Private Sightseeing Tour of Rome and Vatican Museums with Your Driver

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Rome, Italy

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a private tour of Rome's top attractions, including skip-the-line access to the Vatican Museums, for a more luxurious experience without the big tour crowds. A private driver takes you around the city's most popular districts so you can see landmarks such as the Pantheon, Colosseum, and Roman Forum, or whatever sites interest you. Upgrade your tour to include a private, officially licensed guide to join you at the Vatican or for the whole day.

Explore Rome with your own private driver and vehicle
Visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with skip-the-line entry
Enjoy the flexibility to see the sights that you want to see
See Roman highlights like the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain

What's Included

Luxury Vehicle at your disposal for the day
Driver
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Entrance fee to the Vatican Museums

Food and drinks
Tour guide (You can upgrade your tour for a private official guide to join you at the Vatican)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Circo Massimo (Pass By)

Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Palatine Hill (Pass By)

Spanish Steps

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trevi Fountain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vatican Museums

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Sistine Chapel

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

A dress code is in place in places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You risk being refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.
Partially wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 130 reviews

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Wonderful Experience Except of a Major Hiccup

Dorothea_R, Sept 2025

Our Tour Guide was amazing, very accommodating. Piero picked us up at our Hotel right on time and took us to the Colosseum which was booked by Viator. That went very well. Next stop was the Vatican, unfortunately, Viator ordered the Italian version of the Tour which did not work for us at all and the Museum would not assist us in any way. That ruined that part of the Tour. We informed Viator who did apologize but we were unable to take that part of the Tour. We are still waiting for compensation for that. Our next venture was off to the the Trevi Foutain, although amazing to see from the second level, there was lines waiting to visit it up close. That was disappointing. Our Driver took us many places and sites before he dropped us back off at the Hotel. all in all, it was wonderful expect for one of the most important, the Vatican.

Response from Host, Sept 2025

Hello, the tour you booked included only the entrance tickets to the Vatican, without the upgrade for a guided tour. Since the standard tickets were sold out, we secured the only available option, which was the Italian-guided entry. This still allowed you to skip the line and access the Vatican without delay. We provided exactly the level of service you selected, so we kindly believe the poor review is not deserved.

It was a wonderful...

Arup_B, Jul 2025

It was a wonderful experience. We were lucky to have Stephane as our driver and guide. Stephane was knowledgeable, friendly and spoke excellent English, which is always a big help for non Italian speakers. The car was new and clean. Stephane gave us a comprehensive tour of the entire city of Rome in air-conditioned comfort. It can’t get any better than that!!! I would highly recommend asking specifically for Stephane, if he is available, as your guide and driver.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We couldn't agree more—cruising around Rome in an air-conditioned ride is definitely the way to do it. We'll be sure to pass your huge shoutout along to Stephane; he'll be absolutely thrilled to hear that his knowledge, excellent English, and friendly vibe made your trip so special. Thanks for highly recommending him, and we'd love to hit the road with you again next time you're in Italy!

Rome tour with private driver

Gary_B, Oct 2024

Wonderful driver and your guide. We learned a great deal about Rome. Mom had a very memorable experience. It was well worth the money.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for the fantastic review! Hearing that your Mom had such a memorable experience absolutely makes our day. We're thrilled that your driver and guide were able to share so much great history about Rome with you, and that you felt the trip was well worth it! Thanks for exploring the city with us, and we'd love to welcome you and your family back anytime!

A memorable day in Rome

Martha_W, Oct 2023

We saw so much due to our wonderful guide, Barbara, and our outstanding driver, Alex. Barbara was extremely knowledgeable and made our visit memorable. Alex could not have been more skilled at negotiating the traffic.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! It sounds like you had the ultimate "dream team" with Barbara and Alex. Rome's traffic is practically an Olympic sport, so we’re thrilled to hear Alex navigated it like a pro to keep your day smooth. And we’ll definitely give a huge shoutout to Barbara, her deep knowledge is exactly what turns a great tour into a truly memorable one. We’re so glad they were able to show you so much of the city! We hope to see you again for another adventure soon.

