Our full-day tour of Rome will finish at the St. Peter's square. We will visit the largest Catholic Church in the world and explore its main art treasures and architecture. Your guide will entertain you with interesting facts and curiosities about the previous Popes and the Basilica.
Best of Rome in One Day Private Tour
Visit the must-see sites of the Eternal City, including the Colosseum and the Vatican Museums with skip-the-line tickets.
Tour Features
Local Guide
Certified Official Guide
Tour Languages
English, Italian
Duration
7 hours
Tour Size Options
Private
Skip the Line
And save time
Itinerary
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Our tour starts from the Colosseum – the true symbol of Rome and the most famous amphitheater in the world. It was a place where the spectacular games and bloody battles of gladiators and exotic animals were held to entertain the Roman people. You will learn about this ancient monument, its history, traditions, and events, and also about the complex construction techniques invented by Romans. Our professional guide with an art and archaeology background will tell you little-known facts and fascinating stories about famous gladiators and their incredible abilities.
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Tour Details
Full Description
This full-day tour begins at the Colosseum, Rome’s most iconic monument. Here, you will learn about the grand gladiatorial games and the impressive Roman engineering behind the amphitheater's construction, with fascinating insights from your expert guide. Next, we will explore the Roman Forum, once the bustling political and commercial heart of ancient Rome. As we walk through the ruins of temples, markets, and courthouses, you will discover what daily life was like in ancient times, with highlights including the Temple of Julius Caesar and the House of the Vestal Virgins.
The tour continues to Piazza Venezia at the base of Capitoline Hill, where you’ll see the imposing Vittoriano monument and enjoy panoramic views of the city. We then take a leisurely walk through the historic city center, stopping at landmarks such as the stunning Trevi Fountain, Piazza Colonna, and the Pantheon, before pausing for lunch at a local eatery.
In the afternoon, we visit Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps, admiring the Four Rivers Fountain and Santa Agnese in Agone. Finally, we cross the Tiber to the Vatican, where you will enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. Marvel at masterpieces like Raphael’s Rooms and Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, before ending the tour in the grand St. Peter’s Square, exploring the rich history of the Catholic Church.
This tour provides an immersive experience of Rome’s ancient, Renaissance, and religious wonders, blending history, art, and culture across the Eternal City.
What is Included
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- Included: Specialized licensed guide Not included:
- Not included: Food & Drinks
Meeting Point
The tour starts at Colosseum Metro Station. View on Google Maps
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