Peter
10 min
Admission included
Tempio di Saturno Stop 15
Inside the Roman Forum
Pass by
Tempio di Romolo Stop 16
Inside the Roman Fourm
Pass by
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi Stop 17
pass by with guide
5 min

Departure & Return

Start point

In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43a. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that the Vatican Museums provide free entrance for visitors who are (according to the requirements stated by the Vatican City) at least 74% disabled by presenting the appropriate certification and, if one needs assistance by another person, that person also receives a free entrance. Please inform us when you are booking if you fit into these requirements and we will remove the pricing of the entry tickets from the price of the tour.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • As this is a walking tour with steps and staircases, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended.
  • If reservations at the Pantheon are not possible for weekends or if the lines are too long, the guide will give you the explanation from the outside to ensure all other stops on the tour are not missed.
  • Please advise during the booking process if there are any travelers with mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
  • 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 717 / person