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title: "Rome Full Day Private Tour: Driver, Access to Colosseum & Vatican"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 649
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 59
duration_minutes: 420
duration_max_minutes: 540
languages: [en]
rank_in_category: 52 of 132 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-full-day-private-tour-driver-access-to-colosseum-vatican/
---

# Rome Full Day Private Tour: Driver, Access to Colosseum & Vatican

**Guidekin's take:** A driver and a private guide for the two heavy hitters, the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums, with catacombs and the Appian Way added when the day starts in Rome rather than at the port. Both entries, the reservation fee and transport are included at €649 per person. Lunch is not, and children must stay with an adult.

In our comparison: #52 of 132 in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Most tours only cover outdoor sights, but this one also includes private guided tour of the Colosseum and Vatican Museums. Tickets are included for both sites.
Our expert Drivers will pick you up at your location in Rome or at the Port of Civitavecchia under the ship.
You will visit the Colosseum with a private Tour guide for 1 hour and the Vatican Museums always with your Private Guide for about 2-3 hours

Follow these 2 areas you will visit the catacombs and the Appian Way if the tour starts from Rome city center.

From the port of Civitavecchia we will show you the squares and fountains in Rome like the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. 
We can customize what you'd like to see even on the day of the tour but there won't be enough time to see the catacombs if you're coming from the the port of Civitavecchia.

If we'll pick you up at the port of Civitavecchia port we will drive you back to the port of Civitavecchia under the ship on time.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: from 1849 pickup points
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 07:30 and 09:00
- Food not included: Lunch Food and drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €150: ages 3 to 5
- Non-refundable: no free cancellation

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 1849 pickup points

## Key facts

- Price: from €649 per person for the From Rome City Center Hotels option; other options up to €899
- Duration: 7h–9h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Italy Rome Tour
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.92 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 58 of 59.

- 5 stars: 56 (95%)
- 4 stars: 2 (3%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise knowledgeable guides and efficient entry; some report missing sightseeing stops they expected.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides explain history and art and answer detailed questions
- Advance tickets help travellers avoid long queues at major sights
- Drivers and guides coordinate transport and sightseeing smoothly
- Itineraries and pacing adapt to visitors' interests and needs
- Comfortable vehicles and air conditioning between sightseeing stops

**Complaints:**
- Some find the pace fast, while others say they never feel rushed
- Some expected sightseeing stops are missed

Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-03-12 to 2026-09-03); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Rome City Center Hotels | €649 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Rome Private tour in one day Private tour Duration: 7 hours Rome Pick up is included Private Minivan or sedan Way back not included: Your Guide will help you to find a taxi to go back after the vatican Museums tour Pickup included |
| From the Port of Civitavecchia | €899 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private Shoe Excursion Duration: 9 hours Pick up at the Port included Private Minivan or Sedan A/C Drop off at the Port included Pickup included |

## What's included

- Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person
- Catacombs Tickets if the tour starts from Rome
- Colosseum tickets with official private guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Drop off under the ship in Civitavecchia port if the tour start from the port
- Transport by private sedan or minivan A/C
- Vatican Museums reserved tickets and official private guide

## Not included

- Lunch Food and drinks

## Itinerary

1. **Piazza Venezia** (10m) - Enjoy a beautiful driver around one of the most beautiful square in Rome.
2. **Circo Massimo** (30m) - Your driver guide will stop at the circus maximus where you can take amazing pictures. The Circus was Rome's largest venue for ludi, public games connected to Roman religious festivals. Ludi were sponsored by leading Romans or the Roman state for the benefit of the Roman...
3. **Palatine Hill** (15m; admission included) - You'll take a lot of pictures from the circus maximus. Imperial palaces were built there, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich.
4. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Your driver will introduce you to your private Tour guide to visit the Colosseum. Ticket type: individual ticket first and second level, no groups entrance, no attico, no undergrounds.
5. **Appian Way (Via Appia Antica)** (30m) - The Oldest road in the built by the Romans more than 2000 years ago. The Appian Way was a Roman road which the republic used as a main route for military supplies for its conquest of southern Italy in 312 BC and for improvements in communication.
6. **Catacombe di San Callisto** (1h) - From the port of civitavecchia we'll show you the trevi fountain and the spanish steps instead of the catacombs but you are free to decide on the day of the tour what to see. If your tour starts from Rome city center if you don't want to see the catacombs, we'll show you the...
7. **Rome** (30m) - You will stop for a quick snack suggested by our driver during the tour, gelato or a slice of pizza for about 30 minutes if you want.
8. **Spanish Steps** (30m) - The monumental stairway of 135 steps is linked with the Trinità dei Monti church, under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France, at the top of the steps and the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See in the Palazzo Monaldeschi at the bottom of the steps. The stairway was...
9. **Trevi Fountain** (30m) - The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762 and several others. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3...
10. **Vatican Museums** (3h; admission included) - After lunch or a snack, you and your professional Private Tour guide will visit the Vatican Museums enjoying a 2-3 hours guided tour where you will see the Sistine Chapel and the most important art work of the history as the Gallery of Maps, the Gallery of Tapestries and...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Pickup points listed by the operator: 1849

Ends: After visiting St. Peter's Basilica your Tour guide will drop you off in St. Peter's Square. We'll help you to find a taxi to go back to your location in Rome.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Booking asks for: arrival flight or ship details

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1298 | €649 |
| 4 | €1796 | €449 |
| 6 | €2520 | €420 |

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 · #52 of 132** | €649 | 7h–9h | 4.92 (59) | 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 #52 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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