Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Trevi, 00187 Rome Italy
Day 1 (4 hours)
The tour continues with a visit to the Trevi Fountain, scene of many a famous movie including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Follow legend by throwing a coin in the fountain and making a wish that some day you will return to Rome! Next on the tour you will see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. These magnificent buildings are located in the Government District. Close by is the historic Temple of Hadrian, built by the Emperor Antonius Pius in honour of his predecessor.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
Day 1 (4 hours)
The tour starts with a visit to Ancient Rome’s largest amphitheatre, the Colosseum. You meet your guide outside and with your reserved tickets go straight inside to explore this magnificent arena.
You then go outside once more to see the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. The Forum was the Empire’s political, religious and social hub and had many wonderful buildings and monuments.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Day 1 (4 hours)
You then go outside once more to see the Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. The Forum was the Empire’s political, religious and social hub and had many wonderful buildings and monuments.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pantheon, Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Rome Italy
Day 1 (4 hours)
A walk down a narrow avenue brings you to the Pantheon where you can see the tomb of the architect and painter, Raphael. A little further, by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero we arrive at Piazza Navona to see Bernini’s wonderful Fountain of the Four Rivers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, 00186 Rome Italy
Day 1 (4 hours)
A little further, by way of the Ancient Baths of Nero we arrive at Piazza Navona to see Bernini’s wonderful Fountain of the Four Rivers.
Duration: 15 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Day 2 Vatican tour
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The tour starts with a visit to the Belvedere Courtyard, the Pio-Clementino Museum and the large collection of Ancient Roman and Greek statues.We then continue to the Gallery of Tapestries and Gallery of Geographic Maps which houses some of the world’s most important Renaissance maps. We then see and learn something of the largest canvas painting in the Vatican displayed in the Sobiesky Room and also visit the frescoes in the Immaculate Conception Room.You will visit the rooms painted by Raphael for Pope Julius II and learn a little about the painter and some of his greatest works, especially the Parnassus and the School of Athens.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City Italy
Your guide is very knowledgeable and will tell you of the history and some interesting and curious facts about the Sistine Chapel before you enter – speaking is forbidden in the chapel. Once inside you will marvel at Michelangelo’s famous frescoes and also see work by Botticelli and other famous artists. Your guide will also tell you about the unique use of the Sistine Chapel today; the place where the conclave takes place to elect a new Pope. The tour then continues to the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica where you can see Michelangelo’s Pieta, Bernini’s Baldacchino and a number of monuments honouring past Popes and Saints. The tour ends in Saint Peter’s Square where you can see the Pope’s Palace and the colourful Swiss Guards.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City Italy
The tour then continues to the interior of St. Peter’s Basilica where you can see Michelangelo’s Pieta, Bernini’s Baldacchino and a number of monuments honouring past Popes and Saints. The tour ends in Saint Peter’s Square where you can see the Pope’s Palace and the colourful Swiss Guards.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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1: Piazza del Colosseo, 23, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
2: Viale Vaticano, Roma RM, Italy
2 days(approx.)
1: Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
2: Saint Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Città del Vaticano, Vatican City
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please note: you'll be advised about the tour start time only after booking, you can leave a preference about morning or afternoon and we will try ( according to availability) to set the preferred time.
At the moment the Basilica is not accessible from the Vatican Museums because of anti-Covid19 measures. Our tour guide will explain everything about it and you can go there on your own right after the tour. Our guide will assist you.
READ CAREFULLY: Because of the growing popularity of the current pope Francis and his intense activity in organising mass events in the Vatican some areas might get closed last minute without previous notice. This has already happened this year and can happen again during you Vatican tour: the Sistine chapel and/or the Basilica of Saint Peter might not be accessible. In case of such events our tour guide will provide you with a valuable alternative focusing the tour inside the Vatican museums.
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 Roman Forum.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : vrodriguez14390
Excellent tour. It was worth every every penny. Between the excellent guide, Tomasso or Tomas and the convenience of skipping lines and maximizing your time in Rome this is definitely a great tour. My appreciation for Tomasso. He was really knowledgeable, friendly and truly enjoys what he is doing. We learned and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. There is a lot of walking but every step was more interesting than the previous one. The convenience of going at your own pace is something to considered. Specially if not all the members of your party have the same interests or the same endurance. Also, having your personal photographer and interpreter does not hurt either!
