--- title: "Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car" lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 387 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 171 duration_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 23 of 360 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-ancient-rome-by-car/ --- # Private Tour: Ancient Rome by Car **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 (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 394 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, Lunch - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 394 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €387 per person - Duration: 7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 171 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome Private Excursions - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-12 ## Reviews 5.0 from 171 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 171 of 171. - 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 (2024-04-23 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private vehicle - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private driver-guide ## Not included - 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) ## Itinerary 1. **Pantheon** (30m) - You will enter the Pantheon after the historical explanations of your driver. 2. **Spanish Steps** (30m) - Visit the hottest shopping area of the city of Rome and walk and down the famous trandy steps 3. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (1h; admission included) - Visit the burial place of the early Christians, escorted through the tunnels by a guide that works for the Catacombs. It is not mandatory, you can always discuss alternatives with your driver 4. **Trevi Fountain** (30m) - Toss the famos coin into the fountain wishing to come back ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 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: 394 ## 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €774 | €387 | | 4 | €840 | €210 | | 6 | €936 | €156 | 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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