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VIP Tour of Rome (3/5/8hrs) Colosseum & Vatican Museums

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VIP Tour of Rome Colosseum and Vatican Museums Driver and Private Tour Guide with Skip the LIne Tickets

From $351.40

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 to 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get the most out of visiting the top must-see sights of Rome on a private guided tour. You’ll skip the lines with priority tickets, leaving more time to learn about the history of some of Rome’s most impressive ancient sites from your guide. While you’ll be transported around Rome via comfortable vehicle, you will walk with your guide through each site, for a more intimate and close-up experience. Tours are fully customizable to suit your needs and interests.
  • Receive personalized attention on a private tour
  • Hotel transfers via Mercedes or Opel van are included
  • Enjoy the freedom of a flexible itinerary
  • An ideal trip for travelers who want to see Rome’s most famous sights

What's Included

  • Private and Customizable tour (We do not combine groups)
  • Licensed tour guide (3/5/8hrs). Meet your guide to your hotel, private apartment or B&B
  • Private, courteous and safe driving Chauffeur (5 or 8hrs) with luxury Mercedes sedan or van
  • Your hotel, private apartment, B&B, train station in Rome pickup and drop off included
  • Colosseum skip-the-Line tickets (Eur 40,00 cash per person)
  • Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets (Eur 50,00 per person) ONLY 8-HOUR TOUR
  • Port of Civitavecchia pickup and drop off Extra charge of Eur 250,00 cash per van
  • Fiumicino airport pickup or drop off (one-way) Extra charge of Eur 90,00 cash per van

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

- Tour from Rome: Meet your tour guide to your hotel, B&B, private apartment - Tour from FCO or CIA Airport (one-way): Extra Charge of Eur 90 cash per van - Tour from the Port of Civitavecchia (Pick-up & Drop off): Extra Charge of Eur 250 cash per van

What To Expect

Vatican Museums

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Sistine Chapel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Peter's Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colosseum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Roman Forum

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palatine Hill (Pass By)

Pantheon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trevi Fountain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circus Maximus

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Campidoglio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia / Ancient City

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Via del Corso (Pass By)

