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‘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.
Options
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!
Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican and Colosseum
Reviews
2,407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour
Nick R,
Nov 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kate was a wonderful guide. Knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. The tour is quick paced but it hits all the must see Rome sights. Having a guide navigate you through the chaos of the Vatican entrance system is invaluable. Enjoyed every bit of the tour. Highly recommend.
fantastic
davidsnyder518,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00great tour..Paola was amazing. was able to see much of what we wanted in a brief period of time. Tour did end a bit earlier than expected
The tour coverd the...
Patricia R,
Nov 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour coverd the highlights of Rome. As we were only there one day, that was perfect. There was a lot of walking, but it wasn't difficult. Our guide, Maria, was amazing. By the time we started the tour, she knew every one of our names. This made for a more personal feel during the tour. She was passionate about being sure we had a great experience
Long day but get to see...
Joe S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Long day but get to see Rome highlights in a short amount of time. Our tour guide, Kate, was really great, she was highly informative and very kind.
Best way to see Rome in a day
Sarah E,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00It may be a long day, but the experience is worth it. Our guide Francesco was friendly and knowledgeable and being in a small group meant we met new friends.
A great tour and insight to the main sites of Rome!
Departure13576414211,
Oct 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour - Kate was knowledgeable and entertaining and I learnt so much about Rome. Seeing as many sites in one day meant a lot of walking (so wear comfortable shoes) but it was so worth it for getting such a great insight to Rome and its history. Really well executed and thank you Kate for a great day!
Great tour
Todd C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of walking but great tour. Maria our tour guide was great. She did a great job. Saw Vatican and coliseum. And all the ruins and museums in Vatican. Was amazing.
Full Day in Rome Experience was Awesome!
Melissa H,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Monica, was absolutely lovely and flooded our group with history and fascinating facts about Rome. Loved all of the sites we went to see and really had a full day of adventure and fun.
The love for Rome in one day
Suzette I,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Bring your walking shoes and water!!! The tour was amazing. If you are like me and only have 1 day to see Rome then this is the tour for you. You would see it all the description list. But let me say Maria was our tour guide If I had to give her a rating of 5 stars, she exceeds to 100 stars 🌟. She was funny, energetic, informative. She remembered all our names from our tour. By far the best tour guide I have had.
Santa Maria (lol our tour) was fantastic.
Tracey V,
Oct 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Maria was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The locations that we visited were amazing. Highly recommend……BUT be ready for crowds and lots and lots of walking. Many of the locations were not wheelchair friendly due to the crowds or terrian
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