--- title: "Private Rome WOW Tour in 1 Day: Luxury Car, Guide, Tkts & Lunch!" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 616 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 450 duration_minutes: 450 languages: [ja, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 284 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-rome-wow-tour-in-1-day-luxury-car-guide-tkts-lunch/ --- # Private Rome WOW Tour in 1 Day: Luxury Car, Guide, Tkts & Lunch! **Guidekin's take:** One day, everything handled: a guide for the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter's, a driven loop past the Trevi, Piazza di Spagna and Navona, with tickets, transfers and lunch arranged, rated 4.88 across 450 reviews. Car, guide, all tickets and lunch are included at €616 per person on the full version. Vatican closed Sundays. In our comparison: #284 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Only 1 day in Rome? There is still time to visit many of the city’s most iconic attractions. The itinerary focuses on the best of Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine, and the Vatican. Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peters Basilica + Driven Guided Tour of Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Pantheon. We will take care of everything: tickets, pick up, drop off, all transfers, experienced and friendly guide Everything is included, even lunch, for a hassle-free experience. It is an Exclusive Private Tour only for your group! SUNDAY (and religious holidays) SPECIAL: Due to the Wow Tour's high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide and driver, you will explore St. Peter's Square, Castel Sant' Angelo area, and other marvelous sites like the Capitoline hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the Forum! - all central hotels/B&B/Apartments/Rome Rail Stations - Civitavecchia Port - Fiumicino Airport and Hotels ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 885 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 07:30, 08:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €277: ages 5 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 885 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €616 per person for the Mini WOW Tour: option; other options up to €1086 - Duration: 7h 30m - Rating: 4.88/5 from 450 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Guided Visit - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 07:30, 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 4.88 from 450 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 434 of 450. - 5 stars: 424 (94%) - 4 stars: 10 (2%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and efficient sightseeing; some were disappointed with the driver service. **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of Rome's history, art and archaeology - Well coordinated guides and drivers help cover many major sights - Car transfers reduce walking between attractions - Quick entry to major attractions with little time spent queuing - Pace and stops tailored to interests and mobility needs **Complaints:** - Some found drivers attentive, while others were dissatisfied with the driver service - Some praised the included lunch, while others found it disappointing Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-27 to 2026-08-30); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Mini WOW Tour: | €616 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese | COLOSSEUM & VATICAN : includes Sistine Chapel, and Basilica of St. Peter. LUNCH not included Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes: Private Pickup and transfers - NO Drop off SUNDAYS & Religious Holidays: VATICAN IS CLOSED TO VISITORS: equally enticing alternatives will be proposed Pickup included | | All-inclusive WOW Tour: | €875 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese | COLOSSEUM, VATICAN & SQUARES : (Trevi, Navona, Spanish Steps, Pantheon) includes Roman Forum from outside, Sistine Chapel and Basilica of St. Peter. Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes: Full-time Private CAR AT DISPOSAL - City center Pick-up and dropoff LUNCH INCLUDED: selected restaurants - two courses and water SUNDAYS & Religious Holidays: VATICAN IS CLOSED TO VISITORS: equally enticing alternatives will be proposed Pickup included | | All-inclusive JAPANESE WOW | €916 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese | with Japanese Certified Guide Pickup included | | Shore Excursion From Rome Port | €1086 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, French, Italian, English, Japanese | COLOSSEUM, VATICAN & SQUARES: (Trevi, Navona, Spanish Steps, Pantheon) includes Roman Forum from outside, Sistine Chapel and Basilica of St. Peter Duration: 10 hours: Port Pickup and Drop-off + Full-time Private CAR AT DISPOSAL LUNCH INCLUDED: selected restaurants - two courses and water SUNDAYS & Religious Holidays: VATICAN IS CLOSED TO VISITORS: equally enticing alternatives will be proposed Pickup included | ## What's included - St Peter's Basilica Visit and Tickets (All Inclusive & Shore Excursion only - No for Mini WOW Tour) - Lunch at a selected restaurant (All Inclusive & Shore Excursion only - No for Mini WOW Tour) - Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person and reservation fee valued at €2 per person - All Inclusive WOW Tour & Shore Excursion Tour: Car at Disposal, Pick-up and drop off - Mini WOW Tour Option: Pick up & intermediate transfer only - TICKETS: Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, Basilica and Colosseum, ( Roman Forum from outside) - Guided Tour of Colosseum, Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel ## Not included - Spirits and extras at the restaurant (starter, main course and water included) - Vatican Tour on Sundays and Religious Holidays as Vatican is closed. - Mini Wow Tour Option: Lunch, Car at Disposal, St. Peter's Basilica and Drop-off - Pantheon - Lunch is NOT included for kids from 0 to 5 years old ## Itinerary 1. **Colosseum** (1h) - Timing includes pick-up and drop-off. The driver will arrive at your hotel at the scheduled time to pick you up in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. After a short drive through the historic streets of Rome, you will arrive at the Colosseum, where you will meet your... 2. **Roman Forum** (30m) - The guide will provide a detailed account of the Roman Forum's exterior, highlighting the impressive remains visible from the outside. The Colosseum tickets give access to the Roman Forum within 24 hours; please ask the guide. After this Ancient Rome tour, you will fully... 