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Posted On : 2024-02-23
Posted By : Elaine_N
Our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Couldn't have asked for a more personable individual. She even offered suggestions of places to visit after our scheduled tour was over
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Posted On : 2023-10-17
Posted By : Ahmed O
Thomas was very friendly, professional and patient.
He answered all questions asked and was a delight to the 2 days trip.
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Posted On : 2023-09-14
Posted By : Lori_B
Claudia was fantastic!! Two of our people have mobility issues, and Claudia was so patient with them. Slowed it up a bit, but still showed us all we could ever dream of. And the 'skip the line' was a blessing, to say the least. I would definitely take advantage of the tours if I ever visit your beautiful city again!
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Posted On : 2023-05-29
Posted By : Joellen_L
Claudia was excellent! She gave us time at each spot and took pictures for us. She was extremely knowledgeable about every single piece of history behind the main attractions and even those outside of the tour that we inquired about. She adapted quickly to our pace, but kept us moving at a good rate. She made the tour so enjoyable and informational. Also very good at knowing where to go and how to navigate the monuments, lines, and crowds which was so helpful. We saw so much in the 2 days. But fair warning - it is a LOT of walking and stairs. Good for those who have a short amount of time in Rome and want to see a lot. Recomend!
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Posted On : 2023-04-14
Posted By : mcckam
Absolutely worth every penny....both tour guides were highly educated with advanced degrees in archeology. Both know their subject matter and was able to keep it interesting and fun! It was just us and we had their undivided attention and they took their time answering every question and showing us everything we wanted to see and more. The first day we had Tommaso Bergamo who not only gave an amazing touring of the coliseum but the city center and made recommendations for food and other things. Having grown up in Rome he could answer any question we had and he helped us to see the layers of history connecting the dots. I couldn't imagine it any better but the second day we had Tommaso Bertoldi who also taught at the local university and was unbelievable knowledgable about the Vatican and the art and all of the treasures of the Vatican. Both of these men were brilliant and kind and took their time to make sure we understood what we were seeing. They both had supplement material to show us information so we could understand what we were seeing. I couldn't recommend this tour company enough and when we return to Rome with our family I will be sure to book again.
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Posted On : 2022-10-14
Posted By : Pathfinder428978
Love this company! Carmen was a joy to work with. She coordinated a change to our tours when our original trip was canceled and kept in touch with us throughout. The arranged drivers were prompt, professional and pleasant. Tomasso was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. We loved his passion for all the sites and he pointed out small details we would have never noticed. We loved how he would show us pictures of how it originally looked compared to what we were seeing and how he spoke to the construction, integrity, and history of the sites. His knowledge was amazing. He created a fantastic experience for us, one we will always remember.
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Posted On : 2022-09-27
Posted By : FarAway683674
Our private guides, Paola (day 1) and Thomas (day 2), are both archaeologists and tour guides. They were very knowledgeable and informative about all that we saw and excellent at answering our questions. There was some confusion as to the meeting time to start the tour on day 1. The e-ticket said one time and the email said another time one hour later.
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Posted On : 2022-05-23
Posted By : Brett_W
Wow, what a great time! So much to see with excellent tour guides. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the history of Rome. I wouldn’t do it any other way, highly recommended. At your pace, keep up and you can see it all!
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Posted On : 2022-05-08
Posted By : Shugaroo
We took the Colosseum/ Forum tour one day and the Vatican/ Sistene Chapel tour the next day with our three boys. Our guide, Anna, was excellent. She knew how to pace the tours, the level of information, and the short breaks, to get the most from the boys for the experience. Anna really brought Rome to life for us and the experience will live long in the memory!
Email communication to organise the tour was fast and accurate. Thanks to the team at Private Tours of Rome.
One top tip from Anna - treat yourself (and the kids) to a gelato at Flor after the Colosseum tour!
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Posted On : 2021-10-31
