Day Trips from Rome to Vatican City

Ring in the New Year with a special experience at the Papal Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica. Witness one of the Vatican’s most anticipated events as the Pope delivers a sermon devoted to remembering the motherhood of Mary. Enjoy VIP treatment with a private guide to streamline your access and private round-trip hotel transport with a personal chauffeur.

See the best of historic Rome in a single day with this private guided tour, featuring the city's most celebrated monuments, masterpieces, and historic sites. From the ancient Colosseum and Roman Forum to the artistic treasures of the Vatican and Rome’s elegant fountains and squares, your guide brings the Eternal City’s past and present vividly to life—an unhurried alternative to shared sightseeing excursions.

Celebrate the beginning of your life together with a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Vatican City. This exclusive private tour gives newlyweds the rare opportunity to receive a special papal blessing from the Holy Father during his weekly audience, a cherished tradition reserved for couples recently married in the Catholic Church. With seamless logistics, private chauffeur service, and a private tour leader available in your chosen language, your visit is both meaningful and effortless.

While a private audience with the Pope is available only to the elite, his Holiness hosts a Papal Audience with blessings every Wednesday when he is in the Vatican. This convenient package gets you there with a private guide to position you in a prime spot for seeing the Pope. Experience greetings, blessings, hymns and homilies by the Holy Father himself: private door-to-door transfers help compensate for the early start.

Seeing the Pope in person is an unforgettable experience, but booking tickets for one of his masses can be difficult. With this tour, take advantage of reserved tickets for the papal mass and the guide who will help you through the crowds to reach the best seats available. Afterwards, join guides for a visit to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to admire some of the world's most famous works of art.

Spend a day exploring Rome with a mix of sightseeing on a private golf cart and exploring the Vatican Museums on a group tour. Ask your private guide as many questions as you like about sights such as the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. Your ticket to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel is included for a stress-free experience.

Rome is home to four major papal basilicas, but most visitors only see St. Peter’s. This private, self-guided tour makes it easy to visit all four in one day, without worrying about navigating the city or arranging transportation. Travel comfortably by chauffeured vehicle between sites and explore each basilica at your own pace. Along the way, stop to see the famous Bocca della Verita, or Mouth of Truth, and experience a side of Rome’s religious heritage that many travelers miss.

Explore Rome’s marvels and make the most of your limited time before your cruise with a private sightseeing tour featuring hotel pickup. Wander through iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain, or take in the spectacular Gianicolo view. Enjoy a relaxing cappuccino, gelato, or authentic Roman lunch. Customize your itinerary and explore the Eternal City at your own pace before your driver whisks you off to Civitavecchia Port.

There’s so much to see in Rome that creating a full itinerary can challenge even the savviest travelers. This private tour does the planning for you, covering the best of the city in a full day of sightseeing. Highlights include stops at the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Square, Trevi Fountain, and the Appian Way, plus lesser-visited attractions that most travelers miss.

Hit the highlights of Rome in just half a day as you travel from your hotel, accommodation, or the airport to your cruise ship on this private tour and transfer. See landmarks like the Trevi Fountain, St. Peter’s Basilica, Piazza Navona, and the Spanish Steps, and explore the Pantheon (admission at your own expense). Onboard Wi-Fi keeps you connected without roaming charges.

Travel the length and breadth of Rome, without worrying about logistics, on this full-day private tour. Ideal for those short on time, travel in a private vehicle to easily reach each landmark. Cover the highlights of the city, including the Pantheon and Spanish Steps, then explore the iconic Colosseum. After a lunch break at a local restaurant, sail past the long lines to enter the Vatican Museums and St Peter’s Basilica.

Check off Rome’s top sights in just one day with this driving tour that includes access to the Colosseum and Vatican. Save yourself hours of walking and zip through the city to take in the views at the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Colosseum, Vatican City, and more. Take a break over a traditional Roman lunch and learn about the city’s history and landmarks from your driver-guide. Upgrade to a private tour to add St. Peter’s Basilica, and tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel to your itinerary.

Visit the major Catholic basilicas in Rome in one day with this time-maximizing tour that takes care of everything. After pick up at your hotel, see Saint John Lateran, The Holy Stairs, Saint Mary Major, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and St. Peter’s Basilica (when accessible). Also included is a typical Roman lunch and a papal blessing on parchment, in English. And to learn more about the sights, you can add on a tour guide (additional cost).

