Rome in a Day Group Tour with Entry to Vatican and Colosseum
Overview
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7 hours
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Maximize your precious and limited time on your Roman getaway with this comprehensive all-in-one tour. We believe in the importance of experiencing all of Rome’s best sights and sounds, even in one day. If you're visiting the Eternal City for just a few days, join us on our Rome in a Day tour which features the Vatican Museums, Roman Colosseum, Roman Forums, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, and Pantheon. Experience Rome’s bucket list destinations with a professional, English-speaking tour guide. Admission fees and transportation are included.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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.
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
During the Jubilee (2025), the tour does not visit the interior of the St. Peter's Basilica. During this period will cover other areas of the Vatican Museums in place of the Basilica.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Group Setting of Maximum 20!
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Exterior views of St. Peter's Basilica through the Scala Regia (Royal Staircase)
Guided Walking Tour past Navona Square, the Pantheon & Trevi Fountain
Free Time for Lunch (at own expense)
Admission & Guided Tour of The Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Colosseum & Roman Forum
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Professional English-Speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
St. Peter's Basilica (interior not visited during Jubilee Year - 2025)
What To Expect
Vatican Museums
Highlights of the Vatican Museums - Experience the best galleries at the Vatican with your expert guide, visiting the Candelabra, Tapestries, and Maps galleries. Admire ancient Roman and Greek statues, Flemish tapestries, and spectacular topographical maps commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII. Your guide will reveal the stories behind these treasures as Vatican secrets are unveiled to you. See Raphael's famous fresco, The School of Athens, and other masterpieces in multiple rooms inside the Vatican Museums. Raphael Rooms Experience the grandeur of the Renaissance with a visit to the Raphael Rooms inside the Vatican Museums. As one of the most iconic artists of the era, Raphael's frescoes are a must-see for any art enthusiast. Explore multiple rooms adorned with stunning artworks. And don't miss the chance to marvel at The School of Athens, one of Raphael's most renowned masterpieces that depicts some of history's greatest thinkers in a grand architectural setting.
Sphere within a Sphere
Before heading into the museums, join our guide on a walk through the Pinecone Courtyard and marvel at the famous ''Sphere within a Sphere'' by Arnaldo Pomodoro.
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Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican and Colosseum
Reviews
2,249 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of a Quick Overview of Rome Tourist Sites
Mary M,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
3.00The tour guide was fantastic. She explained everything. Maria was well versed. The only thing would be that we had no time to take in Vatican - very fast pace and no time to stop to get a souvenir. No time allowed to actually walk down to Trevi photo for coin toss. So this tour is just see and go not alot of time to take in the sites. Lots of walking in hot weather so be prepared.
Carolina is. Great guide...
Doug S,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Carolina is. Great guide and very personable And very knowledgeable about the subject The ear pieces are essential in keeping up with the tour. She has a pleasant personality For this
Rip-off, overpriced tour
Kathryn W,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
1.00Don’t book this tour! We were charged over $250 per person for entry fees valued at $35 plus one quick (10 minute$ car ride. No other transportation provided so you needed to walk over an hour from Piazza Navona to Colosseum and left to find your own transportation back. Guide talked more about herself and quickly moved ahead leaving us behind. It’s billed as Basilica, museums, Trevi fountain, Colosseum tour but tour operator cancelled Basilica portion stating that no internal group tours are permitted this year due to Jubilee tour (guide stated this also). BS - I contacted competitor and we had the best two hour tour inside the Basilica and papal tombs! Guide wouldn’t stop at Trevi Fountain for photos because it was crowded - lunch was on our own so what did we pay $250+ for. The tour guide’s salary? Do visit these sites but not with company at this price. I gave it one star because you can’t give zero stars
Look elsewhere
Jennifer K,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
1.00The guide was not the best. There is more walking than necessary. It indicates transportation... Beware if you have limitations, the walking is more than indicated.
Great day but very tiring...
Brendan M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day but very tiring in the searing heat. Our tour guide Enza was very good., she new her vegetables😉😉
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