3. **Not included in the MINI WOW Tour** (30m) - You will start a guided tour with the Trevi Fountain, a secretive masterpiece, and perhaps the most spectacular fountain in Rome. Built at the end of one of the famed aqueducts that supplied the Roman Empire with water, this iconic setting attracts many visitors. Toss a coin... 4. **Pantheon** (30m) - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour. A true masterpiece to admire on your tour of Rome: The Pantheon. Immaculately preserved and seemingly only a few centuries old, it's hard to believe the structure was completed in AD 128 by Emperor Hadrian. In the square in front - a... 5. **Piazza Navona** (30m) - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour. A true masterpiece to admire on your tour of Rome: The Pantheon. Immaculately preserved and seemingly only a few centuries old, it's hard to believe the structure was completed in AD 128 by Emperor Hadrian. In the square in front - a... 6. **Spanish Steps** (30m) - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour. You will head to the Spanish Steps, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions. As you stand and admire the Church of Trinità dei Monti, located at the top of the famous staircase, you will see the Fontana della Barcaccia at its... 7. **Vatican Museums** (1h) - You will enter the Vatican Museums, overflowing with masterpieces by many of Italy’s most important artists, alongside important works from Ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt. You will walk through famous galleries, such as the tapestries and maps. You will learn the secrets of... 8. **Sistine Chapel** (30m) - Your guide will bring you directly from the Sistine Chapel into St. Peter's Basilica's courtyard. Your guide will optimize your time by explaining all the features outside. You can take pictures (without a flash) in a peaceful atmosphere while the guide waits outside. It is... 9. **St. Peter's Basilica** (30m) - Not included in the MINI WOW Tour. Just before ending your tour of the Vatican, you will enjoy the curved colonnades of St. Peter’s Square before a brief sighting of the Pope’s Balcony. Remember to cover knees and shoulders before entering the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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: 885 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - 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 - LIMITED MOBILITY Ancient Rome area and Vatican Museums visits involve SIGNIFICANT WALKING. At the colosseum, the elevator is at disposal for this purpose. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has wheelchair paths. Please note that the pathway from the Sistine Chapel to St Peter’s Basilica has 50 steps downwards and is not wheelchair accessible. The tour can continue to the Basilica only if all members of your private group can walk down the stairs, but, for safety reasons, it is not possible to carry wheelchairs and walkers down the stairs. If your private group includes participants with reduced mobility, we can still bring you to the Basilica, going back to the Museum's entrance and reaching it from the outside with the car. Although there is a dedicated pathway for wheelchairs, please be aware that there may be a queue to enter the Basilica. Also, note that other participants in your group will have to take charge of pushing the wheelchair. - VATICAN IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS (and religious holidays). Due to the Wow Tour's high request, we designed a Sunday experience when the Vatican is closed. With your guide, and your driver you will explore St. Peter's Square, Castel Sant' Angelo area and other marvelous sites like the Aventine hill; from its top, you enjoy spectacular views over the city. As an alternative we will prospose other museums or arcaeological sites! - STROLLERS: We suggest avoiding strollers and using a baby sling instead. Like wheelchairs and walkers, strollers are not allowed in the passage from the Sistine Chape directly to the Basilica ( 50 steps downward and 50 upwards). Your private tour will end without the Basilica visit. The options with the car at your disposal ( All_Inclusive and Shore Excursion), help us organize the Basilica visit, reaching it by car. The Roman Forum and Palatine surfaces are uneven, but a considerable portion of the area has stroller paths. - Option 1 - SHORE EXCURSION FROM ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA PORT) 10 hours: this option includes pick up and drop off at the dock of your ship. It also includes the car at disposal during the tour. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs.Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously you you have spare timebefore going back to the port. The guide will explain it from the outside. - Option 2 - Mini WOW Tour - 4,5 hours: It is designed for those who have limited time and are interested in the Colosseum and Vatican Visit and not in the tour of the squares, which is not included in this option.This tour has no car at diposal while you are inside the Vatican and the Colosseum. Nevertheless, it includes pick-up and intermediate transfers. Other exclusions: lunch, drop-off, and St. Peter's Basilica. Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes the Roman Forum and Palatine, which you can enter autonomously within 24 hours. The guide will explain it from the outside - Option 3 - WOW Tour - 7,5 hours: This tour has the car at disposal for the whole time. Nevertheless, transfers are scheduled according to entrance time tickets; if you need to anticipate or postpone a transfer, our staff will do their best to meet your needs. Please note that the Colosseum ticket includes Roman Forum and Palatine that you can enter autonomously within 24 hours. The guide will explain it from the outside - ST. PETER'S BASILICA TICKETS ( for the All Inclusive & Shore Excursion options) : Please note that the Basilica stops selling skip-the-line tickets 3 days before the date. Therefore, you will not be able to skip the line directly from the Sistine Chapel to the Basilica. Nevertheless, if the lines are reasonable, the guide will be happy to get you in. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, which goes beyond our control. Instead of the Basilica tickets, according to availability, we will buy you skip-the-line tickets to the Pantheon, trusting that you will be pleased. - Dietary Requirements: We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking. Booking asks for: dates of birth, arrival flight or ship details ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1232 | €616 | | 4 | €1628 | €407 | | 6 | €1950 | €325 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. 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