Day Trips from Rome to Vatican City

Avoid the crowded group tours that often take over the streets of Rome and enjoy a private exploration of the city. The adventure starts at your hotel or preferred location. Embark on your journey and prepare to discover popular historic sights such as the Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and more.

Visit the iconic Colosseum, walk through the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, then explore the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel with a licensed guide. How the Combo Tour structured: The two visits are not consecutive. Its structured with one part in the morning and one in the afternoon, with free time in between for lunch and travel. Vatican Museums Tour (Guided): approximately 2.5 hours. Includes skip-the-line entry and a guided visit of the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Free Time: approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes available to have lunch independently and to travel from the Vatican to the Colosseum (the distance between the two sites is about 3.5 km). Transportation is not included. Colosseum Tour (Guided): approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Includes a guided tour of the Colosseum. After the guided portion, your ticket allows you to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill independently.

A great choice for first-time visitors, this private tour offers an excellent overview of the Eternal City. The first half of the day takes you to Rome’s famous landmarks and monuments including the Colosseum, the Forum, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, and Navona Square. After lunch (not included), tour Vatican City including the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican Museums, and Saint Peter’s Square.