English speaking driver with passion for the history of the eternal city. Driver is not a licensed guide but a history lover. Come with me to enter into the city history from the countryside where the Roman soldiers fought against the Etruscans, doing the same road made by them 23 centuries ago. From the King's ages to the pope's ages and more

Make the most of your limited time ashore with this private, full-day excursion from Civitavecchia Port to Rome. Instead of worrying about transport and timing, enjoy door-to-door transfers and an efficient itinerary that includes panoramic views from Gianicolo Hill, self-guided time outside the Colosseum, and a relaxed lunch at a traditional Roman trattoria.

Follow in the footsteps of centuries of pilgrims on this private spiritual journey to the seven pilgrimage churches of Rome. Popularized by Saint Philip Neri in the 16th century, this sacred route invites reflection, prayer, and renewal. Visit each historic basilica with an expert local guide, learning about their unique roles in the Church’s history. Travel quickly and comfortably aboard the Calexin Bee, making this ancient pilgrimage accessible and enriching.

There’s so much to see in Rome that creating an itinerary can be challenging. This private tour does the planning for you, covering the best of the city in one day of sightseeing with a private driver and luxury vehicle. Visit the Circus Maximus, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and other top sights. Your tour finishes at your hotel for added convenience.

We are official Rome tour guides and our driver guides are knoledgeble and they speak english. My vehicles have the permission to drive through the restricted areas and stop close by the sites.... And we know every single shortcut! The only way to see Rome in 7h including a private tour inside the Colosseum!

This group tour begins in the morning with pick-up by our professional English-speaking driver of a minivan. The first stop is the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, for a guided visit including the Upper Areas, Dome, and Archaeological site. Guests will then enjoy an exclusive concert inside the Basilica, featuring a pianist and pop-lyric singer performing Italian classics and Andrea Bocelli’s most iconic songs. For lunch, savor a “Food & Bocelli Wine Experience”, with Roman specialties paired with fine wines from the Bocelli family estate. In the afternoon, enjoy a panoramic 2-hour city tour, then return to your hotel to prepare for the celebrations. In the evening, your driver will take you to the Terrazza dei Papi restaurant for a glamorous New Year’s Eve dinner, with live music, gourmet dishes, and sparkling wine — the perfect way to welcome the New Year in true Italian style. After the celebration, you’ll be comfortably escorted back to your accommodation.

Getting to and from Rome's vast number of landmarks is tricky when you're short on time, but this group tour is optimized for travelers who want to pack a lot into one day. Learn about Rome's rich cultural, artistic, and architectural history from your guide as you follow them to multiple city highlights, including the Vatican and the Colosseum.

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.

In the comfort of your private deluxe vehicle driven by your personal English speaking driver, you will have the opportunity to stop, admire and take photos of some of Rome's most remarkable sites at night: Colosseum, Pantheon, Spanish Steps, St Peter's Square and Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and an unforgettable panoramic view of Rome from above with a stop on top of Janiculum Hill. This chauffeured tour provides a comfortable and relaxing way to enjoy Rome at night, especially after a long day sightseeing on foot. Your English speaking driver will drop you off as close as possible to the sites, and drive you through the most scenic neighborhoods of Rome. PLEASE NOTE Your driver is NOT a licensed tour guide. This is as Tour By Car with only an English Speaking Driver (it does NOT include Tour Guides or Walking Tours). To comply with italian strict laws, drivers are obliged to remain with the vehicle while guests sightsee on their own away from the vehicle.

Take a break from the buzz in downtown Rome and explore the sights just outside the city center with this unique driving tour. Venture beyond the ancient Roman walls to visit treasures like the Basilica of St. Paul Inside the Walls, the Appian Way and Park of the Aqueducts, and the Catacombs of St. Callixtus. Afterwards, head further afield into the hills of the Castelli Romani for a countryside wine tasting.

Experience the best of Rome in one unforgettable day on this private golf cart expedition paired with a Vatican visit. Perfect for travelers who want a comfortable, insightful, and flexible way to explore Rome’s iconic landmarks, art, history, and hidden corners — all without excessive walking. This full-day private tour combines the ease of a golf cart adventure with a professional guide and an immersive visit to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. What to Expect Discover Rome’s must-see sites and lesser-known treasures, accompanied by your licensed local guide. Travel comfortably by golf cart, minimizing walking while maximizing sightseeing and photo opportunities. You’ll enjoy: Expert insights into history, art, and culture Personalized pace and route tailored to your interests Comfortable transportation between landmarks Multiple scenic stops and storytelling