Rome in a Day: Vatican, Colosseum & Historic Center with Expert Guide

Highlights

• Comprehensive Guided Tour
• Skip-the-Line Access
• Key Inclusions

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Piazza Navona

   30min

   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.

2. 2

   Pantheon

   30min

   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.

3. 3

   Trevi Fountain

   30min

   Stroll through streets made famous by films like “Roman Holiday”, stopping at the Trevi Fountain.

4. 4

   Piazza Venezia

   30min

   The guided walk of the historic city center takes you to see some of Rome's most impressive public sights.

5. 5

   Largo Corrado Ricci

   1h

   Take a one-hour break for lunch (not included in price) with recommendations from your guide.

6. 6

   Colosseum

   1h 45min

   Afterwards, follow your guide to the Colosseum and head past the crowds to enjoy a guided tour in small groups. Hear tales of gladiators and emperors as you learn what life was like in Rome 1,000 years ago during a 1-hour tour of one of the world's most iconic sites.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   Pass by

   Next, stroll to the Roman Forum to learn how it functioned as the beating heart of Rome’s all-encompassing empire. Instead of slogging through the crowds inside the Forum, your guide will lead you to a stunning overlook. If you selected the Best of Rome option when booking, your tour will end here.

8. 8

   Vatican City

   2h

   Travel by private transfer to the Vatican Museums and skip the line to bypass long wait times. Enjoy a tour of the best of the Vatican Museums as you admire the Raphael Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps, ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. Enter the world-famous Sistine Chapel, one of the most acclaimed interiors of all time, almost entirely due to Michelangelo's incredible frescoed ceiling.

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