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Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car

5.0 · 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Rome Private Excursions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
7h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:00 · Hotel pickup from 394 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private day with a driver guide covering the Colosseum, the catacombs and the Appian Way as well as Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi, in air conditioned comfort with hotel pickup, rated 5 across 171 reviews.

Vehicle, driver guide and pickup are included at €387 per person; lunch, Colosseum and catacomb tickets are not. Ask for the Colosseum at booking.

In our comparison: #23 of 360 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €387 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private driver-guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • TICKETS TO THE COLOSSEUM. Let us know at the moment of the booking for 25 euro per person
  • Tickets to the Catacombs (10 euro pp to be paid on site)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.

Reviews

5.0
171 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 171 of 171

Star breakdown of all 171 ratings

5 stars
171 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable drivers and flexible routes; some say more time is needed to explore Rome fully.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable drivers explain the history behind the sights
  • Flexible routes and stops tailored to travellers' interests
  • Comfortable vehicles and drop-offs close to the sights
  • Clear communication and punctual pickups
  • Consideration for children and travellers with limited mobility

Complaints

  • Some say more time is needed to explore Rome fully

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (23 April 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
08:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 394 pickup points (394 pickup points listed by the operator, 393 of them hotels)
Operator
Rome Private Excursions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Sightsee in Rome with a private driver-guide for a hassle-free tour that’s tailored to you. The 7-hour experience includes visits to the Colosseum, Roman catacombs, Appian Way, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and more. Learn about each site and hear tales of the ancient Romans as you travel in air-conditioned comfort around the city. Lunch and entry to the Colosseum is at your own expense. IF YOU WANT TO ENTER THE COLOSSEUM PLEASE ADVISE AT THE MOMENT OF THE BOOKING, and, according to availability, we will send you a link to prepay for the tickets

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, Lunch
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

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Rome: Private/Group 4 Hours Golf Cart SightseeingTour€754h4.99 (1048)private
Rome on a Golf Cart Semi-Private Tour Max 6 with Private Option€1393h4.98 (2839)shared

Ranked #23 of 360 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €4913, median €175; typical length 3h. 319 of 360 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 360 Private Tours

From €387 per adult