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Overview

Visit Rome’s top attractions on this private six hour tour, in the company of an expert private guide. The tour will encompass the Colosseum (inside and out) the Roman Forum, Il Vittoriano, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Vatican, where you’ll see the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. You will be met by your guide at the Colosseum.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument). Your guide will have a sign with your name.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Colosseum

You will be met by your guide at the Colosseum. You will then tour the interior of this vast amphitheatre; a real triumph of Roman ingenuity.

Duration: 60 mins

2. Roman Forum

Once you have toured the interior of the Colosseum, you’ll continue to the nearby Arch of Constantine and the Roman Forum. The Forum was focal point of life in the city, a place of commerce, politics and religion. Located around the ancient square are the ruins of the 1st-century Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Temple of Saturn, the Senate House, and the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus.

Duration: 60 mins

3. Complex of the Victorian Ala Brasini

Next, a walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Way) will take you to the Capitoline Hill and Il Vittoriano, a striking neoclassical building, affectionately named “the wedding cake” by the locals – you’ll soon see why!

4. Trevi Fountain

A further stroll and you’ll arrive at the stunning Trevi Fountain. If you throw a coin into the fountain, there is a legend which states that you will one day return to Rome. You will then have chance for lunch (own expense). Your guide will be able to offer suggestions if required – there is a lot of choice!

Duration: 20 mins

5. Pantheon

Once you have had lunch, the tour will continue into the Government District. Here you’ll be able to see the Parliament Building, the Palace of the Council of Ministers and the Column of Marcus Aurelius. Temple of Hadrian is located nearby – an imposing structure, built in honour of the Emperor Hadrian by his successor, Emperor Antonius Pius. A narrow alleyway will lead you to the piazza della Rotonda, where you will find the Pantheon, the location of the tomb of the Renaissance genius, Raphael.

Duration: 20 mins

6. Piazza Navona

You’ll then pass the ancient Baths of Nero on your way to Piazza Navona where Bernini’s incredible ‘Fountain of the Four Rivers’ is located.

Duration: 20 mins

7. Vatican Museums

Just across the Tiber is the final stop on the tour -the Vatican City. Here you’ll see the Vatican Museums, which host an enormous array of spectacular artworks including frescoes by Raphael, and Michelangelo’s exquisite ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

Duration: 90 mins

8. Sistine Chapel

You will visit the Sistine Chapel, one of Italy’s most popular attractions, and still used today for the papal elections. The chapel is the location of Michelangelo's 'The Last Judgment' and other frescoes depicting Biblical stories, such as the creation of Adam

Duration: 60 mins

9. St. Peter's Basilica

It is then time for a tour of St. Peter’s Basilica where you will explore the numerous side chapels with their hidden crypts. You will see Michelangelo’s Pietà and your guide will explain why this is the only work that he signed. You will gain an appreciation of the mastery that went into the creation of Bernini’s altarpiece and learn how Michelangelo triumphed over his contemporaries for the honour to paint St. Peter’s magnificent dome. There is still more to see though below ground level. You guide will lead you below ground to the papal crypt where, over the centuries, many of the Popes have been interred. This special place is a site of pilgrimage for many Catholics After, you will view the most important square in Rome - Saint Peter’s Basilica.

Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

private guide

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Vatican tickets

Exclusion

Lunch

Transfer between the attraction

Cancellation Policy

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

0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

A dress code is required to enter places of worship and select 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.

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.

Please note that due to Jubilee restrictions, access to the Basilica is not accessible

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