Spanish Steps

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo de' Fiori

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • Earphones are mandatory for groups (more than 4 guests) inside the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. The cost of the earphones rental is not included (Eur 5,00 per person)
  • The Vatican Museum is open Monday to Saturday. The museum is closed on Sundays except for the last Sunday of each month, (providing this does not coincide with Easter Sunday, 29 June or 25 & 26 December) when it opens from 9am until 2pm (final entry at 12.30pm).
  • Our office will purchase your Colosseum and Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican only 8-hour tour) skip-the-line tickets, if still available. Your tour guide will have your tickets. Tickets to be paid only cash directly to your guide.
  • Due to high demand Colosseum and Vatican Museums tickets may all be sold at the time of tour booking. Our office will inform you about the actual availability of tickets for your tour.
  • In the 5 hours tour the list of the sites to be visited is shorter and it is not possible to visit both the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums. You can choose what to visit.
  • Vehicles are collapsible wheelchair accessible, however the driver is unable to assist passengers boarding and disembarking due to insurance regulations.
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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This will make your Rome trip
Cary_E, Apr 2024
We had a spectacular 5 hour tour with Nicola today. We had a very short period of time, but he took us through all of the Major highlights of Rome. He had incredible historical knowledge and was so friendly and sweet. They arrived at our hotel early and we toured in a beautiful Mercedes sprinter driven by the lovely Stephan. At the end of our tour, he recommended and made a reservation at an amazing local neighborhood restaurant that was exquisite. Please do not hesitate to book this tour. It was exceptional.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Cary Thank you so much for your nice review. we hope to see you back in Rome soon. I will inform Nicola and Stefano Grazie Simona
Private tour with Nico
Poonam_S, Jan 2024
I was hesitant to book a private tour for a family of four, but you clearly get what you pay for. Nico was our tour guide and he had so much knowledge of all of the different landmarks in Rome that we learned so much. In an eight hour span we covered the major highlights that we wanted to see and then some. He also gave us personal anecdotes, was engaging with my two teenagers, and made jokes. This private tour with Nico is both my childrens’ and my husband and my favorite excursion in our time in Rome. He showed us so much in a small amount of time with a jovial disposition the whole time. Thank you so much Nico!!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Dear Poonam Thank you so much for your nice review I will inform Nicola Grazie mille Simona
Rome trip 2023
Viraj_B, Dec 2023
We had a pleasant experience with our tours. The guide explained all the small details of Rome and Vatican city. We were not able to enter the museum as Friday was a holiday. Even though I booked this experience a few days back it was worth the money. If you are looking for a 1 day experience of both Rome and Vatican city please use this tour, it is a comfortable experience in a nice VAN with stops to accommodate children's needs.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Hello Viraj Thank you very much for your very nice review. Grazie Simona
Great tour!
Kelly_M, Nov 2023
Nicola was a fantastic guide! Worth the cost, as we only had one day in Rome and we were able to maximize our time. Everything was seamless.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hello Kelly Thank you so much I will inform Nicola of your nice review Grazie mille Simona
The tour was amazing. The...
Margaret_U, Nov 2023
The tour was amazing. The history that Nichola shared with us was truly memorable as we learned so much more than we would have on our own. Well worth the money. Also the driver was always available when we moved from place to place. Truly an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Margaret Thank you very much for your nice review. I will inform Nicola Grazie mille Simona
Our guides brought the...
Gary_F, Nov 2023
Our guides brought the entire history of Rome to life!!! Perfect tour for first time visitors!!!!!!!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Gary Thank you very much for your nice review Grazie mille Simona
Best tour of Rome - great guide and driver.
Allison_C, Oct 2023
Nicola and Marco were amazing!!! We had the best one day tour of Rome. I would highly recommend this company. They were very professional, extremely knowledgeable, and also entertaining.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you very much Allison I will inform Nicola and Marco of you nice review. Grazie Simona
Best tour. Best tour guide. Best driver.
Tina_L, Oct 2023
My husband and I took our 80-year-old mothers on a cruise of the Mediterranean, and we disembarked in Rome. We wanted to see the best of what Rome had to offer before heading home. By far, this was the highlight from the trip! While we packed a lot in that day, we were not as tired as I expected us to be. Alex and Marco made us feel like family! They got us into all of the sights and kept us cool by finding us places in the shade to talk. While there were crowds, Alex found ways to get us around them when possible.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello Tina Thank you very much for your very nice review. Grazie Simona
We learned so much about...
Mary_A, Oct 2023
We learned so much about Rome history. Saw all the important sights but didn’t feel hurried. Great way to see Rome when you don’t have a lot of time!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Dear Mary Thank you very much for your review. We will inform Nicola and Ernesto. Grazie Simona
Excellent tour!
JanM_B, Oct 2023