Incredible Day!

Jamie_A, Sept 2023

Best way to see the city! We caught so much in a short amount of time, our driver took so much stress off of us from having to drag our teenager around, and our guide gave us so much knowledge and answered any question we had. We got to see everything ln the itinerary and more! And no waiting in lines. Not a single time during the day. I'll never forget St. Peter's Basilica. The highlight for me. Truly amazing.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for the glowing review! We are so happy we could take the "teenager-dragging" stress off your plate, that alone is a major win! It’s fantastic to hear that you were able to see the entire itinerary (and then some) without spending your day standing in lines. There really is nothing like walking straight into the magic of St. Peter’s Basilica; we're thrilled it was such a standout highlight for you. We’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to your driver and guide for making the day so smooth and informative. We'd love to welcome you and your family back for another stress-free adventure anytime!

Above and Beyond

Stefanie_R, Sept 2023

Peter was incredible going above and beyond showing our family the beautiful sites of Rome. He was very informative and created an amazing day. Alessia was fabulous sharing the history and details of the Vatican City. Truly one of our family best adventures. Many thanks.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that Peter went above and beyond to make the day special for your family. It sounds like he really brought the city to life for you! And we completely agree, Alessia is fabulous. Her passion for the history and details of the Vatican truly makes a world of difference. Knowing that this was one of your family's best adventures is the best compliment we could receive. We will be sure to share your kind words with both Peter and Alessia. We hope to see you all again for another adventure soon!

Only way to experience Rome for a day!

Jeremy_G, Jul 2022

Splitting the day up to visit our key sights in the morning, grab lunch, pick up some wine for the night, go shopping and see the Vatican in one day with the private touch and guidance of a local driver.

Response from Host, May 2026

That sounds like the perfect way to tackle Rome! Trying to fit the key sights, a great lunch, wine shopping, and the Vatican into a single day can be a whirlwind, so we are thrilled that having a local driver made it feel seamless and personal. There is nothing quite like having that private touch to navigate the city efficiently while still finding time for the fun stuff like picking out a bottle for the night. We are so glad we could help you check everything off your list in such an enjoyable way! Thank you for choosing us for your day in Rome, and we hope you enjoyed that wine!

Exceptional

Jennifer_S, Jun 2022

Stephano was an amazing tour guide throughout Rome and Barbara was a spectacular guide in the Vatican. They both made for a wonderful information filled day. A tourist could never accomplish on their own what Stephano made possible.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Stephano and Barbara made such a great team for your day in Rome. You hit the nail on the head—trying to navigate the city and the Vatican on your own can be a bit of a puzzle, so we're glad Stephano was able to make the impossible possible for you. Having Barbara's expertise to bring the history of the Vatican to life is really the icing on the cake. We will be sure to share your kind words with both of them. We hope the rest of your trip is just as wonderful!

Amazing sightseeing tour, great for families!

anthony_m, Nov 2021

We had an amazing time on our sightseeing tour! Pietro was wonderful, he took us to all of the must-see places in Rome. He was kind & very informative- he recommended a place for lunch based on our desires, and worked it into the itinerary so the tour flowed seamlessly! At the end, he stopped for our family to get some delicious Gelatos! It was a great experience - and we highly recommend this tour!! GRAZIE PIETRO! You were amazing!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Grazie mille for the lovely review! It sounds like Piero really went the extra mile to make your day in Rome feel effortless. We love hearing that he was able to tailor the lunch stop to exactly what you were craving—it makes such a difference when the day flows that smoothly! And of course, finishing a tour with family gelato is the absolute best way to top off a Roman adventure. We will definitely pass your high praise along to Piero. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you back for more gelato and sightseeing in the future!