A Perfect Day in Rome: Private Guided Driving Tour

See all the Must-see attractions in One day With Skip the Line VIP Access

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a popular saying and it is impossible to visit all of Rome in only a day! 

But we have designed a tour with some of Rome’s greatest attractions and views. Starting from the amazing Colosseum, where we can admire the vast size of one of the most iconic monuments in the world. Here we will see the triumphal Arch of Emperor Constantine and the Roman Forum. 

From the Rome of the Emperors to the Rome of the Popes: we will take a walk in the heart of Baroque Rome. Starting from Trevi Fountain, the monumental celebration of the Virgin Aqueduct, we will cross the Galleria Colonna and visit the Piazza Colonna, taking its name from the Column erected in celebration of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. 

After is the Piazza Montecitorio, built as a palace it is now the seat of the Italian Parliament. Then the Piazza Sant’Ignazio, a beautiful rococo square, and the Jesuit renaissance church with the illusionist dome by Andrea Pozzo. 

We will see the Pantheon with its huge dome and then the church of St. Louis of France, with the famous canvases by Caravaggio, and then to see the eclectic dome of Saint Ivo alla Sapienza by Borromini. Our morning tour will finish off with Piazza Navona and its famous fountain of the Four Rivers designed by Bernini for Pope Innocent X Pamphilj.

After a break for lunch (on your own) we will visit the Vatican Museums: from the Pinecone Courtyard, crossing the collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, the Rooms painted by Raphael, the amazing Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel, ending up with a photo opportunity in Saint Peters Square, we will drop you off back at the hotel.

Highlights 

- Colosseum and Vatican in the same tour

- Skip the line entrance tickets

- Private guide and private transportation

Availability 

Every Day, on Sundays and Other Religious Holidays the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel will be closed so we will visit another Museum instead (Musei Capitolini or Galleria Pamphilij)

Tour Information 

Pickup and drop off at hotel included 

Meeting point: At the hotel (if centrally located) or metro station Colosseo exit (near green kiosk)

Endpoint: St Peter’s Square or Hotel

Duration: 8 hours

Includes: official, local guide, transportation and skip-the-line entrance tickets to the Colosseum and the Vatican 

Exclusions: Food, drink, and personal spends

Suitability: suitable for all ages, Wheelchair access with some restrictions. 

Places visited: 

Colosseum

Pantheon

Roman Forum

Piazza Navona

Piazza Colonna

Vatican Museums*

Sistine Chapel*

Basilica of Saint Peters

Know before you go: Please do not bring big bags or sharp objects as there are metal detectors at both the Colosseum and the Vatican.  The guards at the Vatican have the authority to refuse anyone entrance they feel is not wearing appropriate clothing. Please wear clothing that is below the knee and that the shoulders are covered. There is uneven ground in and around the colosseum, please wear suitable, comfortable shoes. In order to enter the Museums and Colosseum.