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Rome in a Day Group Tour with Vatican Museums and Colosseum

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Overview

Available languages

English

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

1

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.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

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.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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!

Reviews

4.62

2,402 reviews

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  • Long day but get to see...

    Joe S,

    Oct 31, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Long 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.

  • Can’t understand tour guide.

    Del C,

    Oct 31, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Lots of walking over rough terrain and the sites were very crowded. The tour guide had a heavy accent and was quite difficult to understand.

  • Hard to understand

    Mikaela M,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Great tour, lots to see! However, we chose an English tour and our tour guide was very hard to understand due to his Italian accent. We wished we could have understood more of what he was saying.

  • Too much walking with no...

    Joseph L,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    Too much walking with no breaks, no time to shop, and shortened lunch. We were told 90 minutes for lunch and were given 50!

  • Best way to see Rome in a day

    Sarah E,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It 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.

From $84.95

4.62
2,402 reviews
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