Rome in a Day Group Tour with Vatican Museums 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 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.
What‘s Included
Transfer between Vatican and city center by van
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
St. Peter's Basilica (interior not visited during Jubilee Year - 2025)
Pantheon entry
Hotel pick up/drop off
Lunch
Options
Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican and Colosseum
Half-Day Tour: Vatican Museums
Duration: 3 hours: VATICAN MUSEUMS ONLY!
NO COLOSSEUM & WALKING TOUR!: The Colosseum, Roman Forum, and walking tour of the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and Trevi Fountain are not included!
Half Day: Colosseum & Basilica
Duration: 4 hours
Half Day Tour: Squeezing the Colosseum, Forum, Piazza Navona, and St. Peter's Basilica into one morning exclusive tour (transfer included)
Reviews
2,437 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Value for a Quick Trip in Rome
Jake V,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! You really do get the highlights in one day. There is a lot of walking involved, but worth it! Definitely saves you the hassle of booking difficult reservations at all the locations visited and you get expedited entry with the guide. A decent amount of the cost of the tour is just the ticket cost, so the price paid is well worth it!
Our tour guide Kate was...
Amanda L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide Kate was amazing. She had a wealth of knowledge and kept you interested the entire tour. There is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces and stairs in the Colosseum, but 100% worth it. This is a great intro to Rome.
Excellent tour on foot covering the highlights of Rome with knowledgeable guide
NICOLAAS T,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberta was an amazing guide, she was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the whole experience thoroughly. So much history to take in. Love everything about it. And walking tour was a great way to see the highlights of Rome. Enjoyed all the stories and anecdotes.
This truly is Rome in a...
MaureenG M,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This truly is Rome in a Day — and that is not an exaggeration. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Roman history, art, and architecture. We covered an impressive amount of ground in one very full day, including major highlights that would be difficult to navigate on your own.
Walking Tour of Rome
Gregg H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Faby was amazing. She was quite knowledgeable and kept us moving while giving us multiple breaks and time to explorer and take pictures
Rome Brought to Life by an Exceptional Guide
Mary M,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Rome in a Day tour simply would not have been the same without Erturk as our guide. His depth of knowledge, captivating storytelling, and engaging history lessons brought Rome to life in a truly memorable way. What made his guiding exceptional was not only what he explained, but how he explained it using vivid descriptions and visual references that helped us clearly imagine and understand the history behind each site. The tour was incredibly informative, engaging, and enjoyable from start to finish. My only suggestion would be to make this tour longer with Erturk, as his passion, dedication, and expertise deserve even more time. He was outstanding and truly deserves recognition for the exceptional work he does. Thank you Erturk!
Lots to see in a day!
Maria M,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day showing us the sites and famous landmarks of Rome. Erturk was our guide and he was extremely informative and knowledgeable about each spot we visited.
Wonderful Guide
aarondM6789UM,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monica is a fantastic guide! Knowledgeable, patient, but kept us organized and on time. Security checks and other logistics were very simple, she briefed the group as we approached and again as we were going through. Overall, a very enjoyable day seeing landmarks across Rome!
Great tour on a rainy day
coleenr516,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Even though it was a cold and rainy day, Paola was an excellent tour guide and made the day enjoyable for our family which included 3 teens/young 20s. She was funny and responsive to the group and so knowledgeable- she has a PhD in archaeology and had stories for every century.
Tour of Vatican and Roman Forum/Colosseum
K3561TGkerrym,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Erturk was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and witty. I highly recommend this tour company and in particular, this guide. 5/5
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