Rome in a Day Tour with Vatican, Colosseum and Historic Center
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour combines your must-do Rome experiences into one full day. Delve into the very essence of Roman history, culture, art, and architecture on this incredible walking tour, which introduces visitors to Rome’s best-known sights. Visit the Colosseum, the Vatican Museums, and the historic center of ancient Rome. Skip-the-line into the Museums and the Sistine Chapel, all in the company of an expert local guide.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Please note that this is a walking tour with a quick bus transfer from Central Rome to the Vatican.
The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
A government-issued ID or passport is required for all participants. Without an ID, security may deny entry to the monument. All guests, including children, must bring ID on tour day.
This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
The sites are subject to occasional closures. If modifications are needed and time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Due to the religious nature of the Vatican Museums, all individuals regardless of gender must cover their shoulders and knees. You can bring extra covering (scarves, etc) to put on just before entering the Vatican.
Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosseo Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Transportation to Vatican Museums
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip the line ticket for Vatican Museums
Small group of 18 guests maximum
Colosseum entrance ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
Headset (when needed)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Gratuities
What To Expect
Piazza Navona
Take to the streets of Rome for a walking tour of the historic center with your guide. Soak up the atmosphere in Piazza Navona, as your guide unravels the story of Bernini's fountain.
Pantheon
This nearly 2,000-year-old building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world. Hear how it was built and why it has inspired so many other buildings, from St. Peter’s Basilica to the U.S. Capitol Building.
Options
Rome in a Day
Small Group
Private - Rome in a Day
Private tour of Rome's most famous sights in one incredible day of sightseeing with the Colosseum and Vatican Museums.
Reviews
1,001 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good to cover a lot in one day
Alfredo M,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well organized and designed tour to cover a lot of Rome in just one day. Our guide was knowledgeable and kind.
Walking Tour
RAQUEL E,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00Read before buying this tour. It’s a long walk. Although the guide is pleasant and knowledgeable, know your physical limits before signing up.
perfect storm
Ricardo M,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
2.00This was poorly organized, and the "Whisper" audio radio device kept breaking down. Lots of static. We weren't informed of the enormous and tremendous amount of walking to be experienced on this tour. I totalled 25,000 steps just for that tour. It was as if we were on the "Bataan death march". The tour of the Vatican museum was terrible, since we couldn't figure out what the guide was saying, and with so many other tourists close by, the combination of the noise, heat, defective audio device, BO from other people in the crowd, etc. It was the perfect storm for a terrible day.
You will indeed see historic Rome in a day!
Mary M,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00You will see a tremendous amount of Rome by foot be prepared to walk approximately 6 miles. At times, it is very difficult to hear the guide because of all of the motorcycle street noise and thousands of people continually around you. Be careful of the streets, they’re very old and very uneven cobblestones. Pray that you get a tour guide without a strong accent. Always ask your waiter for tapwater —refuse to pay €6.5 for a half a liter of water. United States Uber app works perfectly in Rome. Don’t go to restaurants if the menu outside is in English. Don’t go to restaurants if the owner or waiters are outside begging you to come in.
Luigi was our guide for...
K H,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Luigi was our guide for the “Rome in a Day” tour. He was amazing and was knowledgeable about all the sites we visited. He even told us info about other points of interest we would see along the way to each site. For example he suggested a AWESOME coffee shop close by the Pantheon. Be prepared, the Rome in a day is very hectic…we walked over 25,000 steps from 10.30-6.30pm! But i can tell you that we enjoyed every min of the tour with Luigi. He kept it entertaining….and if it means anything….our 13 & 17 year old kids kept the headsets in the entire time and did not complain once the entire day. If you are short on time, this tour is for you to see all the sites and get a taste of Romes history. For us, this let us see all the sites and then we re-visited the ones our kids wanted to see again over the next few days. 5/5 stars for the tour 10/10 stars for LUIGI!
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