Private Tour
Rome Full Day Private Tour: Driver, Access to Colosseum & Vatican
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Our expert Drivers will pick you up at your location in Rome or at the Port of Civitavecchia under the ship
You will visit the Colosseum with a private Tour guide for 1 hour and the Vatican Museums always with your Private Guide for about 3 hours
Follow these 2 areas you will visit the catacombs and the Appian Way if the tour starts from Rome city center
From the port of Civitavecchia we will show you the squares and fountains in Rome like the Spanish steps and the Trevi Fountain.
We can customize what you'd like to see even on the day of the tour but there won't be enough time to see the catacombs from the port
For the ones are booking from Civitavecchia port we will drive you back to the port of Civitavecchia under the ship on time
For last minute bookings (less than 7 days) we reserve the right to offer you alternatives or free cancellations if we are unable to carry out the service as described
Entrance to St. Peter's Basilica is not always guaranteed during the jubilee in 2025
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
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.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Colosseum tickets with official private guide
Drop off under the ship in Civitavecchia port if the tour start from the port
Transport by private sedan or minivan A/C
Vatican Museums reserved tickets and official private guide
Lunch Food and drinks
Catacombs tickets
Catacombs of Saint sebastian
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Piazza Venezia
Enjoy a beautiful driver around one of the most beautiful square in Rome.
Circo Massimo
Your driver guide will stop at the circus maximus where you can take amazing pictures. The Circus was Rome's largest venue for ludi, public games connected to Roman religious festivals. Ludi were sponsored by leading Romans or the Roman state for the benefit of the Roman people (populus Romanus) and gods. Most were held annually or at annual intervals on the Roman calendar.
Options
From the Port of Civitavecchia
Private Shoe Excursion
Duration: 9 hours
Pick up at the Port included
Private Minivan or Sedan A/C
Drop off at the Port included
Pickup included
From Rome City Center
Rome Private tour in one day
Not Available from the port
Duration: 7 hours
Rome Pick up is included
Private Minivan or sedan
Way back not included: Your Guide will help you to find a taxi to go back after the vatican Museums tour
Pickup included
Reviews
53 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour - Highly Recommend
MARILYN F,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent Guides. Excellent English. Very knowledgeable and personalized to our interests. Carlos our driver was a great driver though traffic and parking was challenging. Raffa our Vatican and Colosseum guide was so knowledgeable and gracious. Highly recommend this tour! Couldn’t have been better.
Just Do It!
christianiA156CJ,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic time with Max! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and great to learn from. Cannot recommend him enough! I hope to go back to Rome and setup another Guided Tour with Max very soon.
Excellent way to see Rome!
NPSall50,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful experience. Claudio (Rome guide) and Raffa (Vatican guide) were very knowledgeable and enjoyable to be with. We saw a lot, learned a lot, and it was a great introduction to Rome! Highly Reccommend.
Rome, the Colosseum, & the Vatican in 1 day
Mark F,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This day flew by!!! It was VERY fast paced & one day isn’t nearly enough time for Rome. However, Max did an excellent job of navigating us in & out of every place quickly & efficiently. He is very patient and incredibly knowledgeable of EVERYTHING in Rome!!! We wish we could’ve spent 5 days with him!! Marina was the guide he arranged for us at the Vatican was also excellent, knowledgeable & efficient. Again, we wish we had at least a full day with her at the Vatican. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Max & Marina and are hoping to come back when we have more time and use their services again!
Great Tour. A lot to...
Omar K,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Great Tour. A lot to cover in a single day. Would recommend if you are on a time crunch. Expect to do roughly 13-15k steps between Roma and Vatican City.
Best way to see Rome!
Allison H,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great way to see Rome!! Both our guide Max (for our 1st part) & Raffa for the Vatican City part of the tour were absolutely fantastic!! They get you into all the places with ease and have intriguing tidbits to share! Highly recommend
Max and Sabrina were...
Nicole L,
Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Max and Sabrina were wonderful and super knowledgeable. Could not have asked for better tour guides!
A Perfect Day in Rome! Highly Recommended!
Michelle R,
Jun 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an unforgettable 7-hour private tour of Rome, and it exceeded all our expectations. Max was already waiting for us at our hotel before the tour even began. Such a great first impression! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. As he drove us through the city, he stopped at several key landmarks and shared the fascinating history behind each one in an engaging and insightful way. Later, we continued to Vatican City, where we met Dennis. Dennis was equally impressive. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Vatican’s history, art, and significance. He was a true professional and such a pleasant person to spend time with. This tour was hands-down one of the best experiences. The personalized attention, deep historical knowledge, and warm personalities of both Max and Dennis made the day truly special. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!
Great day tour of Rome !
JUAN F,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent day tour of Rome. We were able to see what we wanted with time to spare to return to our cruise ship in Civitavecchia. Our guide and driver Maxi was great and provided great information during our tour. His partner, Valentina (hopefully I'm remembering her name correctly) was amazing in providing us our tour of the Vatican Museum. Having the skip-the-line tickets ahead of time certainly sped things up, especially since we were visiting during the Pope's passing. Great day and great experience.
The perfect 1-day Rome experience
Joe E,
Aug 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Max was amazing. He was personable, knowledgable, and efficient without rushing us. I can't believe all we were able to see in one day. I am so glad I made the decision to book with him.
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