We had an amazing guide, Nicola, and an equally incredible driver, Isidoro. This tour is a lot. We went to the The Vatican, The Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, The Colleseum, The Spanish Steps, and The Pantheon. Nicola was skilled and kind enough to make it as easy as possible for someone who had some physical limitations. He was so knowlegable about the city of Rome and its history. We learned so much on this tour and saw so many amazing sights. We even ate some great pasta at a recommended restaurant. We're very grateful we got to spend the day with two professionals that made it more than worth the price.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hello Jan Thank you very much. Our office will inform Nicola and Isidoro of your nice review. Grazie Simona
Nicola was absolutely...
Beth_B, Sep 2023
Nicola was absolutely fantastic! There’s no way we could have seen or learned as much in Rome without him. He made us feel welcome from the moment we met. We will definitely be referring our friends and family to him.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Dear Beth Thank you for your nice review. I will inform Nicola about your email. Grazie Simona
For the best Rome experience request Nicolo and Dario! You won't be disappointed
Theresa_D, Aug 2023
We were excited to begin our journey to see many sites in Rome with only 5-6 hours to spare. We were given the best of the best tour guide Nicolo and the best driver Dario! Nicolo was very respectful of our limited time and was able to get through all the sites with great history stories behind everyone. He was funny, kind and quite interesting with all his history knowledge. Dario was a great driver and very respectful. I am going back in May and will definitely request them again!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Dear Theresa Than you very much for your nice review. We will inform Nicola al Dario. We are looking forward to seeing you back to Rome in May. Grazie Simona
Fantastic Tour of Rome & The Vatican
Sofia_M, Aug 2023
This was an amazing day in Rome. We had a driver and a tour guide that enhanced the experience of learning the rich history of Rome.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you very much for your review. Grazie Simona
Best way to see Rome!!!
Jenifer_F, Jul 2023
We highly recommend this tour to every group or solo traveler who wants to see as much of Rome as possible in one day. Our guide was fantastic and the driver was awesome. We got through all of the major sites in Rome in nine hours by skipping all of the long lines with the pre purchased tickets and our guide's credentials. Our guide spoke excellent English, was entertaining, and knew the historical significance of each one of the sites. It was a fantastic first class day! Well worth the money in the hot, crowded summer months.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello Jenifer Thank you very much for your nice review. Grazie Simona
Only way to see Rome
joseph_k, Jul 2023
Fabulous. The only way to see Rome. Not cheap but worth every Penny. Best tour guide and driver ever!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Hello Joseph Thank you very much for your nice review Grazie Simona
One day in Rome
SharonA_S, Jun 2023
What an amazing experience. Our driver and guide were so exceptional. Nicola was a fountain of knowledge. He brought along an ipad to show us the way the tings looked in the past. The team was very concerned for our safety and made sure we did not trip. Restaurant we went for lunch was exceptional. If you have only one day in Rome spend it with Nicola.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for your very nice review Grazie Simona
The best way to see everything in spite of the crowds. Worth the price!!!
TANIA_G, Jun 2023
Fantastic and informative experience worth every penny. Our guide Nichola was very friendly and an encyclopedia of knowledge about the history and significance of every site in the city. He took pictures for us and got us to the front of the lines everywhere. Ernesto our driver was always there to pick up quickly and dropped us very close to each spot which minimized walking in the crowds and hot sun. We saw every major site and some unique spots as well. They took us to a local place for lunch and it was excellent at reasonable prices. Don’t hesitate to book it. You won’t regret it even at the steep price!!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you very much for you very nice review. I will inform Nicola and Ernesto. Grazie Simona
Highly recommend
YoonKwon_C, Jun 2023
Highly recommend this specific tour, especially if staying in Rome for a short period of time. Our lovely guide was very proactive and enthusiastic - her engagement made us really appreciate the rich history and culture of Rome. Our driver was very skilful in navigating and manoeuvring in the chaotic traffic. Definitely worth the cost!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hello Yoon Thank you very much. We will inform Alessandra of you nice review. Grazie Simona
Great VIP/private tour
Heather_L, Jun 2023
We had the best time on our tour! Our guide was patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend if you are interested in a customizable tour of Rome!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Buongiorno Heather I'm happy you liked your private tour with Nicola. Thank you very much Simona
Not cheap, but we’ll worth it
David_M, Jun 2023
I had high expectations coming into the tour due to the relatively expensive price (compared to many other options). However, our guide Nicola, exceeded our expectations. He was clearly an expert on the locations he took us to, and he provided a great amount of depth and interesting facts with each stop (and during the ride between stops). In addition to the listed stops that we knew we would be at, he also introduced us to many other hidden gems of the city. highly recommend
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you very much David I will inform Nicola of your nice review. Grazie Nicola
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