--- title: Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a Day lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 649 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 250 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Private full day, both entries rank_in_category: 10 of 140 (Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-14 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/rome-private-tour-with-driver-colosseum-and-vatican-in-a-day/ --- # Rome Private Tour with Driver: Colosseum and Vatican in a Day **Guidekin's take:** The one day private circuit for cruise passengers and short stays: a driver takes you past the Pantheon, Trevi and the Spanish Steps, then an official guide covers the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums with reserved tickets. Transport and both entries are included at €649 per person. Lunch and other admissions are extra. ## Overview With us you will find professionalism and efficiency, we will show you the city in its highlights with maximum comfort and avoiding unnecessary queues. Just relax and your driver will think about the rest! After visiting the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, the tour will bring you right to the Colosseum driving by the Roman Forum, giving you the chance to appreciate the beauty of the Vittoriano.
 The visit of the colosseum it takes about 1 hour and it's conducted by an official guide. On the way to the Vatican you will see the Circus Maximus, Bocca della Verità, Teatro Marcello, Jewish Ghetto and Capitol Hill reserving a small space for a quick lunch before the Vatican Museums (skip the line tickets), enjoying a 2 hours private guided tour (you will visit the Vatican Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St Peter’s Square). During the tour, your driver guide will share with you a small historical heritage of this wonderful city from the vehicle. ## Key facts - Price: from €649 per person - Duration: 7h–9h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 250 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: i-tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 Hotel 7 h | €649 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 7 hours Way back not included : Includes a private car pickup from your hotel at the selected time and ends at the Vatican Museums. (Taxi or Uber available) Not available from the port Pickup included | | From Civitavecchia Port 9h | €899 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 9 hours Available From Port or Hotels: Includes both pickup and return to the ship and/or hotel with car disposal for the entire time of the tour. (9h) Way back included Pickup included | ## What's included - Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person) - Vatican Museums reserved Tickets and Colosseum with official Private guide - Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person) - Private transportation with driver - All Fees and Taxes - Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services. ## Not included - Gratuites - Lunch - Tickets for all other attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Ancient Rome** (pass by, no stop) - Tired to looking for tickets that are not a tourist trap? With us you will find professionalism and efficiency, we will show you the city in its highlights with maximum comfort and avoiding unnecessary queues. Just relax and tell your driver all the places you would like to... 2. **Pantheon** (20m) - The Pantheon of Agrippa, also known as the Roman Pantheon, is one of the architectural masterpieces of the Italian capital. It is the best preserved building from ancient Rome. 3. **Trevi Fountain** (15m) - Measuring some 20 meters in width by 26 meters in height, Trevi Fountain is also the largest fountain in the city. The origins of the fountain go back to the year 19 B.C., in which period the fountain formed the end of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct. 4. **Spanish Steps** (15m) - The 'Spanish steps' in Rome, built in Rococo style between 1723 and 1726, are the steps that lead from the Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti (built between 1502–1587). There are 135 steps and three different terraces, referring to the... 5. **Colosseum** (1h; admission included) - Private Tour at the iconic Colosseum where you will meet your expert guide. With escorted access to the Colosseum (no group entrance regular ticket no attico no undergrounds), you will maximize your time with your professional guide. Once inside, you will learn about the... 6. **Terrazza del Gianicolo** (15m) - Panoramic view of Ancient Rome and St. Peter basilica. 7. **Vatican Museums** (2h; admission included) - Then, with more energy, your action-packed day continues, with your guide by your side, in the Vatican Museums. you will enjoy reserved access, so get ready to see the highlights of the vast art collection housed here. Your guide will make sure you see the lavishly decorated... 8. **Sistine Chapel** (20m; admission included) - The Sistine Chapel is one of the greatest treasures of the Vatican City, of Rome, and of the world in general. It's known as much for its decoration, as for being the temple in which popes are chosen and crowned. 9. **St. Peter's Square** (pass by, no stop) - The heart of world Christianity, St. Peter's Square, owes its characteristic elliptical shape to the imposing colonnade by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, which, commissioned by Pope Alexander VII Chigi, consists of 284 columns arranged radially in four rows.The construction took... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - 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. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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 Vatican Museums. - For last minute bookings (less than 30 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described. ## How it compares in Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Tours Ranked **#10 of 140** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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